Jim Lad Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share #421 Posted May 20, 2015 Thanks, Crackers! John GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share #422 Posted May 28, 2015 The deck planking continues to plod ahead. Just a few more to go now, so I should get them fitted on my next visit to the museum - then comes the rest of the treenailing and the cleaning up. John Mark Pearse, hexnut, mobbsie and 19 others 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted May 28, 2015 Share #423 Posted May 28, 2015 looking good John....nibbing at the bow and stern is a really nice touch Piet, GLakie and augie 3 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted May 28, 2015 Share #424 Posted May 28, 2015 Yes, that is truly well done, mate. Can't wait to see her scraped and ready to finish. Piet, mtaylor and GLakie 3 Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted May 28, 2015 Share #425 Posted May 28, 2015 Very nice build John. Looks fantastic! GLakie 1 Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: SB2U-1 Vindicator 1/48 Five Star Yaeyama 1/700 Pit Road Asashio and Akashi 1/700 diorama Walrus 1/48 and Albatross 1/700 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/32 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 IJN Notoro 1/700 Akitsu Maru 1/700 Completed builds : Caldercraft Brig Badger Amati Hannah - Ship in Bottle Pit Road Hatsuzakura 1/700 Hasegawa Shimakaze 1:350 F4B-4 and P-6E 1/72 Accurate Miniatures F3F-1/F3F-2 1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat built as FM-1 1/48 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/48 Citroen 2CV 1/24 - Airfix and Tamiya Entex Morgan 3-wheeler 1/16 Terminated build: HMS Lyme (based on Corel Unicorn) On the shelf: Euromodel Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde; Caldercraft Victory; too many plastic ship, plane and car kits Future potential scratch builds: HMS Lyme (from NMM plans); Le Gros Ventre (from Ancre monographs), Dutch ship from Ab Hoving book, HMS Sussex from McCardle book, Philadelphia gunboat (Smithsonian plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted May 28, 2015 Share #426 Posted May 28, 2015 Looking good. David B GLakie 1 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted May 28, 2015 Share #427 Posted May 28, 2015 I always enjoy your entries. She's look good. Bob GLakie 1 Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted May 28, 2015 Share #428 Posted May 28, 2015 Looks great John, Beautiful work Best Regards, Pete GLakie and Omega1234 2 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share #429 Posted May 28, 2015 Thanks for the encouragement, one and all. I can't wait to see the deck finished and cleaned up, but it'll look worse before it gets batter once I start gluing in treenails! John Omega1234, russ, pete48 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobbsie Posted June 1, 2015 Share #430 Posted June 1, 2015 Lovely stuff John, the deck is going to look fantastic when it's cleaned up, love it. Be Good mobbsie GLakie 1 Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share #431 Posted June 2, 2015 Thanks, Mobbsie! John GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pearse Posted June 3, 2015 Share #432 Posted June 3, 2015 Hello John attached are some images of TI luggers, from Jack Earl's log of the Kathleen Gillett circumnavigation, done I think in 1947. At the very least they will be of interest, but the details of the deck setup & rigging would be helpful if you go to that extent. Interesting, I'm not sure if you had any hull views below the waterline, but your interpretation of the lines looks accurate to his drawings, likewise the stern shapes. Also, the bananas lashed to the shrouds for accessible snacks. MP Piet, tadheus, avsjerome2003 and 6 others 9 Quote completed 1:12 28' Ranger type yacht, scratch build - COMPLETED 1:12 20' 1930 open sailing boat, half model, scratch built - COMPLETED 1:12 24' Ranger type yacht, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share #433 Posted June 3, 2015 Thanks for those, Mark. Very interesting sketches, especially the second one showing a lugger at sea. These are, of course, considerably later than the Pritt, but the form of the TI luggers changed very little over the years. If you go back to page 1 of my log, you'll see that I have several photos of the Pritt, including one of her on a slip having her copper replaced. I also have a lines plan of the Grafton, built in the following year by the same builder, so that was also helpful. John Omega1234, mikegerber, Piet and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share #434 Posted June 11, 2015 A milestone reached! All the deck planking is now on. The deck is far from finished, but at least the planking is all in place. Next step will be to finish off the treenailing and then clean up the whole mess. After that I can fit the capping rail and then give the hull a few coats of Wipe-on Poly to pretecvt everything. John pete48, avsjerome2003, BANYAN and 19 others 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted June 11, 2015 Share #435 Posted June 11, 2015 John: Good work. That deck is not going anywhere. Russ GLakie 1 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pearse Posted June 11, 2015 Share #436 Posted June 11, 2015 John as an avid "Afloat" reader I learned that you use Privet in your models - where do you source the timber? Another question: what glue do you prefer to use? thanks, Mark GLakie 1 Quote completed 1:12 28' Ranger type yacht, scratch build - COMPLETED 1:12 20' 1930 open sailing boat, half model, scratch built - COMPLETED 1:12 24' Ranger type yacht, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 11, 2015 Share #437 Posted June 11, 2015 Nice looking deck, John. GLakie 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted June 11, 2015 Share #438 Posted June 11, 2015 That center photo wins the golden ticket. Look at the lines on her ! mtaylor and GLakie 2 Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted June 11, 2015 Share #439 Posted June 11, 2015 The deck looks lovely John, and I'm with Augie on the center picture. Nice lines. mtaylor and augie 2 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted June 11, 2015 Share #440 Posted June 11, 2015 Nice work John, I echo all the other comments . Beautifully done Best Regards, Pete GLakie and popeye the sailor 2 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baskerbosse Posted June 12, 2015 Share #441 Posted June 12, 2015 Looks great!I love the detail of the construction, even where not visible!-Are you building at the Maritime Museum?Cheers, Peter GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share #442 Posted June 12, 2015 Thank you one and all for your kind comments. I've always loved the lines of the TI luggers (the Broome luggers are shallower and therefore not quite so handsome IMHO) and having friends living at Ngukurr in the NT gave me an excuse to research and build the 'Pritt'. To answer specific queries: Mark - I've been sprung by an 'Afloat' reader! That same article also appeared in the pervious issue of 'Signals', the museum's magazine. Privet isn't available commercially, but (as you would know) there's way too much of it around Sydney, both in gardens and in the bush. It's pretty much yours for the cutting - people are glad to see the back of it. As for glue, I use good old 5 minute Araldite. Two part Epoxy is an approved adhesive for museum work and is very strong and pretty quick to dry. Peter - Yes, the 'Pritt' is being built at the museum and lives in the display cabinet by the model makers' desk when I'm not there. John mtaylor, pete48 and GLakie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted June 12, 2015 Share #443 Posted June 12, 2015 deck looks great John.......she's looking really good! GLakie 1 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted June 12, 2015 Share #444 Posted June 12, 2015 John, she is building into a very well executed and great looking model. I love the privet for the decks as they have that worn/used look! cheers Pat GLakie 1 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share #445 Posted June 13, 2015 Thanks, Pat! John GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twister Posted June 23, 2015 Share #446 Posted June 23, 2015 My goodness John,!! For reasons unknown to me I've appeared to missed the vast majority of the last few months progress... The hull planking really does look superb, the deck being nothing short of inspirational - your posted pictures speak volumes of your obviously advanced abilities. Me? Well, once these little green eyed monsters (ie: jealousy!!) can be persuaded to do a disappearing act I think I'm fast approaching the time when my own build should start making small inroads into that thing called progress... In the meantime, definitely looking forward to future updates!! Regards, Row GLakie and Omega1234 2 Quote 1:28 Scale J class yacht 'Enterprise' (R/C) Build log currently at: http://www.rcsailing.net/forum1/showthread.php?6264-1-28-J-Class-Enterprise-build-log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share #447 Posted July 9, 2015 It's been a while since I've been able to get to the museum, so no work has been done on the Pritt for a few weeks. In spite of the museum being top heavy with kids yesterday because of the school holidays, I still managed to get quite a bit done. The deck has now been completely treenailed and rough sanded down. Next step will be to make the capping rail, then bring her home for a couple of coats of clear finish before starting on the detail work. John The fore end rough sanded Looking a bit more civilised avsjerome2003, realworkingsailor, GLakie and 21 others 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted July 9, 2015 Share #448 Posted July 9, 2015 Lovely work John, as always. GLakie 1 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted July 9, 2015 Share #449 Posted July 9, 2015 Looking very much the speedy lady John, nicely done! cheers Pat GLakie 1 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted July 9, 2015 Share #450 Posted July 9, 2015 Beautiful built hull John, Framework, planking and deck look great... Nils GLakie 1 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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