aliluke Posted April 12, 2013 Share #31 Posted April 12, 2013 Hi I'd take you up on that too. My email can stand 9MB and is lukejansen@xtra.co.nz Thanks Alistair Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wthilgen Posted April 12, 2013 Share #32 Posted April 12, 2013 Not sure, I'll try. The email will say from Billl. Quote Current Build: La Nina, Latina - Wood / 1:65 On The Shelf: San Francisco II, Latina - Wood 1/90, U.S.S. Constitution, Revell - Plastic / 1:96 (Remake), H.M.S. Bounty, Latina - Wood / 1:48, H.M.S. /Mayflower, Latina - Wood / 1:64, La Pinta, Latina, Latina - Wood / 1:65, La Santa Maria, Latina - Wood / 1:65, Completed: San Francisco / Cross Section, Latina - Wood / 1:50, Coastal Submarine, Revell - Plastic / 1:144, Cutty Sark Wall Plaque, Revell - Plastic / 1:50, H.M.S. Victory, Revell - Plastic / 1:146, H.M.S. Bounty, Constructo - Wood / 1:50, Oseberg, Billings Boats - Wood / 1:25, Clipper Ship (Sea Witch), Unknown - Wood / 1:46, U.S.S. Constitution, Revell - Plastic / 1:96, Man Of War, Scientific - Wood / 1:50, Robert E. Lee, Scientific - Wood / 1:45, PT-109, Revell - Plastic / 1:72, U.S.S. Enterprise, Revell - Plastic / 1:720, R.M.S. Titanic, Revell - Plastic / 1:720, Numerous other wooded tall ships and boats from companies named: Ideal, Dumas, Pyro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wthilgen Posted April 12, 2013 Share #33 Posted April 12, 2013 Barehook, check your email, Quote Current Build: La Nina, Latina - Wood / 1:65 On The Shelf: San Francisco II, Latina - Wood 1/90, U.S.S. Constitution, Revell - Plastic / 1:96 (Remake), H.M.S. Bounty, Latina - Wood / 1:48, H.M.S. /Mayflower, Latina - Wood / 1:64, La Pinta, Latina, Latina - Wood / 1:65, La Santa Maria, Latina - Wood / 1:65, Completed: San Francisco / Cross Section, Latina - Wood / 1:50, Coastal Submarine, Revell - Plastic / 1:144, Cutty Sark Wall Plaque, Revell - Plastic / 1:50, H.M.S. Victory, Revell - Plastic / 1:146, H.M.S. Bounty, Constructo - Wood / 1:50, Oseberg, Billings Boats - Wood / 1:25, Clipper Ship (Sea Witch), Unknown - Wood / 1:46, U.S.S. Constitution, Revell - Plastic / 1:96, Man Of War, Scientific - Wood / 1:50, Robert E. Lee, Scientific - Wood / 1:45, PT-109, Revell - Plastic / 1:72, U.S.S. Enterprise, Revell - Plastic / 1:720, R.M.S. Titanic, Revell - Plastic / 1:720, Numerous other wooded tall ships and boats from companies named: Ideal, Dumas, Pyro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wthilgen Posted April 12, 2013 Share #34 Posted April 12, 2013 Alistair, check your email. Quote Current Build: La Nina, Latina - Wood / 1:65 On The Shelf: San Francisco II, Latina - Wood 1/90, U.S.S. Constitution, Revell - Plastic / 1:96 (Remake), H.M.S. Bounty, Latina - Wood / 1:48, H.M.S. /Mayflower, Latina - Wood / 1:64, La Pinta, Latina, Latina - Wood / 1:65, La Santa Maria, Latina - Wood / 1:65, Completed: San Francisco / Cross Section, Latina - Wood / 1:50, Coastal Submarine, Revell - Plastic / 1:144, Cutty Sark Wall Plaque, Revell - Plastic / 1:50, H.M.S. Victory, Revell - Plastic / 1:146, H.M.S. Bounty, Constructo - Wood / 1:50, Oseberg, Billings Boats - Wood / 1:25, Clipper Ship (Sea Witch), Unknown - Wood / 1:46, U.S.S. Constitution, Revell - Plastic / 1:96, Man Of War, Scientific - Wood / 1:50, Robert E. Lee, Scientific - Wood / 1:45, PT-109, Revell - Plastic / 1:72, U.S.S. Enterprise, Revell - Plastic / 1:720, R.M.S. Titanic, Revell - Plastic / 1:720, Numerous other wooded tall ships and boats from companies named: Ideal, Dumas, Pyro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share #35 Posted April 15, 2013 Got the file, thanks! though it turns out its the same as included with the kit. I fabricated the chainplates with a little bending fixture and took a couple pics with them loosly placed on the channels. This is where I discovered the middle sweep port happens to align partially behind the chainplates instead of between, due to the chainplates aligning to the rake of the mast. Now I need to decide if I can live with the sweep port behind the chainplates or fill and eliminate it (fill and paint bulwarks, redo 2 planks outside between gunports). I'm leaning toward leaving it as is, since I'm doubtfull I can cleanly remove the outside planks without causing additional damage. I blackened all the metalwork using black patina, it seemed to work pretty well. I was able to do all the brass with one dose, but had to double dose the brittania metal. With the brittania, most would buff off after the first dip, but a quick in-and-out a seconds time produced a durable black finish. The brittania seemed to pollute the solution pretty quick as well, while the brass solution lasted much longer. Next up: Finish up the cannons, install all the ringbolts and cleats, assemble & rig the anchors and bouys Ken Quote Current Build: Authentic Hannah Kit Bash Pending Continuation: Sea of Galilee Boat Completed Build: MS AVS On Shelf: AL Independence, Blue Jacket Alfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted April 16, 2013 Share #36 Posted April 16, 2013 Hi Ken Those chainplates look good. I left off that sweep port in antiipation of the very problem you have encountered but I agree with your decision to leave it be. Once the shrouds are on you'll hardly see it anyway. Another choice though could be to put a swivel gun post over it? Cheers Alistair Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamas Diver Posted April 21, 2013 Share #37 Posted April 21, 2013 Ken, Nice job on the chainplates. I found the same issue with the port sweep but elected to leave it open. IMO, closing it up will take away from the symmetry of this beautiful ship. Quote David Current build: US Brig Niagara Completed builds: Oseberg Viking Ship - Billing Boats Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways The Phantom - Model Shipways Next project: Amati's Xebec A ship has all the discomforts and lack of privacy of a jail with none of its safety or stability - Benjamin Franklin Quis custodiet ipso custodes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share #38 Posted April 29, 2013 I've been working on the cannon and rigging. I completed the Breech lines by lashing one end to a ring-bolt, routing through the cannon carriage ring bolts, bonding the loop around the end of the cannon, and then lashing the other end to a ring-bolt. I did the lashings by securing the ringbolt in "helping-hands" clip and routing the line through the ring and securing it in the other clip, then doing the lashing. I need to order some 1/8 blocks to complete the cannon rigging, until then just installing misc dech cleats and bolts Ken Quote Current Build: Authentic Hannah Kit Bash Pending Continuation: Sea of Galilee Boat Completed Build: MS AVS On Shelf: AL Independence, Blue Jacket Alfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jml1083 Posted April 29, 2013 Share #39 Posted April 29, 2013 Hi Ken, Your AVS is coming along very nicely. I did my chainplates the way you did yours. After forming them I filled in the valley between the two pieces of wire with silver solder that I then filed smooth. I'd like to post a build log for my AVS but like MSW I also have had a fatal hard drive crash. I back everything up (or so I thought) but when I did a restore to a new drive I found that the folder that had all my AVS stuff in it did not have that all important little checkmark to signify I wanted it backed up. Jim Quote Jim L What we ever hope to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence. - Samuel Johnson On the Building Ways: Launched: Contracts Signed: Member: The Nautical Research Guild The US Naval Institute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share #40 Posted May 2, 2013 I've been working on a lot of misc small jobs still in process: Adding cleats and rings to the hull. Assembling anchors, now to rig them with bouys. Bowsprit details and finish Cannon rigging Need to order 1/8 blocks (supplied 5/32 size too big, previous build logs MSW 1.0) and other stuff. Install Chainplates Mount on pedestals and display board Need to build a couple fixtures: Rope coil jig per dummies site and some block tumblers per another thread on this site. Ken Quote Current Build: Authentic Hannah Kit Bash Pending Continuation: Sea of Galilee Boat Completed Build: MS AVS On Shelf: AL Independence, Blue Jacket Alfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish Posted May 2, 2013 Share #41 Posted May 2, 2013 Barehook, Great work everything looks really impressive, what did you do to get the coloring of your cannons and anchors? -Aaron Quote “The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” - Augustine Current Build: Artesania Latina San Francisco II 1:90 Scale On the Shelf: Model Shipways Armed Virginia Sloop 1:48 Scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share #42 Posted May 2, 2013 I used "Black Patina". Its a product available at stained glass supply/mfr stores. I did multiple dips then rinse and wipe which left a nice black finish with a bit of silver showing through on the cannons. There is a thread in the painting section describing the product, for me it worked well on the brittania metal, but I got mixed results on brass and copper. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1240-another-type-of-blackening-agent-and-some-experiments/ Ken Quote Current Build: Authentic Hannah Kit Bash Pending Continuation: Sea of Galilee Boat Completed Build: MS AVS On Shelf: AL Independence, Blue Jacket Alfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Wood Posted May 6, 2013 Share #43 Posted May 6, 2013 It's been a while since I've checked in on your AVS build, I can see you are still doing a splendid job... Keep up the good work! Cheers, Tim Quote Tim Current Build: Future Build: BlueJacket - USS Kidd (Fletcher Class Destroyer) Solid Hull BlueJacket - U.S.S. SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, DE413 | Butler-Class Destroyer Escort BlueJacket - 310' Destroyer "The famous "four-piper" of both World Wars" Model Shipways - Pride of Baltimore II (Topsail Schooner) Model Shipways - Willie L. Bennett (Chesapeake Bay Skipjack) Constructo - Pilar (Ernest Hemingway's Fishing Yacht) Sergal - Race Horse (Bomb Ketch) Classic Warships - USS Salem CA-139 (Heavy Cruiser) Resin Kit Pen Duick Schooner - Half Hull (Scratch Build) CSA Submarine Hunley (Resin Kit) Classic Warships - USS Washington BB-56 (Battleship) Resin Kit Blue Ridge Models - USS Alaska CB-1 (Resin Kit) Completed Builds: 18th Century Sea Mortar Endeavour Half Hull by BlueJacket Ship Crafters Scratch Build - Atlantic (Schooner 1903) Half Hull: Winner of the 1905 Kaiser's Cup Race. BlueJacket 80' ELCO PT Boat 1/48 scale Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share #44 Posted May 29, 2013 I've finished rigging the anchors, I went with having them lashed since I'm planning on having her under sail. I was ready to pull my hair out rigging the bouys... that was a very fiddly task, and causes me to worry somewhat about the rigging process. The cannons are loosly placed, next is to rig the tackle and bond them in place. I need to build my block tumbler to help out with all the cannon tackle blocks, I purchased a set of 1/8" blocks to use instead of the 5/32" ones. I want to finish the bowsprit, I've been looking for a pine stain that is waterbase, and may try a couple different paints that are close in color. Ryland Craze and GuntherMT 2 Quote Current Build: Authentic Hannah Kit Bash Pending Continuation: Sea of Galilee Boat Completed Build: MS AVS On Shelf: AL Independence, Blue Jacket Alfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazmira Posted May 29, 2013 Share #45 Posted May 29, 2013 Ken, just stumbled across your log, not quite sure how I missed it before. beautiful work, and the details are stunning!!! Quote Robbyn If you risk nothing, you risk everything! Current builds Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0 AL San Francisco II Mordaunt (Euro Model) Completed Builds 18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro In the closet Battle Station Al Charles Morgan (1980s version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share #46 Posted June 11, 2013 Here is my first fully rigged cannon. Sorry about the fuzzy pics, I'll start using a regular camera or better phone camera. The crew says the Captain is a real pain in the a**, he likes the lines coiled down neat as if for an Admirals inspection...ARR! I replaced the 5/32 blocks with smaller 1/8 blocks based upon previous logs info and feedback. Ken Aussie048 1 Quote Current Build: Authentic Hannah Kit Bash Pending Continuation: Sea of Galilee Boat Completed Build: MS AVS On Shelf: AL Independence, Blue Jacket Alfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted June 11, 2013 Share #47 Posted June 11, 2013 The guns look good. That was a good call using the smaller blocks. The 6 inch blocks look great. Russ 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...
aliluke Posted June 23, 2013 Share #48 Posted June 23, 2013 Hi Ken Great work on the cannons - your AVS looks really good - the deck is fantastic. Don't fret about the rigging. If you can do the bouys you'll fly through it. Look forward to your progress and updates. Cheers Alistair Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Wood Posted June 23, 2013 Share #49 Posted June 23, 2013 Boy, those deck guns look GREAT... Tim Quote Tim Current Build: Future Build: BlueJacket - USS Kidd (Fletcher Class Destroyer) Solid Hull BlueJacket - U.S.S. SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, DE413 | Butler-Class Destroyer Escort BlueJacket - 310' Destroyer "The famous "four-piper" of both World Wars" Model Shipways - Pride of Baltimore II (Topsail Schooner) Model Shipways - Willie L. Bennett (Chesapeake Bay Skipjack) Constructo - Pilar (Ernest Hemingway's Fishing Yacht) Sergal - Race Horse (Bomb Ketch) Classic Warships - USS Salem CA-139 (Heavy Cruiser) Resin Kit Pen Duick Schooner - Half Hull (Scratch Build) CSA Submarine Hunley (Resin Kit) Classic Warships - USS Washington BB-56 (Battleship) Resin Kit Blue Ridge Models - USS Alaska CB-1 (Resin Kit) Completed Builds: 18th Century Sea Mortar Endeavour Half Hull by BlueJacket Ship Crafters Scratch Build - Atlantic (Schooner 1903) Half Hull: Winner of the 1905 Kaiser's Cup Race. BlueJacket 80' ELCO PT Boat 1/48 scale Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share #50 Posted July 10, 2013 Well, I've completed the cannon rigging and working on getting all the spars fabricated. I now need to get the sailmaker (wife) involved, as I plan to include sails and hope to be able to lash the mainsail to the hoops before they are installed over the mast. For the Bowsprit, Jibboom, and Mainmast I used the "drill spin and sand" method. I tried making a bowsprit with a trimming plane, but only managed to create scrap, so for now I havent had much luck with the planer. I'm not quite sure how I'll taper both ends of the spreader and topsail yards, maybe just by hand (planers bad news for me right now ) any suggestions? Probably just by hand. Ken Aussie048 1 Quote Current Build: Authentic Hannah Kit Bash Pending Continuation: Sea of Galilee Boat Completed Build: MS AVS On Shelf: AL Independence, Blue Jacket Alfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted July 15, 2013 Share #51 Posted July 15, 2013 Hi Ken I missed your latest post. Your AVS is looking mighty fine! I found that the model really starts to take off from here on - acquires a whole other dimension with the masts and spars. I hand sanded all of those parts and aside from the choking dust and the hard labour involved, it worked out just fine. I look forward to seeing your progress as your AVS comes to life!! Cheers Alistair Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZyXuz Posted July 15, 2013 Share #52 Posted July 15, 2013 nice and neat riggings on the cannons! well done Quote Visit My Blog! http://malaysiamodelship.blogspot.com/ Previous Build: HMS Race Horse (Sergal) Current Build: HMS Unicorn (Corel) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share #53 Posted September 5, 2013 Well, finally got back to some modeling! Sort of took the summer off to keep the kids busy. I completed the Bowsprit, Jibboom, Mast, Topmast but still need to fabricate the rest of the spars I installed the Bowsprit with the lower standing rigging and footropes and started on the standing rigging for the mast. Next is: complete the spar fabrication, install the Jibboom, complete standing/running rigging setup, fabricate sails. Tricky part is getting the mainsail installed with gaff and boom: before, after, or ??? the completed standing rigging. Ryland Craze 1 Quote Current Build: Authentic Hannah Kit Bash Pending Continuation: Sea of Galilee Boat Completed Build: MS AVS On Shelf: AL Independence, Blue Jacket Alfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted September 5, 2013 Share #54 Posted September 5, 2013 Looks good Ken but I wish your photos were more in focus Home straight now - I know nothing about sails so can't help there. Cheers Alistair Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share #55 Posted September 6, 2013 Yup! I gotta start using my daughters Iphone to take pics, my phone camera sucks Quote Current Build: Authentic Hannah Kit Bash Pending Continuation: Sea of Galilee Boat Completed Build: MS AVS On Shelf: AL Independence, Blue Jacket Alfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted September 8, 2013 Share #56 Posted September 8, 2013 Looks very nice. Glad to see that you have started back on your AVS. You are on your way to the finish line. Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyCity Frankie Posted September 12, 2013 Share #57 Posted September 12, 2013 Such a nice model, such a nice subject. Its the perfect ship model. Its got cannons, its got a rig. But not so much of each you go nuts making umpteen copies of everything. And the finished product isn't too big and at a manageable scale. Quote Quote Niagara USS Constitution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share #58 Posted September 12, 2013 Thanks! I agree, in MSW V1.0 I think there were about 10 build logs of this kit. Its one of the best kits for a first build IMHO. Ken Quote Current Build: Authentic Hannah Kit Bash Pending Continuation: Sea of Galilee Boat Completed Build: MS AVS On Shelf: AL Independence, Blue Jacket Alfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share #59 Posted September 17, 2013 Standing rigging order of installation question on my AVS The order of stays and shrouds over the mast is: Horse Backstay Shroud pairs alternating P & S forstay Jibstay But in order to keep the rake of the mast accurate, it seems I need to install the fore and aft stays for the rake angle and then the shrouds for P&S alignment. Should I just approximate the length for the heart and deadeye attachments (keeping all shroud/deadeyes equal length) and use the lanyards for final adjustment? The back and Jib stays are on tackle, so easy to fine tune but dont want to be too far off for the others. Thanks Ken Quote Current Build: Authentic Hannah Kit Bash Pending Continuation: Sea of Galilee Boat Completed Build: MS AVS On Shelf: AL Independence, Blue Jacket Alfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygothian Posted September 22, 2013 Share #60 Posted September 22, 2013 Fantastic work. I was trying to decide on a first build, and after reading your log and others here , including info to the practicum, I am pretty sure this is the kit for me. Thank you for such a detailed and useful log Quote Current Build - US Brig Syren - Model Shipways - 1:64 - 1st wood build Armed Virginia Sloop with complimentary 8x paint MS paint set - Model Shipways - Ordered 31st October 2013 Victory Cross Section - Corel - Ordered 15th October Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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