russ Posted February 10, 2014 Share #91 Posted February 10, 2014 Wow. She is looking really nice. The sails really add a great deal to this model. Very well done. 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...
alde Posted February 10, 2014 Share #92 Posted February 10, 2014 Ken, Your AVS looks great. I love the sails. You can see why these were such fast ships. Since you have sails do you plan to have a crew standing watch? 3 or 4 would be all you need to show scale and some life aboard. Al D. Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share #93 Posted February 10, 2014 Thanks for all the compliments! Al, interesting thought, but where would I find sailors in 1:48 scale? 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...
alde Posted February 10, 2014 Share #94 Posted February 10, 2014 Ken, You can get resin or plastic military figures in 1:48. They are pretty easy to modify with hand tools and modelers putty. You can also probably find some Napolianic era figures that may work well. Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted February 10, 2014 Share #95 Posted February 10, 2014 Looking great Ken - the sails really add a whole new dimension to the AVS. I'd vote against crew unless you can do a very realistic job on them. 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 February 11, 2014 Author Share #96 Posted February 11, 2014 My thoughts as well, It would end up crewed by some type of mutant zombie looking guys with my detail skills, though there are some out there who have done an amazing job. Plus I find nearing completion of this kit is causing me to look forward to the next project and it would be very difficult to voluntarily submit to more time spent on the AVS. Ken egkb and CaptainSteve 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...
alde Posted February 11, 2014 Share #97 Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) Ken, I see your point about figures. They would have to be perfect to work well. You don't want to spoil your beautiful work with a zombie invasion. Edited February 11, 2014 by alde Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted February 26, 2014 Share #98 Posted February 26, 2014 Your ship looks great! Almost done. Where did you get your flags; and what source did you use to determine which flags to use. Thanks. Quote Ken NO PIRACY 4 ME! (SUPPORTING CHUCKS' IDEA) Current Build: Washington 1776 Galley Pilot Boat Mary of Norfolk Completed Builds: Continental Boat Providence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Ship Independence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Rattlesnake (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Armed Virginia Sloop (from Completed Gallery) Fair American (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build Log) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted February 27, 2014 Share #99 Posted February 27, 2014 Hi Ken Just a thought since your log has popped up again - shouldn't the flags be flying in the opposite direction? With the wind that is driving the sails? I made the same flags for my AVS but without sails they looked a little pretentious to my eye so left them off. They really work with sails though! 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 February 27, 2014 Author Share #100 Posted February 27, 2014 I bought the flags from Model Expo. I chose those particular for two reasons: 1) They matched up to the year listed for the AVS 1768. 2) Mostly because Peter Jaquith used the same flags for his AVS build, and I trust his research. The Model Expo flags are nice, they are available in 3 sizes and come in a cloth sheet that covers the full range of history for the American flag. Each version has its applicable years listed alongside. There was no need for fray-check, since they are made from some type of laminated cloth, but were a bit stiff to form curves and ripples. I attached them by clamping a section of the halyard under tension and horizontal with a knot at the two corner points for the flag. I then applied a tiny bead of gel CA along the edge of the flag and touched it to the halyard, then left it alone to cure. So far its held, but I haven't tested the strength in gale force winds. As far as wind direction goes... there can be lots of momentary eddies in wind where they flap in different directions what are the odds that I captured her in that rare moment! its ripleys I tell ya! Ken egkb 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...
ortho85 Posted February 27, 2014 Share #101 Posted February 27, 2014 Hi Ken, Great work - but I'm not pleased! I bought this model because it didn't have sails, making it easier. Now you've raised the bar. I'll fit an outboard to mine! Cheers, Brett CaptainSteve 1 Quote Abandoned current build - Model Shipways Bluenose - absolute garbage! Last build - A-L San Francisco II Third build - Amati Dorade Fastnet Yacht (1931) Second build - Model Shipways Armed Virginia Sloop First build - Artesania Latina Swift 1805 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share #102 Posted February 28, 2014 I can send the sail plans to anyone who's interested, they are 1:1 scale, so you just need to trace them onto the cloth. They were originally provided to me from Peter Jaquith who developed their design and also came up with a sail making tutorial. They were tough for my "sail maker" (wife) as she was not used to the precision sewing required for a scale model, where a slight variation is magnified at scale. Anyone interested in the sail plans, please PM me and I'll make some copies once I have a count. I'm not sure about postage, will see how many interested and cost of shipping to locations. 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 March 25, 2014 Author Share #103 Posted March 25, 2014 Complete! The armed privateer "Emma" is ready the become the scourge of English merchant shipping. 2 1/2 years to complete, who knows how many hours? Below are a couple quick shots, I plan to setup a better photo shoot when able, right now the next couple weeks are really busy with moving to a new house, so I finished her just in time. Ken russ, hexnut, GrandpaPhil and 6 others 9 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...
alde Posted March 25, 2014 Share #104 Posted March 25, 2014 You should be very proud of your ship. She is fantastic looking. Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayarea Posted March 25, 2014 Share #105 Posted March 25, 2014 Beautiful. Congratulations. Move her carefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted March 25, 2014 Share #106 Posted March 25, 2014 Congratulations Ken. It come out superbly - the sails are just great. Well done - I love this little ship. 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...
Ryland Craze Posted March 26, 2014 Share #107 Posted March 26, 2014 Congratulations on finishing your AVS. You did an excellent job and your AVS will be an inspiration for future AVS builders. CaptainSteve 1 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...
Bindy Posted April 4, 2014 Share #108 Posted April 4, 2014 Congratulations on finishing your AVS. You did an excellent job and your AVS will be an inspiration for future AVS builders. I could not say this better What an amazing piece of workmanship! (And thank you for the tips and tricks I stole from your build log too haha) BareHook 1 Quote Completed Build: Bregante Il Leudo Merchant Launch - Mamoli - 1:72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share #109 Posted April 4, 2014 Thanks to MSW and all for the compliments and support, I plan to post some better photos monday and get them in the completed gallery. Special thanks to the following: Peter Jaquith for providing build documentation and sail plans. Alistair for providing a "build path" to follow and learn from. It was great (and educational ) to follow the same build that was a few months ahead of me, though you accelerated and left me in the dust at the end Ken 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...
russ Posted April 4, 2014 Share #110 Posted April 4, 2014 Ken: Absolutely beautiful work. Congratulations on a fine model. 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...
jwvolz Posted April 4, 2014 Share #111 Posted April 4, 2014 Great job on the build. Those sails look terrific! Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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