Jim Lad Posted December 21, 2013 Share #151 Posted December 21, 2013 Andy, I think I'd build the four sides of the boom separately and then make a simple jig to align them when they were joined up. Is that the way you're thinking? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share #152 Posted December 21, 2013 I'm probably going to start by first building the bottom framework. I will then have to add all the conveyor paraphernalia (rollers, roller cradles, return rollers, etc). After that is installed, I plan on building up the boom as a series of cross sections, finally being tied together at the top with the longitudinals. After that, there's the boom drive motors to add, the topping lift sheaves, walkways, and all remaining "steel" work. After paint I plan on adding a conveyor of some sort. After Christmas I'll be able to concentrate more on drafting this whole thing out properly. My construction plan may change a few times yet before then. Andy mtaylor and lambsbk 2 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor1234567890 Posted December 22, 2013 Share #153 Posted December 22, 2013 Couldn't have chosen a straight back could you? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share #154 Posted December 22, 2013 Like I said... Some sort of masochistic bent..... Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtvd19 Posted December 22, 2013 Share #155 Posted December 22, 2013 Andy: I envy you working in the larger scale. I have attached a photo of a self unloader boom that was part of a builders model of a gypsum carrier that I repaired. Looking behind the remounted boom you might note the absence of the superstructure. It, the boom and all sorts of stuff was in need of repair when the superstructure came loose during shipping of the model from S. America to Chicago. The model was in approximately 1/100 scale and some of the photo etched railings were almost tied in knots from bouncing around in the case - all were replaced as it's impossible to straighten small photo etched rails. The boat operates on the Great Lakes and I was able to work from photos of the full size boat as well as the other twin model that made it unharmed from S. America to Europe. The parts came loose because the "professional" model shop painted the Plexiglass deck and then glued to superstructure down to the painted deck and the paint didn't hold. The Plexiglass wasn't even sanded to make a good surface for the paint - but I didn't contract to fix anything that wasn't broken. Wish I had taken a photo of the model before I started the repairs. Kurt realworkingsailor and dafi 2 Quote Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share #156 Posted December 22, 2013 Judging by the style of hatch covers, that's a model of a Panamax sized self unloader. A bit too big for the lakes, but possibly quite active on the east or west coasts. That's also a modern styl self unloader, loop belt and tubular steel boom, and hydraulic luff and slew. Any idea when the model was originally built? (Better yet when the prototype was?) Andy Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtvd19 Posted December 22, 2013 Share #157 Posted December 22, 2013 Andy: The ship is owned by US Gypsum, the name is Gypsum Integrity, and you are correct that it's not on the Lakes. It is currently off the coast of Sierra Leone near Freetown. I just did a Google and located it using Marine Traffic. It was built in 2009. I was told it was built in Brazil as were the models. The models came in through NOLA and were then shipped to Chicago and someplace in Europe with the European model making it one piece. Very heavy stone bases and glass cases. I set the model on a table in my shop on top of a sheet and then took the case off and watched small pieces fall out. Didn't lose any pieces. As far as the Brazil build I was told this by the same guy who said it operated on the Lakes so I am not positive. I like what you are doing with the build and conversion of the model. Kurt Quote Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 22, 2013 Share #158 Posted December 22, 2013 According to the web site Maritime Connector, the Gypsum Integrity was built by Estaleiro Ilha of Rio Do Janeiro, Brazil. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share #159 Posted December 22, 2013 Gypsum is a "fun" cargo to carry in a self unloader. It's dusty, it has wicked hangups in the holds, arches over the gates, it's a b!+ch to shovel, and a freight train makes less noise than gypsum running through unloading gear.... Another reason to keep to the flat backs... Andy Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafi Posted December 22, 2013 Share #160 Posted December 22, 2013 Just rediscovered: what a treat to follow! Daniel realworkingsailor 1 Quote To victory and beyond! http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/76-hms-victory-by-dafi-to-victory-and-beyond/ See also our german forum for Sailing Ship Modeling and History: http://www.segelschiffsmodellbau.com/ Finest etch parts for HMS Victory 1:100 (Heller Kit), USS Constitution 1:96 (Revell) and other useful bits. http://dafinismus.de/index_en.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer Posted December 23, 2013 Share #161 Posted December 23, 2013 Hi Andy That is a great build you have here. And it must be fantastic to be able to combine hobby, profession and calling in such a way. Merry Christmas and a happy new year! Peter popeye the sailor 1 Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share #162 Posted December 24, 2013 The shipyard remains temporarily shut down. We're just over 24 hours without power, with no prospect of when it may return. The neighbourhood looks like a war zone. Thankfully we're all OK, we have heat from our gas fireplace, and running hot and cold water. What a winter. Andy Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 24, 2013 Share #163 Posted December 24, 2013 Crikey! Take care, Andy - that doesn't sound good at all. Are you likely to have your power back in time for Christmas? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted December 24, 2013 Share #164 Posted December 24, 2013 Sorry to hear that Andy. I'm guessing it's the ice storm. No generator???? 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...
mtaylor Posted December 26, 2013 Share #165 Posted December 26, 2013 Man, what a mess... no power and middle of winter. Hope you're ok and able to keep warm. augie 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...
Sailor1234567890 Posted December 26, 2013 Share #166 Posted December 26, 2013 How does it compare to the 98 storm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted December 26, 2013 Author Share #167 Posted December 26, 2013 (edited) Just to let everyone know, power was restored sometime after 9pm Christmas Day. The house is slowly warming back up. Everyone is safe, and this will have been a Christmas to remember. The shipyard will be reopening soon. Thank you all for your concerns, and well wishes. And the turkey was delicious too Andy Edited December 26, 2013 by realworkingsailor mtaylor, augie, egkb and 5 others 8 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted December 26, 2013 Share #168 Posted December 26, 2013 Hey Andy, sorry to hear about your power outage,I'll bet that wasn't any fun...... Guess what ..... it was 80 degrees here yesterday!!!!! man ,it was nice and warm :P .... and guess what again!!!!.. it's going to be pretty much the same thru New Years day :D ..... Sorry Andy, just had to tell you that..... are we still friends ?? Frank realworkingsailor 1 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted December 26, 2013 Share #169 Posted December 26, 2013 Really good news. I hear there's still over 200,000 without power in US/Canada. Something to tell the grandkids about! Ray and realworkingsailor 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...
Jim Lad Posted December 26, 2013 Share #170 Posted December 26, 2013 Great to hear that you're OK, Andy! John realworkingsailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted December 26, 2013 Share #171 Posted December 26, 2013 Andy, I'm happy that everything is back on track ( power ) at your place. And Frank ? You don't make friends with those texts realworkingsailor and riverboat 2 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted December 26, 2013 Share #172 Posted December 26, 2013 Glad to hear you're okay and ready to resume in the shipyard Andy. realworkingsailor 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...
mtaylor Posted December 27, 2013 Share #173 Posted December 27, 2013 That you and yours are ok is great news. Hope you can get some modeling done. realworkingsailor 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...
popeye the sailor Posted December 27, 2013 Share #174 Posted December 27, 2013 guess I forgot to hit that button again........no matter, just glad you've got your power back . 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...
realworkingsailor Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share #175 Posted December 29, 2013 So.... It was a bit of a failed restart. I got called down to Montreal yesterday evening to take one more ship up the river. This is a bit of a last minute thing since ships have to be clear of the Montreal-Lake Ontario section of the Seaway by 23:59 Dec 30..... Maybe I'll get going on my build "next year" Andy trippwj 1 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted December 29, 2013 Share #176 Posted December 29, 2013 never a dull moment with the life of a sailor see you when you get back Andy. 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 December 29, 2013 Share #177 Posted December 29, 2013 Be safe, stay warm and hurry home! 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...
Sailor1234567890 Posted December 30, 2013 Share #178 Posted December 30, 2013 Guess we'll have to wait a bit more then. No chance of examining any boom structures while you're away this time is there? Or would they even be applicable to your build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share #179 Posted December 31, 2013 Nah, unfortunately, too modern. I was hoping to get home tomorrow evening, but the way things are going with the ice.... That is looking overly optimistic.... Andy Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted December 31, 2013 Share #180 Posted December 31, 2013 To bad Andy, But know that the members of MSW are with you on board of the ship when the year is changing ! Have a safe trip and we will meet you in the new year when you are at home ! augie and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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