Piet Posted May 29, 2014 Share #91 Posted May 29, 2014 Hello Pete, Oh how sweet the lines are !! That would make for a great day sailer in a 1:1 version I marvel at your planking job, so nice and neat. Cheers, pete48 1 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share #92 Posted May 30, 2014 Hi Piet ( my grandfathers name is spelled like that )Thank you for the kind words. The original plan 15 years ago was to build this boat in 1:1 . Herreshoff designed Boats are quite Beautiful , and I have had the good fortune to Sail the 12 1/2 ( his fathers design ) and it is a pleasure to sail . ' Best Regards, Pete 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...
Rick020763 Posted May 30, 2014 Share #93 Posted May 30, 2014 Dear Pete: I've been following your log with great interest. You're doing an absolutely wonderful job on a design that, to me, has the possibly the most beautiful lines of any small sail boat. Several years before I bought my own Buzzards Bay, I saw it out of the water on a trailer, literally a jaw-dropping moment for me. I've attached a picture taken from the port quarter which shows the beautiful sheer and transom design and how they work together so well. Since you're now working on the cockpit, I attach a couple of other pictures. You'll see that the builder departed from the plans in the cockpit area in respect of the shape of the coaming -- looks nice but was uncomfortable on the back when sailing. Also, he omitted the doors on the compartment under the foredeck; that didn't look as good but it was practical because it eased quick access to the stuff -- anchor, extra rope, fenders, etc. -- stored there. As well, with the pinrail and so many halyards and sheets right there, doors would have been even more awkward. Keep up the splendid work. I look forward to the final result. Warm regards, Rick Mirabell61, Elmer Cornish and pete48 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share #94 Posted May 30, 2014 Thank you Rick , I have had a great passion for these boats since I was a kid . The Transom and sheer are what hooked me , I have sailed the 12 1/2 wich is an amazing boat ( I am building a proto-type 12 1/2 on another build log ) You have a very nice Boat. I love the cockpit with the grating shes a beauty . Thank you for the pics and the encouragement I greatly appreciate it Best Regards, Pete 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...
dgbot Posted May 30, 2014 Share #95 Posted May 30, 2014 Wouldn't you just like to have the real thing? The only problem is it would be a money pit. David B pete48 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...
pete48 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share #96 Posted May 31, 2014 Hi Davis, Absolutely, I would love to have a full size one Best Regards, Pete 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...
pete48 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share #97 Posted May 31, 2014 I wanted to make a correction on an earlier post, Regarding the Birch ply on the Transom, Originally I said that it was 1/32" when it is actually 1/64" Mirabell61, CAd My Fingers, egkb and 2 others 5 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...
pete48 Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share #98 Posted June 1, 2014 Today, I started the day by preping the boat for epoxy . First I wiped the boat down with rubbing alcohol . Next I used a Cherry stain on the Transom . Then I mixed up a batch of West System G-flex Epoxy. This is the first time that I have used the G-flex . In the past I have always used the 105 Resin with the 205 Hardner . I am glad that I tried it, very simple with a 50/50 ratio ( so you dont need the pumps ) the pot life is longer as well as the cure time ( about 4 hours ) Next will be fairing the hull for primer . Here are the results dgbot, captainbob, Mirabell61 and 7 others 10 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...
michael mott Posted June 1, 2014 Share #99 Posted June 1, 2014 Very nice Pete. Michael pete48 1 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick020763 Posted June 1, 2014 Share #100 Posted June 1, 2014 Pete: Please forgive a dumb question, but what's the purpose of the rubbing alcohol? Many thanks, Rick pete48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share #101 Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) Thank you Michael Hi Rick, The alcohol will pickup all the dust , dirt and oils from my fingers, without damaging the wood . ( it dries fast ) Best Regards, Pete Edited June 1, 2014 by pete48 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...
pete48 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share #102 Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) I started the day by Fairing the Hull, to get it ready for primer . While I was fairing, my Wife was saying what a shame to paint such a beautiful Hull. ( I had planned on painting white ) That Is the nice thing about the G-flex Epoxy is that you can Varnish right over it ( without it gettin milky ) She has 2 coats of Epiphanes Boat varnish . I am thinking 2 more coats, with a White Waterline, after the 2 coats of Varnish ( My Wife was right ) I decided to name the Boat after Her, so she will be called " Kate " . Here are the results Edited June 2, 2014 by pete48 Aussie048, hexnut, egkb and 2 others 5 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...
dgbot Posted June 2, 2014 Share #103 Posted June 2, 2014 Looking good plus you did a nifty job of planking so as a result you will have a nice looking hull withought painting. David B 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...
Rick020763 Posted June 2, 2014 Share #104 Posted June 2, 2014 The Epiphanes finish, together with the cherry transom and a white waterline, will be gorgeous. Good decision, great job. What kind of rig are you going to have? Rick pete48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share #105 Posted June 2, 2014 Hello Rick, My Wife gets the credit for that ,I have been using Epiphanes for years ( it is awesome varnish , highly recomended ) as far a the rig it will be the fractional Marconi as per the plans, ( I will do a gaff rig on the 12 1/2 ) Best Regards, Pete egkb 1 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...
dgbot Posted June 2, 2014 Share #106 Posted June 2, 2014 It looks like a fun sailor. David B pete48 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...
pete48 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share #107 Posted June 2, 2014 Its an Amazing boat to sail Best Regards, Pete 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...
Rick020763 Posted June 2, 2014 Share #108 Posted June 2, 2014 Thanks, Pete. Your wife has excellent taste. I agree re Epiphanes and used nothing else on my 14. Rick pete48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share #109 Posted June 3, 2014 Thank you Rick , Here is what she looks like after the Final coat, for a total of 4 coats of Epiphanes Varnish Best Regards, Pete egkb, druxey, dgbot and 10 others 13 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...
dgbot Posted June 3, 2014 Share #110 Posted June 3, 2014 Lovely looking hull. I know inside the hull should be painted, however all she needs is a stripe along the waterline. David B pete48 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...
pete48 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share #111 Posted June 3, 2014 Hi David, She will only have a White Waterline Stripe and thats it . ( sweet and simple ) Best Regards, Pete mtaylor and dgbot 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...
russ Posted June 3, 2014 Share #112 Posted June 3, 2014 Very slick finish. Yacht like. Russ pete48 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...
pete48 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share #113 Posted June 3, 2014 Thank you Russ, I appreciate it. I am happy with how the finish turned out, Best Regards, Pete 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...
Rick020763 Posted June 3, 2014 Share #114 Posted June 3, 2014 Gorgeous finish. "Kate" on the cherry transom in gold leaf will be a beautiful blend of colour with the natural-wood finish of the hull. How are you going to finish the mast and boom? Rick pete48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted June 3, 2014 Share #115 Posted June 3, 2014 congrats Pete, a beautiful looking hull and finishing coating, Looks like an actual boat on the boats Exhibition displaying shortly before finishing Nils pete48 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...
pete48 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share #116 Posted June 3, 2014 Thank you Rick, I was thinking about that ( the Gold Leaf "Kate" on the transom ) The Mast And Boom will be varnished Thank you Nils, I used Epiphanes Boat Varnish for the finish . It turned out nice Here are some photos of what I am going for with the Spars Best Regards, Pete Piet and Elmer Cornish 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...
captainbob Posted June 3, 2014 Share #117 Posted June 3, 2014 The advantage of a wood finish is no one will ever say, “Oh, a fiberglass boat.” She looks sweet and a white stripe will be just right. Bob pete48 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...
dgbot Posted June 3, 2014 Share #118 Posted June 3, 2014 If I thought I would not get shot, I would drop by and take her out on the lake. David B pete48 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...
pete48 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share #119 Posted June 3, 2014 That is true Bob, She is definitly Wood, and the white water line will set her up nicely. Thanks for the likes Hi David, I would probably already be out on the Lake Best Regards, Pete 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...
pete48 Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share #120 Posted June 4, 2014 Well Today was the day to tackle the Water Line , ( not an easy task for me ) First I marked the line with a Sharpie using the water line jig that I had made. Next was to mask the line off the line . ( this took awhile to get it right ) Next was the Paint , I also put a coat of paint on the Cockpit Bulkheads. After the paint and unmasking there was some touch up . She came out pretty nice. Here are the results mtaylor, egkb, Omega1234 and 6 others 9 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...
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