hexnut Posted June 13, 2014 Share #181 Posted June 13, 2014 This is so cool. Makes me want to get out the ascot, blue blazer and white ducks and go sailing with the other rich folk... pete48 1 Quote Regards, Bob Marvin Muscongus bay Lobster Smack -Midwest- 1:24- (1st wooden build) Gertrude L. Thebaud Mini-Mamoli 1/200 kitbash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share #182 Posted June 13, 2014 Thanks Russ, She is comming together , I am pleased with the color scheme, and how the bright work came out Thanks Bob ( Hexnut ) right on, lets go sailing 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 16, 2014 Author Share #183 Posted June 16, 2014 With still another day of Rain, ( day 4 ) I decided to start making the Mast. First I cut the Mast to length wich is 24' - 0" (Scale) this is also a frational rig , wich means the forestay does not reach the top of the Mast. the mast then tapers from 1' - 6" below the spreaders ( wich are swept back 10 degrees) I then marked , drilled and installed eyelets where the stay's attach to the Mast, I then installed the gooseneck , The boom is 11' - 6" ( Scale) is fairly straight and tappers the last 1/4 , the othe end of the gooseneck is attached to it , The Mast and Boom are now ready for Varnishing. Here are the results egkb, yvesvidal, Rick020763 and 8 others 11 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...
CAd My Fingers Posted June 17, 2014 Share #184 Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) She's looking sweet, Pete! I imagine getting those spreaders in & at 10 deg. was a challenge. What wood is your masting? I've had mixed success with varnishing masting--even with very light coats, I tend to get runs when they're drying regardless if they are vertical or horizontal--so would love to hear how you do it (all your finish work is gorgeous). Cheers, Jay Edited June 17, 2014 by JMaitri pete48 1 Quote Current Build: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jct Posted June 17, 2014 Share #185 Posted June 17, 2014 Hey Pete really looking good, I mirror Jay;s comments on the mast, how did you go about do the taper? J pete48 1 Quote Thx J In process On Hold US Brig Niagara Model Shipways Pinta ...Shipyard, card build; In the Queue HMS Endeavor...Corel; Completed builds Agilis...Steingraeber, Dual build with Popeye USS Hannah...scratch build to something between 1/72 ish and 1/60 ish scale Corel's...Half Moon; USN Picket Boat #1...Model Shipways; Model shipways...18th Century longboat.. Harriet Lane...Model Shipways Henry J Gasser Keeling-and-Clayton-mustang-funny-car Green Elephant Funny car Curtiss Sparrowhawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted June 17, 2014 Share #186 Posted June 17, 2014 very nice work Pete, you have a good eye and the absolutely right Feeling for doing These classic keelboats in a way to warm up a sailors heart Nils captainbob and pete48 2 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...
TBlack Posted June 17, 2014 Share #187 Posted June 17, 2014 Nice work, Pete. You've mentioned a couple of times that you soak wood in alcohol prior to bending it. I've always just used water; am I missing out on a good thing? Tom pete48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share #188 Posted June 17, 2014 First thanks for all the likes, Jay, Installing the spreaders was not that bad , I originally was planning on Spruce for the Spars, I ended up making the spars out of basswood. I will use Epiphanes varnish , Brushed on ( very light )The mast will be in a horizontal posistion. I try to wait for good weather to varnish ( around 70 degrees and up ) Finish work can be tough , I am learning to go slow ( thats been the key for me ) J, On the tapper, once the mast was cut to length I made the marks 1' - 6" below the spreader height, then I made mark on the top of the mast then connect the dots with a straight edge then cut the line . This gave me the profile of the mast, the sides were done the same way . The back of the mast was left alone Nils, I grew up sailing and around lot of boats , and these boats ( the Herreshoff boats) have that certain charm that have warmed my Heart since the first time I ever saw one Tom, I learned the alcohol trick from a freind that built model airplanes, alcohol dries faster than water , so the bent parts can be installed sooner than if you use water. Best Regards, Pete yvesvidal, Mirabell61, Aussie048 and 4 others 7 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 17, 2014 Share #189 Posted June 17, 2014 There is a small lake near Iowa City. If the doctors gave me permission I would love taking her out on it. Envious 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 17, 2014 Author Share #190 Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) Thank's David, I am excited about taking her out for a Sail , I just got the lead ( fishing weights) to fill the bilge . I will do that once the varnishing is done Bestr Regards, Pete Edited June 17, 2014 by pete48 Littlebob and Aussie048 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...
CAd My Fingers Posted June 17, 2014 Share #191 Posted June 17, 2014 Wow, thought those spreaders looked like they would be more tricky--glad they weren't a pain for ya. Thanks also for your pointers on the varnish, and I'll give Epiphanes a go on my next build--judging from your photos, it looks like a beautiful finish! Cheers, Jay pete48 1 Quote Current Build: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share #192 Posted June 18, 2014 Hi Jay, I am glad I could be of some help. Epiphanes varnish is great I used it on all the boats Ive ever had , its very durable and will last years .Almost 20 years ago I had a Catalina 27 , and varnished all the bright work and when I sold the boat 5 years later the varnish still looked great . Ive been sold ever since Best Regards, Pete CAd My Fingers 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...
pete48 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share #193 Posted June 20, 2014 Well, The Rain Finally stopped. ( I was beginning to think that I should be building and arc) I was able to get alot of Varnish work done. I sterted by varnishing the spars , the Tiller, the cockpit coamings and seats ( I am not sure if I am going to varnish the Cockpit Floor, so for now I have left it alone ) I gave the Rudder Blade some shape and stained the top above the waterline, to match the Transom. I then got a coat of varnish on it as well. I got 3 coats of varnish on the cockpit Coamings and seats, so they are finished , I will finish the rest of the varnishing in the morning. Here are the results of the finished Coamings and Seats mtaylor, CAd My Fingers, Elmer Cornish and 4 others 7 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...
CAd My Fingers Posted June 20, 2014 Share #194 Posted June 20, 2014 Pete, that Epiphanes varnish is outstanding--it really makes your build pop and also highlights your skill as a builder! Next time I'm at Woodcraft or Rockler's, I'll see if they stock Epiphanes--am hoping it comes in a matte finish, too. Cheers, Jay pete48 1 Quote Current Build: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted June 20, 2014 Share #195 Posted June 20, 2014 I agree. Your finishes are great. Excellent work. 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...
michael mott Posted June 20, 2014 Share #196 Posted June 20, 2014 Beautiful workmanship 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...
pete48 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share #197 Posted June 20, 2014 Thanks Geoff, She's coming along and should be quite the looker when she is done Hi Jay, Its great varnish, they do make a matte finish, it's actually spelled Epifanes , ( my bad ) the varnish brings out the wood grain, and makes it pop. Thank you Russ, I am pleased with the finish on this one , Thanks Michael, she's a beauty Best Regards, Pete jct, SawdustDave, mtaylor and 8 others 11 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 20, 2014 Share #198 Posted June 20, 2014 That finshes really enhances the beauty of that model. Do you apply it straight or do you cut it down a bit. My experience with varnishes is that some of them are for furniture and a little too thick. 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 20, 2014 Author Share #199 Posted June 20, 2014 Hi David, I apply it right out of the can , I use 2 different brushes 1 is very small , to apply the varnish,and a medium brush to go over the varnish, usually the brush is dry. and this will smooth it out. ( very thin coats) I have thinned the varnish in the past , I have found that by thinning it . I lose the depth , so I stopped doing that 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...
SawdustDave Posted June 20, 2014 Share #200 Posted June 20, 2014 Hi Pete: Not only is your workmanship extremely excellent, and your model is super nice, I'm thinking "What a fun little boat to own!" I think you should consider scaling her up to 1/1 and go for it. pete48 and Aussie048 2 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share #201 Posted June 21, 2014 Hi Dave, Thanks for the compliments , I appreciate it. This would be an Awesome Boat to have full Scale, ( I was planning on a full size build 15 years ago , Thats how I ended up with the plans they were given to me by my Dad) This is one of the Boat's tyhat I have desired since I was a kid. 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 21, 2014 Author Share #202 Posted June 21, 2014 Today , I started by Sanding the Spars, Tiller and Rudder . Then I got the final 2 coats of varnish applied. ( I can't belive it took all day to sand and varnish 4 parts) Next I will paint the water line on the Rudder , and paint the Spreaders a flat white .I will also Stain the material for the toe rails and rub rails ( trim package ) Here are the results hexnut, Elmer Cornish, mtaylor and 8 others 11 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 21, 2014 Share #203 Posted June 21, 2014 Looks good. I especially like the view from the port bow. Nice sheer line, good planking lines. Russ Aussie048 and pete48 2 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 21, 2014 Author Share #204 Posted June 21, 2014 Thanks Russ , That is a great shot ( it was hard to choose I ended up taking 58 pictures of it ) She is getting Photogenic, The entire boat has come out right on the money ( it's nice when you have a great set of plans) Best Regards, Pete jct, egkb, SawdustDave and 8 others 11 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 21, 2014 Share #205 Posted June 21, 2014 Perhaps it did take awhile but it was a labor of love. Nice job. 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 21, 2014 Author Share #206 Posted June 21, 2014 Hi David, Thank you, She has been a lot of fun to build 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...
MEDDO Posted June 21, 2014 Share #207 Posted June 21, 2014 Wow! The fit and finish is amazing. I keep coming back to this build. Very nice! pete48 1 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share #208 Posted June 21, 2014 Thank you Michael 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...
captainbob Posted June 21, 2014 Share #209 Posted June 21, 2014 So let's go sailing. 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...
pete48 Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share #210 Posted June 21, 2014 That sounds great Bob, she is getting closer Best Regards, Pete captainbob 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...
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