Alex M Posted September 30, 2013 #181 Posted September 30, 2013 Dito with John, Gary! Exeptional metalwork at the tiller. Alex Quote Current build: HMS Sphynx, 20 gun ship launched in 1775 at Portsmouth, Hampshire. On the drawing board: HMS Anson, 64 gun third rate ship of the line, launched in 1781 at Plymouth
druxey Posted September 30, 2013 #182 Posted September 30, 2013 Looking at your progress photos, I'm smiling again - as usual. Simply lovely work, Gary. Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
EdT Posted September 30, 2013 #183 Posted September 30, 2013 Gd to see your new potings, Gary. Great work as usual. Ed Quote All EdT posted material Copyright 2016 Edward J Tosti Young America - extreme clipper 1853 Young America POB Version Modeling the Extreme Clipper Young America Vol 1 1:60 HMS Naiad 1797 The Naiad Frigate Vol I The Naiad Frigate Vol II1:96 Victory
Kusawa2000 Posted September 30, 2013 #184 Posted September 30, 2013 Gary: Its been a while (I know.. long time, no hear) since I have posted but I have to let you know that I have been followed your steady progress. The work you are doing is amazing -especially the recent work on the stern. Keep at it... your Alfred is just getting better and better. Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Quote Mike Draper Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Member, Nautical Research Guild
michael mott Posted September 30, 2013 #185 Posted September 30, 2013 Beautiful work as has been said already, it is wonderful to follow your progress. Michael 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.
garyshipwright Posted November 25, 2013 Author #186 Posted November 25, 2013 gun deck cannons dafi, dnputnam, Jeronimo and 5 others 8 Quote HMS Montague/Alfred class by Gary B 74 gun ship built in 1779
Remcohe Posted November 25, 2013 #187 Posted November 25, 2013 Really nice Sir . I like the details on the axles and the wheels. You've done a great job, better than I did and I'm pleased to say so Remco WackoWolf 1 Quote Treat each part as if it is a model on its own, you will finish more models in a day than others do in a lifetime. Current build HMS Kingfisher MSW 1.0 log click here
garyshipwright Posted November 25, 2013 Author #188 Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) Hi Remco. Thank you very much sir. Am glad you like the cannons sir and seems that your statement is just a little modest but I do thank you. Here are some more photo's of the gun deck with a few more details. Am not sure if I will leave the curve planking which is due to the curve of were the back of the cannon truck's land. May just plank one side for cannon's and leave the other side alone. Reason is that I just don't want to cover all of the detail up and am sort of stuck on the do I want to or not decision. :mellow: Gary Edited November 25, 2013 by garyshipwright Wintergreen, mij, dvm27 and 12 others 15 Quote HMS Montague/Alfred class by Gary B 74 gun ship built in 1779
BANYAN Posted November 26, 2013 #189 Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) Very nice detail work Gary (as usual ) cheers Pat Edited November 27, 2013 by BANYAN Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
Blue Ensign Posted November 26, 2013 #190 Posted November 26, 2013 Looks superb Gary, but I'm not sure about those curved planks; do you intend to fit guns to all the ports or just a selected few? I can understand you not wanting to cover up all that wonderful framing work, but perhaps sections of proper planking where the guns are would be more in keeping with your excellent build detail. Regards, B.E. Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation.
SJSoane Posted November 26, 2013 #191 Posted November 26, 2013 Hi Gary, I just had a chance to catch up with your build. It is looking great! I have also been wondering how to mount guns on an unplanked deck; it is interesting to see your idea. I was thinking about little pieces of plank directly under each gun carriage truck, small enough to lift it to the right height. But it might look funny especially when the truck is not directly over a beam, carling or ledge. I look forward to seeing what you finally decide. Best wishes, Mark Quote Current build: HMS Bellona 74, ca. 1760, 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/196-hms-bellona-by-sjsoane-scale-164-1760-as-designed/
EdT Posted November 26, 2013 #192 Posted November 26, 2013 Looks, geat, Gary. Glad to see you posting again. Ed Quote All EdT posted material Copyright 2016 Edward J Tosti Young America - extreme clipper 1853 Young America POB Version Modeling the Extreme Clipper Young America Vol 1 1:60 HMS Naiad 1797 The Naiad Frigate Vol I The Naiad Frigate Vol II1:96 Victory
druxey Posted November 26, 2013 #193 Posted November 26, 2013 Perhaps install just a small section of deck and a few guns on one side, rather than all the armament? Then the deck structure will remain visible. However, it's your model - and a magnificent one, either way. mtaylor, dgbot, WackoWolf and 1 other 4 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
Gaetan Bordeleau Posted November 26, 2013 #194 Posted November 26, 2013 May just plank one side for cannon's and leave the other side alone. Reason is that I just don't want to cover all of the detail up :mellow: Gary Gary I like your reason. It is always sad to do some joinery and cover it. To leave some unfinihed parts is sometimes the only way to show how it is built. mtaylor and WackoWolf 2 Quote
mij Posted November 26, 2013 #195 Posted November 26, 2013 Hi Gary, It`s nice to see your pictures of HMS Alfred again, it gives me inspiration to keep pushing on. mij ( jim from Warriorgroup ) Quote xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build
WackoWolf Posted November 26, 2013 #196 Posted November 26, 2013 Gary, You Gaetan, Karl and Remco are always an inspiration for me and not to forget Ed. Your work as well as theres is always what I think everyone here would like to be able to do. You have seem to always show what can be done if one puts his or her mind to it. I Thank you for the log which I have been following since MSW1. Keep the log and the pictures coming. Thank you. Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :)
Trussben Posted November 26, 2013 #197 Posted November 26, 2013 Sweet Gary! It is a shame to cover that great framing, but she's a man'o'war! Captains choice! Ben Quote Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
garyshipwright Posted December 25, 2013 Author #198 Posted December 25, 2013 (edited) Merry Christmas and a happy new year every one. Thanks to every one with their kind words. It seems that I have a small up date on Montagu gun deck. I took off the planking I installed the first time, or was it the second time but instead of installing just enough for the gun's, ran it all the way over to the hatch ways and left one side unplanked. The deck planking is silver maple and boy is it white and every thing has been pegged but have not done any kind of stain on it. Thinking about toning it down but not sure of the how or with what so if you have any ideal's please let me know. Have been expermenting but not happy with what am coming up with yet. Do know that Frolick used maplewood on his deck of his La Belle Poule, and looks real nice. Seems it is a honey oak color and doesn't blind you when you look at it, but havn't found out what type of maple and if you know what type maple and stain please let me know. The cannons are just sitting on the deck till other items get done and will be reloacted to a safer place once I start working on them again. Any way folks Merry Christmas and may you get that tool or kit that you been wanting for the past year. Gary Edited February 21, 2015 by garyshipwright dgbot, j21896, Jason and 16 others 19 Quote HMS Montague/Alfred class by Gary B 74 gun ship built in 1779
druxey Posted December 25, 2013 #199 Posted December 25, 2013 Merry Christmas and beautifully done, Gary. I'm sure that the maple will 'settle down' visually as the air oxidizes the surface over time. Fresh cut wood always seems so bright. Look at the fresh cut surface of any wood and compare it to the outer side that was sitting in the shop to get the comparison. Jaxboat 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
gjdale Posted December 25, 2013 #200 Posted December 25, 2013 Merry Christmas to you too Gary. My best Christmas present so far - seeing an update to your wonderful Alfred! I agree with Druxey on the deck colour - let it settle for a while and I'm sure you'll be pleased with it. WackoWolf 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
AnobiumPunctatum Posted December 25, 2013 #201 Posted December 25, 2013 Merry Christmas, Greg. Your beautyful pictures are a wonderful gift. Quote Regards Christian Current build: HM Cutter Alert, 1777; HM Sloop Fly, 1776 - 1/36 On the drawing board: English Ship Sloops Fly, 1776, Comet, 1783 and Aetna, 1776; Naval Cutter Alert, 1777 Paused: HMS Triton, 1771 - 1/48 "Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it." Salvador Dali
EdT Posted December 25, 2013 #202 Posted December 25, 2013 Merry Christmas, Gary. I think the deck looks great. I am sure those decks were pretty white after holystoning everyday with salt water. Ed Quote All EdT posted material Copyright 2016 Edward J Tosti Young America - extreme clipper 1853 Young America POB Version Modeling the Extreme Clipper Young America Vol 1 1:60 HMS Naiad 1797 The Naiad Frigate Vol I The Naiad Frigate Vol II1:96 Victory
garyshipwright Posted December 25, 2013 Author #203 Posted December 25, 2013 Thanks Guy's. I do still have just a tad of planking that I want to do at the hatches. Other then that maybe a clear finish over top of it, to bring out the detail of the pegs and seams. Gary Quote HMS Montague/Alfred class by Gary B 74 gun ship built in 1779
Chuck Posted December 25, 2013 #204 Posted December 25, 2013 Fantastic looking photos...wonderful stuff. Merry Christmas!!! Chuck Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY
michael mott Posted December 25, 2013 #205 Posted December 25, 2013 Merry Christmas Gary, beautiful work on the deck, as already mentioned I would let the maple oxidize for a while before applying any finish. Michael 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.
garyshipwright Posted December 25, 2013 Author #206 Posted December 25, 2013 Merry Christmas Chuck, Michael and to the good folks for the likes. As far as letting the maple oxidize Michael I will sir. Gary. clipper and mtaylor 2 Quote HMS Montague/Alfred class by Gary B 74 gun ship built in 1779
dgbot Posted December 25, 2013 #207 Posted December 25, 2013 The deck looks great Greg. I like the contrast. Merry Christmas 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/
allanyed Posted December 25, 2013 #208 Posted December 25, 2013 Gary, Thanks for the update, she really is a beautiful piece of work. And I do like the idea of planking half the deck and being done with it at that point. Have a terrific New Years!!! Allan Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU
Trussben Posted December 25, 2013 #209 Posted December 25, 2013 Awesome Gary, I second or third the idea of leaving that planking a while, it will darken in time just like holly does I'm sure. Can't wait to see more of your beautiful work. Ben WackoWolf 1 Quote Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
Sailor1234567890 Posted December 26, 2013 #210 Posted December 26, 2013 That looks incredible. Keep at it. I'm sure whatever you decide will work out just fine. Quote
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