captainbob Posted May 12, 2014 Author #241 Posted May 12, 2014 When the Lettie was discovered after being abandoned the masts, bowsprit, and the windlass had been taken off the boat and mostly disassembled so I am not completely sure this is the correct windlass. I got this design from Chapelle’s “The American Fishing Schooner”. I think it will do. It is mounted on a temporary base and I will be taking it all apart and painting some of the parts before mounting it on the boat. I have to admit I had a lot of fun with the linkage. I wish I had kept time on this I figure somewhere between 12 and 20 hours. Bob hexnut, usedtosail, WackoWolf and 24 others 27 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
Jim Lad Posted May 12, 2014 #242 Posted May 12, 2014 That's a nice looking windlass, Bob. John popeye the sailor and ken thomson 2 Quote
russ Posted May 12, 2014 #243 Posted May 12, 2014 That looks very good. I agree that these types of assemblies can be lots of fun. 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
Elia Posted May 12, 2014 #244 Posted May 12, 2014 Bob, Very nice work on that windlass and all it's components. Sweet. Cheers, Elia Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout
SGraham Posted May 12, 2014 #245 Posted May 12, 2014 Beautiful work indeed! Steve Quote completed models: Shenandoah (Corel) waiting on the shelf: La Sirene (Corel) Half Moon (Corel) Puritan (Mamoli) Patsy (derisively): "It's only a model." Arthur: "Sshhh."
michael mott Posted May 12, 2014 #246 Posted May 12, 2014 A nice bit of complicated woodwork there Bob. 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.
popeye the sailor Posted May 14, 2014 #247 Posted May 14, 2014 awesome and functional! you said it was disassembled.......so which one are you going to use....the first picture or the last one 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
Mirabell61 Posted May 14, 2014 #248 Posted May 14, 2014 beautiful "pumpspill model" Bob Nils 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
mij Posted May 14, 2014 #249 Posted May 14, 2014 Hi Bob Very nice clean work. mij Quote xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build
dgbot Posted May 14, 2014 #250 Posted May 14, 2014 Nice windlass are you going to give it a color or leave it natural? 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/
captainbob Posted May 14, 2014 Author #251 Posted May 14, 2014 Wow, So many responses. Thanks to all of you and to the many “likes”. Right now it is just pushed together. I will be taking all apart and will paint the wood white except for the barrels. The brass parts will stay brass. But I still have a few other items to make before I paint, such as the main cabin and the steering box. Bob pete48, popeye the sailor and dgbot 3 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
pete48 Posted May 14, 2014 #252 Posted May 14, 2014 Cant wait to see it Bob, I am sure it will be amazing 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/
themadchemist Posted May 14, 2014 #253 Posted May 14, 2014 looks like everyone's already said all that needs saying, but excellent job anyway. The picture must be cropped as it looks huge with no reference, nice detail though Cap'n'Bob. Painted up she should make the front deck. The fine details always do. captainbob 1 Quote
captainbob Posted May 14, 2014 Author #254 Posted May 14, 2014 Pete, Kieth, I'm with you. I can't wait to see it painted myself. 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
captainbob Posted May 18, 2014 Author #255 Posted May 18, 2014 Thanks Lawrence. That’s the great challenge of this hobby, to make the present build better than the last build. Bob pete48 and canoe21 2 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
pete48 Posted May 18, 2014 #256 Posted May 18, 2014 Thanks Lawrence. That’s the great challenge of this hobby, to make the present build better than the last build. Bob Thaty is so True 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/
captainbob Posted June 2, 2014 Author #257 Posted June 2, 2014 The deck is almost done. I apologize for not taking pictures of the parts as I built them. I tend to get carried away with the build and don’t think of pictures until it’s too late. I still need to put pin rails near the dead eyes and cut the samson or pawl post to the right height. I also need to add supports for the deck boat. The mackerel boats towed a seine boat which was around forty feet long but they also carried a dory on deck. Bob They put braces on the corners of the skylight to keep the lines from snagging. Apparently they were not concerned with the smoke stack. Mirabell61, riverboat, themadchemist and 17 others 20 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
popeye the sailor Posted June 2, 2014 #258 Posted June 2, 2014 whooooa Baby.............she looks swell! very nice deck fittings the windlass is the best......quite functional in it's design. nice! 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
russ Posted June 2, 2014 #259 Posted June 2, 2014 The deck looks fantastic. Excellent work. I wish mine looked half as good as this. 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
dgbot Posted June 2, 2014 #260 Posted June 2, 2014 Nice and clean with good joinery what is there not to like. Bravo. Instead of a working schooner I would use it as a yacht. 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/
Senior ole salt Posted June 2, 2014 #261 Posted June 2, 2014 Looking good but I hope the patina sets in on all that brass. S.os Quote New Bedford Whaleboat build. Kit by Model Shipways I've been making progress on my model and according to the instruction booklet I should be painting it, at least parts of it. Are acrylic's ok ? I did apply a sanding sealer. but I want to stain the untreated floor boards which are walnut. Thanks S.O.S.
Jim Lad Posted June 3, 2014 #262 Posted June 3, 2014 A very neat and workmanlike deck, Bob! John Quote
michael mott Posted June 3, 2014 #263 Posted June 3, 2014 Very nice workmanship on the deck furniture Bob, that overall view in really good. 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.
cpt. Tom Posted June 3, 2014 #264 Posted June 3, 2014 Great progress, I like this ship and the metal parts look very good Quote With best regards Tom Current Kit Build Log The Sovereign of the Seas 1/84 commissioning HMS Supply
Elia Posted June 3, 2014 #265 Posted June 3, 2014 Bob, That deck and furniture look great - very clean and tidy and to scale. Excellent work. Cheers, Elia Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout
pete48 Posted June 3, 2014 #266 Posted June 3, 2014 I am with everybody else , Beautiful work Bob. The windlass is Awesome 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/
Bedford Posted June 3, 2014 #267 Posted June 3, 2014 Love it Bob, want to do my deck fittings ?? Quote Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe!
Mirabell61 Posted June 3, 2014 #268 Posted June 3, 2014 The deck is almost done. I apologize for not taking pictures of the parts as I built them. I tend to get carried away with the build and don’t think of pictures until it’s too late. I still need to put pin rails near the dead eyes and cut the samson or pawl post to the right height. I also need to add supports for the deck boat. The mackerel boats towed a seine boat which was around forty feet long but they also carried a dory on deck. Bob IMG_0952 (Copy).JPG IMG_0953 (Copy).JPG They put braces on the corners of the skylight to keep the lines from snagging. Apparently they were not concerned with the smoke stack. IMG_0954 (Copy).JPG IMG_0955 (Copy).JPG IMG_0956 (Copy).JPG IMG_0957 (Copy).JPG Bob, she Looks super ! a beautiful ship Nils 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
captainbob Posted June 3, 2014 Author #269 Posted June 3, 2014 Thanks to all who added notes and to all the likes. It’s so nice to have friends who understand what it takes to build a wood boat and appreciate your work. Tonight I will take the Lettie to the local scale club and answer questions from the plastic car and airplane modelers. For those who were specific: S.os, sorry about the bright brass. The admiral said, “Make it black and gold.” So gold (brass) it is. Bedford, sorry but you’ll have to do it, but I sure would like to be there when she is finished and sailing. She’ll be a beauty. Bob 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
riverboat Posted June 3, 2014 #270 Posted June 3, 2014 Great !! looking build Bob..... real nice work on your fittings. Frank Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk)
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