Licorne by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - POF - TERMINATED LOG

[mtaylor]

Thanks for dropping by and the kind words Aldo, Juergen, and Mobbsie.

 

I've been working on the gundeck capstan.  I'm on hold for the foredeck capstan as it's smaller and I wanted to see how the big one went first.  Taken several tries but that part of learning. Mostly, I had issues with the power tools.. the mills specifically in setting things up.  Somewhere around here are probably 10 to 15 bits of things that went flying off before I figured how how to get everything clamped down perfectly..   Live and learn.

 

I also had to do some research.  The plans and most of the builds I've seen for French ships show the capstan style from the late 1600's to the mid-1700's.  I finally located several pics of some ship models for the mid-late-1700's.

 

First picture is of the parts (but not the whelps).

 

This was the fun part.. using the rotary table.  Had a bit of problem figuing out how to secure things to it. Took a couple of runs to various hardware stores for some M6 screws and nuts but I got it sorted out.   Below are the parts set up for rounding off and starting the machining.  The spindle has been machined down.  As for the chunk on the left,  I ended up using a tapered wood screw to center the wood square pieces and secured with washer and nuts.  I didn't get a picture of that.

 

After machining in the pawl slots on the bottom and the bar slots on the head, I assembled everything (but not glued) for a size check. Twas a bit too high.

 

After re-sizing the height, I finished the shaping of the head and then reset the height again.... it was still to high.  It's been taken apart, re-machined for height and reglued.

 

Right now the whelps blanks are drying in position and I'll spin it on the lathe to shape them.  Probably tomorrow.  I hope.

 

Side note.. I have an old coffee cup that is kept about 1/4 full of alcohol.  Simple matter to drop the whole assembly in and in a bit, it comes apart.  Wipe off the softened glue and the parts are as good as new.  Save a lot of re-making parts when some part of the assembly need re-work or replacement.

Edited June 7, 2013 by mtaylor
Corrected mis-type

[Landlubber Mike]

Very nice work Mark!

[mtaylor]

Thanks Mike.

 

Ok.. I lied.. not intentionally... I couldn't wait to shape the whelps.  It has a few rough spots to be cleaned up, but I'm pretty darn happy with it.

 

[popeye the sailor]

nice capstan Mark...well worth the effort! 

[michael mott]

 

finally located several pics of some from the mid-late-1700's...

 

Funny I didn't think they had photography that far.... back I could be wrong of course... have been many times before    

 

Michael

[mtaylor]

Thanks Popeye. 

 

Michael,

 

Oops...    I meant pics of models...Sometimes my fingers out type my brain.

[capnharv2]

Mark,

 

Every time I see your work, I want to throw my kits away and start scratchbuilding. But then, there's the guilt factor

 

Nice job on the capstan! I understand not wanting to wait to work on it more.

 

Thanks,

 

Harvey

[Jim Lad]

Nice capstan, Mark!  Just watch that you don't take a sip of that neat alcohol instead of your coffee!

 

John

[mtaylor]

Thanks Harvey.   Don't toss the kits... just bash them.

 

Thanks John.  You don't have to worry.   It's back in the bottle now that I'm done ripping the capstan apart.

[Sjors]

Hi Mark,

 

That looks great!

I need also two of those, can I place an order with you?

 

[augie]

Wonderful work Mark.  I'm smiling with your success.

[gjdale]

Nice job Mark. Of course the re-dos were really just an excuse to play with the power tools some more!!!

[captainbob]

Very nice work.

 

Bob

[rafine]

Beautiful work on the capstan, Mark.

 

Bob

[SkerryAmp]

Terrific and inspring work Mark!!

 

(Unlike others, when I see a full scratch built I get ascared and retreat to the safety of my kit and practicums )

 

-Adam

[trippwj]

Very nice work on those, Mark. 

[j21896]

Well done Mark!

 

Robert

[mtaylor]

Thanks for the nice comments everyone.

 

I'm at a point of comtemplating the next step.... more furniture?  I have the fireplaces to do.  Or finish the planking in the Great Cabin?  Or maybe...?   I'm thinking I'll finish the Great Cabin before the fireplaces.  In looking back, I can see errors and areas that could be better overall but when I did them, my skills just weren't there.  But as someone has said, it's the next ship that will be better. 

 

Hmm... I just realized that I'm putting off the exterior planking..        

[augie]

Isn't it great to have so many choices  ?

[capnharv2]

Okay Mark. I'll bash those kits-but not with a hammer

 

Harvey

[popeye the sailor]

it might be wise to do the hull planking before more structures are added.    then it can be taken out of the jig........although making the structures now is a good ideas as well......it well protected.  just keep them removable for now,  if you choose a different route.

[st george]

Great work Mark, I'm looking forward to more.

[mtaylor]

Thanks everyone.  It is I who needs to thank everyone for not only the inspiration but the encouragement to push my limits and become a better modeler.  I'm not there yet, but my confidence level is building.

 

Decisions, decisions...

 

Popeye,

The pumps and capstan are loose right now as at some point there's artillery to be built, fitted, and installed.  Fat fingers and small parts in the way aren't a good mix.

 

Harvey,

Your Conny is practically a scratchbuild..

[Kevin]

Thanks for the nice comments everyone.

 

I can see errors and areas that could be better overall but when I did them, my skills just weren't there.  But as someone has said, it's the next ship that will be better. 

 

Hmm... I just realized that I'm putting off the exterior planking..        

lol you will say that on your next build as well, - just that the bits you are not happy with then - will be better than the bits you are happy with on here - thats life - i quess

Edited June 8, 2013 by Kevin

[Blue Ensign]

Nice work on the capstan Mark, bang on for scale with the figure.

 

Cheers,

 

B.E.

[mtaylor]

Thanks B.E. and Kevin.

 

Kevin,

You're right.. but then, I think it goes with being modelshipbuilder.

[riverboat]

Hi Mark.... just catching up on your progress, your work is really out standing, and I enjoyed the video, was interesting.

Frank

[Walter Biles]

Mark,

 

I have just been reading through your build, and love what I have seen, except for the fingers, sorry.  I was wondering what glue you were dissolving with the alcohol on the capstan.  That could be useful information to me.  I have been away from my build for the last couple of weeks (my wife's health issues).  I hope I can remember what I was working on when I get back home in another week or so. 

 

Keep up the good work (CAREFULLY)!

 

Walter Biles

[mtaylor]

Thanks Frank.  I posted elsewhere about the videos on this particular ship.. Or you just go to Youtube and search by the name.  Interesting stuff.

 

Thanks Walter.  I'm using PVA.. Elmer's Wood Glue, specifically.  If you need to dissolve CA, use acetone but do follow all precautions.  That is some nasty stuff.

[Cap'n Rat Fink]

Nice job on the CAPSTAIN Mark.........!