dvm27 Posted February 23, 2014 #31 Posted February 23, 2014 Excellent work, Ben, on a very tricky area! It's all a piece of cake from here. GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752
Trussben Posted February 23, 2014 Author #32 Posted February 23, 2014 Greg, I think doing the transoms and hawse timbers will certainly not be a piece of cake for me, I can see them taking a good long time and plenty of do overs. Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. Completed builds: HMS Winchelsea. ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat. QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
mtaylor Posted February 24, 2014 #33 Posted February 24, 2014 Ben, Do-overs are part of the fun, don't ya' know. :) Looking good, real good. Keep going. Trussben 1 Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Trussben Posted February 28, 2014 Author #34 Posted February 28, 2014 The sternpost has been glued and pinned to the keel and aft deadwood now, I have to finish refining the shape back there and then I will start making the rising wood pieces. Ben fatih79, Jorge Diaz O, UdoK and 24 others 27 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. Completed builds: HMS Winchelsea. ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat. QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
Rustyj Posted February 28, 2014 #35 Posted February 28, 2014 Very Nice Ben! Nice clean work. And yes it is a piece of cake from here on out. Hopefully it's a kind of cake you like though! Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout
Remcohe Posted March 1, 2014 #36 Posted March 1, 2014 Really nice Ben, it's great to see an other Swan coming to life. Remco 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
Trussben Posted March 1, 2014 Author #37 Posted March 1, 2014 Thanks for all the likes. Rusty - Its a pretty large piece of cake to chew from where Im standing! Remco - praise from you means a lot! ben Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. Completed builds: HMS Winchelsea. ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat. QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
druxey Posted March 1, 2014 #38 Posted March 1, 2014 So far, so very good, Ben! 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
Trussben Posted March 1, 2014 Author #39 Posted March 1, 2014 Thanks Druxey! Here are the 3 pieces of rising wood complete with scarph joints being glued to the keel. I am not going to notch them for the frames like I did on the Echo as it won't be seen. Tomorrow I shall start marking out and cutting the rabbet and finish shaping the deadwood into the sternpost. Ben popash42, alangr4, aviaamator and 6 others 9 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. Completed builds: HMS Winchelsea. ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat. QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
scratch Posted March 2, 2014 #40 Posted March 2, 2014 Nice work Ben , very clean . Will watch with a lot of interest as i would like to try a Swan class scratch build . David billocrates 1
Trussben Posted March 2, 2014 Author #41 Posted March 2, 2014 Hi David, have at a swan class! But beware it is not for the foolhardy! druxey 1 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. Completed builds: HMS Winchelsea. ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat. QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
scratch Posted March 3, 2014 #42 Posted March 3, 2014 (edited) Agreed . 5 to 10 years would be just right the way my eyes are failing , it would probably be my last build .have been slowly collecting what I need the last couple of years . Just need to buy the plans from the NMM and the timber . David Edited March 3, 2014 by scratch
alangr4 Posted March 3, 2014 #43 Posted March 3, 2014 Ben The keel has all the makings of a great build. Will watch your progress with interest. Well done Alan
patrickmil Posted March 3, 2014 #44 Posted March 3, 2014 Ben, that is a sweet looking keel. Your work on this is very crisp and clean. Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 Current: Trumpeter USS Yorktown CV-5
Rustyj Posted March 3, 2014 #45 Posted March 3, 2014 Very Nice Ben. Little bites of the cake are good.! Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout
Trussben Posted March 9, 2014 Author #46 Posted March 9, 2014 Hi and thanks for the comments and likes. As well as making the acrylic stands that will hold the stem/stern in place on the buildboard I have also started the stern framing. Here is the all important Wing transom cut out of 18" stock and the 3" roundup sanded in so the piece is 15" all the way across. Now to start the shaping. I have left the ends 1/32 oversize to allow adjustment with the cant frame. Ben fatih79, Elmer Cornish, scratch and 11 others 14 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. Completed builds: HMS Winchelsea. ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat. QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
Trussben Posted March 23, 2014 Author #47 Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) Here are all the transoms made but they have not been glued and pinned yet, I had to make transom #4 twice as the first one was skewed. I have finished making the acrylic stands and all I have to do now is finish marking the buildboard before bolting the keel down, then the transoms can be fixed in place. Ben Edited March 23, 2014 by Trussben Jeronimo, popash42, Elmer Cornish and 18 others 21 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. Completed builds: HMS Winchelsea. ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat. QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
augie Posted March 23, 2014 #48 Posted March 23, 2014 NOW we're underway. Very nice Ben. Trussben 1 Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956
mtaylor Posted March 24, 2014 #49 Posted March 24, 2014 Nice and clean, Ben. Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
patrickmil Posted March 24, 2014 #50 Posted March 24, 2014 That is incredible work Ben. The transom pieces are very clean and precise. Trussben 1 Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 Current: Trumpeter USS Yorktown CV-5
gjdale Posted March 24, 2014 #51 Posted March 24, 2014 Very, VERY, nice Ben. This is going to be a superb build. 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
Trussben Posted March 24, 2014 Author #52 Posted March 24, 2014 Thanks Augie, Mark, Patrick and Grant and all the likes. It's slow going but I am having an absolute ball learning all these new skills. One funny thing I noticed while I was cutting out the parts from Swiss pear I was struggling to keep a strait line on the scroll saw, put a brand new Flying Dutchman #3 ultra reverse blade in, and my cutting instantly improved. I guess they dont last forever, did the Echo and started Pegasus all on one blade at the cost of $0.39, I think I'll put a reminder up to change them more often! Ben Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. Completed builds: HMS Winchelsea. ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat. QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
michael mott Posted March 24, 2014 #53 Posted March 24, 2014 I guess they dont last forever, did the Echo and started Pegasus all on one blade at the cost of $0.39, I think I'll put a reminder up to change them more often! Ben I think we all tend to use them until they just don't cut well or most often break because they are dull and then overheat. perhaps a small label like the oil change one on the car. Blade good for x number of board feet of cutting. Michael 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.
dvm27 Posted March 25, 2014 #55 Posted March 25, 2014 Just one transom redo is well ahead of the curve, Ben. Beautifully done! Trussben and druxey 2 GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752
kannon Posted March 25, 2014 #56 Posted March 25, 2014 I am sitting in the bleachers with other to follow your build.
Trussben Posted March 28, 2014 Author #57 Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) I would just like to say that I have joined the NRG today for the first time, I have already had communications from its members and joined its mentor/mentee program in 24 hrs!!!! Now that is a serious group that wants to help its members just like MSW! I would highly recommend other people here to join the NRG! Ben Edited December 23, 2019 by Trussben Rustyj, dvm27 and mtaylor 3 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. Completed builds: HMS Winchelsea. ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat. QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
Trussben Posted March 30, 2014 Author #58 Posted March 30, 2014 Very slight but very important progress has been made this week, the buildboard has had all the frame lines scribed into it and the acrylic frames and keel holders have been screwed on. I used the plan to mark points at all the frame intersections with a sharp awl, the the plan was reversed to do the other side. Then the points were joined using a steel rule and a sharp exacto blade, then graphite was rubbed into the scores and then cleaned off and the surface scraped with a razor to leave a smooth surface. It took several hours but came out matching the plans really well with little deviation. Ben fatih79, Wishmaster, Lizzy Borden and 12 others 15 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. Completed builds: HMS Winchelsea. ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat. QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
druxey Posted March 31, 2014 #59 Posted March 31, 2014 Your accurate mark-out of the building board will more than pay off soon! Nicely executed, Ben. 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
Trussben Posted March 31, 2014 Author #60 Posted March 31, 2014 Thanks for the likes. Druxey - I think the several hours I invested in this work will pay off as you say, I just hope my skills when I start the aft/fore cants and hawse pieces can attest to it. Ben Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. Completed builds: HMS Winchelsea. ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat. QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
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