rafine Posted October 6, 2014 #91 Posted October 6, 2014 Wayne, I agree with Augie about the sequence and procedure. The only addition that I would make is to consider the use of a chisel (very sharp!) to do some of the initial work. Bob trippwj, spongbob and augie 3 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat
augie Posted October 6, 2014 #92 Posted October 6, 2014 Bob's idea will certainly expedite the process --- given a steady hand. Actually, (and I hate to mention this) I used the infamous pencil sander to get things underway last time out. mtaylor 1 Quote 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
trippwj Posted July 17, 2017 Author #93 Posted July 17, 2017 1 hour ago, modlerbob said: I hope I'm not treading somewhere I shouldn't but I am wondering what happened to this build. Last post was almost three years ago. Did the builder give up or is there some other reason. I am interested as I have this kit and am considering starting to build it in the near future. No worries, Bob. My Essex still awaits some attention. I just haven't had the time for any building the past few months, and I am still struggling with planking on 3 separate builds. I am trying to get my feeble mind around planking my Emma C. Berry before I restart the Essex. modlerbob, EricWilliamMarshall, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus
WALTER zIMMERMAN Posted April 6, 2020 #94 Posted April 6, 2020 Just saw your notes on the ESSEX> I worked with the curator of the Peabody Museum, Chad Smith, and Bill Baker when the Book "The ESSEX Papers" was being written. Had access to a lot of inf, and did a lot of research myself. I built a scratch model of the ship, donated it to the Museum, in 1976. It was on display for some years. There are many errors in the kit, and I don't think Portia's info is accurate. Suggest you try to get a copy of the book and plans. I am making a book with photos of my model. Don't know where you ARE IN THE CONSTRUCTION, BUT WOULD BE GLAD TO PROVIDE INFO trippwj 1 Quote
trippwj Posted February 24, 2021 Author #95 Posted February 24, 2021 On 4/6/2020 at 10:04 AM, WALTER zIMMERMAN said: Just saw your notes on the ESSEX> I worked with the curator of the Peabody Museum, Chad Smith, and Bill Baker when the Book "The ESSEX Papers" was being written. Had access to a lot of inf, and did a lot of research myself. I built a scratch model of the ship, donated it to the Museum, in 1976. It was on display for some years. There are many errors in the kit, and I don't think Portia's info is accurate. Suggest you try to get a copy of the book and plans. I am making a book with photos of my model. Don't know where you ARE IN THE CONSTRUCTION, BUT WOULD BE GLAD TO PROVIDE INFO Walter - I just came across your post. Thank you for the offer - the poor ol' Essex has been sitting on a shelf for the past 6 years. I still sometimes look at her longingly, but need to finish at least one other before I can brong her to the bench. Just haven't had musch motivation to put glue to wood the past several months. abelson 1 Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus
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