ryesbeemer Posted January 19, 2014 #1 Posted January 19, 2014 This is my first attempt at scratch building, having kit-bashed a number of models. I work as a Museum Guide at Plimoth Plantation, which includes Mayflower II. During the off-season, I work in the Marine shop, doing routine yearly maintenance. As such, I have access to the Mayflower as well as her shallop. I will be using plans by William Baker, the original Naval Architect of the Mayflower II in 1955. The scale is 1/24. The vessel was a 33 foot work boat that could be rowed or sailed and was common in the17th century. The Pilgrims cut the vessel into four pieces and stowed them on the orlop deck, where the passengers lived. Upon arrival in Provincetown, the shallop was re-assembled and used to explore the inner arm of Cape Cod, eventually landing in Plimoth. The pics show the plans and a building board. In the background is the almost finished mast. At this point I'm waiting on wood from HobbyMill, due at the end of the month, so, that's all for now! AnobiumPunctatum, avsjerome2003, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Rick
Jim Lad Posted January 19, 2014 #2 Posted January 19, 2014 Welcome to the 'dark side', mate! That looks like it will make a lovely model! John Quote
ryesbeemer Posted January 19, 2014 Author #3 Posted January 19, 2014 Thanks, John. I can't wait for the timber to arrive to begin. Rick Quote Rick
Bugra Posted January 19, 2014 #4 Posted January 19, 2014 Great start for you Rick. Guess it's too hard to wait! Have fun with your first stratch.. Bugra. Quote There is nothing that a little sanding can't solve.. Bugra. Current Builds : H.M.S. Triton Cross Section by Bugra - 1/48 Turkish Traditional Ship - Surmene Takasi by Bugra - 1:35
AnobiumPunctatum Posted January 20, 2014 #5 Posted January 20, 2014 I'll follow your log. I like those small boats. 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
druxey Posted January 20, 2014 #6 Posted January 20, 2014 Interesting build and beginning. However, I'm curious as to how the rudder will turn: the pintles appear to be well out of line with each other. 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
captainbob Posted January 20, 2014 #7 Posted January 20, 2014 Yes, welcome to the darkside. With such fine drawings you should have fun building this lovely lapstreak boat. 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
Sailor1234567890 Posted January 20, 2014 #8 Posted January 20, 2014 I saw two drawings with the pintles inline and one where they appear not to be. I suspect he'll have to reconcile some views to make things work properly. She'll make a nice little boat when done though. Quote
ryesbeemer Posted January 20, 2014 Author #9 Posted January 20, 2014 Thanks all for the comments. Druxey and Sailor, I noticed the discrepancy regarding the pintles, also. Must be an error on the plans; the prototype works fine. Bob, the boat was built at Plymouth Marine in 1956. For some reason, the yard decided to build her carvel planked. I'll be building her " as built" so carvel planking it will be! mtaylor 1 Quote Rick
ryesbeemer Posted January 23, 2014 Author #10 Posted January 23, 2014 I just received the wood from Jeff at Hobby Mill. Jeff did a great job on the wood; accurate dimensions and well packaged and labeled. New posts to follow as I start making saw dust. Regards, Rick mtaylor 1 Quote Rick
Bugra Posted January 23, 2014 #11 Posted January 23, 2014 Great news Rick. Waiting with impatience to see your next step ! Bugra. Quote There is nothing that a little sanding can't solve.. Bugra. Current Builds : H.M.S. Triton Cross Section by Bugra - 1/48 Turkish Traditional Ship - Surmene Takasi by Bugra - 1:35
ryesbeemer Posted February 5, 2014 Author #12 Posted February 5, 2014 While waiting for wood to arrive from Jeff, I worked on some small details: Oars turned on my Proxxon: Mast and Sprit: Winch: I'm working on the rudder and lee boards. The wood has arrived! Next up, the keel, stem, and stern post. Rick hexnut and Erebus and Terror 2 Quote Rick
Erebus and Terror Posted February 6, 2014 #13 Posted February 6, 2014 This looks very interesting. Great start with the turned pieces! Interesting error in the pintles - working with multiple drafts of the same boat can be frustrating and illuminating all at the same time. Quote Building Terror Blog
ryesbeemer Posted February 6, 2014 Author #14 Posted February 6, 2014 E&T, the plans don't show many of the details on the prototype. Fortunately, I have access to the 1957 build. On Tuesday, I "dressed" the shallop mast' arranging all the shrouds, stays, etc. for up rigging. For example, the plans show the boat as clinker built, but the original is not. Regards, Rick Quote Rick
ryesbeemer Posted February 15, 2014 Author #15 Posted February 15, 2014 I've made some progress while waiting for some help on lofting the frames. Does anyone know of a clear practicum that I could use? The keel, stem and stern post are waiting for the frames The rudder is complete One of two lee boards How do I post pics directly above the pics? Regards, Rick Quote Rick
ryesbeemer Posted February 15, 2014 Author #16 Posted February 15, 2014 Sorry, I meant posting text above the pics Quote Rick
AON Posted February 15, 2014 #17 Posted February 15, 2014 i just type in the box (like here) then pick "More Reply Options" below on the right this opens buttons to add pics (attach files) Alan Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021)
ryesbeemer Posted February 15, 2014 Author #18 Posted February 15, 2014 Thank's Alan. It looks like I need Flash Player to do that, but I'm using iPad which doesn't support it. Rick Quote Rick
Erebus and Terror Posted March 4, 2014 #19 Posted March 4, 2014 Nice progress on her. Very fine work. Quote Building Terror Blog
ryesbeemer Posted March 5, 2014 Author #20 Posted March 5, 2014 Thanks, E&T. I've been delayed in the build because I've been spending much time on upriging and bending sails on the Mayflower II in prepration for a sail in two weeks for a documentary film. More to come in a couple of weeks or so.... Rick Ryland Craze 1 Quote Rick
Seamus107 Posted August 12, 2020 #21 Posted August 12, 2020 It has been a while since you posted about this model. Do you have any updates for the group? mtaylor 1 Quote Past projects: Galway hooker; Durham boat; Mayflower shallop; Irish seagoing currach; James Caird; Cornish fishing lugger; Pitcairn Island longboat; Bounty launch. Peace on Earth begins within you.
ryesbeemer Posted August 13, 2020 Author #22 Posted August 13, 2020 Unfortunately, I developed some health issues that effectively ended my ship modeling hobby. I now only enjoy visiting MSW and seeing the build logs and beautiful ships finished. I still work on Mayflower; she recently returned to Plymouth after a 3 year restoration. Quote Rick
mtaylor Posted August 14, 2020 #23 Posted August 14, 2020 Not going to like that post, Rick. I'm just glad you can still visit us and work on the Mayflower. Quote 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)
Jim Lad Posted August 14, 2020 #24 Posted August 14, 2020 I'm really sorry to hear that, Rick, but glad that you can still work on 'Mayflower' (and visit us here, of course). John mtaylor 1 Quote
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