oneslim Posted February 19, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 19, 2013 Hello Everyone, I will be attending the upcoming Admiralty Models Workshop on the Echo Class Cross Section given by David and Greg. I'll start by saying I messed up the parts Greg sent by using a black construction paper that was too thick. No shop in my area had any of the correct paper. So I sawed up some boxwood I had on hand from Hobby Mill and started over. What I came up with was some tissue paper that I colored with a brown 'Sharpie'. This seems to work ok. The False Keel The Keel and False Keel And the jig made for holding the keel for the carving of the Rabbet More later, Bob W fatih79 and Roman 2 Quote Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 19, 2013 Share #2 Posted February 19, 2013 Bob, Be sure to test with some scrap wood and that paper before finishing. There are some finishes that will cause a Sharpie to bleed. 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrockel Posted February 20, 2013 Share #3 Posted February 20, 2013 Bob, have fun at the Admiralty Workshop. I envy you your proximity to their workshops. Colorado is a fer piece for me to travel to attend. Your keel looks great. Nice work on the treenails and the caulking. Quote "I've told you a million times, don't exaggerate " Current builds: H.M.S. TRITON Cross Section by Bbrockel - Scratch Build - Scale 1:48 US Brig Syren by Bbrockel - Model Shipways -Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted February 20, 2013 Mark, I will test any finish I use. Thanks Bob, what area of Colorado You from? Bob W Quote Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrockel Posted February 20, 2013 Share #5 Posted February 20, 2013 Bob W wrote: Thanks Bob, what area of Colorado You from? Westminster, north of downtown Denver. You from Colorado originially? Quote "I've told you a million times, don't exaggerate " Current builds: H.M.S. TRITON Cross Section by Bbrockel - Scratch Build - Scale 1:48 US Brig Syren by Bbrockel - Model Shipways -Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted February 20, 2013 Bob, No, South Jersey born. My other hobby is 1:20.3 scale live steam narrow gauge trains (D&RGW). In 2003 spent two weeks doing the Narrow Gauge Loop, love the high country. Bob W Quote Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted February 20, 2013 Working on the Rising Wood. I didn't think I could do a clean job of the three faces on the saw. So I used a stop clamped to the miter gauge to make sure the corners were sharp. druxey and fatih79 2 Quote Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jml1083 Posted February 20, 2013 Share #8 Posted February 20, 2013 Looking good Bob! What did you use to simulate the 6 bolts? I live up at the other end of the state (Bloomingdale) and like you feel fortunate to live not too far away. This should be a great workshop. I'll see you on the 8th. Quote Jim L What we ever hope to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence. - Samuel Johnson On the Building Ways: Launched: Contracts Signed: Member: The Nautical Research Guild The US Naval Institute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted February 20, 2013 Hi Jim, Used some 0.020" hard brass wire from a spool I've had for over thirty years. Can't remember where it came from. The holes in the keel parts were drilled with a sensitive drill chuck in a 8" drill press. Both halves were marked then drilled. The bolts were blackened with some brass oxidizer from a engraving shop that I've had just as long. Bob W Quote Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted February 24, 2013 Update Here's a shot of the parts before attaching the Rising Wood. It shows the two 1 1/2" spacers to make sure the Rising Wood is centered over the Keel. All clamped up. More to come. fatih79 and Roman 2 Quote Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted February 24, 2013 Well my homewok is done. Went ahead and mounted the Keel to the base to check the Frame Squaring device. Profile End view Bob W trippwj, Tarjack, Roman and 1 other 4 Quote Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted February 25, 2013 Share #12 Posted February 25, 2013 VERY NICE KEEL ASSEMBLY BOB....WELL DONE Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davec Posted February 25, 2013 Share #13 Posted February 25, 2013 looks great! the clear framing jig looks really neat. I look forward to meeting you next week. Dave Quote Current builds: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Halberstadt Cl.II Model Shipways 1/48 Longboat Model Shipways 1/24 Grand Banks Dory Soon to start: Fully framed Echo Completed builds: Kotare 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Ia Wingnut Wings AMC DH9 East Coast Oyster Sharpie Echo Cross Section 1/48 Scratchbuilt Hannah from Hahn plans 1/64 Kitbashed Rattlesnake from Bob Hunt practicum 1/64 Brig Supply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted February 25, 2013 Cap'n Rat Fink, Thanks. Dave, Thanks, see You next week. Quote Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnobiumPunctatum Posted February 26, 2013 Share #15 Posted February 26, 2013 Looks really nice. Well done 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share #16 Posted February 27, 2013 Thanks Christian! Quote Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted March 4, 2013 Share #17 Posted March 4, 2013 Sorry I missed your posting before, Bob. You get an A+ for the homework and extra credit for the fancy-pants acrylic squaring jig! Greg Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share #18 Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks Greg, I had the lexan on hand and wanted something that would not change over time . Bob W Quote Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted March 4, 2013 Share #19 Posted March 4, 2013 Very Nice Bob, Enjoy the work shop and I look forward to seeing the rest of your work. kris83 1 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share #20 Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks Rustyj, I have followed Your work for some time, allways excellent. Bob W Quote Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted March 4, 2013 Share #21 Posted March 4, 2013 For those attending the workshop I will have a table saw if you want to redo your scored rising wood the way bob did. Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share #22 Posted March 12, 2013 Workshop photos. Some of the class hard at work. Doing scrollsaw work. Layout. Greg's Echo crossection Bob W Tarjack, Roman, aykutansin and 1 other 4 Quote Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share #23 Posted March 12, 2013 More workshop photos Greg showing Jim, Joe, and Pete the ins and outs of the Sherline Mill. David giving some instructions to Norm. Hard at work. Greg's full hull work in progress. My first frame. Bob W Roman and druxey 2 Quote Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussben Posted March 12, 2013 Share #24 Posted March 12, 2013 You're a very luck man to have been able to attend that workshop, I wish I could go! Quote Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted March 12, 2013 Share #25 Posted March 12, 2013 Thanks for the photos Bob. I knew your Nikon digital SLR would take better photos than my mini Nikon. Your first frame came out terrific and your lucite jig far outdid mine. Hope to catch you at our next workshop in the fall! druxey 1 Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share #26 Posted March 13, 2013 Thanks Trussben and Greg, I had a great time and learned much. Re-doing the shop now to set up the scroll saw that's been sitting around. Then to get a Oscillating Spindle Sander and a disc sander, then I'll be set. Bob W Quote Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted March 13, 2013 Share #27 Posted March 13, 2013 Uh oh, Bob...looks like you're still paying for last weekend! Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share #28 Posted March 13, 2013 BOY.....Ain't that the truth! Bob W Quote Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share #29 Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) Update: Have been working on a new work area. Ran a 20Amp line with a 4 gang receptical box. New Oscillating Sander by Shop Fox. Good deal from Amazon.com at less than $160 with free shipping. Makes lot of noise, but can't beat the price. Craftsman 16" Scroll Saw. Its been sitting in the box for three years. Very smooth with not much noise. Needs pin blades, haven't found any with a small front to back size. Harbor Frieght Micro Mill. Love this mill, the 'Z' axis fine adjustment is the dial just above the light. Still need a tilting table. And the last item is a Brynes Disc Sander. What a dream to use. Makes fast work of chocks. Bob Wescott Edited April 12, 2013 by oneslim fatih79 and Roman 2 Quote Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share #30 Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) Made a new keel from the kit wood. This is the Mark II framing jig. 71/2" high, very snug fit to the keel. The only thing to watch for is that the temporary cross bar at the top of the frame must be a thickness that is equal to the offset of the frame thickness difference in the top timber. Here is the build board covered with a clear protective sheet. A shot of the layout sheet. mounted to the glass lapping plate from the sharpening pond. I've been using Scotch Brand double stick tape to keep the parts in place and for the pattern cut outs, no residue to clean up. Bob Wescott Edited April 12, 2013 by oneslim fatih79 and Roman 2 Quote Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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