dgbot Posted April 14, 2015 Share #871 Posted April 14, 2015 I will just echo what the above are saying good job. David B CaptainSteve, GLakie, Omega1234 and 1 other 4 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim I. Posted April 14, 2015 Share #872 Posted April 14, 2015 Mark, Just catching up on your build log. The ebony and your Licorne are looking great! - Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted April 14, 2015 Share #873 Posted April 14, 2015 Lovely work Mark, and chuffed you should be. mtaylor and GLakie 2 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted April 14, 2015 Share #874 Posted April 14, 2015 Looking spectacular, mate. Within 2 scale inches --- impressive! cog, Salty Sea Dog, Canute and 2 others 5 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted April 14, 2015 Share #875 Posted April 14, 2015 I'll just add to the echo's and say congrats on reaching this milestone. Cheers CaptainSteve and mtaylor 2 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted April 14, 2015 Share #876 Posted April 14, 2015 Beautifully done Mark. Bob CaptainSteve, GLakie and mtaylor 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted April 14, 2015 Share #877 Posted April 14, 2015 Mark, Getting caught up here. Add my Dittos to the rest! She looks great. Sam mtaylor and GLakie 2 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share #878 Posted April 14, 2015 Thanks for all the comments and the "likes". Good to see you 'at it' again. Janet will love that fine powdery black dust you are going to make Even small updates may require a lot of preparation and work ... looking good Mark The dust isn't a problem at this point, Carl. I sand for a bit (5 minutes or so) and vacuum up the work bench. The advantage for me is it gets the dust out of the ship She is bugging me about making a small ebony jewelry box. I suppose I need to design one and start building.... She's looking really sweet Mark. Just one question mate, Ebony is not an easy material to work with, how did you find bending it around the bow.? I like the use of this wood but have only used it once and that was just a straight strip, I do however have to use a bit later in my build. Gonna be fun me thinks. Be Good mobbsie Mobbsie, I use a good soaking and lots of heat and patience. I soak the wood for at least 6 hours and then use a curling iron on the highest setting. Work a small area at a time to start and then slowly increase the heated area. It may take several tries to get the bend right. Also, if you bend too fast, the wood will splinter. I've probably tossed as much ebony in the scrap box as I've used from trying to bend it too quick. Ok.. not really true. I cut of the damaged area and save the smaller pieces. The only other thing I can say about ebony is keep cleaning everything. I have a sanding roll for the thicknesser that is only used on ebony, same for table saw blades. I do clean the blades with acetone after I'm done cutting along with the saw table. And I keep everything waxed. The oil is black and does stain the metal but acetone cleans it right up. Usual cautions about using acetone apply. My shop vac also gets a workout several times in a work session. For all the aggrevation... ebony does look great. Back to sanding the starboard side bow area and getting things ready for the next several steps.... qwerty2008, cog, Landlubber Mike and 10 others 13 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...
cog Posted April 15, 2015 Share #879 Posted April 15, 2015 The dust isn't a problem at this point, Carl. I sand for a bit (5 minutes or so) and vacuum up the work bench. The advantage for me is it gets the dust out of the ship She is bugging me about making a small ebony jewelry box. I suppose I need to design one and start building.... Anything to keep the admiral happy!!! Maybe an octagonal form might take her fancy, and give you another challenge ... some ivory-ish inlay work ... some carving ... I can see you do it ! I admire your perseverance with the ebony. All the measures you take to keep your tools in shape, and you workspace, and model 'spic and span' ...recommendable at least!!! michael mott, Canute, GLakie and 5 others 8 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share #880 Posted April 16, 2015 Carl, Cleanliness is self-defense. I use the bedroom next to the master bedroom. If saw or sanding dust becomes a problem, I'll probably be moved to the garage... Piet, Salty Sea Dog, cog and 6 others 9 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...
Omega1234 Posted April 16, 2015 Share #881 Posted April 16, 2015 Hi Mark I know how you feel. I use our kitchen table. But....Some guys may actually prefer the garage...! Cheers Patrick GLakie, src, cog and 1 other 4 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted April 16, 2015 Share #882 Posted April 16, 2015 Mark, I saw and sand in the garage, and have taken posession of the dinner table whilst the Admiral can't eat at it ... else I have to move to one of my desks, which at present are rather completely cluttered ... The cannon I'm working on now isn't very big (5"). Currently waiting for solder utilities. Besides ... the garage is somewhat 'loaded' if not 'over loaded' ... so many things still to do ... popeye the sailor, GLakie, Jack12477 and 4 others 7 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted April 16, 2015 Share #883 Posted April 16, 2015 the garage is somewhat 'loaded' if not 'over loaded' ... Carl, you have one of "those" garages too ! My car hasn't seen the inside of the garage in over 5 years, maybe even 10 years. :( GLakie, Piet, src and 3 others 6 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted April 16, 2015 Share #884 Posted April 16, 2015 If saw or sanding dust becomes a problem, I'll probably be moved to the garage... I would work on that.... The car would have to live outside of course, quiet, out of the way place, etc, etc. Michael GLakie, Omega1234, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share #885 Posted April 16, 2015 I'll do my best to stay where I am. Garage.. dark (needs more lights), no heat or air conditioning, no enough power outlets and my Admiral would be really aggravated if she called me for help and I didn't hear her. cog, Jack12477, popeye the sailor and 7 others 10 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...
src Posted April 17, 2015 Share #886 Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) Even when you're not the primary care giver the Admiral comes first. Sam Edited April 17, 2015 by src Salty Sea Dog, Omega1234, CaptainSteve and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtropp Posted April 17, 2015 Share #887 Posted April 17, 2015 I work in our sunroom. I pretty much took it over with worktables and tools. It directly access the house so I need to be careful about saw dust. The power tools I buy all have vacuum dust ports which, on the whole, work pretty well. I keep a shop vac with a car kit attachment and wireless starter at my work table. When cutting or sanding, I run the vac every few minutes. The long stem and brush attachment from the car kit make it perfect for small jobs. While it does a pretty good job of cleaning, it is not powerful enough or big enough to suck up small tools, clamps, etc. Also, it makes working the pieces easier because they are clear of debris. Richard. Omega1234, mtaylor and GLakie 3 Quote RichardMember: The Nautical Research Guild Atlanta Model Shipwrights Current build: Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted April 17, 2015 Share #888 Posted April 17, 2015 The model looks wonderful Mark! I would have serious problem adding planks as it looks so good as it is. A true work of art! /Matti mtaylor, Omega1234 and GLakie 3 Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted April 17, 2015 Share #889 Posted April 17, 2015 I carry my cell phone with me into the garage. When the Admiral need me she gives me a call. Bob GLakie, popeye the sailor, src and 4 others 7 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted April 17, 2015 Share #890 Posted April 17, 2015 That's what we call 'a mobile unit' Bob. I'd rather be near at hand by the admiral ... I like a face to face communication, else there is always some form of static ... besides, a surprise visit from the admiral to the workshop can be very stimulating ... Omega1234, Jack12477, augie and 2 others 5 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted April 18, 2015 Share #891 Posted April 18, 2015 I like a face to face communication, else there is always some form of static ... Funny, my last Admiral even a face to face conversation was full of static Sam cog, Omega1234, GLakie and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share #892 Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) I agree with Carl, Bob. Besides for the last 20 years of my career, I carried the "electronic leash" and hated it. I still have it and use it when I go shopping or work in the yard, but that's it. It sits on top my desk the rest of the time. Matti, Thanks for the comment. I'm not having a problem with planking over the frames. I'm having a problem right now finding time to plank. Weather got nice and the yard work beckoned like broadside from the 74. Sam, I had an Admiral like that once... once... and one time only. Richard, Good on you and vacuum. My previous vac was 2.5 HP but this one will suck the paint off the walls if I let it. Which for keeping the shop clean is worth any aggravation. Edited April 18, 2015 by mtaylor CaptainSteve, GLakie and src 3 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...
cog Posted April 18, 2015 Share #893 Posted April 18, 2015 Sam, The key question is: 'Is she still your Admiral ...???' I know Mark enjoys the love of his life to the fullest, and I for one cannot imagine them having any static, even towards his planking, and sanding of this beauty of a build of his. Mark, I would suggest a mixing of the two. Some yard work, followed by some planking ... it won't go fast, though it will move for'ard ... besides, as a good Dutch saying goes: You'll combine the usefull with the pleasurable. ... Another option is to let the yard go crazy ... not an option I presume... ?? Jack12477, mtaylor, Salty Sea Dog and 2 others 5 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 18, 2015 Share #894 Posted April 18, 2015 my tables are in the computer room.......the admiral has her desk in the corner.....and I pretty much have the rest of the room. she is disabled with back and shoulder problems, but she is not confined {I try like hell to keep her that way}. I would like to have a separate room, and keep the dust away from the electronics, but she won't have any of it.......says she won't see me as much. this is most likely true, with the way I model, but I like it as well. I have someone to talk to, and bounce my ideas off of. as for the dust.......it the really fine stuff......I do the major sanding out on the porch. yesterday, for fun, I wrote 'Popeye' on the monitor shelf on my desk........still waiting fro her to notice. yea....I know.....time for the total cleaning of my desk mtaylor, GLakie, cog and 6 others 9 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenadM Posted April 18, 2015 Share #895 Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) Denis, you are happy man, my Admiral see and clean dust BEFORE it appear !!!!!! i joke her that she is "self-moving dust cleaning clothe" when she overhit with that. Fortunately she do not enter and clean in my working cave Edited April 18, 2015 by Nenad CaptainSteve, mtaylor, cog and 4 others 7 Quote In progress: CUTTY SARK - Tehnodidakta => scratch => Campbell plans http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-1#entry64653 Content of log : http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-62#entry217381 Past build: Stella, Heller kit, plastic, Santa Maria, Tehnodidakta kit, wood, Jolly Roger Heller kit, plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted April 18, 2015 Share #896 Posted April 18, 2015 still waiting fro her to notice. yea....I know.....time for the total cleaning of my desk That last bit ... she certainly will notice!!! src, mtaylor, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 18, 2015 Share #897 Posted April 18, 2015 she used to threaten me with the messy tables.........but she has come to the fact that it's the method of my madness src, mtaylor, Jack12477 and 3 others 6 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted April 18, 2015 Share #898 Posted April 18, 2015 Mark - outsource the yard work! src, Jack12477, GLakie and 4 others 7 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted April 18, 2015 Share #899 Posted April 18, 2015 Mark, staticey admirals are definitely a situation of Once is WAY Too Much. And absolutely outsource the work, there is too much building and reading to be done. Carl there are reasons why she is my ex, that's just one of them. Popeye, maybe you should get one of those inflatable likenesses of your bulging forearmed nautical self and place it by her work space while in your new work room. You could even put one of those pull strings on it with some of her favorite quotes from you. Hmm that gives me an idea on how to get out of the bi-monthly house cleaning, IE; "Domestic Bliss" Think it would work? Sam Omega1234, GLakie, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share #900 Posted April 20, 2015 Ah.. update sooner than I thought. Got the anchor planking done on the starboard side. I've ripped off the wales and redid them. Have one small area I'm not thrilled with in the pearwood part. But I think I can fix that with some more sanding. I'll sort it out when I go to plank that area. Next in line is to continue up the rail (cutline). I won't be cutting her free though for quite a while as like the security of the jig. Barbossa, GLakie, ChrisLBren and 51 others 54 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...
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