mtaylor Posted December 27, 2015 Author #1441 Posted December 27, 2015 I know you and John are right and we are our own worst critics. I was showing the admiral the model today. After looking it over carefully, She said she liked the caulking. What????????????????? :D So no more beating myself up. JesseLee, CaptainSteve, toms10 and 13 others 16 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)
src Posted December 27, 2015 #1442 Posted December 27, 2015 Seems I can't leave anything "stock"... Hmmm Perhaps you should look into a Fiber Optic laser upgrade????? :P Merry Merry and Happy Happy Sam zoly99sask, Canute, Piet and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise
GLakie Posted December 27, 2015 #1443 Posted December 27, 2015 (edited) Hello guys,where can I find how to make stained/colored glue?Nice blog and build!! Zoltan I've matched colors by sanding the same type of wood and making a fine dust that I'd mix with stainable PVA glue. Good for repairing splinters, gouges, or even building up small areas of an edge. If you want odd colors, you can try food coloring. It'll mix with PVA, and or water. Edited December 27, 2015 by GLakie zoly99sask, Omega1234, CaptainSteve and 4 others 7 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
mtaylor Posted December 28, 2015 Author #1444 Posted December 28, 2015 Thanks for the "likes" and the comments. Hello guys,where can I find how to make stained/colored glue?Nice blog and build!!Zoltan Zoltan, The idea for this is EdT's. I think it's in his Naiad log. Basically, paint pigment (about a teaspoon per 8 oz. of PVA). Make a slurry with a bit of water and PVA and then mix well with the rest of the glue. Hmmm Perhaps you should look into a Fiber Optic laser upgrade????? :P Merry Merry and Happy Happy Sam That's not an upgrade Sam. That's a whole new cutter and pricey... champagne (Dom Perignon) on a cheap beer budget. :D Well.. the cutter upgrade is done, I'm happy with it. Now I'm mocking up the quarter galleries and the stern trims since they're tied together and need to flow together. The pictures of the Hahn model look like what's on the plans (a bit grainy in black and white but no details on the "how"). The Le Venus and Belle Poule galleries are slightly different in that they don't sweep up towards the stern in a gentle curve. The NMM plans show the curve but again no details. Same for between the stern windows.. no details on the NMM plans. Hahn just did plain wood where as the monographs show a fillister type of decoration between the windows. Decisions, decisions.. CaptainSteve, WackoWolf, cog and 8 others 11 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)
popeye the sailor Posted December 28, 2015 #1445 Posted December 28, 2015 ....told you about that 'inner critic'........he'll bring you down man! you should be looking up! she's looking great! still can't wait till she's finally off the slip and on her Keel. those darker marks ain't nothing.......once you put the Gundgeons, pintles, and rudder in place.......and then add the depth markers, you'll never see them. Janet's a smart lady Canute, src, Piet and 10 others 13 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
mtaylor Posted December 31, 2015 Author #1446 Posted December 31, 2015 A bit of an update. First off, here's hull "right-side up".... I'm liking the way she looks. I removed some of the build board material around the transom area to give me some working room. If you'll go back to previous pictures, the transom is actually glued to the build board. When I removed the board, I found some problems with the transom. Not a show stopper or a big problem. Some fairing/sanding and maybe removal/replacement of some of the small framing will fix it nicely. Once fixed, I can continue on with the planking and build up of the transom. I also finally took a good look at the interior. I held off sanding and fairing it because I knew my planking clamps were going to cause <ahem> issues, shall we say. Now is also the time to fair it out and fix any problems. I'm not seeing any serious problems, just a lot of sanding and fairing. So this area, along with the transom is being attended to. I also wanted to get this out of the way at this point as when I install the galleries, stern windows, etc. removing the sanding dust would be a real problem if I waited to sand until they were done. Another reason is, I don't want to damage anything with the handling needed during sanding. I have to admit I'm pretty damn happy right now. The problems are not as bad as I thought they'd be and overall, looking pretty good. Jack12477, egkb, Barbossa and 62 others 65 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)
Cabbie Posted December 31, 2015 #1447 Posted December 31, 2015 Hi Mark She looks mighty fine to me,that is certainly a lot of work that you are doing. The color and look of the hull is absolutely beautiful. Enjoy the sanding. Hooroo Chris robin b, Omega1234, Jack12477 and 4 others 7 Quote HM Cutter Mermaid 1817 HMB Endeavour 1768 by Cabbie - Artesania Latina - 1:60 - Kit Fiddle Every action has a consequence
michael mott Posted December 31, 2015 #1448 Posted December 31, 2015 Wont be long before you will want to cut her out of her cradle Mark. Michael Jack12477, Canute, GLakie and 3 others 6 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.
gjdale Posted December 31, 2015 #1449 Posted December 31, 2015 She looks lovely Mark - well done! I don't envy you the sanding job ahead, but it will be worth the effort. Piet, Kevin, mtaylor and 3 others 6 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
cog Posted December 31, 2015 #1450 Posted December 31, 2015 She looks great, Mark. Some (minor) fairing and sanding issues on the inside you'll always encounter ... part of the 'game' This is a very nice ending to a year's build and a good starting point for the next!! Best wishes to you and the misses Cheers Jack12477, mtaylor, wyz and 4 others 7 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
captgino Posted December 31, 2015 #1451 Posted December 31, 2015 Very nice hull color! Cannot wait to see her free! Omega1234, Jack12477, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher, Mayflower
Omega1234 Posted December 31, 2015 #1452 Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) Hi Mark The hull standing right side up, and looking as good as it does, has put a smile on my face. You must be one very happy chappy now, too!!!! She's looking great. Cheers Patrick Edited January 1, 2016 by Omega1234 Seventynet, GLakie, mtaylor and 5 others 8 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
Barbossa Posted December 31, 2015 #1453 Posted December 31, 2015 Congrats Mark, I can imagine how rewarding the "right side up" sight felt. Best wishes for 2016 : good health in the first place and much fun while accomplishing this wonderful project. Jack12477, Omega1234, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement)
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted December 31, 2015 #1454 Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) G'day Mark and Janet Happy new year and don't worry about the black marks between the planks: they just like corking! Leave it that way. Is your DEATH STAR working better now, I'm very curious! Again havahappynuyear from down under. Greg Edited December 31, 2015 by Greg the peg leg sailor Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:...
UpstateNY Posted December 31, 2015 #1455 Posted December 31, 2015 Hi Mark, Congrats and I especially love the first picture. Wonderful to see her the correct way up...must be a great way to end the year after so much work. I know Admiral's orders specified full planking on the outside...I am keeping my fingers crossed, those same orders allow that great interior framing work to remain visible! Happy New Year! Cheers, Nigel. mtaylor, GLakie, Omega1234 and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build Logs: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section, USF Confederacy Model Shipways Completed Log: Red Dragon Artesania Latina Gallery: Red Dragon: Artesania Latina Member: Nautical Research Guild
GLakie Posted December 31, 2015 #1456 Posted December 31, 2015 Congrats on getting her "right-side-up" Mark. Certainly a mile-stone. Very nice! Omega1234, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 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
ChrisLBren Posted December 31, 2015 #1457 Posted December 31, 2015 Looking great Mark - congrats on a well built hull !!! Omega1234, WackoWolf, Piet and 3 others 6 Quote
popeye the sailor Posted December 31, 2015 #1458 Posted December 31, 2015 .......big tease! looks sharp.........love the shots of her interior. you should be proud of what you've accomplished. very nicely done indeed! have a happy new year Mark......and your admiral as well GLakie, mtaylor, Piet and 2 others 5 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
mobbsie Posted December 31, 2015 #1459 Posted December 31, 2015 Hi Mark You must be so pleased to see her from a different perspective. The colour of the hull is beautiful mate. Here's hoping that both Janet and you enjoy the NY celebrations and my very best wishes to you both. Be Good mobbsie Piet, Jack12477, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :-
davyboy Posted December 31, 2015 #1460 Posted December 31, 2015 Hi Mark,her hull looks beautiful a fitting tribute to your dedication. Looking forward to the continuation of your build,happy sanding Kind regards and a Happy New Year, Dave Piet, GLakie, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote
jose_b Posted December 31, 2015 #1461 Posted December 31, 2015 She really looks great. Your effort is worth. mtaylor, Canute, GLakie and 1 other 4 Quote Building Le François: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9952-le-fran%C3%A7ois-by-jose-scale-1-48-1683/
toms10 Posted December 31, 2015 #1462 Posted December 31, 2015 A bit of an update. First off, here's hull "right-side up".... I'm liking the way she looks. I have to admit I'm pretty damn happy right now. The problems are not as bad as I thought they'd be and overall, looking pretty good. Things always look better right side up. As you said, it has to feel pretty darn good to make something so nice. You are on the verge of making it too perfect. If you cross the line then it won't look authentic and hand made!!! Incredible job, keep it going.... it motivates us. Tom Piet, Canute, CaptainSteve and 3 others 6 Quote Attitude is the difference between ordeal and adventure. Finished: Charles W. Morgan, scratch 1:96 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/30666-charles-w-morgan-1841-scratch-196-pob-by-toms10 Finished: HMS Leopard, scratch 1:85 https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2403-hms-leopard-scale-185 Finished: Constellation AL Kit, scale - 1:85 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/1383-constellation-al-185-by-tom-szabo/
BANYAN Posted December 31, 2015 #1463 Posted December 31, 2015 So what was this about blemish lines - can't see them standing up this way Looks great Mark! cheers Pat mtaylor, Jack12477, CaptainSteve and 3 others 6 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
mtaylor Posted January 1, 2016 Author #1464 Posted January 1, 2016 Thank you for the "likes" and comments. Sadly, once sanding on the interior is complete, she'll back on her head for me to continue working the exterior. I'm still a long way off from cutting her loose but I will be remove selected framing between the ship and build board when I need access. I've done some checking and for the most part, it looks like the nubs that added to the framing before cutting are going to work out when it's time to install the deck clamps. Greg, I've not done a full power test yet, but the DeathStar is indeed working better. The kerf is less and the "V"ing that one sees is minimal. I've only tested on some 3/16" cherry and boxwood but will give 1/4" a shot as soon as possible. I hope everyone has a wonderful new year and that the wonderful continues throughout the year. toms10, dgbot, CaptainSteve and 12 others 15 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)
Piet Posted January 1, 2016 #1465 Posted January 1, 2016 "Pretty darn happy," and well you should be with such beautiful results. Hey, we all encounter a few minor problems so why should you be different? Very well done mark and you and your dear bride have a great 2016 and in good health. Cheers, toms10, JesseLee, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum)
Landlubber Mike Posted January 1, 2016 #1466 Posted January 1, 2016 Very nice work Mark! Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! Omega1234, Piet, GLakie and 3 others 6 Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: Hs129B-2 1/48 SB2U-1 Vindicator 1/48 Five Star Yaeyama 1/700 Pit Road Asashio and Akashi 1/700 diorama Walrus 1/48 and Albatross 1/700 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/32 IJN Notoro 1/700 Akitsu Maru 1/700 Completed builds : Caldercraft Brig Badger Amati Hannah - Ship in Bottle Pit Road Hatsuzakura 1/700 Hasegawa Shimakaze 1:350 F4B-4 and P-6E 1/72 Accurate Miniatures F3F-1/F3F-2 1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat built as FM-1 1/48 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/48 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 Citroen 2CV 1/24 - Airfix and Tamiya Entex Morgan 3-wheeler 1/16 Terminated build: HMS Lyme (based on Corel Unicorn) On the shelf: Euromodel Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde; Caldercraft Victory; too many plastic ship, plane and car kits Future potential scratch builds: HMS Lyme (from NMM plans); Le Gros Ventre (from Ancre monographs), Dutch ship from Ab Hoving book, HMS Sussex from McCardle book, Philadelphia gunboat (Smithsonian plans)
dgbot Posted January 2, 2016 #1467 Posted January 2, 2016 You have done a lovely piece of work so far Mark. I can just imagine how the hull will look when you put a finish on it. David B Piet, Omega1234, toms10 and 3 others 6 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/
Mike Y Posted January 2, 2016 #1468 Posted January 2, 2016 I was really waiting for that moment! Congratulations, it looks great! Piet, mtaylor, toms10 and 3 others 6 Quote Current build: Beavers Prize - POF 1:48 (Hahn style) Side builds: Schooner Polotsk by Master Korabel 18th Century Longboat by MS Finished: 21ft English Pinnace by MS
src Posted January 2, 2016 #1469 Posted January 2, 2016 Mark, that hull looks fantastic! Clean, Fair and the finish is very nice! A great way to start the new year. Sam Omega1234, cog, Piet and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise
Moonbug Posted January 2, 2016 #1470 Posted January 2, 2016 Echo-ing everyone else, beautiful work Mark. Nicely done! - Bug mtaylor, WackoWolf, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote - Bug Current Build: HMS Pegasus - Vanguard Models Completed Builds - Augie's USF Confederacy AL Santa Maria - Heavily Bashed AL San Juan Nepomuceno AL Swift Pilot Boat Cris Craft AL Stagecoach Ship Blog - The Lehman Shipyard
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