mtaylor Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share #2881 Posted May 15, 2019 Thanks Mark, and to every one else. I'll be starting the next 2 boats in the morning. I'm going to work them at the same time as it'll save me some repetition time like having to reset the laser for each thickness of wood since I can cut two with one setting. I'm finishing up tweaking the drawings from what I learned on the first one. So diving off the deep end again but into familiar waters. EJ_L, Hubac's Historian, pontiachedmark and 14 others 17 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...
popeye the sailor Posted May 15, 2019 Share #2882 Posted May 15, 2019 hey there Mark...........just caught up with your log! sorry to hear that you were having problems.......haven't visited here as much as I would like to. I'm hoping to find my way back to the wood side soon glad to read on that things have gotten better for you, but I'll keep my fingers crossed that you can get back to a norm that makes you happy. great job on the ship's boat.......looks like you've rekindled the mojo to continue with this project. truly super job.......keep good thoughts jansmiss, hexnut, CDW 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted May 23, 2019 Share #2883 Posted May 23, 2019 Getting caught up Mark. Looking real good. Sam cog, Canute, popeye the sailor and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jparsley Posted May 23, 2019 Share #2884 Posted May 23, 2019 Looking great Mark Hope all is well popeye the sailor, Omega1234, Keith Black and 3 others 6 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jparsley Posted June 2, 2019 Share #2885 Posted June 2, 2019 Too tiny with details good grief even the little boats look good enough to go out on the open water Keith Black, EJ_L, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share #2886 Posted June 9, 2019 Thanks for the likes and comments. Time for a proof of life update. Life has gotten quite a bit quieter lately, which is good. So I focused on these little boats. The barge (the middle sized one) jig went well and so deciding to be bold and do both at the same time, I started on the cutter jig. Hmm... not so good. It's smaller and everything is proportionally more fragile. So.... spent a lot of time remake parts that I broke in the fitting. I solved the breakage problem by reducing down the laser marking in thickness and expanding the "bits" that hold the pieces together. Ended up coating many of them with 2 coats of white glue and water. Seems to work and tests say I'll be able to snap those naughty bits on the lines without damage. The jigs are built, the keels installed with few other necessary bits and pieces and I'm ready to start actually building the boats. So, I'm off to fix the ribs and start planking. Here's a photo of the jigs and the larger boat (finished). The Longboat (finished) is 6 inches long (152.4mm), the barge is 5 inches (127mm), and the cutter is 4 inches (101.6mm) long. Cathead, marktiedens, bruce d and 35 others 38 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...
pontiachedmark Posted June 9, 2019 Share #2887 Posted June 9, 2019 Gidday Mark. Seems to be coming together quite well. Wishing you all the best. Mark. cog, Keith Black, FriedClams and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 9, 2019 Share #2888 Posted June 9, 2019 All ready to go, Mark! John Keith Black, popeye the sailor, FriedClams and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted June 10, 2019 Share #2889 Posted June 10, 2019 My mind is blown every time I think about those tiny boats! lmagna, mtaylor, Keith Black and 6 others 9 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted June 10, 2019 Share #2890 Posted June 10, 2019 Seems you have these boat skeletons all sorted in the death star now Mark? Looking good! cheers Pat lmagna, popeye the sailor, cog 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share #2891 Posted July 27, 2019 Thanks for the comments and likes. As brief update, the small one is being started over again as there's some issues (probably I'm the issue) with the thinness of the woods for the jig and smaller curves for the frames. I'm reworking and rethinking this as I plank the larger one. And then there's life getting in the way in good way. Ran into an old friend where I used to work and we're seeing each other. cog, popeye the sailor, EJ_L 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share #2892 Posted August 11, 2019 Finally... an update. The two remaining small boats are on hold for now. I needed a change of pace and break from those fiddly things. I've installed the forecastle and quarterdeck beams. And also installed the pumps. Clearances have been checked and re-checked for rigging to come at a much later date. Next up is planking the decks and associated bulwarks. I'm starting with forecastle. Here's photos: I had to get the camera repaired and it would appear that the repairs were successful. Till next time. John Allen, egkb, DelF and 38 others 41 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...
BANYAN Posted August 12, 2019 Share #2893 Posted August 12, 2019 Nice work, and clear photography Won't be long before you have the upper deck planking on now Mark cheers Pat Canute, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 4 others 7 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenadM Posted August 12, 2019 Share #2894 Posted August 12, 2019 Fantastic work! Keith Black, mtaylor, EJ_L and 3 others 6 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...
mtaylor Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share #2895 Posted August 14, 2019 Lawrence, If I remember right, it was an X-acto handle with an X-acto saw blade. These are at the blades: https://www.amazon.com/Xacto-X215-Blades-15-Pkg/dp/B000BREQDO The Handle is this one: http://www.xacto.com/products/cutting-solutions/knives/detail/X3261 Canute, popeye the sailor and EJ_L 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...
Old Collingwood Posted August 14, 2019 Share #2896 Posted August 14, 2019 Really nice work mark - she is coming along lovely. OC. Canute, mtaylor, EJ_L and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share #2897 Posted August 17, 2019 I thank you for the likes comments. But I do have sad news. I'm indefinitely pausing this builds. There's some minor errors but basically, since what has happened in my personal life, I can't stand to look or work on her. So for now, until I can get through the healing process, she will be, as the British Navy would say: "In Ordinary" pending further decisions. EJ_L, Martin W and mtdoramike 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...
druxey Posted August 17, 2019 Share #2898 Posted August 17, 2019 I'm sorry to read of your situation, Mark. I hope that things will improve for you sooner rather than later. In the meantime, my best wishes to you. Canute, cog, FriedClams and 11 others 14 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cheevers Posted August 17, 2019 Share #2899 Posted August 17, 2019 Mark, I can't express my feeling and concern for you any better than druxy did. My thoughts are with you. John Martin W, tarbrush, EJ_L and 7 others 10 Quote John Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Current Builds: Tugboat Dorothy Newport News Shipbuilding Hull #1 (complete) Iron Clad Monitor (complete) Sardine Carrier which I will Name Mary Ann (complete) Pilot Boat John H. Estill Newport News Shipbuilding Hull #12 (my avatar) Harbor tug Susan Moran Coast Guard 100' patrol boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jparsley Posted August 17, 2019 Share #2900 Posted August 17, 2019 Hello Mark I am sorry to hear about what’s happened I recently got divorced and I can somewhat feel your pain We and your ship will be here when you are read Good luck my friend cog, Keith Black, tarbrush and 5 others 8 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted August 18, 2019 Share #2901 Posted August 18, 2019 Sorry to read that, Mark, but you know your heart. We'll be here for you when you feel the need👍. Cathead, popeye the sailor, Keith Black and 4 others 7 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted August 18, 2019 Share #2902 Posted August 18, 2019 Mark, I'm sorry to hear this. I do want to thank you for sharing all that you've done thus far, so many of us have learned so much from you. Whatever choice you make down the road, you've helped so many people by sharing this that the project is already a wonderful achievement. Canute, Keith Black, EJ_L and 5 others 8 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dowmer Posted August 18, 2019 Share #2903 Posted August 18, 2019 Mark, sorry to hear about your situation. I wish you the best. Like everyone else has said before, we will be here when you are ready. mtaylor, popeye the sailor, Keith Black and 5 others 8 Quote Able bodied seaman, subject to the requirements of the service. "I may very well sink, but I'm damned if I'll Strike!" JPJ My Pacific Northwest Discovery Series: On the slipways in the lumberyard Union, 1792 - 1:48 scale - POF Scratch build 18th Century Longboat - circa 1790 as used in the PNW fur trade - FINISHED Future Builds (Wish List) Columbia Redidiva, 1787 HM Armed Tender Chatham, 1788 HMS Discovery, 1789 Captain Vancouver Santiago, 1775 - Spanish Frigate of Explorer Bruno de Hezeta Lady Washington, 1787 - Original Sloop Rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted August 18, 2019 Share #2904 Posted August 18, 2019 Mark, I pray you find something or someone to ease the pain till you heal. You have friends here and each is willing to listen should you need a ear. Canute, John Allen, tarbrush and 5 others 8 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted August 18, 2019 Share #2905 Posted August 18, 2019 Mark, I'm sorry to hear this. I hope things get better for you. JesseLee, mtaylor, tarbrush and 4 others 7 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share #2906 Posted August 18, 2019 Thanks gentlemen. I have a local support system (my psychologist and my lady friend) and this seems to be the best way. Things have improved emotionally from what they were a few years ago, and will continue but for now, I have to put her away and clear my brain. The old saying "time heals all wounds" applies. Don't expect to see much progress reported on my La Belle-Poule build as I'm reworking the drawings to size and converting many to be cut using the laser. Once that's done... rock and roll time. Keith Black, hexnut, Cathead 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...
Kevin Posted August 18, 2019 Share #2907 Posted August 18, 2019 6 hours ago, mtaylor said: I thank you for the likes comments. But I do have sad news. I'm indefinitely pausing this builds. There's some minor errors but basically, since what has happened in my personal life, I can't stand to look or work on her. So for now, until I can get through the healing process, she will be, as the British Navy would say: "In Ordinary" pending further decisions. So sorry to hear mark we will stiil be here to support you and follow your build when you are ready to return, EJ_L, hexnut, Keith Black and 4 others 7 Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsutcliffe Posted August 18, 2019 Share #2908 Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) Stay strong mark, you can do it and licorne will be patiently waiting to come out of ordinary Best regards Paul Edited August 18, 2019 by paulsutcliffe JesseLee, Keith Black, EJ_L and 3 others 6 Quote The clerk of the cheque's yacht of sheerness Current build HMS Sirius (1797) 1:48 scratch POF from NMM plans HMS Winchelsea by chuck 1:48 Cutter cheerful by chuck 1:48 Previous builds- Elidir - Thames steam barge Cutty Sark-Billings boats Wasa - billings boats Among others 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Allen Posted August 18, 2019 Share #2909 Posted August 18, 2019 Mark, Your support group will be the beacon of light to get you through the darkest days. Canute, popeye the sailor, JesseLee and 3 others 6 Quote John Allen Current builds HMS Victory-Mamoli On deck USS Tecumseh, CSS Hunley scratch build, Double hull Polynesian canoe (Holakea) scratch build Finished Waka Taua Maori War Canoe, Armed Launch-Panart, Diligence English Revenue Cutter-Marine Model Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Wellington Posted August 18, 2019 Share #2910 Posted August 18, 2019 My thoughts are with you Mark. popeye the sailor, Canute, JesseLee and 3 others 6 Quote Cheers, Jason "Which it will be ready when it is ready!" In the shipyard: HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate) Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700) Finished: HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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