captainbob Posted July 10, 2014 Share #61 Posted July 10, 2014 Beautiful. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted July 10, 2014 Share #62 Posted July 10, 2014 Great clean soldering there Grant. Michael Elmer Cornish 1 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...
Boccherini Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share #63 Posted August 3, 2014 Thanks for the comments and likes, gentlemen. Finally had time to finish the capstan. I had a bit of trouble with the Blacken It, took 3 attempts to get it right. This has never happened before. 24 hours after the second attempt, there were large patches of of a pale green powder, which rubbed off easily enough, but the rubbing caused some of the blacking to flake off. Grant. wefalck, mtaylor, Torrens and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted August 3, 2014 Share #64 Posted August 3, 2014 Well done. Green powder? What was the capstain made from? David B 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...
Boccherini Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share #65 Posted August 5, 2014 Thanks David. The powdery residue is probably from the Blacken it, maybe I did not rinse it sufficiently after immersion. Capstan consists of copper and brass parts. Regards, Grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted August 5, 2014 Share #66 Posted August 5, 2014 Sounds like the part got a little dirty after cleaning. David B 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...
Boccherini Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share #67 Posted August 6, 2014 You're probably right, scrubbing in acetone worked eventually. Grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share #68 Posted August 17, 2014 I have no idea of the name for these parts added, but it's one less fiddly project completed. Grant. Erebus and Terror, GTM, wefalck and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted August 17, 2014 Share #69 Posted August 17, 2014 Hi Grant. The quality of your workmanship is outstanding and a joy to see. Well done! All the best! 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...
Mahuna Posted August 17, 2014 Share #70 Posted August 17, 2014 Hi Grant - I just came across your build log. Beautiful work. I'm partial to the commercial ships of the 1800's and will be following your progress. Frank Quote Frank Completed: Skipjack Kathryn; Dunbrody Sectional Model; Paragon (modified Mayflower) Scratch Build; Planning a Sectional Model of Dunbrody NRG Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted August 17, 2014 Share #71 Posted August 17, 2014 Nice work Grant. David B 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...
russ Posted August 17, 2014 Share #72 Posted August 17, 2014 I have always heard that sort of piece referred to as a splash rail, but I am not sure if that applies to larger vessels like this. Nice work though. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolster55 Posted November 18, 2014 Share #73 Posted November 18, 2014 Hi, The Harriet McGregor was also known as the red gum clipper. The captain, from 1874 to 1888 was captain Alex Leslie. His wife was also onboard and they raised 4 of their six children on the Harriet. The Harriet McGregor was built from red gum but the decks were from NZ Kauri. Length of keel 121ft Between perpendiculars 134.2ft Beam 27.6ft Depth 15.9ft and registered tonnage was 331 tons. All the above and much more from, "A Staunch Ship's Sea Story" by J.E. Philp Hobart 1934 Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kees de mol Posted November 18, 2014 Share #74 Posted November 18, 2014 Beautifull deckinlay. Nice job Quote Current build: Dutch beamtrawler KW88, Pelikaan 1/75 Completed build: Dutch sidetrawler KW49, Antje 1/75 Completed build: Scottisch 10m trawler 1/25 Want to see some real Kitsch... With a capital K?!! Visit my 'museum' here at MSW My blog: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share #75 Posted April 11, 2015 Been off with the fairies for eight months, thanks for the comments, my apologies for not responding earlier. Hey bolster55, thanks for the information, is the book about the Harriet McGregor, or is she just part of it? Pin rails were made up in 3 sections a side with scarfed joints. Grant. Torrens, tarbrush, captainbob and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted April 11, 2015 Share #76 Posted April 11, 2015 Glad you're back and nice to see more work on the Harriet McGregor. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted April 12, 2015 Share #77 Posted April 12, 2015 Welcome back, mate! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share #78 Posted April 13, 2015 Bob, John, thanks, it's good to be back in the workshop. Regards, Grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share #79 Posted April 27, 2015 I thought it prudent to make and install the bulwark fairleads for the sheets from the main and fore courses before fixing the pinrails. The sheaves are 1.4mm dia x 0.9mm thick, turning them on the lathe was not difficult, finishing them off proved to be quite fiddly. Holding them in a wire eye in pliers made things easier. I am not sure as to the correct size of the fairlead assembly, lacking any specifications. I have tacked a prototype to the bulwark (prior to cutting it in), to get an idea of the proportions. Could anyone with knowledge of these things let me know if it looks about right. Given the era (1860's), is it possible the sheave would be in an iron housing bolted to the bulwark? Grant. captainbob, wefalck, mtaylor and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted April 27, 2015 Share #80 Posted April 27, 2015 Beautiful work on the hull Grant, This is going to be a very fine ship. What did you use as plates for the coppering ? perhaps copper tape ? Well done ! Nils Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share #81 Posted April 28, 2015 Thanks Nils. The pieces were cut from a sheet of copper foil and stuck on with contact cement. Regards, Grant. Mirabell61 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted April 28, 2015 Share #82 Posted April 28, 2015 thanks Grant, very neat coppering work, good Job ! Nils Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share #83 Posted September 23, 2015 Thanks Nils. The cap rails are now fitted and pinned in place. Like the pin rails, they were made in 3 sections with scarfed joints. These won't be permanently fixed until the slots to accommodate the deadeye straps have been cut in. I'm thinking this might be easier done off the model. I have made a prototype deadeye/strap assembly. Currently busy making deadeyes. Grant. wefalck, Rudolf, Mahuna and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share #84 Posted October 3, 2015 The dead eyes are made from lemon wood harvested from a tree cut down 7 years ago to make way for an extension to the house. It was quarter sawn, the ends dipped in wax, then left to dry in my workshop. The pieces used didn't warp too much, and were surprisingly easy to roughly square with a hand plane, then finish on the table saw. "Rounding" the square section timber was done in a simple jig using a thumb plane. The pieces ended up as 16 sided, and rounded enough to fit into the collets on the lathe. mtaylor, GrandpaPhil, Torrens and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share #85 Posted October 3, 2015 The dead eyes were rough formed with a shaped cutting tool and finished off with small files. I initially tried drilling the dead eyes in the traditional fashion, without much success. The mill provided a solution, using the dividing head with timber posts turned to fit inside providing support whilst drilling. The top of the post are a slightly smaller diameter than the dead eyes, allowing the jaws to hold them firmly. The larger dead eyes are 4.9mm dia, and the smaller 4.1mm dia.. Grant. mtaylor, Torrens, GuntherMT and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share #86 Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) It's only been 5 years. Happy new year to all. I've started on the masts. There were some other photos, but they kept uploading upside down. Anyone know why this would happen? Grant. Edited January 1, 2021 by Boccherini Photos upside down wefalck, VTHokiEE, bolin and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted January 1, 2021 Share #87 Posted January 1, 2021 Hey, what's five years between friends! Welcome home, mate. John mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Hunt Posted January 2, 2021 Share #88 Posted January 2, 2021 Happy New Year Grant. I've long admired Underhill's plans for the Harriet McGregor, so it's great to see a model of her being built. Particularly as it is such a lovely piece of craftsmanship, too! By the way, the book about the Harriet that was briefly referred to is available on-line thanks to the Sate Library of Victoria - see http://digital.slv.vic.gov.au/view/action/singleViewer.do?dvs=1609571372804~241&locale=en_US&metadata_object_ratio=10&show_metadata=true&VIEWER_URL=/view/action/singleViewer.do?&preferred_usage_type=VIEW_MAIN&DELIVERY_RULE_ID=10&frameId=1&usePid1=true&usePid2=true Cheers Tony mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share #89 Posted January 4, 2021 Thanks John, good to see you're still here. Tony, thanks. I tried the link, the only response: "An error has occurred" above a blank page. I tried going to the digital collections and searching the books name, and received a no response message. Looking a bit further, it appears I need to become a member. I'll go down that route later. Thanks again. Regards, Grant. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Hunt Posted January 4, 2021 Share #90 Posted January 4, 2021 Hi Grant I guess the link timed out. Never mind, you shouldn't need a membership - I don't have one! 😁 I got there simply by typing "A Staunch Ship's Sea Story" into the Google search bar. The first link that came up took me straight to the SLV on-line version of the book. Don't get too excited though, it's a pretty "old school" volume, typical of its time. Interesting, but I doubt it will help much with the model. Cheers Tony mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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