fifthace Posted June 13, 2014 #271 Posted June 13, 2014 Lovely work Mike, love the finish on the hull, especially below the waterline. Eddie and Mike Dowling 2 Quote ------------------------------------ Regards, Dominic Current Build: HMAV Bounty by Caldercraft 1:64
Capt.Fisher Posted June 13, 2014 #272 Posted June 13, 2014 Good progress Mike, congrats! I wish I can reach that stage this summer, too. Eddie and Mike Dowling 2 Quote ======== Current build - HMS Bounty - 1:48 - Artesania Latina Previous build Golden Star - 1:150 - Mantua (not finished)
Cannon Fodder Posted June 13, 2014 #273 Posted June 13, 2014 Nice work Mike! Mike Dowling and Eddie 2 Quote Build in progress: Emma C. Berry by Cannonfodder Model Shipways 1:32 Finished Builds: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by Cannon Fodder AL 1:25 Swift 1805 1:50
hamilton Posted June 17, 2014 #274 Posted June 17, 2014 Looking great Mike! hamilton Mike Dowling and Eddie 2 Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy
Bindy Posted June 21, 2014 #275 Posted June 21, 2014 Wow Mike, That looks just fantastic! Great job! I really did like your planking (even after reading of your trials and tribulations) but the finished hull just looks so special! Eddie and Mike Dowling 2 Quote Completed Build: Bregante Il Leudo Merchant Launch - Mamoli - 1:72
Mike Dowling Posted July 5, 2014 Author #276 Posted July 5, 2014 Hello all! I have now finished the hull ! There are a few accessories like barrels etc to add but they will wait until I come to the end as I don't want them rattling about. A few bits to do on the launch as well but they also will wait. Thought you would like a few pics. For the purists amongst you out there I have made a couple of minor modifications and I may give prizes for anyone that can find them!!!. The fact that it is not painted is not a modification but personal choice so no prizes for that. Cannon Fodder, Bindy, Eddie and 4 others 7 Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi
Mike Dowling Posted July 5, 2014 Author #277 Posted July 5, 2014 So, that's the easy part done. Next the masts, spars, rigging etc etc. Before I start here are some views from the mast before I start them!! Eddie, Mirabell61, hamilton and 1 other 4 Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi
Captain Al Posted July 5, 2014 #278 Posted July 5, 2014 Let me be first to congratulate you. Masterful job!! I may not be eligible though for the modification prizes as I believe I may have some insider information. Eddie and Mike Dowling 2 Quote
shihawk Posted July 5, 2014 #279 Posted July 5, 2014 I,ll add my congratulations ,.great work ,i don,t suppose the prize is a free weekend over the new year period ??? don,t like haggis though !!1 Mike Dowling and Eddie 2 Quote HMS Victory by Shihawk. Billing 1-75 wood finish
fifthace Posted July 5, 2014 #280 Posted July 5, 2014 wow Mike that's a huge leap forward from the last pics I saw! Exquisite work! Mike Dowling and Eddie 2 Quote ------------------------------------ Regards, Dominic Current Build: HMAV Bounty by Caldercraft 1:64
hamilton Posted July 5, 2014 #281 Posted July 5, 2014 Beautiful work Mike - now you're on to the fun part! hamilton Mike Dowling and Eddie 2 Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy
Mike Dowling Posted July 5, 2014 Author #282 Posted July 5, 2014 Oh don't I just know it - like I said I have done the easy bit and guess what - there are no instructions at all, just plans to work from!! There have to be easier hobbies than this! Anyway, thanks all for the kind comments so far! Eddie 1 Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi
Mike Dowling Posted July 6, 2014 Author #283 Posted July 6, 2014 Hi again already!!! Can anyone tell me what 'bowsprit bees' are and what they are for Eddie 1 Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi
Bindy Posted July 7, 2014 #284 Posted July 7, 2014 Gasp! I can't help with your questions sorry Mike but I can add my congratulations. Your Bounty is looking fantastic! Eddie 1 Quote Completed Build: Bregante Il Leudo Merchant Launch - Mamoli - 1:72
shihawk Posted July 7, 2014 #285 Posted July 7, 2014 Morning Mike , bowspirit bee,s are in fact a little known form of honey bee that nested only in bowsprits and provided a usefull source of honey for sailors who prefered honey not marmalaide on there toast in the mornings . Sorry Mike i have included a pic from the anatomy of nelson,s ships which may be of help All to complicated for me but there is more written information if you require it let me know ? Eddie 1 Quote HMS Victory by Shihawk. Billing 1-75 wood finish
Mike Dowling Posted July 7, 2014 Author #286 Posted July 7, 2014 Many thanks Bindy for you kind words. Shihawk, thank you very much for the info and taking the time for me. I think I now know more or less what I have to do. I haven't actually started on the masts etc yet, just trying to work out how to do it. The plans I have and the parts list are not the same, measurements and quantities vary considerably so I think I am going to have to work from the plans mostly, especially for measurements. This is going to be a very long haul - do you ever get the feeling that you have bitten off more than you can chew? Bindy and Eddie 2 Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi
shihawk Posted July 7, 2014 #287 Posted July 7, 2014 Constantly and then i take another bite Eddie 1 Quote HMS Victory by Shihawk. Billing 1-75 wood finish
Mike Dowling Posted July 7, 2014 Author #288 Posted July 7, 2014 Keep chewing!! Meanwhile, this is probably the most stupid question that I have asked to date but, does anyone know what kind of timber masts, spars etc used to be made from? I thought it was oak but my wonderful parts list says it should be mahogany or similar. Eddie 1 Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi
Captain Al Posted July 7, 2014 #289 Posted July 7, 2014 I believe here in the colonies they would have used Sitka spruce. Oak is not straight enough. Eddie 1 Quote
Mike Dowling Posted July 7, 2014 Author #290 Posted July 7, 2014 Oh, that's a surprise! We are kind of knee deep in Sitka spruce up here in bonny Scotland, it's a shame really but all down to growing subsidies. I don't know what colour to stain the masts now. Eddie 1 Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi
Mike Dowling Posted August 12, 2014 Author #291 Posted August 12, 2014 Greetings all! An update for you. I have now completed all the masts and the yards complete with pulleys, blocks, foot ropes, spars etc. Sure was a long job, I don't find tapering one of my favourite tasks. The observant amongst you will notice that I have pre-threaded all the blocks etc under the foremast platform as I can't for the life of me see how they could be threaded once the shrouds and ratlines are in place. Do you think this is good idea and if so should I do the same for the other masts? My task now as I am sure you know is to knit this lot together! It's going to be a long haul! Eddie, Bindy, shihawk and 7 others 10 Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi
Cannon Fodder Posted August 12, 2014 #292 Posted August 12, 2014 Wow Mike, very inspiring work. Mike Dowling and Eddie 2 Quote Build in progress: Emma C. Berry by Cannonfodder Model Shipways 1:32 Finished Builds: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by Cannon Fodder AL 1:25 Swift 1805 1:50
Mike Dowling Posted August 12, 2014 Author #293 Posted August 12, 2014 Thanks very much CF! Not too bad for a beginner maybe. I just have to figure out how on earth all the bits fit together now!! Eddie 1 Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi
Capt.Fisher Posted August 14, 2014 #294 Posted August 14, 2014 Well Mike, your progress is AMAZING so far! Respect! Eddie and Mike Dowling 2 Quote ======== Current build - HMS Bounty - 1:48 - Artesania Latina Previous build Golden Star - 1:150 - Mantua (not finished)
Mirabell61 Posted August 14, 2014 #295 Posted August 14, 2014 very nice looking build Mike, enjoyable to see the Progress... Nils Mike Dowling and Eddie 2 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
TonyUK Posted August 14, 2014 #296 Posted August 14, 2014 Mike, what brilliant job you have done! Fantastic looking model. I've just spent an hour or so reading this whole thread and found it very interesting and helpful. I have just started my very first ship model. Gorch Fock 1:90 by Mantua. After hours of online reading, studying the instructions/labelling, I finally made a start yesterday (I have made the stand!). Your building log here has inspired me to do the same, as you have had such helpful friendly advice along the way, which I know I will also require! What a great site! Cheers Mike Dowling and Eddie 2 Quote
jastrząb Posted August 14, 2014 #297 Posted August 14, 2014 A very nice result! Now the rigging awaits you Eddie and Mike Dowling 2 Quote Paweł Current build: HMS Pandora: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/3409-hms-pandora-by-jastrz%C4%85b-constructo-185/ Finished projects: Roar Ege 1:25, Billing Boats Albatros 1:55, Constructo Santa Maria 1:50, Mantua
Mike Dowling Posted August 14, 2014 Author #298 Posted August 14, 2014 Thanks everybody for the nice comments, I am very flattered! Jastrzab, how long have you suffered from sadistic tendancies? I have been brave and started the rigging today. I have 'gammoned' my bowsprit wrongly but it doesn't show so it's staying like that! I put on four shrouds - did it wrong - took them off and then did two on each side correctly!! Not a great deal for a whole afternoons labour!! Never mind I have learned a lot which I guess is what it's all about! Eddie 1 Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi
shihawk Posted August 15, 2014 #299 Posted August 15, 2014 Good luck with the rigging ,wish i was at that stage ?? will be watching .Have Fun !! Boyd Mike Dowling and Eddie 2 Quote HMS Victory by Shihawk. Billing 1-75 wood finish
Mike Dowling Posted August 15, 2014 Author #300 Posted August 15, 2014 Can any clever person out there tell me how tight I should have the shrouds? Eddie 1 Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi
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