CaptainSteve Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share #571 Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) Maybe a net-sling set-up resembling what the mighty "Squirrel Whisperer" has done? In truth, George, and verily, the Squirrel Whisperer were to grant-eth me access to his squirrels ... as such, I be most strongly considering a suggestion to suspend-eth the oars alongside me boat. Whilst I would assume that some paddling did occur, there were only a couple of mentions of oar usage in Bligh's log. As nice of a job you've done on those scantlings there Captain, it would be a shame to cut back? Scantlings, huh ?? I was a-wondering what that word meant. Edited April 12, 2015 by CaptainSteve GLakie and mattsayers148 2 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted April 5, 2015 Share #572 Posted April 5, 2015 In truth, George, the Squirrel Whisperer has granted me access to his squirrels ... Be careful there Captain! Matt says they might have been breeding with ninja squirrels. Lord knows what that result might bring. mattsayers148, CaptainSteve and Canute 3 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...
mtaylor Posted April 5, 2015 Share #573 Posted April 5, 2015 Scantlings, huh ?? I was a-wondering what that word meant. Not quite.. here's the definition from a quick Google...there's more with pictures there. scant·ling ˈskan(t)liNG/ noun plural noun: scantlings 1. a piece of lumber of small cross section. the size to which a piece of wood or stone is measured and cut. 2. a set of standard dimensions for parts of a structure, especially in shipbuilding. 3. archaic a specimen, sample, or small amount of something. CaptainSteve, mattsayers148, GLakie and 1 other 4 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...
GLakie Posted April 5, 2015 Share #574 Posted April 5, 2015 Mark is right. Looked it up and found this:--"Scantling--Dimensions of timbers forming a ship's structure." Wow, it seems we all learned something here. I was under the impression it simply meant the contents, i.e. buckets, boxes, tools, ect.. Aaahhhh this forum------the gift that keeps on giving! Thanks Mark CaptainSteve, trippwj, dgbot and 3 others 6 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...
CaptainSteve Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share #575 Posted April 6, 2015 Arrr ... An' here I was a-thinking I had learned something new. Oh well, better luck next weekend. mtaylor, mattsayers148 and GLakie 3 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsayers148 Posted April 6, 2015 Share #576 Posted April 6, 2015 Hey CaptainSteve, here's another idea. You could store you edibles like campers do in bear country. Bundle everything in a cargo net, draw up the four corners, join them to a rope and hoist them up the mast. This most certainly would detour the starving crew from pilfering the food supplies. avsjerome2003 and GLakie 2 Quote Matt - aka The Squirrel Whisperer Current builds - Benjamin W. Latham by Matt Competed builds - USS Ranger by Matt HMS Bounty Launch by Matt 18th Century 10" Sea Mortar by Matt 18th Century Naval Smoothbore by Matt Future builds - Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay skipjack (MS) Half Moon (Corel) Emma C Berry Lobster Smack (MS)US Brigantine Eagle (Corel) New Bedford Whaleboat (MS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoule Posted April 6, 2015 Share #577 Posted April 6, 2015 Great work, Cappy. Is there anything in that log about a fishing pole? Or a hen coop? I'd sure love to see you take a hand at making some chickens. mattsayers148, GLakie and CaptainSteve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share #578 Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) Hey CaptainSteve, here's another idea. You could store you edibles like campers do in bear country. Bundle everything in a cargo net, draw up the four corners, join them to a rope and hoist them up the mast. This most certainly would detour the starving crew from pilfering the food supplies. Actually, Matt, as I start to arrange a few of the larger items (tool-chest, barrels, sacks), the overall picture shouldn't be too over-populated, after all. As mentioned, o'course, Bligh will be keeping the vast majority of food-stuffs up his end (large barrels, sacks), but moving the tool-chest amid-ships and chucking the oars overboard definitely frees up extra space. Edited April 7, 2015 by CaptainSteve Canute, mattsayers148 and GLakie 3 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share #579 Posted April 6, 2015 Great work, Cappy. Is there anything in that log about a fishing pole? Or a hen coop? I'd sure love to see you take a hand at making some chickens. Thanks, Shoule. I don't recall a fishing pole at all, but there certainly was mention of using a hand-line to try to catch fish. Unfortunately, according to Bligh, despite numerous attempts, they caught nothing. Chickens ?? Why on Earth would I want to make chickens ?? Indeed, part of the reason for me hand-balling the sculpting of a William R Bligh fer this boat was the distinct likelihood the final product would more closely resemble Jabba the Hutt. mattsayers148, Canute and GLakie 3 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share #580 Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) Thank ye, Crackers, However, as you may notice in the following pictures, there be plenty o' buckets to choose from. Now, here be a brace o' (in-progress) poor-quality photographs ... "A brace," CaptainSteve were to add-eth most helpfully, "by way o' definition, wouldst be two !!" Next up, Our Hero shall be dealing wi' matters o' weaponry (cutlasses and spears), followed by various fruits and nut-foods. "I be a-hopin'," CaptainSteve were to close, "to launch me Launch this coming weekend !!" More pics be a-pending ... Edited April 7, 2015 by CaptainSteve hexnut, edmay, avsjerome2003 and 14 others 17 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted April 7, 2015 Share #581 Posted April 7, 2015 You've organized the ships' supplies quite nicely there Captain. Looking mighty fine! Can't wait for the christening. Cheers mattsayers148 and CaptainSteve 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...
usedtosail Posted April 7, 2015 Share #582 Posted April 7, 2015 Steve, those supplies in the boat look awesome. GLakie, CaptainSteve and mattsayers148 3 Quote - Tom - Current Build: Vanguard Speedy Completed: Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoule Posted April 7, 2015 Share #583 Posted April 7, 2015 Chickens ?? Why on Earth would I want to make chickens ?? I knew it was a long shot, but I expect you'd have made some fine fowl. I laugh thinking about it. But seriously, your work looks fantastic; it's a gem. Steve CaptainSteve, avsjerome2003, GLakie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenadM Posted April 7, 2015 Share #584 Posted April 7, 2015 Very nice set of details, my friend, and very well done mattsayers148, CaptainSteve and GLakie 3 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...
UpstateNY Posted April 7, 2015 Share #585 Posted April 7, 2015 Looks great...just a thought...do you need to close that chest in case that poopin' bird comes back! Here's to your launch...been a long day so I am starting early! Cheers, hic... Nigel. mattsayers148, GLakie and CaptainSteve 3 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsayers148 Posted April 7, 2015 Share #586 Posted April 7, 2015 Dang it! Now I look at your beautiful work of art and realize I forgot about the knees! cant wait to see what you do with the oars, then I'll copy it CaptainSteve and GLakie 2 Quote Matt - aka The Squirrel Whisperer Current builds - Benjamin W. Latham by Matt Competed builds - USS Ranger by Matt HMS Bounty Launch by Matt 18th Century 10" Sea Mortar by Matt 18th Century Naval Smoothbore by Matt Future builds - Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay skipjack (MS) Half Moon (Corel) Emma C Berry Lobster Smack (MS)US Brigantine Eagle (Corel) New Bedford Whaleboat (MS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share #587 Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) Thanks everyone ... seriously !! Dang it! Now I look at your beautiful work of art and realize I forgot about the knees! cant wait to see what you do with the oars, then I'll copy it If you do copy, then you'll only be copying from your own squirrels ... I plan on using your suggestion. They will be tied into two bundles (five each), and then suspended o'er the sides. I want to tie the ropes to the riser strip on the inside. The oars should hang just below the purple Docker strip. Edited April 7, 2015 by CaptainSteve mattsayers148, GLakie and Canute 3 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted April 8, 2015 Share #588 Posted April 8, 2015 Great photo your launch looks super. How did you achieve that color? Wonderful and marvelous. David B GLakie, CaptainSteve and mattsayers148 3 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...
CaptainSteve Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share #589 Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) Thanks, David, As to the colouring, well, may I just refer you to any point in this log where the word "Colouration" doth appear. External plank staining and graining was covered back in Post #165. The rest was, mostly, multiple coats of various stains that were cut back with sand-paper, once dried. Other touches were done with dry-brushing paint to give highlights. Edited April 8, 2015 by CaptainSteve mattsayers148, dgbot, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share #590 Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) Arr … CaptainSteve hath been most busy o'er these last few days, for it doth seem-eth that he hath been a-boasting o’ his Launch around the work-place … “’Twouldst appear-eth that there be such a thing as ‘Bring-Your-Launch-to-Work Day’”, Our Hero were to state-eth, most perplexed. “But, I be most perplexed ... for I know-eth not o’ any other Launch modellers around me place o’ employment ??”, he didst continue. “Furthermore, apparently this newly proclaimed ‘Day’ be tomorrow ?!?!” Arr ... But never fear, for CaptainSteve be working better whence under pressure. As such, Our Hero hath been at fever-pitch a-finishing off the décor and details o’ his boat. “I be aiming,” he were to re-iterate, “to be a-launching me Launch this coming weekend.” To that end, CaptainAndrew hath already been liaised with … the BBQ steaks be marinating at this very moment … and the local publican be standing by wi’ cartons o’ beer … “Well, I be almos’ done,” Our Hero stated, most triumphantly. Firstly, these be the items which were not to make-eth the cut ... ("Eighteen out o' 79 ... Verily, most hath been included !!") And so, with great fan-fare, CaptainSteve were to most heartily proclaim-eth, "Wi'out further fan-fare, here be pictures !!" "Oh, and these as well," .... "Finally, this one ..." For all intents and purposes, CaptainSteve's Launch now be complete ... "I be a-wanting to add just a couple o' final pieces," he didst add-eth, paradoxically. "But they can be a-waitin' until after this 'Bring-Your-Launch-to-Work Day' !!" Edited April 11, 2015 by CaptainSteve GuntherMT, Tadeusz43, IgorSky and 15 others 18 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomaslambo Posted April 9, 2015 Share #591 Posted April 9, 2015 CaptainSteve, What can I say other than a Master Piece to be sure..... What will be your next build? Boyd CaptainSteve, GLakie and mattsayers148 3 Quote Boyd Current Build - HMS Bounty - Artesania Latina - Scale1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share #592 Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) Next up, Boyd, I shall be returning to my USS Constitution build. Hope to see you there. Edited April 11, 2015 by CaptainSteve GLakie, JesseLee, mattsayers148 and 1 other 4 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted April 9, 2015 Share #593 Posted April 9, 2015 She looks fantastic there Captain. I take it you have provided for safe transport for the "Bring your Launch to Work Day" , a protective case of some kind? It would be a shame to see her get wounded in the process. Something like that might cause you great annoyance and displeasure. Cheers and congrats on a job well done! CaptainSteve, 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share #594 Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) Not so much a 'protective case', George ... ... but precautions have been taken. Foremost amongst these being that the sales-rep at work who first suggested 'Bring-Your-Launch-to-Work Day' has been threatened wi' the most grevious o' bodily harms shouldst any damages occur. Edited April 11, 2015 by CaptainSteve mattsayers148, Canute and GLakie 3 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsayers148 Posted April 9, 2015 Share #595 Posted April 9, 2015 Superb display of ingenuity and craftsmanship! So you've a Launch party at work, and this weekend, how many parties are you gonna have? I, for one, think there should be a town parade! Well done Sir, well done indeed! GLakie, CaptainSteve, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Matt - aka The Squirrel Whisperer Current builds - Benjamin W. Latham by Matt Competed builds - USS Ranger by Matt HMS Bounty Launch by Matt 18th Century 10" Sea Mortar by Matt 18th Century Naval Smoothbore by Matt Future builds - Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay skipjack (MS) Half Moon (Corel) Emma C Berry Lobster Smack (MS)US Brigantine Eagle (Corel) New Bedford Whaleboat (MS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtosail Posted April 9, 2015 Share #596 Posted April 9, 2015 Whoo Hooo! She be looking beauuuutiful! Congratulations. I love all those accessories you added. CaptainSteve, mattsayers148 and GLakie 3 Quote - Tom - Current Build: Vanguard Speedy Completed: Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted April 9, 2015 Share #597 Posted April 9, 2015 Quite inspiring, good sir. I shall miss following along. Congratulations on a life achievement. CaptainSteve, mattsayers148, GLakie and 1 other 4 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...
mtaylor Posted April 9, 2015 Share #598 Posted April 9, 2015 Congratulations, Captain. Great looking vessel and properly fitted out. CaptainSteve, GLakie and mattsayers148 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...
UpstateNY Posted April 9, 2015 Share #599 Posted April 9, 2015 Looks fabulous Captain! Congratulations! I'll be sure to sign up early for your USS Constitution build! Cheers, Nigel. GLakie, mattsayers148 and CaptainSteve 3 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Sea Dog Posted April 10, 2015 Share #600 Posted April 10, 2015 Very nice Captain! Your coworkers should be in for some mind boggling! mattsayers148, CaptainSteve and GLakie 3 Quote -Buck Current build: AL Morgan's Whaleboat (1st build) Kits in the ships locker: I cannot confirm nor deny that there may be a few kits in there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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