adivedog Posted September 12, 2014 #61 Posted September 12, 2014 Looks Good. Glad to see you have a heater too Quote John Current build Swift by AL Completed build Dinghy by Midwest
Grimber Posted October 17, 2014 #62 Posted October 17, 2014 Just found your build log. glad to see you got moved and setting back up to continue on your ship. Hope to see more of it, I'm just about to the first planking on my swift ( older model version) and this was the first I actualy looked at how the fanning worked. I'm sure some other swift build logs do it as well but I havn't got that far in my reading. Quote Current Build Log(s): -Swift Virginia Pilot Boat 1805- Artesania Latina 1985 no sails kit. My first wooden ship build. - Carrack - Woodkrafter Kits Completed Build Log(s): -Pirate Ship- Woodkrafter Kits Ship in a Bottle - First ship in a bottle kit build. -The Secret Revealed Boat in a Bottle Kit- Authentic Models - Ship In Bottle On the Shelf to build: - Build a Ship in a Bottle Kit - Authentic Models - The Chesapeake Bay Flattie - Midwest Products - Armistad 1832 - Serial Modellbau - San Gabriele 1497 - Serial Modellbau - Clara May English Ketch - Artesania Latina - Santa Maria - Scientific - Margaretha - Tris Model - Paranzella - Tris Model
Cannon Fodder Posted October 21, 2014 Author #63 Posted October 21, 2014 I ran out of wood 2x3mm sapella while lining the bulwarks. Any suggestions as to a good source? 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
Grimber Posted October 21, 2014 #64 Posted October 21, 2014 others may have better sources but AL has it for 3.5 euro 4.50 US bundles of 20-25 depending on length http://www.artesanialatina.net/EN/accessories-and-equipment/wood/ Quote Current Build Log(s): -Swift Virginia Pilot Boat 1805- Artesania Latina 1985 no sails kit. My first wooden ship build. - Carrack - Woodkrafter Kits Completed Build Log(s): -Pirate Ship- Woodkrafter Kits Ship in a Bottle - First ship in a bottle kit build. -The Secret Revealed Boat in a Bottle Kit- Authentic Models - Ship In Bottle On the Shelf to build: - Build a Ship in a Bottle Kit - Authentic Models - The Chesapeake Bay Flattie - Midwest Products - Armistad 1832 - Serial Modellbau - San Gabriele 1497 - Serial Modellbau - Clara May English Ketch - Artesania Latina - Santa Maria - Scientific - Margaretha - Tris Model - Paranzella - Tris Model
Cannon Fodder Posted October 23, 2014 Author #65 Posted October 23, 2014 I found the wood section of the forums and will be replacing it all with walnut strips from Hobby Mill. I kind of suspect what I was using was walnut anyways. 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
Cannon Fodder Posted October 23, 2014 Author #66 Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) I'll have to redo these as I ran out of wood. They were poorly spaced as well. Edited October 23, 2014 by Cannon Fodder 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
GuntherMT Posted October 23, 2014 #67 Posted October 23, 2014 If you want sapele, I know that model_ship_builder on ebay (listed in this forum on a place to source wood here in the US) lists Sapele as one of the woods he has in his planking and lumber sets for ships. Here is a link to his ebay store if you are interested - http://www.ebay.com/usr/tallships_model_builder Prices are in the 20-22 dollar range for 60 pieces of whatever size you like (can mix/match woods and sizes) plus shipping. I got some wood from him to test for various things and he shipped quick and sent more than asked for. Hobbymill is great (I have both boxwood and holly on order from Jeff), but his forecast deliveries are now out to January, and for the use you have here, not sure you need his precision and finish. adivedog 1 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build)
Cannon Fodder Posted January 31, 2016 Author #68 Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Here is the current state of this build. It is on hold due to my 4.5 yo daughter getting a hold of a black felt tip marker and making some enhancements. I was able to sand much of it off, but there is still work to be done. I am also still stick on the wood business from above. I started a mother model in the meantime. Edited January 31, 2016 by Cannon Fodder GrandpaPhil, cristikc, hof00 and 2 others 5 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
Cannon Fodder Posted February 26, 2017 Author #69 Posted February 26, 2017 Finally got all the marker sanded out. Working on some of the deck details, bowsprit, and rudder, kind of all at once... 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
HIPEXEC Posted February 26, 2017 #70 Posted February 26, 2017 Nice work! Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
Cannon Fodder Posted March 3, 2017 Author #71 Posted March 3, 2017 Question for you swift builders out there watching, any ideas on how to flatten the end if the piece of copper wire used for the chain plates of the main and foremast? I am then to drill a 1mm hole in it. Swashing in my vice only gets me so far.... 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
Cannon Fodder Posted March 3, 2017 Author #72 Posted March 3, 2017 Pics, and the step I'm on for the above question. GrandpaPhil 1 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
HIPEXEC Posted March 4, 2017 #73 Posted March 4, 2017 I think I squashed the thing in my vice grips tightened down full. It isn't pretty, but it was flat enough to drill that hole. Cannon Fodder 1 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
Cannon Fodder Posted March 4, 2017 Author #74 Posted March 4, 2017 I might need large vice grips, was able to flatten in but then it snapped off, and like you said kinda chewed up... HIPEXEC 1 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
HIPEXEC Posted March 4, 2017 #75 Posted March 4, 2017 That was my first model and I had no idea about quality. I just now looked at it and realized I could have filed the flattened edges of the squashed end to make them look neater, but it didn't dawn on me back then. Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
Cannon Fodder Posted March 4, 2017 Author #76 Posted March 4, 2017 Searching on the site I found that if you heat brass up, even if it cools down it will be softer, looks like I need a torch of some sort. Also found I might be making an order with micro mark for some appropriate metal working tools. Gotta love new tools! 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
Cannon Fodder Posted March 5, 2017 Author #77 Posted March 5, 2017 I've been working on the cabins between getting frustrated with working with brass. I've never done anything like this. I am super impressed with myself. I did not think that veneer would wrap around the edge like it did. GrantGoodale 1 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
HIPEXEC Posted March 5, 2017 #78 Posted March 5, 2017 Nice cabin! Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
Cannon Fodder Posted March 6, 2017 Author #79 Posted March 6, 2017 More pics. I am messy by the way. 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
Moonbug Posted March 6, 2017 #80 Posted March 6, 2017 Nice build thus far! As to your question, my method is to grip the brass in the flat (not grooved) part of my older needle nosed pliers, the hit the pliers with a hammer several times. Loud, but effective. Just did it today with my Stagecoach build. Cannon Fodder 1 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
stripehunter Posted March 9, 2017 #81 Posted March 9, 2017 My chains came pre cut and preflattened on one end. I just needed to drill them out and bend them Quote Current build: Constructo Enterprise 1799 Completed build: Artesania Latina Swift 1805 Started but on hold: Sergal President 1760
Cannon Fodder Posted March 13, 2017 Author #82 Posted March 13, 2017 A little hammer and anvil turned out best result. I found those chainplates? To be the hardest part of this build so far. Here's a photo update. Those cabins were way more involved than I anticipated. I have one done and am working on the other. Altduck 1 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
Cannon Fodder Posted March 18, 2017 Author #83 Posted March 18, 2017 Ugh, spend about 30 seconds bending the tiniest hinge ever then spend 5 minutes looking for it on the floor. 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
Cannon Fodder Posted March 18, 2017 Author #84 Posted March 18, 2017 I have dry fitted the foremast. Finished the aft cabin mostly. Door handles were too much for me. They are actually functional! Lots of CA all over my fingers. BLACK VIKING, Altduck and russ 3 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
Cannon Fodder Posted November 22, 2017 Author #85 Posted November 22, 2017 I powered through to the end. The rigging being pretty simple with pretty good instructions as well. Officially finished nearly 4 years in the making. Peter Bloemendaal, Altduck, GrandpaPhil and 1 other 4 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
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