Michiel Posted September 9, 2014 Share #91 Posted September 9, 2014 Very nice movie, can't wait to see those ors moving... Quote Finished models: Botter, President Current: Prins Willem by the book of Ketting, HMS Beagle - OcCre restauration of a Statenjacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share #92 Posted September 9, 2014 Thanks for the compliments Omega1234 and Michiel they are always appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share #93 Posted September 13, 2014 More planking and shaping. mtaylor and Omega1234 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share #94 Posted September 21, 2014 Bottom planking done! captainbob and kees de mol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share #95 Posted September 21, 2014 Bending of the wood for the raised parts of the stern and bow. Sorry about the cannon in the picture but I couldn't resist showing some of my other builds! WackoWolf, mtaylor, qwerty2008 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted September 22, 2014 Share #96 Posted September 22, 2014 Starting to take shape and looking good. How many sets of oars will there be? 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...
bensid54 Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share #97 Posted September 22, 2014 22 per side making a total of 44 oars Bob. I've been mulling over how to make them detachable for transport because with the craft being over two feet wide and 42 inches long I want to minimize the possibility of damage when transporting to the local pond. I have been thinking of making the oar rack two piece, bottom half to stay in the ship and the top half to be removable that will contain the oars. qwerty2008 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted September 22, 2014 Share #98 Posted September 22, 2014 I understand wanting to make the boat smaller and less fragile for transport, but 44 oars? That’s a lot of assembly and disassembly just for a little time in the water. I would rather mount it on a large, 3 feet by 3 feet or so, board and figure out how to fit it into the vehicle. I know when I was sailing RC I wanted to be sailing, not putting the boat together. Even my one meter was transported with the sails up. Bob Omega1234 1 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...
bensid54 Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share #99 Posted September 22, 2014 Good point Bob, I have a Chevy HHR that will have no trouble transporting it however it will mean myself and only one passenger. I will be using it at our complex pool a fair bit so I will need to make a proper carrying case for it, looks like another project for this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted September 23, 2014 Share #100 Posted September 23, 2014 I don’t know how much room there is behind the last seat on the HHR but with proper support you should be able to angle it between the seat back and the hatch door. 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...
qwerty2008 Posted September 23, 2014 Share #101 Posted September 23, 2014 Probably a stupid idea but as a ship in bottle builder I feel that I should suggest it, you could make a mortise and tenon hinge on each oar then just hinge all the oars up to where the ends would sit on deck. This next suggestion is probably the more practical one, you can make the oars swing back farther then they would need to for normal operation so that they sit closer to the hull for transport. Lextin. Quote "I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share #102 Posted September 24, 2014 Actually Lextin the last idea sounds very good regarding swinging the oars back further, I'll see if I can figure out how to do that with the configuration I'm planning. Bob I darn not try to angle that ship into my car, I'm way too clumsy to risk that and I can picture me wrecking it in a hurry, but that is an option for another project down the road. qwerty2008 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Posted September 24, 2014 Share #103 Posted September 24, 2014 My two bobs worth.... It won't be very tall if you make it so the mast can be dropped which would be much easier than dislocating 40 oars. Build a shallow crate, like a big flat suit case, out of ply. Make it so you can secure the ship inside by keel mounting screws or clamps. Put it in, close the crate and you can tip it any way you need to and nothing can get to it. As for sweeping the oars further back than normal, I'm not sure how your set up will work but perhaps mounting the drive system on a sliding seat like that in a rowing boat would allow you to lock the drive mechanism in either of two positions, one for working and display and one where the oars are swept in for transit. Whatever you do I am keen to see her in action! Quote Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share #104 Posted September 25, 2014 I intend to be able to drop the mast too, I have to give that some thought too because I plan on making the sail operational. I plan to have the sail furl and unfurl by RC plus have it change the angle to trap more wind, this I have been pondering but have yet to come up with anything concrete. But first the hull needs to be complete then the really fun part starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share #105 Posted October 8, 2014 More planking progress, I decided to take a picture of my build and the Amati size build side by side to give you an idea of the difference in size. Every chance I get I'm working on this build just can't leave it alone for long. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted October 9, 2014 Share #106 Posted October 9, 2014 Hi Ben. That's a great job you've done on the planking; especially around the prow of the ship. Not long to go now, dare I say? 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...
bensid54 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share #107 Posted October 9, 2014 Thanks Omega I feel the build is coming along well. I have a long way to go still though. I hope to have it in the water by next spring or summer. Omega1234 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share #108 Posted November 4, 2014 More progress! This is now a two piece hull that will be aligned with bamboo dowels now I have access to the mechanics once I get them built. First the hull has to be completed. SailorGreg, mtaylor, hexnut and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted November 4, 2014 Share #109 Posted November 4, 2014 Very ingenious to have the hull open up like that. It won't cause any problems with water getting in will it? Or do you have a way to seal it? 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...
bensid54 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share #110 Posted November 4, 2014 Never thought of that, thanks for the suggestion I'll figure something out. Shouldn't be a lot of splashing if my mechanics work the way I plan on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted November 4, 2014 Share #111 Posted November 4, 2014 Hi Ben. That's pretty impressive. I'd be concerned about water ingressing as well, but, I'm sure you'll figure it out. Can't wait to see your ship in the water, as I'm sure you are, too. Well done. 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...
captainbob Posted November 4, 2014 Share #112 Posted November 4, 2014 It’s not your splashing you have to worry about. We used to run our boats in an indoor swimming pool in the winter. There were still plenty of waves. 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...
bensid54 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share #113 Posted November 4, 2014 Thanks guys! I could use ebony to block water at the rowers vents that would black out those areas and stop water. At the oars they can go through foam that way I'll have oar locks and a water tight hull with a good seal on the oars. The bow will take a bit of thinking, right now I have a bunch of different ideas going on so I'll settle on one soon. mtaylor and Omega1234 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share #114 Posted November 5, 2014 Dowels glued into place, next trim and fit them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share #115 Posted November 5, 2014 Sorry I forgot to add the picture in the last post. mtaylor, qwerty2008 and Omega1234 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share #116 Posted November 5, 2014 With dowels in place and parts put together this is a picture of the seam where bow meets deck. qwerty2008 and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share #117 Posted November 6, 2014 The start of where the rudders will be. qwerty2008 and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share #118 Posted November 6, 2014 When I began I used plans that were donated then blew them up to double in size which resulted in some distortion of the bulkheads. I wanted the planking to be single due to the thickness of the material I had to work with so I had to come up with a way to keep the lines smooth and flowing. What I did was stitch the planks together using the same material as the planking, I do not always contact the bulkheads but I catch enough to make this work. captainbob, qwerty2008 and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share #119 Posted November 7, 2014 more progress pictures. mtaylor, Omega1234 and qwerty2008 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share #120 Posted November 8, 2014 Before placement of the oar hole planking. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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