MEDDO Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share #331 Posted June 9, 2017 Got fed up with the packing twine so ordered some Syren rope from Chuck. It is VERY nice. Should be able to rig the anchors today. Here is a pic of the thrash twine vs Chuckrope! Ryland Craze, Robin Lous and Tigersteve 3 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocBlake Posted June 10, 2017 Share #332 Posted June 10, 2017 Great job! I have the LSS Halifax, and I hope I can do it half the justice you have. Chuck's rope is great, isn't it?! Quote Dave Click on images in posts to view them in full resolution! Click on the builds below and link to the log. Current Builds: -Gaff-Rigged Sloop, 1/4 Scale (3" = 1') -Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - Scratch Build - 1:48 scale -Hannah - 1:32 scale, Scratch-Built Plank-on-Frame Admiralty style -Generic Sharpie by DocBlake. 3/4" = 1' scale. NRG plans. -Fair American 1780 by DocBlake - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/48 scale - POF -Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale -HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale Completed Builds: -Bomb Vessel Granado 1742 Cross Section - 1:32 Scale Scratch Build -British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale -HMS Blandford - Cross Section - Scratch Build -1/32 Scale -17th Century Battle Station by DocBlake - HMS Mordaunt - 1:32 -17th Century Naval Cannon - 1:12 Scale -Royal Navy Ship of the Line Cross Section by DocBlake - (Mamoli's "Constitution") - 1:93 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768, 1/48 scale. -Virginia Pilot Boat "Swift", 1805, 1/50 scale -18th Century Naval Battle Station, 1/24 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768 "Patrick Henry", 1/32 scale, Lauck Street Shipyard, POF, Admiralty Style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share #333 Posted June 10, 2017 Thanks Dave! It would be great to see another LSS Halifax being built. I still have a LSS Fair America and eventually plan on getting to that one. However I'm going to go back to a few regular kits for to hone some skills. After getting my hands on some of the Syren rope I don't believe that I'll be using any kit supplied anymore. rafine and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share #334 Posted September 14, 2017 (edited) Still alive. Finally got some time in the shop. I really didn't like the kit supplied stand. It was a "barrel" about 1 cm in diameter that had a small slot cut in it which you are instructed to use epoxy to glue them to the base. Seemed way too unstable so I used some scrap wood and traced the outline of 2 frames from the plans onto it and made something a bit more stable. Will seal and finish them and decide if I like this board or need to get another one. One thing, I am not sure if the feet on the base should be so wide.... edit: Forgot to show the old stand picture. Edited September 14, 2017 by MEDDO Ryland Craze, rafine, ScottRC and 6 others 9 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted September 14, 2017 Share #335 Posted September 14, 2017 She looks wonderful Michael. Well done. Bob MEDDO 1 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted September 14, 2017 Share #336 Posted September 14, 2017 Very good looking model Michael ! Nils MEDDO 1 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...
DocBlake Posted September 14, 2017 Share #337 Posted September 14, 2017 Very nicely done, Michael. I like the new stand. MEDDO 1 Quote Dave Click on images in posts to view them in full resolution! Click on the builds below and link to the log. Current Builds: -Gaff-Rigged Sloop, 1/4 Scale (3" = 1') -Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - Scratch Build - 1:48 scale -Hannah - 1:32 scale, Scratch-Built Plank-on-Frame Admiralty style -Generic Sharpie by DocBlake. 3/4" = 1' scale. NRG plans. -Fair American 1780 by DocBlake - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/48 scale - POF -Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale -HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale Completed Builds: -Bomb Vessel Granado 1742 Cross Section - 1:32 Scale Scratch Build -British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale -HMS Blandford - Cross Section - Scratch Build -1/32 Scale -17th Century Battle Station by DocBlake - HMS Mordaunt - 1:32 -17th Century Naval Cannon - 1:12 Scale -Royal Navy Ship of the Line Cross Section by DocBlake - (Mamoli's "Constitution") - 1:93 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768, 1/48 scale. -Virginia Pilot Boat "Swift", 1805, 1/50 scale -18th Century Naval Battle Station, 1/24 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768 "Patrick Henry", 1/32 scale, Lauck Street Shipyard, POF, Admiralty Style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share #338 Posted September 14, 2017 Thanks Bob Nils and Dave for the comments and others for the likes. The new stand is so much more stable and I feel so much better about it. Mirabell61 1 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share #339 Posted September 18, 2017 Once it stops raining I will try to get some better pictures outside for better lighting. The iPhone is ok for general pictures but not so great in lower lighting. Ryland Craze, Tim Curtis, rafine and 5 others 8 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share #340 Posted October 8, 2017 Somewhat better lighting. DocBlake, archjofo, ScottRC and 15 others 18 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share #341 Posted October 12, 2017 I was able to pick up the case I had made by Speciality Plastics in Hamilton Ohio. It was nice to be able to save on the shipping costs. I opted for the mdf base instead of the black or white acrylic base. Now I have to decide on the finish for the mdf. Due to the porous nature of the end cuts its recommended to seal it before final finishing. Then I need to decide to leave it natural, stain or paint it. The case is really nice and they had a fast 2 day turnaround. Robin Lous, GrandpaPhil, Trussben and 14 others 17 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted October 12, 2017 Share #342 Posted October 12, 2017 Congrats Michael. She is a beautiful piece of work and looks great in her new home. BTW, is that Constitution in the background now ready to come off "on hold"? Bob mtaylor and MEDDO 2 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share #343 Posted October 12, 2017 21 minutes ago, rafine said: Congrats Michael. She is a beautiful piece of work and looks great in her new home. BTW, is that Constitution in the background now ready to come off "on hold"? Bob Thanks Bob. I have been contemplating a smaller build next maybe Pinnace or Longboat. Definitely a Chuck Barge when available. The Constitution is probably going to be on a part-time basis for now. I had a build log on MSW1 and maybe if I repost the photos then I may be inspired to get back into it. mtaylor and rafine 2 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted October 12, 2017 Share #344 Posted October 12, 2017 Looks great and nice case. What are the dimensions and price if you don't mind me asking? Steve mtaylor and MEDDO 2 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocBlake Posted October 12, 2017 Share #345 Posted October 12, 2017 Beautiful job, Michael! Nice case too! MEDDO and mtaylor 2 Quote Dave Click on images in posts to view them in full resolution! Click on the builds below and link to the log. Current Builds: -Gaff-Rigged Sloop, 1/4 Scale (3" = 1') -Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - Scratch Build - 1:48 scale -Hannah - 1:32 scale, Scratch-Built Plank-on-Frame Admiralty style -Generic Sharpie by DocBlake. 3/4" = 1' scale. NRG plans. -Fair American 1780 by DocBlake - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/48 scale - POF -Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale -HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale Completed Builds: -Bomb Vessel Granado 1742 Cross Section - 1:32 Scale Scratch Build -British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale -HMS Blandford - Cross Section - Scratch Build -1/32 Scale -17th Century Battle Station by DocBlake - HMS Mordaunt - 1:32 -17th Century Naval Cannon - 1:12 Scale -Royal Navy Ship of the Line Cross Section by DocBlake - (Mamoli's "Constitution") - 1:93 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768, 1/48 scale. -Virginia Pilot Boat "Swift", 1805, 1/50 scale -18th Century Naval Battle Station, 1/24 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768 "Patrick Henry", 1/32 scale, Lauck Street Shipyard, POF, Admiralty Style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share #346 Posted October 12, 2017 27 minutes ago, Tigersteve said: Looks great and nice case. What are the dimensions and price if you don't mind me asking? Steve Thanks Steve. Its 20x8x8 and was $80. So not too bad. Their website has a calculator for any size you can think of. I think the larger sizes get pretty expensive but not sure how they compare to others. For example I put in 62x24x36inch case (seems pretty big to me) came out as $496.... mtaylor 1 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share #347 Posted October 12, 2017 Thanks Dave. mtaylor 1 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share #348 Posted December 23, 2017 It looks like we may have a white Christmas after all. John Cheevers, hexnut, Captain Poison and 3 others 6 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 23, 2017 Share #349 Posted December 23, 2017 Somehow I missed much of this log. Went back to play catch up. Looks wonderful, especially in her case. MEDDO 1 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...
MEDDO Posted December 24, 2017 Author Share #350 Posted December 24, 2017 3 hours ago, mtaylor said: Somehow I missed much of this log. Went back to play catch up. Looks wonderful, especially in her case. Thanks Mark. It was a pretty nice kit. Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jond Posted December 26, 2017 Share #351 Posted December 26, 2017 Thank you for sharing this build. I am starting to move into these 18th century schooners . I have read some of the history and have a few kits to play with. I can't wait to get going and shall start right after the holidays, and you log is a great help Thanks for sharing Happy holidays Jon MEDDO and mtaylor 2 Quote current builds Elizabeth Howard; HMS Terror; Zebedee F Cliff 4 mast schooner refit Beam Trawler Harvard 1926; Lightships of Boothbay. WAL 605 Overfalls ;Blue Dolphin Maine_ Arctic Schooner ; H G Berry_ Brigs of Boothbay; first pinky in Boothbay diorama; Bluenose 1:24 ; ernestina-morrissey-by-jond-1:48; aphrodite 1853 1st ship in boothbay ; Bowdoin diorama; dancing feather 1853 pilot schooner RC ; Boothbay Harbor One design racing sloop 1:6 radio Charles Notman 4 masted Downeast schooner 1:48 radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted December 26, 2017 Author Share #352 Posted December 26, 2017 Thanks Jon. There are a bunch of great logs here. Lots of learning going on. I also like the smaller ships as well and would like to see your work when you start it. Jond and mtaylor 2 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted December 26, 2017 Author Share #353 Posted December 26, 2017 9 hours ago, Jond said: Thank you for sharing this build. I am starting to move into these 18th century schooners . I have read some of the history and have a few kits to play with. I can't wait to get going and shall start right after the holidays, and you log is a great help Thanks for sharing Happy holidays Jon A bit earlier time frame but the book The Sloop of War by Ian McLaughlin has lots of great info. Jond 1 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted December 26, 2017 Share #354 Posted December 26, 2017 Congrats Michael, very nice looking build... Nils MEDDO 1 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...
DocBlake Posted December 26, 2017 Share #355 Posted December 26, 2017 I’m partial to colonial schooners also. I am working on “Independence “ now, and I have the LSS Halifax in the queue. I’m planning a scratch built “Hannah”in 1:24 scale also. All schooners all the time! Nice job on this build, Michael! MEDDO 1 Quote Dave Click on images in posts to view them in full resolution! Click on the builds below and link to the log. Current Builds: -Gaff-Rigged Sloop, 1/4 Scale (3" = 1') -Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - Scratch Build - 1:48 scale -Hannah - 1:32 scale, Scratch-Built Plank-on-Frame Admiralty style -Generic Sharpie by DocBlake. 3/4" = 1' scale. NRG plans. -Fair American 1780 by DocBlake - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/48 scale - POF -Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale -HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale Completed Builds: -Bomb Vessel Granado 1742 Cross Section - 1:32 Scale Scratch Build -British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale -HMS Blandford - Cross Section - Scratch Build -1/32 Scale -17th Century Battle Station by DocBlake - HMS Mordaunt - 1:32 -17th Century Naval Cannon - 1:12 Scale -Royal Navy Ship of the Line Cross Section by DocBlake - (Mamoli's "Constitution") - 1:93 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768, 1/48 scale. -Virginia Pilot Boat "Swift", 1805, 1/50 scale -18th Century Naval Battle Station, 1/24 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768 "Patrick Henry", 1/32 scale, Lauck Street Shipyard, POF, Admiralty Style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted December 26, 2017 Author Share #356 Posted December 26, 2017 9 hours ago, Mirabell61 said: Congrats Michael, very nice looking build... Nils Thank you Nils. Mirabell61 1 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pythagoras Posted December 26, 2017 Share #357 Posted December 26, 2017 Excellent shipwrighting Michael. Pythagoras (Tom) MEDDO and Osmosis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted December 26, 2017 Author Share #358 Posted December 26, 2017 5 hours ago, DocBlake said: I’m partial to colonial schooners also. I am working on “Independence “ now, and I have the LSS Halifax in the queue. I’m planning a scratch built “Hannah”in 1:24 scale also. All schooners all the time! Nice job on this build, Michael! 1:24 scale I love it! Bigger is better I think. I definitely prefer the smaller ships. Anything larger than the big frigates while interesting are just not for me. Osmosis 1 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted December 26, 2017 Author Share #359 Posted December 26, 2017 Just now, pythagoras said: Excellent shipwrighting Michael. Pythagoras (Tom) Thanks Tom! Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Posted December 27, 2017 Share #360 Posted December 27, 2017 Just found this and read it all the way through. What a great piece of shipbuilding. MEDDO 1 Quote Art Smith Current Build: E.M. White Guide Canoe - Canoe Model Kits, San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina Completed: Peterboro Canoe - Midwest , Hobbyzone Organizers and Building Jigs, Guns of History Naval Smoothbore, 1st Build: Midwest Sakonnet Daysailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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