Moonbug Posted January 11, 2016 Share #421 Posted January 11, 2016 Great work Frank. Really dig it. - Bug mattsayers148, DenPink, popeye the sailor and 3 others 6 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donrobinson Posted January 15, 2016 Share #422 Posted January 15, 2016 Hi Frank, I stopped in to check things out and it is all looking great. I am in the midst of trying to furl sails on my Mayflower and am having a hard time getting results even remotely close to yours. So.... if you happen to be in the neighbourhood please stop in and tutor me a little Have a Good Day Elijah, mattsayers148, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Completed: MS-AVS, Amati Trabaccolo, Dusek ship's boat, AL-Mayflower, Batelina - MarisStella, MarisStella-Trabakul Liburnian Novilara - MarisStella, 17th Century Battle Station, Ragusian Galley-MarisStella Current: Barque Stefano - MarisStella, On Hold: Amati Pegasus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted February 3, 2016 Share #423 Posted February 3, 2016 Amazing ! mtaylor, riverboat and trippwj 3 Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share #424 Posted March 14, 2016 Finally!! finished....... I posted a small video for now, I have to get some more pvc pipe for my photo backdrop. This model is a lot bigger than my last one ,so I need to extend the backdrop ...then I'll take some still shots and post them, Excuse the shakes!! Thanks for look'n in. Frank mattsayers148, Sjors, trippwj and 16 others 19 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenPink Posted March 14, 2016 Share #425 Posted March 14, 2016 Hi Frank WOW that is all I am saying. Denis riverboat, mattsayers148, Elijah and 1 other 4 Quote Complete: Sovereign of the Seas - Mantua 1:78 scale Current build: Euro Model "Royal William" Scale 1:72 HMS "Revenge" Victory Model (Amati) Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share #426 Posted March 14, 2016 Thanks for your "Wow" Denis..... really appreciated... Frank Elijah, mtaylor, DenPink and 1 other 4 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted March 14, 2016 Share #427 Posted March 14, 2016 Frank, Yes ! this one is a real beauty. So appreciate all of the weathered details. You so captured this. Excellent build. Cheers, Michael mattsayers148, Elijah and riverboat 3 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdale Posted March 14, 2016 Share #428 Posted March 14, 2016 Well done Frank. A pleasure to look at. Dan. Elijah, mtaylor and riverboat 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted March 14, 2016 Share #429 Posted March 14, 2016 Really a great job Frank !!!! Mission completed Up to the next one ( witch one? ) Sjors Elijah, mtaylor and riverboat 3 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer Posted March 14, 2016 Share #430 Posted March 14, 2016 Congratulations Frank - very clean and crisp 'dirty' work created a beauty. BTW - how did you fix the staysails on the stays? Metal rings? Cheers peter Elijah, mtaylor, riverboat and 1 other 4 Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted March 14, 2016 Share #431 Posted March 14, 2016 Frank just caught up with your work, she looks fantastic, love the way you have attached the sails in the furled position Elijah, mtaylor and riverboat 3 Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share #432 Posted March 14, 2016 Before I thank every one I have a couple questions I'd like to ask...... First ...... if you notice, there are no ratlines on this ship....my question is , how did they get up to the yards to fix the sails?........ Secondly..... look at the bottom of the fore mast and see how crowded it is with the hatch and pin rack..... how could they work the ropes ? ,,, Thanks... Michael....... Thank you for your nice comments...always appreciated. Dan ....... Nice of you to stop by and comment,, thanks. Sjors ....... Not sure what my next one will be .... maybe some armor for a change.... I'll see...Thanks!! Dirk ......... Like I told Sjors not sure what I'm going to do...... thanks again Dirk for your build log it helped me tremendously!!! Peter ........ Thanks for stopping by..... I used 4mm metal rings to attach the fore sails. Kevin ....... Glad you likes the sails, it was fun doing them...thanks for looking in. Frank mattsayers148, mtaylor, Elijah and 2 others 5 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted March 14, 2016 Share #433 Posted March 14, 2016 Great job! I look forward to your next ship! mtaylor and riverboat 2 Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenPink Posted March 15, 2016 Share #434 Posted March 15, 2016 Hi Frank Re getting to the top of the masts, I am not that sure but would they have used a bosns chair ( not sure if I have spelt that correct ). Denis riverboat, Elijah and mtaylor 3 Quote Complete: Sovereign of the Seas - Mantua 1:78 scale Current build: Euro Model "Royal William" Scale 1:72 HMS "Revenge" Victory Model (Amati) Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share #435 Posted March 15, 2016 Elijah...... Glad you liked the Alert, thanks for stopping by..... Denis........ You got me...I haven't got the slightest clue..... I was just curious, maybe someone will come up with something!! Frank mattsayers148, Elijah and mtaylor 3 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenPink Posted March 15, 2016 Share #436 Posted March 15, 2016 Sent you an email Denis mtaylor, riverboat and Elijah 3 Quote Complete: Sovereign of the Seas - Mantua 1:78 scale Current build: Euro Model "Royal William" Scale 1:72 HMS "Revenge" Victory Model (Amati) Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobbsie Posted March 15, 2016 Share #437 Posted March 15, 2016 Hey Frank, so you now have a ship that has almost as many wrinkles as you, :D She looks absolutely amazing mate, I love the way you have got the deck all laid out, just superb. You have to put under cover mate, with all that's going on she'll be a nightmare to try and dust and she deserves a place of honour. No pressure but when are you laying the keel for your next one. Be good my friend mobbsie mtaylor, riverboat, flyer and 2 others 5 Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share #438 Posted March 15, 2016 Hi Tony........... How true, How true, ( about the wrinkles ) . I'm not sure what I want to do next. I have 3 kits , MSW Baltimore, AL Swift (1989)version and an Amati Bomb Ketch. I don't have a feel for either of them. I've been looking at AL Marina ll ,which is a nice little tug and an AL Chinese junk . I really like both of these. I'll wait a little though, I might do some armor I have too, just to break away for awhile . We'll see..... take care my friend, thanks for looking in. Frank mobbsie, mtaylor, mattsayers148 and 1 other 4 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted March 15, 2016 Share #439 Posted March 15, 2016 Congratulations on a wonderful build, Frank. I agree with Mobbsie... get her under cover. Have a good break. mattsayers148, Elijah and riverboat 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...
riverboat Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share #440 Posted March 16, 2016 Thanks Mark.... I don't know about the case, this is a pretty good size ship , I'm afraid it would take up all my savings .... :D Frank mattsayers148, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsayers148 Posted March 22, 2016 Share #441 Posted March 22, 2016 Very impressive Frank! I wondered the same thing about the rat lines on my cutter. The two options I would imagine could be used are a chair(like a window washer) or a rope ladder. The ladder seems like it would get the job done faster, just a guess. Love what you've done! riverboat and Elijah 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...
riverboat Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share #442 Posted March 22, 2016 HI Matt.... thanks for your nice comments.... Denis R mentioned the same thing about the chair too....... kind of strange , I did'nt know about the rope ladder though....... Well anyway it's finished . I posted all the photos in the gallery.I just ordered the A.L. Marina ll , it's a bonita boat....should be a fun build....... See ya later!!!..................... and ........... I'd like to give a special thanks to Russ and Chuck for all their help with the spiling process, a long with Dirk's excellent build of his "Alert", which was my guide thru out the whole build ( thanks Dirk!!)....... and last but not least, a BIG thanks to all that supported my efforts along the way..... Frank....... Now!! to end this journey.... ta da!!!! newbuilder101, Mirabell61, Dubz and 14 others 17 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donrobinson Posted March 23, 2016 Share #443 Posted March 23, 2016 You have left lots to see and learn in your log Frank, a truly fantastic build. I'll be looking forward to your next one. Take Care Buddy mattsayers148, mtaylor, Elijah and 1 other 4 Quote Completed: MS-AVS, Amati Trabaccolo, Dusek ship's boat, AL-Mayflower, Batelina - MarisStella, MarisStella-Trabakul Liburnian Novilara - MarisStella, 17th Century Battle Station, Ragusian Galley-MarisStella Current: Barque Stefano - MarisStella, On Hold: Amati Pegasus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted March 23, 2016 Share #444 Posted March 23, 2016 HI Matt.... thanks for your nice comments.... Denis R mentioned the same thing about the chair too....... kind of strange , I did'nt know about the rope ladder though....... Well anyway it's finished . I posted all the photos in the gallery.I just ordered the A.L. Marina ll , it's a bonita boat....should be a fun build....... See ya later!!!..................... and ........... I'd like to give a special thanks to Russ and Chuck for all their help with the spiling process, a long with Dirk's excellent build of his "Alert", which was my guide thru out the whole build ( thanks Dirk!!)....... and last but not least, a BIG thanks to all that supported my efforts along the way..... Frank....... Now!! to end this journey.... ta da!!!! DSC_0027 copy (1024x681).jpg Hi Frank, I fully second Dirk`s comment, love that pic of your post # 476..... Congrats to that beautiful build, it looks lovely Nils mtaylor, mattsayers148, riverboat and 1 other 4 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...
captgino Posted March 23, 2016 Share #445 Posted March 23, 2016 MAGNIFIQUE!!! Beautiful ship, you have done an amazing work on it. I love the authentic, worn look you gave her. Well Done Frank! mattsayers148, Elijah, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Jean-Philippe (JP) Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built) Completed: Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship, The Flyer, Pilot Boat, Krabbenkutter, Marie-Jeanne, Sloup, The Smasher, Mayflower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share #446 Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) Thanks!! ....Dirk.....Don..... Nils..... JP...... The old man Has to take a nap now! Frank Edited March 23, 2016 by riverboat Sjors, Elijah, Mirabell61 and 4 others 7 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted March 23, 2016 Share #447 Posted March 23, 2016 Enjoy a well-deserved nap, Frank. The picture in #476 is magnificent. md1400cs, Elijah, mattsayers148 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...
md1400cs Posted March 24, 2016 Share #448 Posted March 24, 2016 Frank, Again - sooo lovely indeed. Yes #476 does this one justice. Awesome work. Michael riverboat, Elijah, mattsayers148 and 1 other 4 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share #449 Posted March 24, 2016 Thanks Mark and Michael for your thoughts..... Now ... back to sleep Frank md1400cs, mtaylor, mattsayers148 and 1 other 4 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted March 24, 2016 Share #450 Posted March 24, 2016 Frank, really well done! I can't believe I missed it! You're a master at the weathering techniques - she looks like a worn, beat-up old thing, and I mean that in a good way! Congratulations, look forward to seeing your next masterpiece! Elijah, riverboat and mattsayers148 3 Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: Hs129B-2 1/48 SB2U-1 Vindicator 1/48 Five Star Yaeyama 1/700 Pit Road Asashio and Akashi 1/700 diorama Walrus 1/48 and Albatross 1/700 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/32 IJN Notoro 1/700 Akitsu Maru 1/700 Completed builds : Caldercraft Brig Badger Amati Hannah - Ship in Bottle Pit Road Hatsuzakura 1/700 Hasegawa Shimakaze 1:350 F4B-4 and P-6E 1/72 Accurate Miniatures F3F-1/F3F-2 1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat built as FM-1 1/48 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/48 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 Citroen 2CV 1/24 - Airfix and Tamiya Entex Morgan 3-wheeler 1/16 Terminated build: HMS Lyme (based on Corel Unicorn) On the shelf: Euromodel Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde; Caldercraft Victory; too many plastic ship, plane and car kits Future potential scratch builds: HMS Lyme (from NMM plans); Le Gros Ventre (from Ancre monographs), Dutch ship from Ab Hoving book, HMS Sussex from McCardle book, Philadelphia gunboat (Smithsonian plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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