rdondorf1 Posted August 27, 2014 #91 Posted August 27, 2014 Pete: Thanks for the description of how you reduced the hull thickness to accommodate the planking, it's a bit clearer now. I will definitely contact you when I begin the planning for Newsboy and greatly appreciate your offer to forward any sketches/drawings used for preparing the solid hull for planking and coppering. The beauty of these mid 19th century packet ships like Newsboy, Volante, Leon etc. is that one can build a model that incorporates much of the "extreme" clipper ship architecture (hull lines, deck furnishings, iron work, rigging etc.) without the space required to build a model of an extreme clipper. It's a pleasure to view the workmanship you've put into this project. Maybe someday you can put it in book form like the Anatomy of the Ship" series of books - that would be amazing! Looking forward to more of Newsboy when you get back to her Regards, Rob Dondorf Valley Stream, NY Quote
GuntherMT Posted September 4, 2014 #92 Posted September 4, 2014 Just caught up on this build. I just wanted to say that this is simply spectacular work. Thanks for sharing it! Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build)
Kirby Posted January 14, 2015 #93 Posted January 14, 2015 Peter, it's wonderful to see where you've taken Newsboy. You're missed here on the North Shore, but glad to hear you're well. Stuntflyer 1 Quote
Pete Jaquith Posted January 14, 2015 Author #94 Posted January 14, 2015 Kirby, It is good to hear from you. I have just completed three years working 1st at Irving Shibuilding in Halifax NS; and, then at Vancouver Shipbuilding in North Vancouver, BC. Linda and I have relocated to San Diego, CA and I am currently reestablishing my work shop in the garage. I will then go back to work on my Newsboy and Fair American builds. Please give my best to the North Shore Club members. Regards, Pete Elia and Stuntflyer 2 Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
dvm27 Posted January 14, 2015 #95 Posted January 14, 2015 I look forward to future updates, Pete! Your models are truely beautiful. Stuntflyer 1 Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752
Kirby Posted January 14, 2015 #96 Posted January 14, 2015 I certainly will do! Be sure to visit us at mvsmc.org - I post the pictures from each month's meetings. I'm following this thread with interest, as I have a build that needs to be completed before the end of April, for a friend. The vessel is the "Morning Star", a missionary packet ship built in Boston, and purchased by Sunday School children's pennies in 1868. I've included some pictures below. The ever-helpful Alex Bellinger has completed Newsboy in a bottle, and seeing as that's the format for this ship, and she's rigged fairly closely, I'll be using Newsboy's lines and sail plan for mine (and leaning deeply into Alex's experience and support). I believe that scaling the Model Shipways plans down to 1/8:1 will provide me with a workable size. You'll be glad to know I'm using my grandfather's triangular scale ruler from his SJ Shipbuilding days for the project... JesseLee, zappto, avsjerome2003 and 1 other 4 Quote
Elia Posted January 16, 2015 #97 Posted January 16, 2015 Welcome back, Pete. I look forward to your updates and build. And if you find any related 1:1 shipbuilding experiences along the way I would be interested in hearing about them. Cheers Elia Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout
Jimz66 Posted January 16, 2015 #98 Posted January 16, 2015 Very nice work there Pete. I can't wait to see this one go farther. You look like your almost done. Looking great. Quote Current/But Not immediate Build Logs I am still gathering the tools I need but starting preliminary work. Nothing to show just yet. Fair American Armed Virginia Sloop.
Pete Jaquith Posted January 16, 2015 Author #99 Posted January 16, 2015 Kirby, Your pictures of the "Morning Star" look very similar to "Newsboy", two beautiful ships. I am sure you will do a fine job with her. Regards, Pete Kirby 1 Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
ca.shipwright Posted January 18, 2015 #100 Posted January 18, 2015 Nice to have you back Pete. Enjoy San Diego. FYI There are more retired Admirals living in San Diego then served in all of WWII Quote ca.shipwright Michael Zemmel Midlothian. VA http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11562-hmb-endeavour-by-cashipwright-corel-160/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/15329-hms-victory-by-cashipwright-panart-art-738-1:78/ "Buy all your toys before you retire"
gerty Posted March 5, 2015 #101 Posted March 5, 2015 Wow ! Late to the party on this beautiful work ! - Amazing job, & I look forward to following along. Quote Current Build: Willie L. Bennett - Model Shipways Future Interests: Friendship Sloop - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Cape Cod Catboat - BlueJacket Ship Crafters
Mirabell61 Posted March 5, 2015 #102 Posted March 5, 2015 Beautiful model Pete, looking great, you sure know how to use those sharp chisseles..... Nils 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
Pete Jaquith Posted August 15, 2015 Author #103 Posted August 15, 2015 Lawrence, Thanks for your interst. As soon as my full scale shipbuilding projects permit, I will return and finish the Brigantine Newsboy, 1854. You might also check out my Topsail Schooner Eagle, 1847 of interest. Regards, Pete reklein 1 Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
Mirabell61 Posted December 27, 2015 #104 Posted December 27, 2015 fantastic work Pete, very nice and accurate hull.... Nils 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
Pete Jaquith Posted October 29, 2017 Author #105 Posted October 29, 2017 Modeler Bob, Several years ago I laid up my Brigantine Newsboy 1854 and 14 Gun Brig Fair American circa 1780 to pursue a series of full scale shipbuilding projects. I have since relocated to Indio CA. Once we get the house set up I hope to establish a small shop in the garage. Although I continue to support full scale shipbuilding programs, I hope to have more time at home and plan to pick up construction of the afore mentioned models. Regards, Pete Shipbuilder Stuntflyer and modlerbob 2 Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
Tigerdvr Posted October 31, 2017 #106 Posted October 31, 2017 Pete, I just found your excellent log on the Newsboy. I have the solid hull kit that I started many years ago. Your work and log are truly inspiring to renew my efforts on the Newsboy. I'm currently building the Confederacy so it will be awhile but you have helped me decide what will be next in the shipyard. Your attention to detail and information included in your log will be a great help for me and others who accept the Newsboy challenge. Thanks for sharing your experiences and construction methods. Regards, Harley Quote Cheers, Harley<p Under Construction: USS Yorktown CV-5 1/200 by Trumpeter Completed: USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 1/200 by ILoveKit USS Atlanta CL-51 1/350 by Very Fire Liberty Ship John W. Brown 1/350 by Trumpeter HMS Spiraea K-08 1/350 USS Arizona BB-39 1/200 by Trumpeter/Mk1 Design HMS Sir Gareth 1/350 by Starling Models USS Missouri BB-63 1945 1/350 by Joy-Yard, 9/11/21 USS Indianapolis CA-35 1945 1/350 by Trumpeter USS Kidd DD-661, 1945, 1/350, on The Sullivans kit by Trumpeter USS Alaska CB-1, 1/350, Hobby Boss, Circa 2/1945 US Brig Syren 1/64 Model Shipways, Wood Started, On Hold: Frigate Confederacy 1/64 Model Shipways, Wood
Pete Jaquith Posted October 31, 2017 Author #107 Posted October 31, 2017 Harley, Bob, I started with an old yellow box kit but retained very little from the original kit. Good luck on your Newsboy builds. Regards, Pete Ryland Craze 1 Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder
Smithers Posted June 27, 2022 #108 Posted June 27, 2022 Did you build another Newsboy “1864” ? i am interested in selling this model. Thank you. I am downsizing. I bought her in 1978. Quote
Awiley Posted December 4, 2022 #109 Posted December 4, 2022 You do beautiful work! I was actually trying to learn more about the George F Campbell print. I purchased a copy at auction a few years ago and cannot locate any information on it. Your model build is one of the only sites that come up when I search “Brig Newsboy 1854” . Do you have any information you would share? Quote
Guest Posted December 31, 2022 #110 Posted December 31, 2022 Hi Pete, A technical question and I think one of a lot of discussion. I have all the plans and am starting to understand how to lay out my frames ( I am going to build a framed model, or try to do so). There is ~ a 2 deg drag in the boat. It is drawn with stations (and looks to be frames ) perpendicular to the water line. From this I am thinking that the frames are set perpendicular to the water line and not the frame. At least that is what I am thinking I see. I have all of Mr. Cothers books and am going to frame according to it. There is a large section on frames and keels. I am thinking to put the frames in perpendicular to the water line and not the keel. Is my thinking correct? Thanks for all your help! Guy Quote
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