pete48 Posted June 5, 2014 Share #31 Posted June 5, 2014 Hi Darrel, Your Build Looks Fantastic , Best Regards, Pete Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWright Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share #32 Posted June 29, 2014 Log #7, June 29, 2014 I apologize for the long hiatus, but I got interrupted by a business trip, and an airbrush malaise. After much frustration with air brushing I finally broke down and bought a good quality airbrush and compressor (Iwata). Lesson learned. If you’re going to buy tools, buy the best you can afford. Or save until you can buy the best. After much frustration, drips, runs and assorted airbrush and painting disasters, the hull is within rails and a waterline of being complete. I have attached photos showing the painting of the lower hull in dark copper. Once I made peace with the little airbrush it was actually quite easy and comfortable. There is a learning curve so be prepared if you decide to use the tool/appliance. I probable lost about 10 day in this self imposed "class" on hull painting. I shot about six very light coats of copper, and once the last coat had cured for 24 hours I masked off and sprayed the upper hull black. Mirabell61 and pete48 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWright Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share #33 Posted June 29, 2014 It's been so long since I've posted I forgotten how. Let's try this again: Upper hull painting/. pete48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWright Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share #34 Posted June 29, 2014 The next four pictures show the hull painting complete absent the waterline. Somewhere on this forum I read of a modeler using 1/16" Chartpak tape for his waterline. After applying the tape he then shot the hull with two coats of satin clear. I plan on using this handy hint. I have a roll of the Chartpak product and have purchased a roll of 1/16" matte finish flexible tape from Filmtool. I will see which one works best and make the application. fnkershner, Mirabell61 and Elia 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWright Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share #35 Posted June 29, 2014 While waiting for paint to dry I began to construct the deck furniture. Additionally, I prepared the main rail for installation. I am somewhat apprehensive about installing the rails. I would like to make the scarf joint cuts off the ship and then install, however, when installing the rails I will be required to maintain a 1/32" reveal around the entire ship. The only way I can think of doing this is to install the bow piece and stern piece first and then cut and install the two main rails. I assume this is the proper procedure, but an suggestions or comments how to best do this would be greatly appreciated. fnkershner and Elia 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWright Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share #36 Posted June 29, 2014 More deck furniture pics: Elia, pete48 and fnkershner 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elia Posted June 29, 2014 Share #37 Posted June 29, 2014 Darrel, The hull paint looks super - very even and smooth. Well done. The emerging deck furniture also looks quite good. I look forward to seeing the populated deck take shape. Cheers, Elia Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted June 29, 2014 Share #38 Posted June 29, 2014 (edited) Nice paint job Darrel, You are correct. A quality airbrush is usually the best way to go. I own a Badger 360. A bit of a learning curve but with practice you would be amazed at what you can do. Since I will not be touching mine this year I will have to practice when I get back home. I would fit the bow piece now and then work the rail into it. This id easier to me than the other. Smaller that can be easily relaced. etc. Looking good. David B Edited June 29, 2014 by dgbot jim mclay 1 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWright Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share #39 Posted June 29, 2014 Thanks guys. After looking over Elia's Arethusa I'm humbled by your comments! That's what I aspire to. I have leagues to go. Dave, your suggestion made the light go on. The little nose piece is easy to set, and from there just work it back to the stern piece. The only two joints I would have to cut on the boat are the ones joining the stern piece with the main rail. One question: How does one hold the rails in place while the glue sets? I'v seen rubber bands around the hull in various pictures, and I assume they were holding the rails. With a 1/32" reveal on the outside line of the rail, getting the rail accurately secured ought to be loads of fun! Darrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted June 29, 2014 Share #40 Posted June 29, 2014 Darrel, Amazing beautiful build log! Following it with huge interest. Thank you Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnkershner Posted June 30, 2014 Share #41 Posted June 30, 2014 Darrel - I like what you are doing. I wish I could help on the rail. On my Bluenose I screwed up and did not have the reveal. it is flush. Also remember that for the quarter deck the rail is covered by the monkey rail. so any joint should be easy to conceal. Just a note on your color choices. You probably know that she was not coppered. she was a wooden hull, and she was painted below the waterline with anti fouling paint. I have spent some lovely time with mask and safety glasses underneath a wooden fishing boat scraping and sanding. The most fun was the grinding with a power drill of the bronze rudder and prop. NOT! Quote Current Builds - 18th Century Longboat, MS Syren Completed Builds - MS Bluenose, Panart BatteStation Cross section, Endevour J Boat Half Hull, Windego Half Hull, R/C T37 Breezing Along, R/C Victoria 32, SolCat 18 On the shelf - Panart San Felipe, Euromodel Ajax, C.Mamoli America, Its a sailor's Life for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWright Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share #42 Posted June 30, 2014 Floyd, You're absolutely correct. I did depart from the norm with the copper paint. I happened to notice on Franks Mastini's book, Ship Modeling Simplified, that the Bluenose on the cover was painted in copper below the W/L. I liked it so I copied it. You're also right about falling in love with north Atlantic fishing schooners. I read, with great interest, Elia's log on the Arethusa, a "knockabout" schooner, and also a top flight scratch built effort. It would be wonderful to have that sort of talent, but I think I'll stay in double "A" ball for a while and hone my skills. I would, however, like to model the Blue Jacket's, 1/4 scale, Yacht America. They claim it's an "advanced" model, I think because it's POF and an Admiralty model. Anyway, the 19th and 20th century sail powered fish boats have great hull designs and I've take an interest in this genre. I think Dave's suggestion, along with Geoff's comments about securing the rails, makes a lot of sense. I gave it a dry run, setting the nose piece with the tiny reveal and using masking tape to secure the rails in the proper place. I think I'll use carpenters glue instead of CA as that will give me time to fuss with the alignment. Is the next meeting of the PSSM going to be on the third Saturday in July? And will it be at your home? I'll make sure I make this one. Also, Per and I have exchanged contact info, and we'll try to get together. Darrel Aussie048 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnkershner Posted June 30, 2014 Share #43 Posted June 30, 2014 Darrel - Wonderful news. Yes the next meeting is the 3rd Saturday. I was out of town this past weekend and I need to publish the newsletter very soon. I am glad you connected with Dr. Per. Quote Current Builds - 18th Century Longboat, MS Syren Completed Builds - MS Bluenose, Panart BatteStation Cross section, Endevour J Boat Half Hull, Windego Half Hull, R/C T37 Breezing Along, R/C Victoria 32, SolCat 18 On the shelf - Panart San Felipe, Euromodel Ajax, C.Mamoli America, Its a sailor's Life for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWright Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share #44 Posted July 22, 2014 Log #8, July 21, 2014 The hull is finally complete save the Buffalo & Monkey rails! In my last post I showed a photo of some of the deck furniture laid out in a tentative configuration between the two rails on a table. The pieces I had made were constructed, as suggested in Bob Hunt’s practicum, with painted single sheet hatch covers and roofs. Actually, they looked quite nice, but I wanted a little more authenticity and contrast, so I remade the structures with stained planked roofs & hatch covers. CAd My Fingers, Elia, dgbot and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted July 22, 2014 Share #45 Posted July 22, 2014 Well done. A fishing schooner should have a nice sleek look and you captured that look. Nice and clean. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWright Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share #46 Posted July 22, 2014 I haven’t affixed these pieces to the deck yet. However, after I complete the monkey and buffalo rails I’ll glue down these items along with the skylight, windless and miscellaneous hardware. I’ll post again when all of the above is complete. Cheers, Darrel P.S. Motored over to Seattle this weekend and spent a delightful three or four hours with Floyd Kershner and a couple other members of the Puget Sound Ship Modelers club. fnkershner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhermann Posted July 22, 2014 Share #47 Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) I wanted a little more authenticity and contrast, so I remade the structures with stained planked roofs & hatch covers. Nice decision, Darrel. I think the extra work pays off in the final result. You are about at the point where I was when I started to drop away from Hunt's practicum and spending more time looking at the plans for details. Keep up the nice clean work. Bob Edited July 22, 2014 by bhermann Quote Current build -- MS Bluenose Future build - MS Flying Fish "A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for." - William G. T. Shedd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elia Posted July 22, 2014 Share #48 Posted July 22, 2014 Darrel, Veerrryyyy nice, Darrel. The cabin roof looks sweet - the stained color adds much warmth and character to the model. Cheers, Elia Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted July 22, 2014 Share #49 Posted July 22, 2014 Hi Darrel, She is looking good , nice work Best Regards, Pete Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWright Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share #50 Posted July 22, 2014 Thanks gentlemen for the kind words and encouragement! I can truly say.....without this forum and the encouraging words and advice from people who know what they're doing I might have put this thing down. Knowing that the accomplished modelers here often rebuild an item several time before satisfied, has spurred me to remake parts (as many as five times) until it just "looks right". One of the attributes I keep pushing on is to be neater, cleaner & crisper with each new sub-assembly. This week, while in Seattle, Floyd Kershner showed me some various milled hardwoods he had purchased from a fellow in Ohio. Man, were these "sticks" true and crisp! It would be a delight to model in boxwood, and other hardwoods, to achieve this level of precision. Meanwhile, I have a ways to go before I can put this one in a case! Thanks again. Darrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnkershner Posted July 23, 2014 Share #51 Posted July 23, 2014 Darrel - it was great having you join us for our meeting. I do hope we get to share with you again. Jeff of Hobbymill fame will keep you supplied with the best wood all the time. As I mentioned he is so popular he is often 3 to 4 months behind in orders. But he is very fast in shipping. And he always includes a little extra wood. By the way you model is even better in person. Quote Current Builds - 18th Century Longboat, MS Syren Completed Builds - MS Bluenose, Panart BatteStation Cross section, Endevour J Boat Half Hull, Windego Half Hull, R/C T37 Breezing Along, R/C Victoria 32, SolCat 18 On the shelf - Panart San Felipe, Euromodel Ajax, C.Mamoli America, Its a sailor's Life for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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