Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished

[SawdustDave]

At this point, still working on launching a new build log for my Mayflower. Just figured out that the old Ship Modeler's Forum is still up and running. Until now, I thought it was the old same group with a new system.....confused here.

So the question is.....Are the members the same?..... or Is this an entirely different organization?

Edited May 5, 2014 by SawdustDave

[michael mott]

Dave they are different organizations, there are most likely some members in both.

 

Michael

[SawdustDave]

Getting the complex geometric three color paint scheme within reason has been a major challenge. Not going to say how many times I ripped it off and started over. That's modeling, huh?

Edited May 5, 2014 by SawdustDave

[mtaylor]

That is indeed modeling...    The good part about it is that you're not filling a scrap box.

[yvesvidal]

Dave,

 

I a glad to see that you started a Build Log of your beautiful Mayflower ship. I will be following this with a lot of interest.

I hope you get a chance to publish an article (with pictures) about the Meeting in Beaufort, NC this past weekend.

 

Fantastic job on the geometric patterns! How did you do that?

 

Yves

[SawdustDave]

Several milestones in every build are worthy of small celebrations. The final hull plank is one of those "Miller Time" moments.

[Chuck]

Dave which kit is that?   Should I move it to the kit build area?   I see many instances where it doesnt follow my plans as far as I can see.  I also see laser cut parts in there.  Did you start with a kit by one of the European makers?

 

Chuck

[SawdustDave]

Yves....the painting was done off-ship as panels, then applied to the hull. Had to rip them off and completely re-do three times before finally developing a suitable technique of laying out the stern patterns. By then, the bow panels came much easier.

Thanks

[SawdustDave]

Hi Chuck:

Using the plans you shared with me, but referring back and forth to the magnificent build log posted by Ilhan Gokcay.

No kit....no laser cut parts.

You know I don't do kits....not when I have friends like you... ha ha

[SawdustDave]

By the way, Chuck....OUR Confederacy just ran away with BEST IN SHOW at this year's North Carolina Maritime Society's annual Boat Builders Show. Held this past weekend in Beaufort, NC.

Edited May 8, 2014 by SawdustDave

[Chuck]

Congratulations....well deserved.

 

 

I just thought I was going crazy while looking at the mayflower......good to get that clarified.

Chuck

[SawdustDave]

Adding railing stanchions.  Getting each the exact same height being the promary challenge here.

Edited May 8, 2014 by SawdustDave

[SawdustDave]

Beginning to add the deck railing.

Edited May 8, 2014 by SawdustDave

[SawdustDave]

Deck railing now added....also added the two small ports near the stern.

[SawdustDave]

Turning to more fun stuff now....deck trim and fixtures....

[SawdustDave]

Forecastle update....

[SawdustDave]

More deck trim.... Note water pump....just because I enjoy building them (builders prerogative)

Edited May 29, 2014 by SawdustDave

[SawdustDave]

Tops....

Over 100 pieces per top....These are, by far, the most difficult tops I've ever tried to build.

Edited May 17, 2014 by SawdustDave

[SawdustDave]

Not exactly sure how to reply since I am actually using two sets of plans. Began with plan sheets provided by our friend Mr. Passaro....also using a set of plan sheets provided by my friend Ilhan Gokcay. Mr. Gokcay's build log, posted herein, has been my primary resource for detail. He tells me in an email that he used Anderson's book as a reference for rigging detail.

Note: I cannot claim to be a maritime historian, although I do appreciate those of you who are. I'm just an old woodworker who kinda fell into this amazing hobby a few years ago and fell in love with the art.

Edited May 19, 2014 by SawdustDave

[SawdustDave]

She now has her masts....although they are merely sitting loosely in place at this point.

[SawdustDave]

Thoroughly enjoyed Rick's (Drake1588) visit this morning. Very impressed with his work on MayflowerII....MSW kit. This being his first kit, I can tell you, he is going to be one heck of a fine modeler. Also quite a historian....learned so much during our visit. Thanks Rick....Stay in touch.

[SawdustDave]

At this scale, wasn't sure how I was going to tackle the tiny ships bell. Not crazy about painting a wood bell.

Came up with this....turned a small brass "phillips head" wood screw using two Dremel tools spinning against each other.

Not too awful bad....I'll take it.

No, there is no "clapper" inside the bell.

[russ]

Dave:

This is really nice work. As for the bell, if you had not said otherwise, I would think it was an actual bell. Nice work.

 

Russ

[Mirabell61]

your Mayflower is looking great Dave

 

Nils

[SawdustDave]

Thanks guys. At this point, I'm still feeling a little bit like a rusty old saw blade....but enjoying getting back to the bench.

[edmay]

Hello Dave,Wow,outstanding,brilliant workmanship are just a few of the words,that apply to your build. My admiral was in awe with the result of the bell making,any ideas as to your next build.Do you have any boat show photo's to share.Edwin.

[mtaylor]

What a great idea for a bell....  It looks super.

[SawdustDave]

Edwin....cool bell indeed. Little things like that is what makes this crazy hobby fun to me. Next build? For now all I can think of is being another day closer to those dastardly rat lines.... clove hitch - clove hitch - clove hitch - clove hitch - clove hitch - clove hitch - clove hitch - clove hitch - clove hitch - clove hitch - clove hitch -

Etc.....

[SawdustDave]

Now working on top mast shrouds using 3.5mm dead eyes....

Thought I might share this handy seizing jig for anyone interested.

Took me about 15 minutes to create this simple jig, using two wire stubs to secure the tiny deadeye on one upright and the second upright with a map pin used as belaying point to secure the two ends of the shroud nice and taunt whilst being perfectly seized.

Edited June 2, 2014 by SawdustDave

[_SalD_]

Superb work Dave.  I’ll be following to learn all I can.