SawdustDave Posted May 4, 2014 Share #1 Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) 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 tasmanian, kutlay, NMBROOK and 1 other 4 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted May 4, 2014 Share #2 Posted May 4, 2014 Dave they are different organizations, there are most likely some members in both. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) 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 edmay, pete48, BANYAN and 8 others 11 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 5, 2014 Share #4 Posted May 5, 2014 That is indeed modeling... The good part about it is that you're not filling a scrap box. Lightplay 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...
yvesvidal Posted May 5, 2014 Share #5 Posted May 5, 2014 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted May 6, 2014 Several milestones in every build are worthy of small celebrations. The final hull plank is one of those "Miller Time" moments. Piet, mtaylor, JesseLee and 15 others 18 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted May 6, 2014 Share #7 Posted May 6, 2014 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 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted May 6, 2014 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 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted May 6, 2014 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 pete48 and yvesvidal 2 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) 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 Elmer Cornish, Cuda1949, realworkingsailor and 12 others 15 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted May 6, 2014 Share #11 Posted May 6, 2014 Congratulations....well deserved. I just thought I was going crazy while looking at the mayflower......good to get that clarified. Chuck SawdustDave 1 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) Adding railing stanchions. Getting each the exact same height being the promary challenge here. Edited May 8, 2014 by SawdustDave cpt. Tom, Piet, edmay and 9 others 12 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) Beginning to add the deck railing. Edited May 8, 2014 by SawdustDave NMBROOK, pete48, popeye the sailor and 5 others 8 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted May 10, 2014 Deck railing now added....also added the two small ports near the stern. Elmer Cornish, tadheus, edmay and 3 others 6 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share #15 Posted May 10, 2014 Turning to more fun stuff now....deck trim and fixtures.... tadheus, Mirabell61, NMBROOK and 6 others 9 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted May 17, 2014 Forecastle update.... mtaylor, tasmanian, NMBROOK and 5 others 8 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) More deck trim.... Note water pump....just because I enjoy building them (builders prerogative) Edited May 29, 2014 by SawdustDave Aussie048, yvesvidal, JesseLee and 8 others 11 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) 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 riverboat, NMBROOK, Elmer Cornish and 6 others 9 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share #19 Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) 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 mtaylor and Ilhan Gokcay 2 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share #20 Posted May 22, 2014 She now has her masts....although they are merely sitting loosely in place at this point. Elmer Cornish, yvesvidal, Aussie048 and 8 others 11 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share #21 Posted May 24, 2014 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. Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share #22 Posted May 28, 2014 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. Aussie048, Don9of11, popeye the sailor and 4 others 7 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 28, 2014 Share #23 Posted May 28, 2014 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 Knocklouder and SawdustDave 2 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted May 28, 2014 Share #24 Posted May 28, 2014 your Mayflower is looking great Dave Nils SawdustDave 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...
SawdustDave Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share #25 Posted May 28, 2014 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. Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmay Posted May 28, 2014 Share #26 Posted May 28, 2014 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. SawdustDave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 29, 2014 Share #27 Posted May 29, 2014 What a great idea for a bell.... It looks super. SawdustDave 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...
SawdustDave Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share #28 Posted May 29, 2014 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..... edmay 1 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share #29 Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) 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 bhermann, Elmer Cornish, yvesvidal and 7 others 10 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_SalD_ Posted June 2, 2014 Share #30 Posted June 2, 2014 Superb work Dave. I’ll be following to learn all I can. SawdustDave 1 Quote Sal Nautical Research Guild Current USCG Harriet Lane - Model Shipways Complete U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways New York Pilot Boat 'Phantom' 1868 - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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