Guest Tim I. Posted November 19, 2014 #181 Posted November 19, 2014 Joe, Just came across your log. Fantastic work! I look forward to following along. - Tim Quote
jwvolz Posted November 20, 2014 Author #182 Posted November 20, 2014 Thanks Tim. Much appreciated. Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel"
gjdale Posted November 20, 2014 #183 Posted November 20, 2014 Joe, I've just spent a most enjoyable hour or so reading through your log. You're doing an excellent job on her and I particularly enjoyed reading your techniques and tips on painting. Thanks for sharing so much. jwvolz 1 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout
jwvolz Posted November 21, 2014 Author #184 Posted November 21, 2014 Thank you Grant, I'm glad you enjoyed the read. The channels were built from boxwood, to replace the kit walnut version, and glued and pinned to the hull. I still need to fabricate and install the support knees. I also installed the pumps, which were completed awhile ago, as well as the quarterdeck barricade. I don't think I took any photos of when I installed the entry steps and fenders not long ago, which are also boxwood replacements of the kit walnut. Finally, I've installed the rudder and tiller and housing. I added the trim along the bottom of the housing on my own to give it a ore finished look. Caldercraft would have you make the tiller from a bent piece of brass. I didn't really think it would have been a metal part on the real Granado, and the AOTS book is unclear, so I carved one up from boxwood. Even if I'm wrong, I think it looks better... gjdale, GuntherMT, aliluke and 12 others 15 Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel"
Timmo Posted November 21, 2014 #185 Posted November 21, 2014 Nice looking channels there Joe. Very crisp in boxwood. jwvolz 1 Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft
jwvolz Posted November 21, 2014 Author #186 Posted November 21, 2014 Thanks Wayne. As a fellow Granando builder, any thoughts on my tiller decision to go with the wood instead of brass? Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel"
Ian B Posted November 21, 2014 #187 Posted November 21, 2014 For what it is worth I think it looks so right in wood-- good choice--- and super build Joe jwvolz and PeteB 2 Quote HMAV Bounty 'Billings' completed ⛵ HMS Cheerful - Syren-Chuck' completed Steam Pinnace 199 'Billings bashed' - completed ⚓ HMS Ledbury F30 --White Ensign -completed 😎 HMS Vanguard 'Victory models'-- completed Bismarck Amati 1/200 --underway 👍
Timmo Posted November 21, 2014 #188 Posted November 21, 2014 I prefer the metal as it follows the AOTS but the wooden version doesn't look out of place at all and you've executed it well. I'm hoping to step the masts on my Granado this weekend in a vain attempt to stay ahead of you. jwvolz 1 Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft
realworkingsailor Posted November 21, 2014 #189 Posted November 21, 2014 I think the one in AOTS was metal in order to withstand handling as the model could be taken apart (necessitating removal of the tiller). Realistically, I believe it is more correct in wood. Andy WackoWolf and jwvolz 2 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy
jwvolz Posted November 21, 2014 Author #190 Posted November 21, 2014 Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback. Yes, I am gaining on you rapidly there Wayne... Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel"
jwvolz Posted December 24, 2014 Author #191 Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) I know it has been awhile since the last update, but I am making very good progress on Granado. The hull is complete aside from port lids and other delicate items that I am going to hold off installing for now. I have begin work on the masts and that is going well. I have some days off coming for the holidays so I'll catch up on the pictures soon. In the meantime, everyone have a Merry Christmas and best wishes for a great 2015! Edited December 24, 2014 by Joe V. fnkershner, Landlubber Mike, egkb and 3 others 6 Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel"
jwvolz Posted December 27, 2014 Author #192 Posted December 27, 2014 A bit more of an update. As I mentioned above the hull is finished except for a few fragile items I'm leaving off until the rigging is complete. These photos show the completed tiller assembly, channels/chainplates, fish davit, entry stairs. I think that's it... I've also completed the anchors, which took a good bit of filing, sanding, and puttying to get smooth. They still need puddening. Finally the bowsprit is complete, but not yet fixed in place. Work continues on the remaining masts. egkb, WackoWolf, CaptainSteve and 6 others 9 Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel"
Landlubber Mike Posted December 28, 2014 #193 Posted December 28, 2014 Wow, looking really great Joe. Very crisp details, and your deck is fantastic. 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)
jwvolz Posted December 28, 2014 Author #194 Posted December 28, 2014 Thanks very much Mike. Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel"
jwvolz Posted January 4, 2015 Author #195 Posted January 4, 2015 (edited) The masts and bowsprit are rigged with the appropriate fitting and have been stepped. I replaced a number of the pre-cut kit walnut mast fittings with boxwood, most notably the main mast cheeks. There was no way I was going to get colors to match up otherwise, with the lighter wood for the masts themselves. I've also wrapped up a few things on deck including running the anchor cables and the messenger and nippers. I also finally made the rope coils for the cannons; I've been putting that task off for awhile... On another note, I've begun the task of tearing out my defunct N scale model railroad. This will free up a nice chunk of space in my hobby room, and I plan to re-do my whole work area setup with new tables and more work space. Stray tuned. What will be a particularly nice part of the new work area is the excellent lighting I had over the layout. Edited January 4, 2015 by Joe V. rafine, egkb, gjdale and 4 others 7 Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel"
aliluke Posted January 4, 2015 #196 Posted January 4, 2015 Great work Joe. Calling you a fast builder - which you are - would undermine the extremely high quality and accuracy of what you do. Great to watch and with all that extra space we, who are snail paced, will be afraid...very afraid ... CaptainSteve 1 Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log)
jwvolz Posted January 4, 2015 Author #197 Posted January 4, 2015 Thanks Alistair and the "likes". I appreciate the kind words. I'm really looking forward to laying out the new work area and making it at as user-friendly as possible. I've gotten some nice ideas from the thread about other's workbenches. Enjoy your time away! Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel"
Jimz66 Posted January 4, 2015 #198 Posted January 4, 2015 Joe I am new to this site. Glad I found this thread. Great blog. Will be following it with great interest. Keep it up. jwvolz 1 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.
rafine Posted January 5, 2015 #199 Posted January 5, 2015 Joe, I've just caught up with your log. Awesome work. Bob jwvolz 1 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat
jwvolz Posted January 5, 2015 Author #200 Posted January 5, 2015 Thanks very much Jimz and Bob. Jimz66 1 Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel"
Timmo Posted January 5, 2015 #201 Posted January 5, 2015 More top work Joe, she looks great with all the deck fittings and the boxwood looks so crisp. You should be very proud. Given you've done anchors and fish davit etc that I've left till last I think you've passed me now. I've just finished rigging the yards and will post a pic but I look forward to following happily in your wake now. jwvolz 1 Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft
jwvolz Posted January 24, 2015 Author #202 Posted January 24, 2015 OK, bit of an update, but not really on Granado itself. I've pretty much completed my renovation of my hobby room, which has kept me from working on the model for a few weeks. I have new tables and a great storage cabinet that made it so easy to organize all my tools, paints, supplies etc... I have significantly more room now. Everything is from Ikea; I just love their stuff and they have so many great cabinets like the one I bought. As I mentioned above, this is the area where my N scale train layout was located, and it has nice overhead lighting. The only issue was the bulbs in the fixtures were halogen, and I was absolutely baking under them. I bought LED replacements for big $, but there is now zero heat coming off the lights, and the bulbs should last longer than me... Still a few things left to finish up, and I need to reserve a space in there for my Domanoff serving machine that is on its way. When that arrives I can get to work on starting the rigging. New work space: Old work space: Timmo, egkb, GuntherMT and 10 others 13 Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel"
GuntherMT Posted January 24, 2015 #203 Posted January 24, 2015 Great workspace Joe. I am definitely going to be visiting Ikea to add furniture to my workshop at some point in the not terribly distant future. They really do have some stuff that is great for outfitting work areas, at quite reasonable prices in comparison to 'real' workbenches from wood working stores. It's also nice that they have almost everything available in many different finishes so you can match things to your work area if you want. jwvolz 1 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build)
Timmo Posted January 24, 2015 #204 Posted January 24, 2015 Great space there Joe. You'll enjoy the extra room. jwvolz 1 Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft
Jimz66 Posted January 24, 2015 #205 Posted January 24, 2015 Hey Joe I had trouble putting my tower together. My screws didn't work. Did you have trouble with yours? Nice looking space. 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.
jwvolz Posted January 24, 2015 Author #206 Posted January 24, 2015 Thanks guys. I wasn't 100% sure on going with those white tabletops Brian, but my wife talked me into it, since they're brighter, easier to see what I'm doing. If they get messed up with spills and stains in a few years I won't beat myself up about replacing them because they aren't very expensive. Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel"
jwvolz Posted January 24, 2015 Author #207 Posted January 24, 2015 Hey Joe I had trouble putting my tower together. My screws didn't work. Did you have trouble with yours? Nice looking space. Jim, It took a little time, since there are so many drawers, but no issues with assembly, and there were the proper quantity and type of screws and such. Did you take it up with Ikea? They're usually very good about those kind of things. Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel"
Landlubber Mike Posted January 25, 2015 #208 Posted January 25, 2015 That's a nice really space Joe. A beer fridge, speakers and a flat screen TV and you'll have the perfect man cave. jwvolz and CaptainSteve 2 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)
Jimz66 Posted January 25, 2015 #209 Posted January 25, 2015 I did and the were not helpful for me at all. I am debating weather or not to try another one or not. I love the thing but its falling apart. 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.
maggsl_01 Posted February 1, 2015 #210 Posted February 1, 2015 Hey Joe nothing better than a good working-place with good light and enough space to feel well and work proper. Grats for yours... Cheerio Max jwvolz 1 Quote Next: Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by Euro Model 1:47 Finished: Half Moon Corel; HMY Royal Caroline Panart; HMB Endeavour Occre 1:54; Fregatte Berlin, Corel, 1:40 A life without dogs is possible... but worth to live?
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