jwvolz Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share #211 Posted February 1, 2015 Well now that my work area is complete, I've actually gotten back to work on Granado. I've spent the last week or so constructing all of the yards, gaffs, and booms, as well as the ensign and jack staffs. Now on to horses, blocks etc... Speaking of blocks...I also spent some very tedious time last night rounding off blocks; got all of the 5mm, 7mm and sister blocks done. and re-stained. I'm not looking forward to the smaller ones... Timmo, Mirabell61, rafine and 5 others 8 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim I. Posted February 2, 2015 Share #212 Posted February 2, 2015 Joe, Your Granado is really looking beautiful. I look forward to seeing it rigged! - Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted February 2, 2015 Share #213 Posted February 2, 2015 Joe, Have you considered replacing the kit blocks with some from Chuck's Syren company? They would really make a big difference and complement your excellent build beautifully. Just a thought.............. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwvolz Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share #214 Posted February 2, 2015 Thanks everyone.. Grant: Not at this point. I already have a number of the kit blocks installed in various places that would make it difficult to change at this point, and mixing wouldn't look so good. My next build will either have Chuck's blocks, or I'll be making my own. With the amount of time I am spending cleaning up the kit ones I can better us my time on the next one. gjdale, Timmo and Landlubber Mike 3 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwvolz Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share #215 Posted February 8, 2015 I have all of the blocks now attached to the yards. Seizing and stropping blocks is one of my least favorite modeling tasks, but eventually I get into a rhythm and the pace picks up. Caldercraft's plans are pretty clear and easy to interpret as to the block quantities and locations, including pendant lengths. I guess it's on to the footropes now, while I patiently continue to wait for my serving machine from Domanoff Workshop to arrive. dafi, gjdale, Timmo 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwvolz Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share #216 Posted February 14, 2015 Foot ropes are done. I still need to do a wrap or two of thread around the spars at each stirrup to make it look as if they are actually wrapped around the spar, and not a wire. The stirrups are simply 28 gauge brass wire which have a small eye formed in the end by wrapping around a drill bit. I then wrapped and glued thread around the spot where the wire doubles back above the eye to better hide the fact that it is wire. The foot ropes themselves have been brushed with very diluted white glue to hold their shape. No updates for a bit, as college visit for my son tomorrow, and then I am off to Germany for a week plus for work. Hopefully by Domanoff serving machine arrives by the time I return! egkb, CaptainSteve, GuntherMT and 7 others 10 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwvolz Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share #217 Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) Well my new Domanoff serving machine arrived, and I've been working on the shrouds. The machine is a real pleasure to use and things go pretty quickly. Nothing really to show on the shrouds until I get the deadeyes turned in, hopefully by the weekend. Meanwhile, here's a few photos from my visit to Dresden, Germany for work last week. They've done an amazing job restoring the buildings damaged and destroyed in World War II. Some beautiful architecture. And more importantly: German food and beer! Edited February 25, 2015 by Joe V. Landlubber Mike, PeteB, Gregor and 8 others 11 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted February 25, 2015 Share #218 Posted February 25, 2015 Ah, schmeckt zehr gut! Although, you might have enjoyed a Bitburger Pils with what looks like sauerbraten. But, that's just me. Three years in the Eifel affects you that way. JRB9019 and jwvolz 2 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim I. Posted February 25, 2015 Share #219 Posted February 25, 2015 Joe, Your ship looks fantastic! I would like to get a serving machine at some point as well. I look forward to seeing your shrouds. - Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted February 25, 2015 Share #220 Posted February 25, 2015 Looks like an interesting trip Joe. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwvolz Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share #221 Posted February 26, 2015 I managed to get the foremast shrouds served and installed over the masthead. I'm pretty pleased with how they came out. In retrospect, I may remove and install each one as I go and turn in the deadeyes, so I can snug them down neatly and tightly on top of each other. GuntherMT, CaptainSteve, Gahm 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egkb Posted February 26, 2015 Share #222 Posted February 26, 2015 That is gonna look brilliant Joe ! Eamonn Quote Current Build : HM Schooner Ballahoo In the Pipeline : HM Cutter Sherbourne, HM Mortar Convulsion, Emma C Berry & C18th English Longboat.. Eventually That Is..🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim I. Posted February 26, 2015 Share #223 Posted February 26, 2015 The shrouds look great! - Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted February 26, 2015 Share #224 Posted February 26, 2015 Nice looking work, Joe. Like your photos. Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted February 26, 2015 Share #225 Posted February 26, 2015 Looking great Joe. You're moving along quickly but with excellent results. You're going to need to start planning your next build soon Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: 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 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 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 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwvolz Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share #226 Posted February 26, 2015 Thanks very much everyone. Mike: I'm busying myself now with planning ahead for the next one. The list gets narrower day by day... Landlubber Mike and egkb 2 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted February 27, 2015 Share #227 Posted February 27, 2015 Care to share the list Joe? I'm sure others are interested to know. egkb 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwvolz Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share #228 Posted February 27, 2015 OK, OK... In current order of likelihood, which could change tomorrow. MS Charles W. Morgan MS Brig Niagara MS Brig Syren Caldercraft Cruiser I'd build the USS Constitution from the MS kit in a heartbeat, but even in that scale I can't imagine where I'd put the beast. Canute, egkb and Landlubber Mike 3 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim I. Posted February 27, 2015 Share #229 Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) OK, OK... In current order of likelihood, which could change tomorrow. MS Charles W. Morgan MS Brig Niagara MS Brig Syren Caldercraft Cruiser I'd build the USS Constitution from the MS kit in a heartbeat, but even in that scale I can't imagine where I'd put the beast. I also will have an issue with my MS Constitution on space to put it when complete. I decided to say the "heck with it" and build it anyway. It will take me at least two years to finish. Enough time to carve out a place for it. I think all of the ships your thinking of doing are great choices. I look forward to following your next build log as well. - Tim Edited February 27, 2015 by Tim I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted February 27, 2015 Share #230 Posted February 27, 2015 Good choices. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted February 28, 2015 Share #231 Posted February 28, 2015 OK, OK... In current order of likelihood, which could change tomorrow. MS Charles W. Morgan MS Brig Niagara MS Brig Syren Caldercraft Cruiser I'd build the USS Constitution from the MS kit in a heartbeat, but even in that scale I can't imagine where I'd put the beast. Great choices Joe. You'll definitely do a fantastic job on any of those kits for sure. I have the Charles Morgan kit. It's a nice kit with detailed plans, and as John's build shows, it makes for a very nice model. I'm looking forward to building it one day as something different from a war ship. No fiddly cannons to deal with, but seven whaleboats and lots of interesting whaling-related items to build instead. Some of the kit's included pieces are not very well done though - I think you'll find that you'll need to scratch quite a bit, as John shows on his log. Otherwise, I think it's a great kit and it's nice that the ship is available to see up in CT. I'm planning to eventually do mine in full sail, as I think that would really make the model look magnificent if I can pull it off. I think the Niagara would be another beautiful ship to do in full sail too. The nice thing about the Niagara is that you can just buy the plans if you are planning on replacing the kit wood. Constitution is another nice one. My wife thought my Badger at 2' or so in length was big, and raised her eyebrows when I said my current builds are around 3' long. I can only guess the reaction if I told her my next build would be 4' in length Have you taken a look at the Euromodel kits? They are a bit pricier than the other kits you are looking at, but in terms of plans and kit components, they are really nice kits. I managed to get the Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde off eBay for a steal, and it's an incredible kit. What I like is that the kit plans give you enough information to add lots of extra details to your build. There are also detailed practicums that are available for free to help one along. I'm saving this kit for last after my other kits to get my skill level up to really do it justice. Looking forward to whatever you decide! jwvolz 1 Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: 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 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 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 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwvolz Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share #232 Posted March 1, 2015 Thanks for the thoughts Mike. I actually have the Morgan on order already from Expo, just waiting for my back order to be filled. Not that that means it's next...I still have plenty of time to decide. I get very frustrated looking over so many kits and realizing I'll toss so much and have to scratch or replace things. The concept of Chuck's Cheerful is so encouraging in that regard. The perfect kit for me at this point is good plans, bulkheads and keel, and some nice turned brass cannons. No lousy nylon rope, square yet crooked blocks and splintery walnut planking material. egkb, Timmo and Landlubber Mike 3 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwvolz Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share #233 Posted March 7, 2015 The lower shrouds have been completed. I think I'm going to put off ratlines for the moment and work on the lower mast stays first. rafine, maggsl_01, Timmo and 14 others 17 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted March 7, 2015 Share #234 Posted March 7, 2015 Nice looking shrouds Joe. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egkb Posted March 7, 2015 Share #235 Posted March 7, 2015 Am loving this build Joe.. she's a beaut ! Eamonn jwvolz 1 Quote Current Build : HM Schooner Ballahoo In the Pipeline : HM Cutter Sherbourne, HM Mortar Convulsion, Emma C Berry & C18th English Longboat.. Eventually That Is..🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwvolz Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share #236 Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) I completed the lower stays over the weekend. The mainstay is effort number three. Number one came up a bit short, and I almost left it, but my wife told me I'd never be happy long-term, and I made a new one. That one I nicked the serving while I was installing it, completely unraveling it. Third time was a charm. I also installed the mainmast futtock staves. Edited March 9, 2015 by Joe V. GuntherMT, CharlieZardoz, PeteB 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted March 9, 2015 Share #237 Posted March 9, 2015 Top work there. My wife says similar things to me when I press her for opinions on the way forward. I think they know that we just need someone else to tell us what we already know. Canute, jwvolz and gjdale 3 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted March 9, 2015 Share #238 Posted March 9, 2015 Great work Joe. You and Timmo are married to wise women. My wife stays away from me when I get frustrated during what I explain is a relaxing hobby jwvolz 1 Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: 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 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 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 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gahm Posted March 20, 2015 Share #239 Posted March 20, 2015 What a beautiful model! What size of line are you using for serving? It turns out very nicely! Thomas Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwvolz Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share #240 Posted March 21, 2015 What a beautiful model! What size of line are you using for serving? It turns out very nicely! Thomas Thank you Thomas. I am using Coats and Clark 30 wt. sewing thread. You can find it at A.C. Moore, Michael's etc... 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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