CurtisW Posted June 8, 2014 Share #31 Posted June 8, 2014 That cherry stain really brings out the planking. Great job. Quote Curtis Current builds: Armed Virginia Sloop Virginia-1819 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted June 8, 2014 Share #32 Posted June 8, 2014 Nice planking job. 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...
Littlebob Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share #33 Posted June 8, 2014 Thanks guys, I also used the cherry stain on the stem, stern post and keel to get some contrast with the bulwarks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted June 9, 2014 Share #34 Posted June 9, 2014 Hi Robert just went thru your log...... GREAT!! job, your planking came out real nice, and I like the contrasting color too Keep up the good work. I'll be ck'n in from time to time. Frank pete48 1 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebob Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share #35 Posted June 9, 2014 Thanks Frank glad to have you along for the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted June 9, 2014 Share #36 Posted June 9, 2014 Lovely color there Robert. If there's room, think I'll sign on! Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebob Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share #37 Posted June 9, 2014 Always room for another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted June 9, 2014 Share #38 Posted June 9, 2014 Hi Robert, Always room for another. I will take you up on that , Nice build , Beautiful Hull,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...
Littlebob Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share #39 Posted June 9, 2014 Thanks Pete, glad to have you aboard. pete48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted June 9, 2014 Share #40 Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) Glad to be here Best Regards, Pete Edited June 9, 2014 by pete48 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...
Littlebob Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share #41 Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) Time for nan update. The first pic shows the waterways, rubbing strakes and haws installed. Second and third pics show the stock cannon and lower carriage, last pick shows the modified cannon, on the cannon I replaced the breaching ring as the kit one looking to thick and long to me, the new one was soldered on as well as the hinge, I also added the screw jack for elevation rather than use the stock wedge the kit came with. The lower gun carriage was made from a piece of walnut from the scrap pile and I added the eye bolts, I still need to add wheels to the lower carriage. All comments welcome. Edited June 12, 2014 by Robert Vaglio coxswain, pete48, riverboat and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted June 12, 2014 Share #42 Posted June 12, 2014 It looks good. Nice work on the gun. Russ 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...
Littlebob Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share #43 Posted June 12, 2014 Thanks Russ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebob Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share #44 Posted June 12, 2014 Thanks Geoff, I first used a blacken it solution twice, the solution worked ok but it didn't give the coverage I was looking for so I gave it 2 coats of Testors flat black. augie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebob Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share #45 Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) Time for an update. The first pic shows the stock water barrel on the right and on the left I sanded off the bands that hold it together, the second pic shows the modified barrel with the new masking tape bands, the planks scribed in and stained golden oak. The third pic shows the barrels installed on the deck, I think they came out pretty good. The last 2 pics show some of the deck furniture installed like the dog house, hatch, tiller and the scratch built rudder the stock rudder did not fit. All comments welcome. Edited June 17, 2014 by Robert Vaglio dgbot, Aussie048, augie and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YohLab Posted June 26, 2014 Share #46 Posted June 26, 2014 Nice work, i realy like your build log!!! I'm starting in the hobby and I should buy the virginia in a couple of days!!! All your pictures will help me a lot!!! And by the way, the barrel they look awesome ( you put some pressure on me haha ) Keep the good work and the nice pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted June 26, 2014 Share #47 Posted June 26, 2014 Robert: Very nice work on the deck furniture. It looks very clean and neat. I like the details on the barrels. Well done. Russ 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...
Littlebob Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share #48 Posted June 26, 2014 Thanks guys, I must admit I am not really crazy about this kit, but with a little extra work I think you can turn out a pretty good model. Update coming very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebob Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share #49 Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) Update time. First 2 pics show some of the new deck furniture along with the scratch built pump (didn't like the metal kit one). Picture 3 and 4 give a better view of the installed railing which was painted black along with the rubbing strakes, I also painted the outer bulwarks white for some contrast. Next up cannon rigging. I got my first rigging done on the barrels and a the installed bow sprit. all comments welcome. Edited June 26, 2014 by Robert Vaglio pete48, augie, coxswain and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted June 26, 2014 Share #50 Posted June 26, 2014 Looks very good. This will make into a really nice model. Russ 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...
Littlebob Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share #51 Posted June 26, 2014 Thanks Russ, always glad to have you follow my build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoule Posted June 26, 2014 Share #52 Posted June 26, 2014 Very nice work, Robert. I'm building the same model, though I'm a couple of steps behind you. I started it before I joined MSW, but I'm glad that you created a build log because it's nice to see what you've done with it. The gun carriage is something that I'm trying to improve upon, as well, though I might borrow your bilge pump idea. Cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted June 26, 2014 Share #53 Posted June 26, 2014 You are doing a wonderful job. The nice thing about the Virginia is nice because you can do many things with it. 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...
Littlebob Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share #54 Posted June 26, 2014 Thanks Steve I hope to see your build, thanks David I agree a lot can be done with this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebob Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share #55 Posted July 4, 2014 Update time. A couple of distance pics to show the standing rigging and the masts installed. The last pic shows the cannon installed, rigged and the mast hoops made from black wire, I had no choice but to make the mast hoops myself Latina only gave me half of what I needed. Next I have to add the anchors and a few other small detail before I add the sails. All comments welcome Aussie048, dgbot and pete48 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted July 4, 2014 Share #56 Posted July 4, 2014 Really starting to shine. Nice work all around. Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebob Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share #57 Posted July 4, 2014 Thanks guys, I just took a really close look at the sails and they are a huge let down, I will install them anyway and see how they look, if they really bother me I will have to make my own. dragzz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted July 5, 2014 Share #58 Posted July 5, 2014 Superb work Robert, I turn my head and suddenly see you rocketing along. Great stuff. 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragzz Posted July 5, 2014 Share #59 Posted July 5, 2014 vary good job on that keep up the great work Quote this is my dry docks side build hms victory/corel http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/4698-hms-victroy-by-dragzz-corel-scale-198/ side build waiting on parts /king of the mississippi/ al kit http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/3490-king-of-the-mississippi-by-dragzz-al-scale180/?hl=%20king%20%20the%20%20mississipp current build mare nostrum al kit http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/8125-mare-nostrum-by-artesania-latina-scale-135-by-dragzz-small/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebob Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share #60 Posted July 5, 2014 Thanks guys, over all things appear to be going pretty smooth here is hoping it stays that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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