Pete Jaquith Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share #31 Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) Welcome to the Topsail Schooner "Eagle" 1847 build log, More material on deck furniture. Key points include: >>> Hatch covers and coamings stained/painted >>> Ringbolts fitted to hatch covers >>> Hatch covers and coamings installed >>> Fore mast tackle blocks fitted prior to fitting fwd fife rails >>> Companionway, fife rails, and poop ladders painted and installed >>> Fwd smoke pipe fabricated/painted/fitted >>> Fore staysail and fore sail horses fitted >>> Windlass brake handles fitted in stowages inside fwd bulwarks (not shown on plans) >>> Anchors, chain pipes, and anchor chain fitted >>> LESSONS LEARNED - WHILE MANY SHIP MODELS SHOW RINGBOLTS FOR HATCH BOARD LIFTING POINTS, RECESSES WITH CROSSING STRAPS WOULD BE MORE APPROPRIATE - I WILL DEVELOP SUCH A DETAIL ON FUTURE MODELS Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Edited May 31, 2014 by Pete Jaquith fnkershner, hexnut, dgbot and 3 others 6 Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Jaquith Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share #32 Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) Welcome to the Topsail Schooner "Eagle" 1847 build log, Finishing up with the deck furniture, key points include: >>> Main sheet horse fitted >>> Shinkicker steering gear design/fabricated/painted/installed >>> Steering gear design based on "Eagle" 1847 and "Kate Cory" 1856 drawings >>> Belaying pins fitted to poop deck rails Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Edited May 31, 2014 by Pete Jaquith hexnut, dvm27, demetri and 6 others 9 Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted May 31, 2014 Share #33 Posted May 31, 2014 I wish that model was at the last WSMC I think it is fantactic. When you are done please make a trip to WI and brign it to Manitowoc. Bravo! 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...
Pete Jaquith Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share #34 Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) Thank you for your interest and comments on "Eagle" 1847, Before starting masts/rigging, I will cover fabrication and installation of the ship's boat. Key points include: >>> Ship's boat was fabricated using Bob Hunt's mini-practicum on Ship's Boats >>> Ship's boat was fabricated from laminated basswood sheet with a CL bulkhead >>> Boat interior was carved out using rotary tools (picture attached) >>> Oar locks were silver soldered >>> After painting, the ship's boat was rigged to the boat davits >>> Final installation and boat's outfit will follow rigging completion Following posts will address masting, rigging setup, sail making, and brining it all together. Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Edited June 1, 2014 by Pete Jaquith fnkershner, demetri, hexnut and 3 others 6 Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Jaquith Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share #35 Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) Welcome to the Topsail Schooner "Eagle" 1847 build log, With the deck furniture complete, I moved on to the "sticks and strings" building phase. Key points include: >>> Rigging setup lists identify fabrication/rigging setup steps >>> Spar fabrication sketches prepared from working drawings >>> Spar taper based on parabolic camber rules >>> Spars were birch dowels turned on a mini-lathe (often using sanding sticks) >>> Spar construction details typical of mid 1800's practice >>> Rigging ironwork combination of Bluejacket castings, Bristol board bands, and silver soldered brass fittings >>> Yard truss, topsail yard parell, and boom sheet assemblies are working fittings >>> Rigging setup (fitting of blocks and rigging lines) completed prior to installation Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Edited June 7, 2014 by Pete Jaquith Elmer Cornish, hexnut, russ and 3 others 6 Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Jaquith Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share #36 Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) Welcome to the Topsail Schooner "Eagle" 1847 build log, Next step was mast fabrication. Key points include: >>> Mast and trestle tree construction details based on period practice >>> Rigging ironwork used Bluejacket castings, Bristol board mast bands, and silver soldered brass fittings >>> Lower foreyard and fore topsail yard use working yard truss and yard parrel fittings >>> Mast rigging setup per rigging setup lists >>> Tackle blocks fitted to fore deck before mast/fife rail installation (below fife rail) >>> Masts will be further outfitted prior to final installation Next posts will address sail making/installation Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Edited June 8, 2014 by Pete Jaquith dgbot, Ekis, fnkershner and 4 others 7 Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Jaquith Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share #37 Posted June 8, 2014 Welcome to the Topsail Schooner "Eagle" 1847 build log, With spars and masts complete, attention turned to sail making. Key points include: >>> Sail making was based on Robert Hunt's mini-practum Making Sails >>> Material was thin cotton muslin >>> Stitching was done on an old second hand Singer sewing machine >>> Sail design based on working plans with details from Steel's Elements of Mastmaking, Sailmaking, and Rigging 1794 >>> Rigging setup (blocks and rigging lines) per rigging setup lists Note that sails only approximate real sails, and they change the look of the model by shifting your eyes from the hull and deck furniture to the masts, sails, and rigging. I will post a separate set of notes on sailmaiking. Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder hexnut, Ekis, dgbot and 2 others 5 Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted June 8, 2014 Share #38 Posted June 8, 2014 Pete, this is a lovely build log you are presenting, hull,sails, Fitting out, all very well done in Detail, I love that topsail schooner... Nils 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...
Pete Jaquith Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share #39 Posted June 8, 2014 Nils, Thank you for your interest. "Eagle" 1847 was a very interesting and enjoyable build, and she builds into a beautiful model. As you may of noticed, many of the techniques described here were later applied to my "Newsboy" 1854 build. Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder dgbot, clipper, Mirabell61 and 1 other 4 Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Jaquith Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share #40 Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) Welcome to the Topsail Schooner "Eagle" 1847 build log, With the masts, spars, and sails complete its time to bring all the pieces together. Key points include: Bowsprit & Jobboom: >>> Bowsprit set up >>> Jibboom and dolphan striker set up and fitted >>> Head rigging (bowsprit, dolphin striker, and jibboom rigging) fitted >>> Balance of head rigging will be completed when fore stays are rigged after fore mast installation >>> NOTE: HEAD RIGGING INCLUDES BOWSPRIT SHROUDS AND JIBBOOM GUYS NOT SHOWN ON THE ORIGINAL DRAWINGS; DETAILS WERE TAKEN FROM CONTEMPORARY SHIP MODEL PLANS Ship's Boat: >>> Falls for the ship's boat were fitted; final installation will follow rigging completion Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Edited June 14, 2014 by Pete Jaquith mtaylor, Elmer Cornish, demetri and 6 others 9 Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnkershner Posted June 14, 2014 Share #41 Posted June 14, 2014 Pete do I see some dust on your pure white table in the pictures above?!! Wonderful work my friend. Are you still in Vancouver BC? Quote Current Builds - 18th Century Longboat, MS Syren Completed Builds - MS Bluenose, Panart BatteStation Cross section, Endevour J Boat Half Hull, Windego Half Hull, R/C T37 Breezing Along, R/C Victoria 32, SolCat 18 On the shelf - Panart San Felipe, Euromodel Ajax, C.Mamoli America, Its a sailor's Life for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clipper Posted June 14, 2014 Share #42 Posted June 14, 2014 Hi Peter, superb build, thank you for sharing this with us. I knew your iron work would be good and you didn't disappoint. Are you planning a next build? and if so what can we look forward to. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted June 14, 2014 Share #43 Posted June 14, 2014 Darn, Pete, I'm getting tendinitis of my finger from hitting the like button. Ship's boat and sails are as perfect as the rest of the model. Do you keep your models or sell them? Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Jaquith Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share #44 Posted June 14, 2014 Thank you for your interest in the Maine Topsail Schooner "Eagle" 1847, Floyd: Still working here in North Vancouver, BC Canada. We are a few months away from starting construction on the 1st new construction ships. Contracts include (3) OFSV Fisheries Research vessels, (1) OOSV Oceanographic Research Vessel, (2) JSS Joint Support Ships, (1) Polar Icebreaker, (5) MEMTV Mid Shore Support Vessels, and (5) Mid Shore Patrol Vessels. Tony: I still have the Brigantine "Newsboy" 1854 and the 14 Gun Brig "Fair American" circa 1780 to complete. Following them I am looking at William Webb's Merchant Brig "Volante" 1853, the Whaling Brig 'Kate Cory" 1856, and the Steam Salvage Tug "Foundation Franklin" 1918. Greg: I am typically building for my own collection; however, "Eagle" went to a dear friend in Maine and "Fair American" will go to another dear friend with strong ties to the Navy. Regards, Pete Littlebob, clipper and mtaylor 3 Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Jaquith Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share #45 Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) Welcome to the Topsail Schooner "Eagle" 1847 build log, Continuing with final rigging, key points include: Final Setup: >>> Topmasts fitted to main & fore masts >>> Shrouds, topmast shrouds, and stays fitted to mast assemblies >>> Main gaff topsail fitted to the main mast assembly >>> Main and fore sail fitted to gaffs & booms >>> Fore topsail fitted to fore topsail yard >>> Fore staysail fitted to fore staysail boom >>> Fore lower yard fitted to fore mast assembly Setting the Masts: >>> Main and fore mast fitted >>> Shroud and stay setup commenced Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Edited June 14, 2014 by Pete Jaquith dgbot, Mirabell61, fnkershner and 5 others 8 Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Jaquith Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share #46 Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) Welcome to the Topsail Schooner "Eagle" 1847 build log, Continuing with the masts and final rigging, key points include: Mast installation: >>> Fife rails were fitted following mast installation >>> LESSONS LEARNED FOR FUTURE BUILDS - INSTALL FWD FIFE RAIL IN TWO PIECES AFTER RIGGING FORE LOWER YARD LIFT AND FORE TOPSAIL SHEET TACKLES Stays, shrouds, backstays, and ratlines: >>> Fore stays, main stays, shrouds, and back stays setup >>> Stays, shrouds, backstays tensioned and head rigging completed >>> Fore & aft ratlines fitted Sails and running rigging: >>> Jibs and forestay sail fitted as the fore stays were set up "Eagle" 1847 is almost complete now; remaing posts will cover fitting the remaining spars, sails, running rigging, and final outfit details. Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Edited June 15, 2014 by Pete Jaquith coxswain, Rudolf, mtaylor and 8 others 11 Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted June 15, 2014 Share #47 Posted June 15, 2014 Nice and clean very sharp 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...
Pete Jaquith Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share #48 Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) Welcome to the Topsail Schooner "Eagle" 1847 build log, Moving ahead with the spars, sails, and running rigging, key points include: Sail & spar installation sequence: >>> Jibs and fore staysail (with fore stays) >>> Main sail, main gaff topsail, 34 star ensign >>> Fore sail >>> Fore top sail and Eagle pendant Rigging setup: >>> Standing rigging (fore stays, main stays, shrouds, backstays, and ratlines) >>> Jobs and fore staysail >>> Main sail, main gaff topsail, 34 star ensign >>> Fore sail, fore topsail, and Eagle pendent Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Edited June 15, 2014 by Pete Jaquith hexnut, mtaylor, Rudolf and 14 others 17 Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeaidanh Posted June 15, 2014 Share #49 Posted June 15, 2014 Exquisite. The only word that fits. Mike. Quote Previous Build: LA gun deck cross section. Previous Build: Lancia Armata. Panart 1:16 Previous Build: HMS Pickle. Jotika Build. HMS Triton cross section 1:32. Shelved awaiting improved skills: Chuck"s Cheerful. Current build. Tender Avos. HM cutter Alert. : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Jaquith Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share #50 Posted June 15, 2014 Mike, Thank you for your interest. "Eagle" was an interesting and enjoyable build. Regards, Pete Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Jaquith Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share #51 Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) Welcome to the Topsail Schooner "Eagle" 1847 build log, Finishing up the running rigging and final pick up, key points include: >>> Final drops of thinned white glue to secure rigging lines >>> Rigging coils installed >>> Ship's boat secured >>> Final paint touchup >>> Model cased and mounted in brass pedestals The model now rests in the home of a dear friends in the State of Maine. They are Maine natives, which is appropriate for this ship is typical of Maine coastal traders of the mid 1800's. Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Edited June 15, 2014 by Pete Jaquith TBlack, Tony Hunt, dgbot and 18 others 21 Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted June 15, 2014 Share #52 Posted June 15, 2014 Well done bravo on a great looking model. 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...
dvm27 Posted June 15, 2014 Share #53 Posted June 15, 2014 Congratulations on the completion of yet another beautiful model. Your friend is very lucky to receive it. Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hexnut Posted June 16, 2014 Share #54 Posted June 16, 2014 I hear the phrase "museum quality" from time to time, but that description seems very appropriate here! Quote Regards, Bob Marvin Muscongus bay Lobster Smack -Midwest- 1:24- (1st wooden build) Gertrude L. Thebaud Mini-Mamoli 1/200 kitbash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollowneck Posted June 16, 2014 Share #55 Posted June 16, 2014 Excellent. Ron Quote Ron Director, Nautical Research Guild Secretary/Newsletter Editor, Philadelphia Ship Model Society Former Member/Secretary for the Connecticut Marine Model Society Current Build: Godspeed 2, (Wyoming, 6-masted Schooner) Completed Builds: HMS Grecian, HMS Sphinx (as HMS Camilla) Ongakuka Maru, (Higaki Kaisen, It Takes A Village), Le Tigre Privateer, HMS Swan, HMS Godspeed, HMS Ardent, HMS Diana, Russian brig Mercury, Elizabethan Warship Revenge, Xebec Syf'Allah, USF Confederacy, HMS Granado, USS Brig Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebob Posted June 16, 2014 Share #56 Posted June 16, 2014 What a beautiful model, I am shore the new owner is very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Jaquith Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share #57 Posted June 17, 2014 Thank you for your interest and complements. I enjoy studying these ships and in particular these examples of merchant sail from the mid 1800's. It is also a joy to reproduce a likeness of these beautiful ships with my own hands. Regards, Pete Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpwilk Posted June 17, 2014 Share #58 Posted June 17, 2014 Beautifully modelled and finished. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted June 17, 2014 Share #59 Posted June 17, 2014 congrats to the completion of your "Eagle" Pete, a beautiful build and nicely rigged up with very good looking sails... in all well done ! Nils 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...
Blue Ensign Posted June 18, 2014 Share #60 Posted June 18, 2014 A very beautiful build Pete, and how lucky your friends are to have such a fine model to display. B.E. Quote Current Build: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-164-scale Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ finished 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ finished HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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