ESSEX 1799 by samueljr - prototype build for Model Shipways kit

[samueljr]

Well with the corrections nearly complete I thought it might be a good idea to do produce a proto-type build log (of sorts). Obviously unlike other kits ESSEX has already been released but it and the members here on MSW didn’t have the benefit of seeing it come together.

This will hopefully give everyone a chance to see the details in the kit, ask any questions they may have and hopefully clear up any misconceptions about the kit.

How I’ll conduct this is to follow along with the manual, although I won’t be posting the actual pages but some of the photos and details.

I’ll do this over a series of weeks (the manual is 15 chapters). It’s my intent to complete this in no more than half that time.

One note, any updates regarding the corrections will continue to be posted in that thread. This thread is solely about the design and build of the proto-type.

 

 

[Jay 1]

Go Sam! Looking forward to seeing your log unfold!

 

Cheers,

Jay

[samueljr]

Thanks Jay - you've been a true friend through this.

 

There's nothing revolutionary in her construction but I'm hopefully looking to shine a little better light on her - she deserves it........

 

Sam

[augie]

I'd like to pull up a chair myself!

[samueljr]

Hi Augie............

 

I'll save you one in VIP seating - lol

[druxey]

And I'm pulling up a seat on the other side of the river....

[samueljr]

Druxey,

 

I've missed the last couple of meetings - gotta get back next month hopefully

 

Sam

[trippwj]

Think I'll buy a ticket for this show as well!

[Beef Wellington]

Very interested to follow along...maybe one for the future.

[mtaylor]

I'm grabbing a chair also.  

[MEDDO]

Interested in seeing this come together.

[WBlakeny]

Ooh, count me in, i'd like to see her coming together. !!

[gjdale]

Right, I'm in for this one too. Who's got the popcorn and beer?

[fnkershner]

I am so glad to find this thread. Sam I look forward to seeing your workmanship unfold. And yes I owe you another PM on the sail cloth. I just wish it would rain for a weekend or too so I could get back to modeling.

[mspringer]

I'm pulling up a chair as well.  Here are a couple of jugs of my "special" margaritas...don't worry, there is plenty to go around...

 

Mark

[samueljr]

Thanks Floyd,

 

Anytime on the sails. happy to help

 

Sam

[Mirabell61]

Looks to be an ambitious and promissing log Sam,

 

am waiting for you to "push out the boat"

 

Nils

[overdale]

Color me 'in' too Sam..

[samueljr]

Dan you're in.

[samueljr]

Can I charge admission?........................... (just wondering)

[Jaxboat]

Too bad there will be no sails. Maybe later ?

Best

Jaxboat

[samueljr]

Jax,

 

you should really look into getting some help about that.......... lol

[usedtosail]

I am interested to follow the work of a real craftsman here.

[samueljr]

so am I - if one shows up let me know....................LOL

[mtaylor]

Right, I'm in for this one too. Who's got the popcorn and beer?

 

Sjors has it at his place, but I don't think he's here yet.

[samueljr]

will somebody please go and pick Sjors up!

 

 

[popeye the sailor]

I heard there was a bash party going on..........always fun to watch a fellow  reinvent the wheel

[kb466]

Just found this build log-- I'm really looking forward to this!

Bill M.

[Sjors]

Someone is calling me ????????/

 

Ok, here I'am at last !!!!!

Is there a seat for me left?

I'm always in for something like this.

I put this on my wish list and maybe when we are going to visit the USA , I'll take one back to me to Holland (If I can convince Anja)

 

One moment please, I have to go to the storage room to get the popcorn machine....

 

Here he is.

Enjoy.

 

 

 

P.S. Sam, don't forget to say Hi to your mother   

[rafine]

Sam, I think that it's a great idea for you to post this log. Everyone will get a chance to see you build a beautiful model that will hopefully soon result in a really fine kit.

 

Bob