SJSoane Posted February 24, 2013 #61 Posted February 24, 2013 Michael, Those blocks rival the ones on the 18th century models in the National Maritime Museum. Mark Quote Current build: HMS Bellona 74, ca. 1760, 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/196-hms-bellona-by-sjsoane-scale-164-1760-as-designed/
Jim Lad Posted February 24, 2013 #62 Posted February 24, 2013 Michael, Your block with the 'hard' eye strop is much better! Usually, the seizing went all the way around the thimble. John Quote
michael mott Posted February 24, 2013 Author #63 Posted February 24, 2013 Russ, thanks. Mark, I take that as quite a compliment. John, I'm workin' on it give me some time Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
Jim Lad Posted February 24, 2013 #64 Posted February 24, 2013 Michael, It's your own fault for working at such a large scale. If you worked at 1:96 a lot of that detail would be invisible! John Quote
DSiemens Posted February 25, 2013 #65 Posted February 25, 2013 Michael, It's your own fault for working at such a large scale. If you worked at 1:96 a lot of that detail would be invisible! John This is one reason why I work at 1:400 and smaller scale. Michael, Need to have mini you lift some weights. Maybe a bolt with a nut on the end. Your work is incredible I'm far to impatient to make my own rope. The detail on this model is going to be very nice. Do I remember right that this will be RC? Quote Daniel We're ship in bottle builders, it's an occupational hazard. www.siemensbottlingco.blogspot.com http://www.bottledshipbuilder.com Current Builds: Bermuda Sloop Wood Krafters Pirate Ship Completed: 20 Gun Frigate Olympic 470 Bermuda Sloop Super Mini Queen Anne's Revenge German Cutter Mercury Santa Maria
popeye the sailor Posted February 27, 2013 #66 Posted February 27, 2013 that's a big build Michael......really superb work! showed it to the admiral.....she said I was dreaming! Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch
michael mott Posted February 27, 2013 Author #67 Posted February 27, 2013 Michael, It's your own fault for working at such a large scale. If you worked at 1:96 a lot of that detail would be invisible! It was this comment John that prompted me get involved with this! Daniel, I hear what you are saying with regard to the smaller scales. Popeye, Sometimes I think I am dreaming too. Thanks for the compliment. Michael capnharv2, PeteB, JerryTodd and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
michael mott Posted March 3, 2013 Author #68 Posted March 3, 2013 today I finished gluing in the deck treenails. it was a rather long task. A little more work to finish it and on with the deck cabin and cockpit. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
Alfons Posted March 4, 2013 #69 Posted March 4, 2013 Michel, that is quite and impressive built you have got going. I truly admire your skills. Keep up the good work. /Alfons Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati
michael mott Posted March 5, 2013 Author #70 Posted March 5, 2013 Alfons thank you for your kind remark. A little milestone today i finished the scraping of the deck and then a polish with some Medium Steel Wool The deck is smooth enough now that it shines in the right light. I can see the stanchions reflected in the deck, so I am pleased with the overall finish of it, I won't put any oil on it until the structures that need gluing have been glued down. Now I am able to work on the cockpit and cabin structures. The main cabin sides are beginning to come together I set the curve of the cabin roof and tapered the length from 12 to 8 scale inches from stern to bow. It just feels better somehow. an overall shot I had to use a strap at the bow to stop the hull from sliding around in the cradle while I was scraping Michael Leo-zd, archjofo, PeteB and 6 others 9 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
Jim Lad Posted March 5, 2013 #71 Posted March 5, 2013 Michael, If you're getting reflections in a bare deck, then I'd say it was pretty smooth! John Quote
michael mott Posted March 5, 2013 Author #72 Posted March 5, 2013 If you're getting reflections in a bare deck, then I'd say it was pretty smooth! Ah John it's all smoke and mirrors Thanks for stopping by. It made a great change working on the fine wood this evening because for the last two weeks I have been helping out a farmer friend, doing rough framing of a 36 foot long 10 foot wide farm maternity shed for his calves. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
capnharv2 Posted March 5, 2013 #73 Posted March 5, 2013 Michael, Several years ago, there was a thread on the Wooden Boat Forum on the restoration of the Bristol Pilot Cutter Carlotta. I have to say I did a double take when looking at your deck pictures-I wasn't sure if I was looking at your model or the deck restoration on Carlotta! Thanks, Harvey Quote
russ Posted March 5, 2013 #74 Posted March 5, 2013 Michael:Very nice finish on the deck. The caulking lines look very good. Excellent work. It does look like the real thing. 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
captainbob Posted March 5, 2013 #75 Posted March 5, 2013 What more can be said. Beautiful deck. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray
Elia Posted March 5, 2013 #76 Posted March 5, 2013 Michael, That deck is beautiful. Super nice work there. Elia Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout
Salty Sea Dog Posted March 5, 2013 #77 Posted March 5, 2013 Hi Michael! Your build is such a joy to look at! Your talents are amazing. The photo shopped mini you is hillarious too! Quote -Buck Current build: AL Morgan's Whaleboat (1st build) Kits in the ships locker: I cannot confirm nor deny that there may be a few kits in there...
mtaylor Posted March 6, 2013 #78 Posted March 6, 2013 Just fantastic, Michael. That deck is just gorgeous. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
overdale Posted March 11, 2013 #79 Posted March 11, 2013 (edited) What an elegant model. Sometimes a large scale can be less flattering to a model (I know from bitter experience!) but this size really suits the subject. Looking forward to seeing more. Edited March 11, 2013 by overdale Quote
popeye the sailor Posted March 13, 2013 #80 Posted March 13, 2013 the deck looks great.....and with some of the fixtures in place make it even better. I wish I had a place to do something this large......but if I did, the admiral would put me away! your doing a superb job! Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch
michael mott Posted March 14, 2013 Author #81 Posted March 14, 2013 Harvey Russ, Bob, Elia, Salty, Mark, Overdale, Popeye. Thank you all for your kindness Well because it is snowing pretty hard right now Cricket was definitely out..... so I opted for a test paint of the cover boards and a re-coat on the bulwarks. It turned out looking quite reasonable we thought, so after it dries we will give it a second coat and see how it looks. Michael Leo-zd, popeye the sailor, trippwj and 3 others 6 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
cog Posted March 14, 2013 #82 Posted March 14, 2013 Michael, I see you are still making nice progress. Deck is looking superb. You do know bending over like that is very bad for your back, even for a mini you!!! Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
michael mott Posted March 14, 2013 Author #83 Posted March 14, 2013 You Know Carl, I told him that! he was bending earlier but he said it was hurting his knee. Michael druxey, canoe21 and PeteB 3 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
Jim Lad Posted March 14, 2013 #84 Posted March 14, 2013 The white on the cover boards really sets her off, Michael. John Quote
russ Posted March 14, 2013 #85 Posted March 14, 2013 That is a nice bit of painting. Very crisp lines. Very nice work. 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
DSiemens Posted March 14, 2013 #86 Posted March 14, 2013 Sure is nice to have mini you to get all that detail work. He's doing a great job. You should give him extra chocolate for his back trouble. Quote Daniel We're ship in bottle builders, it's an occupational hazard. www.siemensbottlingco.blogspot.com http://www.bottledshipbuilder.com Current Builds: Bermuda Sloop Wood Krafters Pirate Ship Completed: 20 Gun Frigate Olympic 470 Bermuda Sloop Super Mini Queen Anne's Revenge German Cutter Mercury Santa Maria
popeye the sailor Posted March 15, 2013 #87 Posted March 15, 2013 I think you should repramand him for no drop cloth for the paint can!! LOL!!! that's pretty cool! now......THAT.....is really going to add to the deck work! Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch
mtaylor Posted March 15, 2013 #88 Posted March 15, 2013 ah...er.. Michael.. this is a forum for model ships... not full sized ones. Yeah, it looks that good. sonicmcdude 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
michael mott Posted March 15, 2013 Author #89 Posted March 15, 2013 John, thanks I thought about whether to paint then for a long time, I am glad that I did choose to do it. Russ thanks , it is a bit nerve wracking because I don't really want to get into masking on the deck. Now the thing that amazed me is the paint is from a tin of Humbrol enamel that I last used in 1980( I don't throw away much) The paint was a bit stiff in the tin partly because it was only 7 degrees in the shop when I opened it and it had been sitting all that time in a drawer, I used a 3d nail, head end down to mix up the paint it was still soft but thick, no skin on the surface just oil. After stiring it up and adding a few drops of thinner it was as if I had just opened a tin of new paint, I am impressed with the quality of that old Humbrol paint. Daniel, will do, on the chocolate. Popeye, I didn't want him to feel that he could be sloppy so by not giving him the drop cloth he needed to be cautious, which is good thing for apprentices. Mark, .....darn it I asked you not to say anything about that.... I don't want to get banned for not using a model. Thanks everyone for all your kind remarks and for looking in. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
capnharv2 Posted March 15, 2013 #90 Posted March 15, 2013 Is this "Honey, I shrunk the Shipmodeler"? Beautiful job on the covering board! Thanks, Harvey sonicmcdude 1 Quote
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