michael mott Posted July 18, 2014 Author #1051 Posted July 18, 2014 Thank you for the likes. Pete, I am melting a few weights every day now, and so far I am up to 25lbs. Steve you are probably right, Apart from the Skipjack launch I am already thinking about the next cutter. I felt like getting the trolly finished so worked on it today, it looks a little whimsical but I like the ergonomics of it. it is a good height for moving to the water. Now it just needs a coat of paint. and it will be ready for the cutter's next ballast test. Michael DORIS, druxey, archjofo and 16 others 19 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.
dgbot Posted July 19, 2014 #1052 Posted July 19, 2014 To bad you cannot put a lift gate on the back. David B 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/
Bedford Posted July 19, 2014 #1053 Posted July 19, 2014 Might I make a suggestion. The cradle on the trolley will easily allow the cutter to float off but when it comes to recovering her you are going to have a struggle locating the keel back in its slot. I would put longitudial v blocks the length of the cradle to help guide the keel home. Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe!
michael mott Posted July 19, 2014 Author #1054 Posted July 19, 2014 Thank you Brian. Steve: the getting her back on is the least of my concerns at the moment, it just occurred to me this morning that the whole configuration is daft because I have not accounted for the rigging which includes a bowsprit and bobstay, even if the bowsprit were housed. Your suggestion makes a lot of sense. Oh well back to the drawing board. Thank you to all of you who added likes Michael mtaylor, Omega1234 and pete48 3 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.
Mirabell61 Posted July 19, 2014 #1055 Posted July 19, 2014 wonderful looking trolley Michael, very well thouight through... Nils 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
michael mott Posted July 20, 2014 Author #1056 Posted July 20, 2014 David a lift gate, can you elaborate? Nils, thanks but I needed to rework the handle to accommodate the bowsprit. Today I oiled the deck and fitted the main bowsprit hardware. Then reworked the handle. Next I will add some guides for the hull to find the keel track. then give it a coat of paint Michael mtaylor, gjdale, pete48 and 15 others 18 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.
Omega1234 Posted July 20, 2014 #1057 Posted July 20, 2014 Hi Michael She's really coming to life now, especially with the warmth from the oiled decks. Very nice! All the best. MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora
dgbot Posted July 20, 2014 #1058 Posted July 20, 2014 Michael, a lift gate is used on trucks to remove heavy loads from the truck to the ground and visa versa. Basically it is a platform that uses hydraulics to raise and lower itself. Many cube vans use them. Saves the back from unwanted stress. David B 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/
michael mott Posted July 20, 2014 Author #1059 Posted July 20, 2014 Omega thanks, I am really pleased with the colour of the deck. David, Now I understand thanks. Michael 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.
popeye the sailor Posted July 20, 2014 #1060 Posted July 20, 2014 Michael....the trailer looks great! the Bristol is looking great.....love that picture of the deck! 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
Remcohe Posted July 20, 2014 #1061 Posted July 20, 2014 Oh my, the oiled deck looks wonderful Remco druxey 1 Treat each part as if it is a model on its own, you will finish more models in a day than others do in a lifetime. Current build HMS Kingfisher MSW 1.0 log click here
gjdale Posted July 20, 2014 #1062 Posted July 20, 2014 The deck looks gorgeous Michael, and that trailer really is neat. 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
pete48 Posted July 20, 2014 #1063 Posted July 20, 2014 Hi Michael, The Deck looks Beautiful. Your Cutter sure looks great Best Regards, Pete "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/
qwerty2008 Posted July 20, 2014 #1064 Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) I was going to comment on how nice the deck looks but it seems everyone else beat me to it. Great work. Lextin. Edited July 20, 2014 by qwerty2008 "I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein.
Bedford Posted July 21, 2014 #1065 Posted July 21, 2014 Don't you hate that, you put all that effort into making a beautiful handle for the trolley then realise you overlooked something crucial. I've done that a few times on my build. The deck does look brilliant, love it ! Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe!
shipmodel Posted July 21, 2014 #1066 Posted July 21, 2014 Hi Michael - On vacation for a few weeks and look at all your progress. She looks great in those colors, and should be even more striking with the white waterline and sheer stripes. Will you be hand painting them or using striping tape? I never can do it by hand so the tape has come in very handy, but I work at much smaller scales, so it may not translate to your work. The deck really pops with its first coat of finish, and all the work and thought that went into the ballast and trolley are inspiring. Be well Dan Current build -Khufu solar barge, c. 2,560 BCE, a cross-section model at 1:10 scale Prior scratch builds - Royal yacht Henrietta, USS Monitor, USS Maine, HMS Pelican, SS America, SS Rex, SS Uruguay, Viking knarr, Gokstad ship, Thames River Skiff , USS Oneida, Swan 42 racing yacht, Queen Anne's Revenge (1710), SS Andrea Doria (1952), SS Michelangelo (1962) , Queen Anne's Revenge (2nd model) USS/SS Leviathan (1914), James B Colgate (1892), POW bone model (circa 1800) restoration, SS Mayaguez (c.1975) Prior kit builds - AL Dallas, Mamoli Bounty. Bluejacket America, North River Diligence, Airfix Sovereign of the Seas "Take big bites. Moderation is for monks." Robert A. Heinlein
Mirabell61 Posted July 21, 2014 #1067 Posted July 21, 2014 Micheal, I asume you will be Radio Controlling the cutter, what equipment will go inside the hull if so ? Number of servo Units, one for rudder one for winch (common sail sheet), or more sofisticated ? Nils 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
DORIS Posted August 8, 2014 #1068 Posted August 8, 2014 Great looking model and highest level of craftsmanship.On water she looks just perfect. You are very skillful, dear Michael.Have a great time and take care Doris Doris Current build: HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card
SJSoane Posted August 9, 2014 #1069 Posted August 9, 2014 Hi Michael, I am just catching up after a few weeks away. It is looking great! When I read about the amount of ballast in an 18th century ship of the line, It did not seem possible. But now we see it at scale in your project, and it seems more likely! Mark 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/
druxey Posted August 10, 2014 #1070 Posted August 10, 2014 Others have said it all. Terrific, Michael! Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
cog Posted August 31, 2014 #1071 Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) Michael, I love her. When's the maiden voyage planned? Decided on a crew ..? Edited August 31, 2014 by cog Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
michael mott Posted September 10, 2014 Author #1072 Posted September 10, 2014 Thank you all for your wonderful encouraging comments, and for the likes. Since it was cold and snowing most of the day I started tidying up the shop I started at the pilot cutter bench which had been used for a while as a wide shelf while the cutter was on the launch trolley. I cleaned and used some past floor wax on the bench then polished it up. After putting the cutter back up on the bench I decided I needed to make a different stand. so made a start on it. It is more like a cradle that might be constructed in a yard than a fancy stand, I think it will be more effective and more solid, there will be some adjustable pads to seat against the hull. The stern cradle parts are the first ones, depending on the weather I might have a full day at the yard tomorrow It was nice to get her up on the bench again. Michael themadchemist, Aussie048, Elia and 14 others 17 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 September 10, 2014 #1073 Posted September 10, 2014 It's great to see you back at work on the cutter, Michael! John
michael mott Posted September 10, 2014 Author #1074 Posted September 10, 2014 Thanks John, The great thing is that I will be able to get her ready for the spring, I know how she looks in the water and what is needed to bring her down to the line. I can now concentrate on all the areas that were started and not completed like the detail of the seizing on the other three shrouds, and so on. there is a lot of work to complete all the details in the rigging, the deck furniture running lights, I'm still stuck on the finish on the sides of the cabin, the top will be like the deck it is the sides that I am ruminating on, I am leaning toward painting them white. Yes winter is just around the corner, so it is great gearing up for the final push to get her finished. Michael 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.
Omega1234 Posted September 10, 2014 #1075 Posted September 10, 2014 Hi Michael. It's good to see that you're back at work on the Cutter. I'd hazard a guess that it won't be long before launch-day arrives? MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora
druxey Posted September 10, 2014 #1076 Posted September 10, 2014 Sorry about your early snowfall, Michael. Fire up that wood stove! Great way to use up your scrap wood.... Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
usedtosail Posted September 10, 2014 #1077 Posted September 10, 2014 "Yes winter is just around the corner,..." What! It is still summer here in the Northern Hemisphere. Snow in summer is just unreal. How far north are you Michael? - Tom - Current Build: Ochre Beagle Completed: Vanguard Speedy, Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , Mamoli HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild
michael mott Posted September 10, 2014 Author #1078 Posted September 10, 2014 Thanks one and all for following along. Our snow here is minor compared to what is happening in Calgary, I just got off the phone with my son in Calgary it has damaged a great many large old trees in that city. Tom I live just above the 54th parallel which is about the middle of the Province of Alberta and 3 hours east of the Rocky Mountains. It is raining so I am off to work on the cutter. I hope to get the cradle finished today. Michael mtaylor 1 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.
captainbob Posted September 10, 2014 #1079 Posted September 10, 2014 Yes, just as I said. Winter with the cutter and summer on the water with Maria. Bob mtaylor 1 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
michael mott Posted September 11, 2014 Author #1080 Posted September 11, 2014 I asume you will be Radio Controlling the cutter, what equipment will go inside the hull if so ? Number of servo Units, one for rudder one for winch (common sail sheet), or more sofisticated ? Nils sorry I missed answering your question. I have almost made up my mind to leave the cutter as a free sailing boat. Set the sails and rudder and let her go. Winter with the cutter and summer on the water with Maria. Bob you nailed it. Today was still cold it did get up to 5 degrees and the sun was shining for a bit this afternoon. the new support cradle is refining up nicely, I made some 3/4 inch bolts with square nuts to begin assembling the structure the thread size is 3x48 the nuts were made by milling up a strip of 1/16 brass to .156 or 5/32 wide, then drilling a series of holes tapping them and then cutting then off the strip with a jewelers saw. doing a final clean up with a file. The first picture shows the more simple configuration with opposing verticals rather than pairs on both sides. the bottom timber is clear fir and 8 1/2 wide by 10 inches high the uprights are pine and are 6 inches x 2 inches these are full dimensions. there will be a further timber partnered next to the upright 6 x 2 closest to the camera this will have the swiveling pad that will be adjusted to fit up against the hull. The second shows the bolts and the position at the stern looking from the stern Michael themadchemist, druxey, mtaylor and 13 others 16 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.
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