michael mott Posted February 15, 2013 #1 Posted February 15, 2013 Well that certainly was a bit of a shock. I will not try to rebuild everything back to the begining but here is a brief overview of from there to here. This pilot cutter is based on some plans that were published by MAP (Model and Allied Press) back in the early 70's and those plans were actually based on the fishing smack CK482. Those of you who have seen the build in the past will already be familiar with what I have done so far. The model is LOD 63 inches LOA 84 inches Beam 18 inches Draft 10 1/2 inches My intention is to sail this model here are a few pics of the build The frames are Jellutong, and the planking on the hull is Cedar. The roller reefing is custom built around a worm gear on hand. The mast is Clear Fir and the boom is Spruce. The deck is double planked the lower planks are white pine glued and treenailed into place the top planks are clear Fir the caulking is coloured Carpenters glue the top planks will also be treenailed in place. The cockpit surround is Honduras Mahogany as is the forward hatch and the cabin sides. The underside of the cockpit coaming the walls will drop into the opening 2 1/14 inches and there will be a gasket around the edge of the deck under the coaming. The cockpit will be fixed into the hull with a couple of brass machine screws then a teak floor grate will cover those. this way I can access the rudder controls and keep the water I have learned form this experience to back up everything and am now building my log in MSword and posting to the site. It is great to have the site back. Michael perfent, Torrens, martinmack and 27 others 30 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.
tkay11 Posted February 15, 2013 #2 Posted February 15, 2013 Very glad you can reconstruct this. I was following it with great interest. Thanks Tony Quote === First build: Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne 1763 FINISHED 2nd build: Triton cross-section COMPLETED 3rd build: La Chaloupe Armée / 42ft Armed Longboat of 1834 by tkay11 – scale 1:36, plans by M. Delacroix COMPLETED 4th build: Allège d’Arles 1833 (Ancre) POB by tkay11 – scale 1:100, plans by F. Fissore COMPLETED Working on La Jacinthe 1:96 POB (ANCRE publications)
michael mott Posted February 15, 2013 Author #3 Posted February 15, 2013 Tony, thanks, there is still a long way to go so I will press on I am taking a break from scraping the deck and working out the cockpit and cabin parts. Michael Dave Marson 1 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.
Remcohe Posted February 16, 2013 #4 Posted February 16, 2013 Michael, the deck planking and caulking turned out really beautiful. Remco coxswain and PeteB 2 Quote 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
michael mott Posted February 16, 2013 Author #5 Posted February 16, 2013 Mark Thanks. Remco, Thanks I am pretty pleased with it myself. I did a little more work on the cockpit walls today. The groove is visible for the gasket around the walls. Chiselling out the corner blocks to create the rounded corners. The shaping is in the first stage so that I can fit the floor plate. Michael piperjoe, Moab, archjofo and 13 others 16 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.
Wintergreen Posted February 16, 2013 #6 Posted February 16, 2013 Some one said on the old log - its almost like the real thing until you see it sitting on top of the table Quote Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana,
michael mott Posted February 16, 2013 Author #7 Posted February 16, 2013 Håkan, Thanks I am thinking I could probably build the real thing in the same amount of time. Michael billocrates, EricWilliamMarshall 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.
cog Posted February 16, 2013 #8 Posted February 16, 2013 I'm glad I can follow your marvelous build again. Very nice work on that cockpit. I wonder if you can build the original in the same amount of time. Often smaller versions take more time (more fiddle work) Moab 1 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
DSiemens Posted February 16, 2013 #9 Posted February 16, 2013 Incredible work as always! I'm glad you were able to setup this log again. 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
captainbob Posted February 16, 2013 #10 Posted February 16, 2013 Michael' Looks the same as last time with a few additions. Glad you saved the pictures. 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
Jim Lad Posted February 16, 2013 #11 Posted February 16, 2013 Not only back with your log, Michael, but forging ahead with your build! John Quote
michael mott Posted February 17, 2013 Author #12 Posted February 17, 2013 Carl, I think I could actually build a full sised boat faster. Daniel , thanks for your kindness. Bob Thanks I'm glad I did too. John, yes when one falls off the deck its best to climb back right away Auvergne 1 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.
rlb Posted February 17, 2013 #13 Posted February 17, 2013 Hi Michael, I followed your progress prior to the crash, and I'm glad you are back with this amazing model. I wonder if you could provide some kind of scale figure (even just a block of wood 6' tall--maybe you had one before, I can't remember) because we rarely see models of this scale, and I have a hard time visualizing a person on your cutter! Regards, Ron Moab 1 Quote Building: US Brig Oneida (1809) HMS Euryalus (1803) Completed: John Alden Sloop
michael mott Posted February 17, 2013 Author #14 Posted February 17, 2013 Hi Ron, I'm working on it I am just waiting for a few batteries to charge up. 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.
michael mott Posted February 17, 2013 Author #15 Posted February 17, 2013 Ok here are a few pics showing the relative scale of the pilot cutter. It was tough going through the shrinking machine but I managed to stay calm. Normally I am 6 foot 2 inches here I am at 9 1/4 inches tall. Michael Jack12477, Laurence_B, Wintergreen and 18 others 21 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 17, 2013 #16 Posted February 17, 2013 That's very clever, Michael! John Quote
rlb Posted February 17, 2013 #17 Posted February 17, 2013 Michael, That's fantastic. And now you really can sail her!! Ron yvesvidal 1 Quote Building: US Brig Oneida (1809) HMS Euryalus (1803) Completed: John Alden Sloop
mtaylor Posted February 17, 2013 #18 Posted February 17, 2013 Better unshrink yourself Michael. At that size, jumping off the work table to get a piece of wood might...no... will be disasterous. avsjerome2003 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 February 17, 2013 Author #19 Posted February 17, 2013 Better unshrink yourself Michael. At that size, jumping off the work table to get a piece of wood might...no... will be disasterous. :D Hadn't thought about that! 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.
DSiemens Posted February 17, 2013 #20 Posted February 17, 2013 I knew it you are using little people! That's why it looks so good. 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
cog Posted February 17, 2013 #21 Posted February 17, 2013 Daniel, They use little people all over Canada, they even lure in some Dutchmen now and then ... When you consider the speed with which Michael built this model, it is the only way vincent lombardi 1 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
druxey Posted February 17, 2013 #22 Posted February 17, 2013 Good to see you back and posting photos of your progress again, Michael. The 'scale' figures are rather fun! Quote 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
russ Posted February 17, 2013 #23 Posted February 17, 2013 That is a LARGE model. Your work is quite beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with us. Russ Moab 1 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
dafi Posted February 17, 2013 #24 Posted February 17, 2013 :-) :-) :-) Luv it! XXXDAn avsjerome2003 1 Quote To victory and beyond! http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/76-hms-victory-by-dafi-to-victory-and-beyond/ See also our german forum for Sailing Ship Modeling and History: http://www.segelschiffsmodellbau.com/ Finest etch parts for HMS Victory 1:100 (Heller Kit), USS Constitution 1:96 (Revell) and other useful bits. http://dafinismus.de/index_en.html
michael mott Posted February 18, 2013 Author #25 Posted February 18, 2013 Daniel, now my secret is out. Carl don’t tell everyone! Druxley thank you, Your comment gave me an Idea. Russ thanks for looking in. Dafi I am glad that you like it. Well because I spent all day building a rope walk, mini mewanted to get in on the action so I gave him the rope. At least he has a way ofgetting down now Mark I heard him muttering all day. Michael canoe21, archjofo, mtaylor and 8 others 11 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.
rlb Posted February 18, 2013 #26 Posted February 18, 2013 Priceless!! Quote Building: US Brig Oneida (1809) HMS Euryalus (1803) Completed: John Alden Sloop
DSiemens Posted February 18, 2013 #27 Posted February 18, 2013 This build log had become way to much fun. Good work on the ship and the photoshop. 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
newbuilder101 Posted February 18, 2013 #28 Posted February 18, 2013 Great to see your log back up! When I saw you scaled down "The Incredible Shrinking Man" popped into my head. avsjerome2003 1 Quote Sherry Every goodbye is the birth of a memory... Current Build: San Felipe Finished Builds: Mayflower Build Log Gallery: Mayflower
mtaylor Posted February 18, 2013 #29 Posted February 18, 2013 Michael, I can't see a better reason to have a hobby. Having fun is why we do it. Should I wait for the rappelling picture? 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 February 18, 2013 Author #30 Posted February 18, 2013 Ron glad you are enjoying this. Daniel thanks. Sherry, yes that was a fun movie. Mark, well we needed some bigger rope, so this evening I fixed the bug in the rope walk and made this new 3/4 inch rope for such tasks. as rappelling. Michael Farbror Fartyg, Elijah, EdT and 7 others 10 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.
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