realworkingsailor Posted June 20, 2013 Share #421 Posted June 20, 2013 Seriously? Are you sure you're working at 1/8th scale? You're not putting us on and building 1:1 are you? Just incredible... Andy Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted June 20, 2013 Share #422 Posted June 20, 2013 Really extraordinary work, Michael! 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...
jaerschen Posted June 20, 2013 Share #423 Posted June 20, 2013 Great craftsmanship as ever Michael Quote Juergen Actually in progress: 50-Gun Ship HMS Leopard 1790 POB in scale 1/64 HMS Triton 1773 POF 1/48 Finished: Brigg Irene (ex. HMS Grasshopper) 1/50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAd My Fingers Posted June 21, 2013 Share #424 Posted June 21, 2013 Michael, I'm totally blown away by your work--you sir, are a master craftsman and then more! Jay Quote Current Build: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbuilder101 Posted June 21, 2013 Share #425 Posted June 21, 2013 Michael, I'm totally blown away by your work--you sir, are a master craftsman and then more! I don't think I could say itany better myself! Beautiful! Quote Sherry Every goodbye is the birth of a memory... Current Build: San Felipe Finished Builds: Mayflower Build Log Gallery: Mayflower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share #426 Posted June 25, 2013 (edited) The rest of us just build mockups; fakes if you will of blocks Mark that might be true but I am sure that there are lots of details that you builders of fully rigged ships add that I would not. As they say, "just like a bought one." John thanks for that. What Mark and John said. I am out of words. Those blocks are just unbelievable. Russ thanks, your own restoration work and attention to detail and research have given me inspiration. Sweet! Almost too nice and pristine. But time will take care of that. Druxey you are absolutely right the hard knocks of being a working boat will no doubt take its toll. Seriously? Are you sure you're working at 1/8th scale?You're not putting us on and building 1:1 are you? Andy Busted! I told Gulliver it would be found out one day. Really extraordinary work, Michael! Greg thank you. The proof will be in the pudding as they say. Great craftsmanship as ever Michael Jaerschen, thanks Like everyone here I am always looking to do a better job on the next piece. Newdarksider101 Michael, I'm totally blown away by your work--you sir, are a master craftsman and then more! I don't think I could say itany better myself! Beautiful! Posted 20 June 2013 - 08:10 PM JMaitriMichael, I'm totally blown away by your work--you sir, are a master craftsman and then more! Jay Jay and Sherry thanks you for those kind words. Last night and today I did a little bit of woodwork on the gaff. I had already planed up the spar and so the jaws were cut out of a piece of Apple wood that I have had kicking around for a while now. I started to fret it out with the coping saw and discovered that it was tougher than cutting brass, so I dragged out the scroll saw(I don't really like using it )and put in a brand new blade and still struggled with the apple. Then a lot of work with a coarse sanding stick to rough shape them. then planed a couple of flats on the sides of the spar and glued on the apple rough shapes. After the jaws had glued overnight I set about doing the final shaping, using some small carving chisels and the #11 blade A couple of hours later I did some final sanding and then a good rub down with some fine steel wool, and a coat of golden oak polyurethane. Next I need to cut the slot for the Tumbler and fit the throat halliard attachment and the parrel beads. I will use Lignum vitae for the beads, I also need to add the through bolts for securing the jaws to the spar.. I am torn whether to add the leather over the jaws because I like the look of the apple. But some fine leather stitched might look pretty as well. Perhaps I will do an experiment with some leather on a bit of scrap and see how it looks. Michael Edited November 6, 2015 by michael mott PeteB, popeye the sailor, mtaylor 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted June 26, 2013 Share #427 Posted June 26, 2013 Wow... if you manage to leather those gaff jaws it would look really sweet..... I mean it already looks amazing.... Andy Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted June 26, 2013 Share #428 Posted June 26, 2013 Michael: The spar and jaws look good. What will you do for parrels? 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share #429 Posted June 26, 2013 (edited) Andy, thanks I did a little experiment this evening. Russ I am going to use Lignum Vitae parrel beads on a line. The experiment looks promising, I think that i prefer the light colour leather better. it was from an old wallet. The light leather was sewn in situ but I used way too heavy a thread, the dark leather from a ladies leather dress (Great source for very fine thin leather) I picked up at a second hand store some time ago for $10 to make some leather seats for a model coach, was sewn off the wood like a finger for a glove. If I decide to add the leather I might glue it on first then I can create a neat seam. and also add some tacks along the side of the spar. Michael Edited November 6, 2015 by michael mott PeteB, 4whelr, qwerty2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted June 26, 2013 Share #430 Posted June 26, 2013 Is there no stopping you in any material??? Real leathering is a pretty good trick, Michael. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted June 26, 2013 Share #431 Posted June 26, 2013 if the glove fits.........wonder what the other best dressed boats are wearing these days simply superb! newbuilder101 1 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share #432 Posted June 29, 2013 (edited) Brian, thanks for stopping by, I am sure that I would not have the patience to make something with more than one mast. Druxey the short answer is no, that said I am a glutton for punishment when it comes to solving a problem, it is why I have such a large scrap box(es). if the glove fits Made me laugh Popeye. In between some of the myriad projects that I seem to have on the go I found a frame with some wheels at the dump, it is from a child's bicycle carriage, and after straightening it up and pumping up the tires I measured it up and I have the foundation for the transport trolley. the wheels are 15 1/2 inches in diameter. I will make it so that there is some springing on the undercarriage so that the rather rough road gets compensated for. It will need a few bits of wood added and will need some mudguards, but I have a few bikes that I have collected from the same place so it will be great to get the trolley sorted now that I have the basic frame. Michael Edited November 6, 2015 by michael mott mtaylor, qwerty2008 and popeye the sailor 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted June 29, 2013 Share #433 Posted June 29, 2013 Thoroughly enjoyed reading thro' your log Michael, what skill you have, and what a beautiful cutter you are building, a joy to behold. 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...
captainbob Posted June 29, 2013 Share #434 Posted June 29, 2013 Interesting looking carriage. I agree it will be a lot easier than lowering the mast. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 30, 2013 Share #435 Posted June 30, 2013 Hmm.... fascinating work with the gaff and leather. The trolley intriques me. Will we be seeing a 1/8 scale truck to tow it with? Enquiring minds and all that..... 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share #436 Posted June 30, 2013 B.E. Thanks for stopping by glad you like the boat. Bob, the thought of taking down the mast when I want to go sailing would be more work than on the Maria. Mark, the leather work is challenging to say the least. Michael qwerty2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted July 4, 2013 Share #437 Posted July 4, 2013 Just beautiful work, an absolute pleasure to watch Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share #438 Posted July 8, 2013 Greg thanks for stopping by and your kind words. Today while out picking up some lumber for the other model I also stopped in a Michaels Store and purchased some Hemp beading cord. I am going to try the fine weight in the rope machine to see what sort of rope it makes. This heavier stuff might work for making some rope fenders. Michael PeteB, Wishmaster, qwerty2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted July 8, 2013 Share #439 Posted July 8, 2013 I like the hemp rope Michael. I used it on my first two builds, the Nordkap and the Cux.........think I used it on the Mary Ann as well, but I can't remember.......huh....my mind. it looks so much like real rope........can be kind of a bear to work with, but it shapes nice. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share #440 Posted July 8, 2013 Thanks for the commendation on the hemp Popeye, it will be interesting to see how the fine stuff lays up in the rope machine. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted July 8, 2013 Share #441 Posted July 8, 2013 All this fine work and making your own rope. Your a jack of all trades it seems. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAd My Fingers Posted July 9, 2013 Share #442 Posted July 9, 2013 Between this build and your restoration/redesign project, I'm thoroughly enjoying seeing your excellent craftsmanship, Michael! Quote Current Build: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share #443 Posted July 9, 2013 Jmaitri, thanks for your kind remark. late last night I set up the rope walk and had a go with the Hemp. 3 strands of 6lb made some rope that is .071 inch diameter 3 strands of 48lb made some rope that is .132 inches in diameter That's all for now, off to help my friend again today. Michael Wishmaster, popeye the sailor 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted July 9, 2013 Share #444 Posted July 9, 2013 Between this build and your restoration/redesign project, I'm thoroughly enjoying seeing your excellent craftsmanship, Michael! I couldn't agree more. You're projects are a joy to watch. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted July 10, 2013 Share #445 Posted July 10, 2013 wonderful work on the ropes..........love the texture do you have to coat it with anything........like with diluted white glue? 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share #446 Posted July 10, 2013 Thanks Bob, Popeye I want these ropes to be soft so no I will not be coating them with any glue, or they will not run through a block. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted July 27, 2013 Share #447 Posted July 27, 2013 Michael, this is a facinating model you have in Project, it reminds me of the real dreamboat I allways admired so much (was the gaff rigged Pilot cutter from Cornish Crabbers), but allways remained out of reach for me. I had many happy sailing years with my Little Gaff Cormorant dinghy instead. Your model is really representing one of those plank on edge Bristol channel cutters, wonderfull... 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...
michael mott Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share #448 Posted July 28, 2013 Nils Thank you for stopping by, and your kind words. Yesterday I purchased the paint for the hull, it will be a dark blue green colour, I will be mixing a midnight blue with a forest green to obtain the colour I am looking for. When we get a dry spell, (it seems to be raining every day for the last two months) I will take the hull out side and spray the paint on the hull. Michael mtaylor 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAd My Fingers Posted July 29, 2013 Share #449 Posted July 29, 2013 Looking forward to seeing it shot with paint, Michael--great color choice! Figured the rain was keeping you from working on Maria as well--am enjoying watching that gem unfold! Jay Quote Current Build: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share #450 Posted July 30, 2013 (edited) Jay thanks for stopping by and your kind words, yes the weather is being a little inclement at the moment more than the rain on Maria it is rather cool at the moment it was only 16 degrees Celsius yesterday, and is going down to 8 degrees Celsius tonight. After spending a good chunk of yesterday afternoon cleaning and tidying up the shop, I did a little work on the gaff. I made the metal hanger for attaching the Halliard and down-haul it is 1/16th by 1/4 inch brass, also ground a tool for making some beads out of a short dowel of Lignum Vitea The dowel was turned on the lathe from some square stock. that I cut off the billet I have had for perhaps 20 years at least. The rope holding the parrel beads is made from Gutterman black cotton. The beads are a scale 1 1/2" in diameter. I still have to make the slide block it will fit in the 3/16 slot. once I have made the slide I will go back and finish the leather for the jaws. Michael Edited November 6, 2015 by michael mott CAd My Fingers, archjofo, kees de mol and 2 others 5 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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