Remcohe Posted April 12, 2014 #931 Posted April 12, 2014 Michael, this is insanely good. Remco 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
WackoWolf Posted April 12, 2014 #932 Posted April 12, 2014 This just gets better and better. Keep the pictures coming. Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :)
Bedford Posted April 12, 2014 #933 Posted April 12, 2014 Beautiful work Michael Quote 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!
Mirabell61 Posted April 12, 2014 #934 Posted April 12, 2014 Druxey There ya go IMG_3053x800.jpg Kieth I am glad that you can use the saw blade trick. Mark Thanks And than you all for the likes. Michael, what lovely hinges together with the woodwork, it must be real pleasure for you to do These Details in such a fine precision Well done ! Nils I was not very happy actually with the set of four new hinges so today I began a third set, this time I did not anneal the brass but bent it cold, and scaled up just a little by using a 1/16th end mill. The picture shows a steel rod acting as a bit of a drill to clean up the holes after the milling IMG_3043x800.jpg The next picture shows the new hinge made today next to the slightly smaller earlier one. the new one looks a lot tidier to me IMG_3052x800.jpg Set up in the companionway. IMG_3057x3057.jpg I added some small bevels to the door frame. tomorrow I will finish the second set for the other door. Michael IMG_3058x800.jpg 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
newbuilder101 Posted April 12, 2014 #935 Posted April 12, 2014 I have to agree, definitely beautiful work - always look forward to your updates! Quote Sherry Every goodbye is the birth of a memory... Current Build: San Felipe Finished Builds: Mayflower Build Log Gallery: Mayflower
druxey Posted April 12, 2014 #936 Posted April 12, 2014 Thanks for the scale slotted screws, Michael. I knew you could do them! 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
realworkingsailor Posted April 12, 2014 #937 Posted April 12, 2014 I was hoping he'd do a couple of robertsons.... just for badness (Robertsons = "square recessed" for those who don't know, also referred to as "robbies") Andy newbuilder101 1 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy
michael mott Posted April 12, 2014 Author #938 Posted April 12, 2014 Thank you everyone for the positive comments and for the likes. I was hoping he'd do a couple of robertsons.... just for badness Well as it turned out Andy, Walter was short on a couple of screws so rummaging around the odd screw bin he found a couple of 0ld Robertsons for all the Canadians in the crowd These were really hard to make, I used some Sig copper rivets and swedged the square hole with a ground punch made from a broken 1/8th shank number 73 drill. The scrap metal bin just gained a few oz. Michael newbuilder101, Elia, edmay and 9 others 12 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.
druxey Posted April 12, 2014 #939 Posted April 12, 2014 Too much! Next, it's be Phillips screw heads, then maybe even Torx.... It's madness, I tell you, Andy! 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
realworkingsailor Posted April 12, 2014 #940 Posted April 12, 2014 I love it! Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy
SJSoane Posted April 12, 2014 #941 Posted April 12, 2014 Michael, it is time to consider running a workshop on metal work. You are the master! 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/
RGL Posted April 14, 2014 #942 Posted April 14, 2014 So good! Seriously! The only way you will get it any more realistic will be to drop a few sardines in the hull to permeate that fishing boat smell. Just lovely work. Quote Greg
geoff Posted April 14, 2014 #943 Posted April 14, 2014 Hi Michael, What a gorgeous looking model. ! I have a book by Malcolm Darch called "Modelling Maritime History". There is a great in depth article on the Marguerite Pilot Cutter. I don't know if you are familiar with it ? Geoff michael mott 1 Quote
michael mott Posted April 14, 2014 Author #944 Posted April 14, 2014 Druxey I have to draw the line __________________________________________ Not that I didn't try though;>)) Andy I thought you would approve. Mark, I shall think on it for sure. Greg Thanks,have you seen the film Grumpy Old Men, the sardine would make my wife a grumpy person:>D Geoff, Thanks, I have not seen the book you mention I shall have a look for it, I am familiar with the Pilot Cutter Marguerite though. Michael druxey 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.
popeye the sailor Posted April 14, 2014 #945 Posted April 14, 2014 the hinges came out very good.......sweet 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
shipmodel Posted April 14, 2014 #946 Posted April 14, 2014 Hi Michael - I go away for a week and look what progress you have made. Really nice hinges and doors. Dan Quote 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
Twister Posted April 14, 2014 #947 Posted April 14, 2014 Utterly stunning work. Just to play 'devils advocate' for a moment, wouldn't stainless steel be a better hinge pin material - I'd hate to see rust marks appearing on that beautiful woodwork! Regards, Row Quote 1:28 Scale J class yacht 'Enterprise' (R/C) Build log currently at: http://www.rcsailing.net/forum1/showthread.php?6264-1-28-J-Class-Enterprise-build-log
michael mott Posted April 15, 2014 Author #948 Posted April 15, 2014 Thanks for all the likes. Denis Thanks. Dan, I just cannot wait for you to be around;>)) Row, thanks, and yes the stainless has already crossed my mind I will be looking for some, that or some bronze. 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.
gjdale Posted April 15, 2014 #949 Posted April 15, 2014 Just been catching up on your build Michael as I hadn't checked in for a while. What a truly outstanding build you have here. I just love those scale hinges! Quote 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
TBlack Posted April 15, 2014 #950 Posted April 15, 2014 Michael, Your work is superb and shows imagination and inventiveness. Rivets for screws; who would have thought! They look great. Also, your new photo looks great too! You look like a man of the sea! Tom Quote
Twister Posted April 16, 2014 #951 Posted April 16, 2014 Also, your new photo looks great too! You look like a man of the sea! Tom I guess us follically challenged men need all the help we can get to stay warm during the winter months!! Row Quote 1:28 Scale J class yacht 'Enterprise' (R/C) Build log currently at: http://www.rcsailing.net/forum1/showthread.php?6264-1-28-J-Class-Enterprise-build-log
pete48 Posted April 24, 2014 #952 Posted April 24, 2014 Amazing work Michael . Fantastic detail, This is one beautiful boat, and a great build log Best Regards, Pete Quote "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/
edmay Posted April 24, 2014 #953 Posted April 24, 2014 Hello Michael,Brilliant workmanship ,great execution of the hinges ,a master builder,Edwin. Quote
michael mott Posted April 24, 2014 Author #954 Posted April 24, 2014 Grant, Tom, Row, Pete and Edwin, Thanks for the kind words and for all the likes. I have not had a lot of time in the shop the last couple of days and tomorrow I will be taking a few days up at Jasper Park Lodge for the Alberta Libraries Conference. Will bring back pics of the mountains. I hope to catch up on some reading about sail making because that aspect is beginning to loom large (sorry Bob) and I need to learn quite a few things. I am sitting hear drooling over the cover photo of the August 2009 issue of Wooden Boat magazine The image of a Gill Smith look-a-like by Lance Lee some absolutely seductive lines on a boat if ever there was some. I have almost finished the second pair of hinges and have been taking a lot of pictures. I will be posting a step by step set in the metalwork area. This method of making hinges can apply to a lot of different hinge shapes. I will also detail the small countersink that I needed to make for them. Michael Jay 1 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.
captainbob Posted April 24, 2014 #955 Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) I hope to catch up on some reading about sail making because that aspect is beginning to loom large (sorry Bob) and I need to learn quite a few things. Michael You're weaving them yourself ? I think that would be a first for MSW. Bob Edited April 24, 2014 by Cap'n'Bob Jay 1 and mtaylor 2 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
michael mott Posted April 24, 2014 Author #956 Posted April 24, 2014 You're weaving them yourself ? Made me laugh Bob Now off to Jasper back in a few days. Michael Jay 1 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.
captainbob Posted April 25, 2014 #957 Posted April 25, 2014 Had to do it. Have fun in Jasper. 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
michael mott Posted May 11, 2014 Author #958 Posted May 11, 2014 A set of tiny cleats on Kieth's build log intrigued me regarding how difficult would it be to make a couple for the pilot cutter. The first task is choosing the right approach, I prefer to have a large enough piece of material that I can hold it in my hand while using files because I can feel the work being done. I started by cutting a 5mm strip off the end of a strip of boxwood that was extra from the block making The first cleat vanished as the saw completed the cut through the wood and I knew that it would be faster to make another than the futile endeavor to look for the one that took off. This first one was made by working the bottom sides first, then partially shaping the topside before cutting it off the bulk On to version 2, this one I began in the more conventional way of shaping the top first using a rectangular needle file with a squared safe edge, the safe edge is very useful and I put it on the one side with a sharpening stone. I clamped a small wooden clamp on the end so that when the saw cut off the cleat from the main block it was captive for the next operation. Here the small cleat is next to the hinge on the companionway door for size comparison in scale this cleat would be 1.5 inches long by 3/8ths wide and next to the 10 inch brass cleat on the deck. Michael Twister, pete48, dgbot and 16 others 19 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 May 11, 2014 #959 Posted May 11, 2014 What? Not made of brass? Very nice, Michael! John Jay 1 1 Quote
michael mott Posted May 11, 2014 Author #960 Posted May 11, 2014 John I will get around to some brass ones probably some form of jam cleat. I was tired of the beard so shaved it off on Tuesday, it was beginning to get too warm, now that spring is finally here. I have also started to experiment with some miniature seascape watercolours. When I get the sea looking decent I will start adding some boats. Michael popeye the sailor 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.
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