KeithAug Posted March 16, 2020 Share #1921 Posted March 16, 2020 Michael - loco's is good....... I find myself washing my hands even when I haven't been out - such is my paranoia. It does seem that Corvid 19 has an age prejudice. FriedClams, cog and mtaylor 3 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Posted March 16, 2020 Share #1922 Posted March 16, 2020 I'd follow a loco thread Michael As for covid, the Sydney Heritage Fleet shipyard has been closed down and all cruises cancelled because most of the volunteers are of an age deemed susceptible mtaylor and cog 2 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted March 17, 2020 Share #1923 Posted March 17, 2020 Great to hear you are well Michael, and hopefully you and family will all continue to have good health. I am sure many would be interested in your 'other activity' Pat FriedClams, mtaylor and cog 3 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted March 17, 2020 Share #1924 Posted March 17, 2020 It's wonderful to see you back Michael. I'm glad that all is well. FriedClams and cog 2 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...
wefalck Posted September 28, 2020 Share #1925 Posted September 28, 2020 Any progress on this front ? I also noticed that Michael seems to have last logged-in in mid-August. Hope everything is well ? mtaylor and shipman 2 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share #1926 Posted September 28, 2020 Good morning Eberhard and MSW friends, Judy and I are safe and well, we are focusing on our home and garden, I gave away the big sailboat Maria to the chap I originally got it from. I am not inclined to spend 3 hours driving for 1/2 a days sailing, plus all the expenses involved with yacht club and mooring fees. The Cutter is right next to my model bench and in my face as they say so not far from my thoughts. My Mojo for working on it will rise again over the winter i am sure. I have been focusing on some old model train projects and trying to finish some of them up. Regards Michael Valeriy V, cog, FriedClams 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...
wefalck Posted September 28, 2020 Share #1927 Posted September 28, 2020 Good to hear that you are safe. (More rural) Canada doesn't seem to be hit so hard (Canadian friends in Ontario assure me) compared to other parts of the world, but one never knows. I go a bit concerned, as there had been no updates here on the train project either. mtaylor, FriedClams and cog 3 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted September 28, 2020 Share #1928 Posted September 28, 2020 Glad to hear all are well Michael; I think we all suffer a case of the 'doldrums' occasionally when it come to our modelling projects. cheers Pat FriedClams and cog 2 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted September 29, 2020 Share #1929 Posted September 29, 2020 Well, glad that you've surfaced again, Michael! I had assumed summer outdoor activities had taken precedence, but was beginning to wonder. Good to know that all is well in Mottingham! FriedClams, BANYAN and cog 3 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...
KeithAug Posted October 12, 2020 Share #1930 Posted October 12, 2020 I’ll be Looking forward to winter Michael. As with a lot of the world it is looking like I will be spending a lot of time indoors. mtaylor 1 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike P Posted November 27, 2020 Share #1931 Posted November 27, 2020 Michael I’m working on a pilot Gaff cutter r/c model designed by Gary Webb Bearospace Industries on u tube if your interested in some Vide. When I decided it needed some more details I found your build and can not tell you how fantastic and informative your build is not to mention your skills and talents. I can not find the words to express my gratitude for sharing your magnificent build. Thank You Mike P mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangulator63 Posted December 22, 2020 Share #1932 Posted December 22, 2020 On 2/4/2020 at 8:12 PM, michael mott said: Thanks again for the kind remarks, I settled on the oval handle I found a classic one that was for sale on Ebay so used that one as a guide I liked the 2 inch square plate and the oval head screws. I set up the 1/2 inch collet in the square collet holder and made 4 cuts The parted them off on the lathe Next I turned up a ball and filed the sides to create the oval shape it took a bit of fettling to get the correct shape. It occurred to me that it would be best to make the square key part integral to the handle so after shaping the handle I reduced the diameter so that it could be filed square. Slowly I filed down to the 1.2 mm to fit into the square hole in the lock, I used a bit of the same square tube as the gauge while filing to dimension. then slid. the handle into the lock, just need to drill the screw holes in the plate and figure out the second handle for the back side of the door. Michael Sir, I just picked up a book called "Glasgow Museums, The Ship Models" while reading through it I ran across a quote by Harold A. Underhill Underhill instructs his readers, "for this class of model one must be willing to scrap any component which, either through accident or lack of skill, is not quite right and not to " make it do"... "Providing one is willing to take this little extra care, there is nothing in this model which is beyond the powers of the most ordinary model maker. One may as well have [ the details] right", he stressed, "even at the expense of a little extra trouble. He went on to say, "Although personally I do not regard such construction as extra trouble, rather as extra pleasure, for the joy of such a model is in the making" I read this quote and immediately your work came to mind. The way you have worked and reworked out assorted construction and design problems. Your ability to "scrap out" beautifully made parts ( IMHO) to only recreate and construct more intricate or suiting parts to your needs or designs to provide closer scale appearance just amazes me. Your skills as a model maker are truly amazing and I look forward to future installments. I would also hope you agree with me that Underhill's quote matches with your thoughts on model making. Tim EricWilliamMarshall, KeithAug, shipmodel and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share #1933 Posted February 3, 2021 On 12/22/2020 at 12:32 AM, mangulator63 said: Your skills as a model maker are truly amazing and I look forward to future installments. I would also hope you agree with me that Underhill's quote matches with your thoughts on model making. Tim Tim Thank you for your kind words. I have been down a few rabbit holes the past year, I can see the sky is appearing again. I moved the cutter back out into the middle of the workshop that other day, in order to get to the drawing board which was folded up against the wall. There are still quite a few days left before I can get out to the garden, and I am feeling the urge to get back to work on the cutter. Regarding Underhill's quote...Yes I have never had a problem with starting over on an aspect of the work, after learning that it might be better to do it again to to improve it. I have a feeling that I am going to be rearranging things out in the shop again today. Happy New and Healthy year to everyone. One last thing I have been visiting the Model Ship Society of New Jersey on their Zoom meetings and have enjoyed the visits and seeing their work and presentations. So thanks to Bill Brown for the invites. Michael mtaylor, Roger Pellett and druxey 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...
michael mott Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share #1934 Posted February 4, 2021 (edited) First a bit of sorting here are a couple of shots this morning, time to put away some of the rabbit holes. then rearrange the cabinets and work surfaces. Easy passage now around the benches with better access to the cutter also set the bowsprit back out. Picking up where I left off with the cabin interior will take a day or two to get back into the swing of things (doors, cupboards etc.) I need to sort out how to lock the parts together inside the hull, a bit like putting ships in bottles really. Big pieces that have to go through a narrow opening in the right sequence. Now for some fish and rice for supper. Michael Edited February 4, 2021 by michael mott spelling Psyi, Bedford, Tony Hunt and 15 others 17 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...
dvm27 Posted February 4, 2021 Share #1935 Posted February 4, 2021 We've missed your updates, Michael. I'd almost forgotten how beautiful this model is. That wood grain would look gorgeous in a full sized yacht! mtaylor, michael mott, Tony Hunt and 1 other 4 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...
TBlack Posted February 4, 2021 Share #1936 Posted February 4, 2021 Michael, I don't think I've seen a picture of your new shop. I like the windows (I'm in the basement). I know we're supposed to write about the boat, but I'm intrigued with what looks like windows over the bench where the plaid box is located and the wye for a railroad? Tom mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share #1937 Posted February 4, 2021 Greg Thanks for the kind words, yes the maple is really pretty. Tom.... Oh dear you have asked about a couple of my rabbit holes... The structure behind the Plaid Box is the backdrop of a model railroad layout that is built to 7/8th to the foot scale, It is a section that ostensibly is inside a locomotive factory. That will have a gantry crane and a loco being built. Sort of 1896 time frame. Based on the Crewe works and the narrow gauge tramway serving the works. I will post some pics in the non ship area. The "Y" is a small narrow gauge hospital layout based on a hospital in Quebec that had electric trains in the corridors. I will add those as well. Michael FriedClams, KeithAug, mtaylor and 5 others 8 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...
rwiederrich Posted February 4, 2021 Share #1938 Posted February 4, 2021 14 hours ago, michael mott said: Greg Thanks for the kind words, yes the maple is really pretty. Tom.... Oh dear you have asked about a couple of my rabbit holes... The structure behind the Plaid Box is the backdrop of a model railroad layout that is built to 7/8th to the foot scale, It is a section that ostensibly is inside a locomotive factory. That will have a gantry crane and a loco being built. Sort of 1896 time frame. Based on the Crewe works and the narrow gauge tramway serving the works. I will post some pics in the non ship area. The "Y" is a small narrow gauge hospital layout based on a hospital in Quebec that had electric trains in the corridors. I will add those as well. Michael Michael...you're a man after my own heart. I too build diorama scenes and play with model railroading. Your shop is absolutely amazing...my lathe and mill are out in the garage for metal working. I would love to see anything you wish to post concerning these other *Side hobbies*. Rob(Oh... and the pilot cutter is looking fantastic) mtaylor, EricWilliamMarshall and michael mott 3 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted February 4, 2021 Share #1939 Posted February 4, 2021 Nice to see you getting back to the cutter, Michael. Some of us were getting a bit impatient while you worked on live steam and other distractions! cog, michael mott, mtaylor and 5 others 7 1 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...
TBlack Posted February 5, 2021 Share #1940 Posted February 5, 2021 I've noticed, pretty consistently, that boat lovers also love trains (realworkingsailor). How ever are you going to get all that wonderful work down below, and why would you want to do that anyway? Tom mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share #1941 Posted February 5, 2021 Tom the paneling is definitely a bit of a jigsaw puzzle, It will all work out and look interesting when done. I am looking forward to the gimbal stove and the chart table with some maritime instruments like these ones parallel rule and compasses . Michael KeithAug, Jack12477, mtaylor 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...
TBlack Posted February 5, 2021 Share #1942 Posted February 5, 2021 Sextant? mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted February 5, 2021 Share #1943 Posted February 5, 2021 Good to see you back posting again Michael! I have always admired your work be it boat, loco, etc. Look forward to updates on your projects. Gary mtaylor 1 Quote Current Build Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger Completed Scratch Builds Rangeley Guide Boat New England Stonington Dragger 1940 Auto Repair Shop Mack FK Shadowbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share #1944 Posted February 5, 2021 Tom... Sextant that's complicated! Gary, Thanks I appreciate it. The aft panels for the main cabin are now ready to be glued up, but lunch and a nap are in order first. In order to get the paneling as clean as possible without sanding I love using my little block plane and the thickness planing jig. I needed to creat slight taper from one end of the horizontal pieces so that the surfaces mated smoothly so after getting to the main thickness , I added a couple of slivers of paper to create the difference from end to end. All the parts are now interlocked with mortices and tenons and the panels are fitting with some ability to move. Michael vaddoc, Jack12477, wefalck and 15 others 17 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...
KeithAug Posted February 5, 2021 Share #1945 Posted February 5, 2021 1 hour ago, michael mott said: and a nap are in order first. Hmmmm! Time marches on. Not long before we find ourselves being strapped to a commode in a nursing home. dvm27, Jack12477, cog and 1 other 4 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted February 6, 2021 Share #1946 Posted February 6, 2021 Ouch, Keith! We hope to avoid that if we can. Love the full size cabinetry work applied to the floating panels, Michael. Sweet! TBlack, cog, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 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...
MichaelW Posted February 6, 2021 Share #1947 Posted February 6, 2021 (edited) Beautiful craftsmanship - great work. I am wondering....will the gimbaled stove boil water for tea? Edited February 6, 2021 by MichaelW Typo. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share #1948 Posted February 6, 2021 A bit of a struggle this morning fitting the aft panel section I had trouble getting it to fit in the correct position so kept removing material from the top edge so that it would rotate onto place. Then did a check only to fin out that the floor was not seated properly. The it all fell into place. From under the cockpit looking forward. then with the skylights replaced Now the real fun begins getting the side panels to hook into position and lock the whole works together. lunchtime Michael Dowmer, gjdale, druxey and 14 others 17 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...
wefalck Posted February 6, 2021 Share #1949 Posted February 6, 2021 You could take several pictures and splice them together as a vitrtual tour through the boat under construction ... looking really like the real thing. michael mott and mtaylor 2 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted February 6, 2021 Share #1950 Posted February 6, 2021 Absolutely delightful, Michael. John michael mott 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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