TBlack Posted February 6, 2021 Share #1951 Posted February 6, 2021 I'm hoping that when this is done, you'll invite all of us out for a sail. I'll bring the sextant. Tom michael mott 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share #1952 Posted February 7, 2021 Thanks for all the comments and likes. There is something intrinsically satisfying about being able to prepare ones own materials from the raw tree. The maple that I am using in this model is from a log of maple that was 24 inches in diameter and 6 feet long that was cut in Nova Scotia in 1973 and was given to me by a students grandfather. It was about 7 years later that I cut a 3 inch slab from the center of the log with a hand held chainsaw and then hand planed that into a top for a coffee table. Because the log had sat upright on a concrete floor for a couple of years before laying out the back of my model shop the log had started to get some spalting, which can produce some pretty figure. The rest was cut into various slabs of 1/4 sawn pieces and set up in the rafters of the model shop when I was running my model building business. Over the years since I have resawn various bits into 1/4 inch thick book matched panels and stacked then for later use. Today I used a couple of 1/4 by 3 1/2 sheets that were 14 inches long that were still in the raw bandsawn state and decided that they would represent some figured plywood for the bottoms of the seat cushions. Hand planing the air dried maple was a joy soft paper thin shavings curing out of my benck plane. The planks are resting on some rebated cleats. I will add some cross pieces that when finished will hook into the rebates. Michael allanyed, EricWilliamMarshall, cog 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted February 7, 2021 Share #1953 Posted February 7, 2021 "There is something intrinsically satisfying about being able to prepare ones own materials from the raw tree" This is a fabulous story. Thanks for sharing! Tom mtaylor, Jack12477 and michael mott 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 7, 2021 Share #1954 Posted February 7, 2021 Dang Michael....you've spoiled us with your perfect example of woodworking.....and metal working. Rob michael mott 1 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...
EdT Posted February 7, 2021 Share #1955 Posted February 7, 2021 Beautiful work, Micheal - and I love the photography. Ed mtaylor and michael mott 1 1 Quote All EdT posted material Copyright 2016 Edward J Tosti Young America - extreme clipper 1853 Young America POB Version Modeling the Extreme Clipper Young America Vol 1 1:60 HMS Naiad 1797 The Naiad Frigate Vol I The Naiad Frigate Vol II1:96 Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share #1956 Posted February 7, 2021 Tom, Rob and Ed, Thank you for your kind words. I do find them encouraging, especially when one discovers that the reason one is having troubles with fitting this or that, that these are generally the result of an oversight or an error that was unavoidable. It turns out that the aft bulkhead was tight because i was trying to fit it a foot aft of where it was supposed to be. This I discovered this morning while setting up to install the side paneling.... Hmmmm the distance seems wider than the panel. After cutting a new slot in the floor and moving the bulkhead forward chopping an 1 1/2" off the length of the seat bottoms it all came together. I shall insert a strip across where the earlier slot was cut no doubt the interior cabinet workers and shipwrights had a reason to the inset wood. Access perhaps.. Angus was reasonably happy , mentioned that leather would be a better choice for the cushions. I told him I would see what we had in stock. Michael EricWilliamMarshall, WalrusGuy, G.L. and 11 others 14 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 7, 2021 Share #1957 Posted February 7, 2021 Yes, British racing-green or bordeaux deep-buttoned leather cushions would be the choice JpR62, mtaylor and michael mott 2 1 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted February 7, 2021 Share #1958 Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) 42 minutes ago, michael mott said: This photo (and all other closeups) looks like a computer rendered image. Everything is just perfect and very crisp. One can assume Angus is a full sized man (please don't tell him I mentioned this) How are you fitting the camera inside the model btw? From the model pics the slots seem a bit small for a camera to enter Edited February 7, 2021 by WalrusGuy SJSoane and mtaylor 2 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share #1959 Posted February 7, 2021 Hi WalrusGuy? I am using a fairly small Canon SX730HS and it has a flip mirror screen I just sat i on a block of wood or in this case a jam jar. I like the flip screen and have used the timer and then just held it in my hand as well Michael WalrusGuy, mtaylor, KeithAug and 12 others 15 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...
BANYAN Posted February 7, 2021 Share #1960 Posted February 7, 2021 Man that is some quality joinery Michael, great to see you back. I had to look twice at one of your photos to see if it was not the real thing - now that is mastery of the trade! cheers Pat mtaylor, EricWilliamMarshall 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...
WalrusGuy Posted February 7, 2021 Share #1961 Posted February 7, 2021 9 minutes ago, michael mott said: Hi WalrusGuy? I am using a fairly small Canon SX730HS and it has a flip mirror screen I just sat i on a block of wood or in this case a jam jar. I like the flip screen and have used the timer and then just held it in my hand as well Michael That makes a lot of sense!! Thanks for the additional pics. It's a really beautiful model mtaylor 1 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted February 7, 2021 Share #1962 Posted February 7, 2021 Who is the inspector, Michael? Is that your alter ego? mtaylor 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...
michael mott Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share #1963 Posted February 8, 2021 Hi Druxey no he is actually Montague,s Gardener come Jack of all trades, a bit more portly than me unfortunately, here he is taking Mars for a drive Michael mtaylor, JpR62, druxey 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...
druxey Posted February 8, 2021 Share #1964 Posted February 8, 2021 Hmm. Are you sure that he isn't the Fat Controller on vacation? mtaylor, michael mott and cog 1 2 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...
michael mott Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share #1965 Posted February 8, 2021 A bit nippy out there this morning -31c with a windchill of -47c it seems so weird having to put on a parka and gloves going from the back door to the workshop which is only about 20 feet, but fumbling with the key and very cold door handles is not pleasant. Michael WalrusGuy and mtaylor 2 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 8, 2021 Share #1966 Posted February 8, 2021 Life would grind to halt over here at those temperatures ... EricWilliamMarshall and mtaylor 2 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted February 8, 2021 Share #1967 Posted February 8, 2021 Michael, How do you heat the shop? Tom WalrusGuy and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted February 8, 2021 Share #1968 Posted February 8, 2021 Michael, The crew member looks familiar. who did you model him on? 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...
michael mott Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share #1969 Posted February 8, 2021 Hi Tom its a through the wall air conditioning and heating unit like this one but an Armana It keeps the shop nice and warm in the winter and cool in the summer, I keep the temp at 66f I have a couple of choices for the seat cushions the green is a forest greenish vinyl and the other is a, nice reddish brown pig skin. The pig skin is a little thinner than the vinyl the computer screen is making the green look a little bluish and is toning down the red of the pigskin a bit. I like both but am having a difficult time choosing. Michael JpR62, WalrusGuy, EricWilliamMarshall 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...
michael mott Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share #1970 Posted February 9, 2021 2 hours ago, KeithAug said: Michael, The crew member looks familiar. who did you model him on? He was just a figment of my imagination Keith....no resemblance to me at all G.L., mtaylor, TBlack and 4 others 7 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 9, 2021 Author Share #1971 Posted February 9, 2021 A quick and dirty yest to see how the vinyl looks as a buttoned cushion. a couple of layers of the thin craft foam sheets from Michaels carpet taped to a bit of 1/4 inch thick plywood then the vinyl stapled to the wood on the bottom, and some brass coated estuchions pins hammered in to a rough pattern to represent the buttons. A dab of green craft paint on the pins and see it in situ The green vinyl might just work, tomorrow I will look at a test with the pigskin. Michael BANYAN, Jack12477, druxey and 12 others 15 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...
Wintergreen Posted February 9, 2021 Share #1972 Posted February 9, 2021 "A bit nippy" he says... wow, hardy people some 😉 I had an old Vauxhall once. Starting it when below zero Celsius always included start gas. Once it was -28 or so, then not even the gas was helping. Was towed for a mile before the engine fired up 😄 We have green in our boat and likes it. Prior to that the upholstery was red. We didn't like that. But taste varies, or as a Youtuber says, "your mileage may vary". Looks good either way with your samples, Michael. cog, michael mott, EricWilliamMarshall and 2 others 4 1 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, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 9, 2021 Share #1973 Posted February 9, 2021 11 hours ago, Wintergreen said: "A bit nippy" he says... wow, hardy people some 😉 I had an old Vauxhall once. Starting it when below zero Celsius always included start gas. Once it was -28 or so, then not even the gas was helping. Was towed for a mile before the engine fired up 😄 We have green in our boat and likes it. Prior to that the upholstery was red. We didn't like that. But taste varies, or as a Youtuber says, "your mileage may vary". Looks good either way with your samples, Michael. A little bit of white paint and a nice green cushion cover and you lightened her up considerably. Nice job. Rob mtaylor, Wintergreen and druxey 2 1 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...
michael mott Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share #1974 Posted February 9, 2021 Today i covered a base with the pigskin. I am now doing some of the work outside the hull because I now know that it will fit back in without any problems. The panel under the seats is just a solid one. The pigskin is mor difficult to work with and so I had to use a slightly different approach. once the leather was glued I flipped it over and inserted the pins then dabbed a drop of brown paint on the buttons set up inside with the green cushion and the fabric one so as to lower the contrast. Michael. MAGIC's Craig, WalrusGuy, FriedClams and 11 others 14 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 9, 2021 Share #1975 Posted February 9, 2021 Difficult to choose between the leathers - normally I am fond of green, but I think the bordeaux goes better with the kind of wood ... BANYAN 1 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted February 10, 2021 Share #1976 Posted February 10, 2021 Agree (for what it is worth ) cheers Pat mtaylor 1 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...
michael mott Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share #1977 Posted February 10, 2021 Eberhard are you suggesting that you prefer the fabric with the pattern over the leather? 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...
Roger Pellett Posted February 10, 2021 Share #1978 Posted February 10, 2021 I like the pigskin best michael mott and mtaylor 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted February 10, 2021 Share #1979 Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) Michael, taking the interior cabinetry out of the boat and reassembling it must take a good part of the day! I'd go with all pigskin, better at sea. Tom Edited February 10, 2021 by TBlack mtaylor and Roger Pellett 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted February 10, 2021 Share #1980 Posted February 10, 2021 8 hours ago, michael mott said: Eberhard are you suggesting that you prefer the fabric with the pattern over the leather? Michael Michael, I have been thinking leather only ... actually thinking about the operation of a pilot cutter, I was wondering, whether leather would have been a good choice for them. The guys would move down in their wet-weather gear (oil-skins, sea-boots) and would stay ready without really removing them. That's normally not so nice on leather. May be they choose oil-skin for covers ? Or they oiled the leather, like you would do for sea-boots ? mtaylor 1 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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