SJSoane Posted April 1, 2013 Share #181 Posted April 1, 2013 Thanks, Michael, I left a note at the tools and equipment posting. 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share #182 Posted April 6, 2013 Since it is my 65th birthday tomorrow I felt that the shop should be clean for my new life of retirement ....LOL I cannot imagine not being busy doing a dozen or more things every day. Anyway I moved the boat to a new position and did a major clean up organized all the strip wood I have cut over the past year. And spent the evening working on the port side cap rail. refining the profile and getting it ready to be glued down. It was great to get a bit of time this evening to work on the boat again, it is snowing again! Michael PeteB, garyshipwright and Laurence_B 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...
russ Posted April 6, 2013 Share #183 Posted April 6, 2013 The shop looks good. I find it is a good thing to tidy up a bit every now and again. It helps me focus. Have a great day. 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...
cog Posted April 6, 2013 Share #184 Posted April 6, 2013 Michael, I see Walter is looking very smugg about his tidied workshop, so it seems you've done a great job. Have a wonderful day tomorrow Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted April 6, 2013 Share #185 Posted April 6, 2013 Congratulations on your retirement! The best is yet to come!! Matt Quote Matt Current build Royal yacht Britannia - bottle - 1:500 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2299-royal-yacht-britannia-1893-bottle-scale-1500/ HMS Victory 1:600 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/882-hms-victory-by-sven-1600-scale/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJSoane Posted April 6, 2013 Share #186 Posted April 6, 2013 Hi Michael There is nothing like a shop reorganization for bringing more order into the world! 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 7, 2013 Share #187 Posted April 7, 2013 Congratulations on your retirement. The rework of the shop is a good start on the "after work" part of life. 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...
Jim Lad Posted April 7, 2013 Share #188 Posted April 7, 2013 Mochael, Congratulations on joining the ramks of the "too busy to go to work brigade". John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yambo Posted April 7, 2013 Share #189 Posted April 7, 2013 Michael, the only thing wrong with retirement is that you never get a day off. Enjoy yours! stelios 1 Quote If I'd known I was going to live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 7, 2013 Share #190 Posted April 7, 2013 work......four letter word......too bad it wasn't included in the list of four letter words, mother told you never to say......LOL! nice work area.......I am in envy.........! enjoy your new title.....I'll look forward to getting there myself.......and in seeing more progress on your fine build! 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...
captainbob Posted April 7, 2013 Share #191 Posted April 7, 2013 Michael, You could spend many hours in a nice shop like that. Hope retirement does not keep you too busy. 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...
druxey Posted April 7, 2013 Share #192 Posted April 7, 2013 Many happy returns and best wishes for your retirement, Michael. And, particularly, many happy hours in the workshop. 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 April 10, 2013 Author Share #193 Posted April 10, 2013 Russ, Carl, Matt, Mark, Mark, John, Yambo, Popeye, Bob, and Druxey. Thank you all for your kind thoughts. I had to rearrange the shop today again! the boat was blocking the light on the bench. so I also took the opportunity to rebuild the building bench. The model was longer than the bench and I kept almost walking into the bowsprit or the stern, I had an old office desk top that was 90 inches long so I used it to ensure that I cannot walk into the boat. Also lowered it to 30 inches high. Then I was able to continue with the hounds cheeks and bolster ready for the topmast. The fitting at the top of the main mast is a metal component that I wanted to make out of a single piece of metal instead of soldering up a group of parts. I used a scrap of 1/4 inch thick brass bar and drew the shape with a felt pen and cut it out with the jewelers saw after drilling the two holes. The roughed out shape ready to drill the holes in the tabs.I was pleased that I did not break any blades doing the cutting which took about 20 minutes. After the holes were drilled I sat in front of the wood stove enjoying the warmth and filed the filling to the final shape. Next it was cleaned up with the wire wheel which gives it a cast appearance. Now to make the topmast. Michael PeteB, druxey, Remcohe 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...
overdale Posted April 10, 2013 Share #194 Posted April 10, 2013 Many happy returns for tomorrow Michael, and smooth sailing for your retirement.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted April 10, 2013 Share #195 Posted April 10, 2013 You make metal work look as easy as wood work. I'm very impressed. She's going to be quiet the beauty will all those shiny parts. Congrats on the retirement! 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...
Jim Lad Posted April 10, 2013 Share #196 Posted April 10, 2013 Michael, I've heard of making "solid metal parts", but this is getting ridiculous! John Wintergreen and stelios 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfons Posted April 10, 2013 Share #197 Posted April 10, 2013 Michael. Impressive, to say the least, cutting that pice in just 20 min with such a result. Keep up the good work. /Alfons Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted April 10, 2013 Share #198 Posted April 10, 2013 Now, that's a mast cap! Impressive saw work, 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...
rlb Posted April 11, 2013 Share #199 Posted April 11, 2013 Congratulations, Michael, on your birthday. I'm envious of your retirement. Your metalwork, as with everything, is beautiful. Ron popeye the sailor 1 Quote Building: US Brig Oneida (1809) HMS Euryalus (1803) Completed: John Alden Sloop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted April 11, 2013 Share #200 Posted April 11, 2013 20 minutes to cut that?......how the ......? Wow Matt Quote Matt Current build Royal yacht Britannia - bottle - 1:500 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2299-royal-yacht-britannia-1893-bottle-scale-1500/ HMS Victory 1:600 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/882-hms-victory-by-sven-1600-scale/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 11, 2013 Share #201 Posted April 11, 2013 Michael, Beautiful metalwork and mostly by hand no less. I'll be that was both relaxing and fun. 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 April 11, 2013 Author Share #202 Posted April 11, 2013 Daniel, Daniel, John, Alfons, Druxey, Ron, Matt and Mark. Thank you all for you congratulations and kind thoughts and comments. Later on Tuesday I was able to change pace and finish shaping the tops of the bowsprit bits. The bits are rock maple 1/2 inch square and the knees have been glued now to the bits I will add some through bolts and the other fittings before the final gluing to the deck. The brass pin is just a place holder for a larger top retainer. I am looking next to working on the boom fittings including the the fitting that will attach to the stem ( cannot think of the name of it right at the moment) I will set up the fore stay similar to this one on Betty. 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...
newbuilder101 Posted April 11, 2013 Share #203 Posted April 11, 2013 Beautiful and precise...as usual! I had to bring my husband in and show him the brass bar you cut in 20 minutes!!!!!!! I'm into all things wood...he's into metal. He admired your work very much, as do I! 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...
captainbob Posted April 11, 2013 Share #204 Posted April 11, 2013 Michael, Beautiful work, as always. 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 April 11, 2013 Share #205 Posted April 11, 2013 nice work on the bow posts.......really sweet! 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...
russ Posted April 11, 2013 Share #206 Posted April 11, 2013 Michael: The bitts and the knees look great. I also like the elegant chamfered edges on the inboard portion of the bowsprit. I will doing the same thing on my schooner. That seems to have been a common detail. 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...
Jim Lad Posted April 11, 2013 Share #207 Posted April 11, 2013 Lovely, as always, Michael. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share #208 Posted April 12, 2013 Sherry, I cut another today but it is not going to work for me this time, I made a couple of errors doing the rest of the work. Bob,thanks. Russ, thanks for the comment regarding the shape of the bowsprit, Quite a few of the cutters and smacks that I have seen on the web seem to follow this basic design. John thanks for looking in. As I mentioned above I did some more cutting today, but before I get to it I worked on the Gammon Iron I fabricated it from a couple of pieces the ring came from an old bronze plumbing fitting, I cut off the end with a hacksaw then turned and parted off the ring. Next I pulled a strip out of the strip tray and laid out the hole positions with a felt pen. Soldering was a bit cranky I had to pickle it and rework the solder. Then the time consuming clean up with the usual assortment of files, wet and dry paper, steel wool. Then it was a fairly straightforward wrap of some soft rope made from embroidery floss which makes a nice soft rope. After the gammon iron I began working on the cap for the end of the bowsprit, another 20 minutes of cutting with the jewelers saw (same blade)from the previous cutting, I am always amazed at how well these blades stand up to use. I was pleased with the cutting but then had to chuck it up in the lathe to open the hole up to 11/16 because I did not have an end mill that size. this allowed me to put in the taper as well. Then I cleaned it up with files getting the ring even and drilling the holes, then it came to filing the tabs and the first pair I filed the angle backwards to the taper. I was a bit peeved, but though I could still save the day by rounding them and was going to rotate the ring so that they could act as the bowsprit shrouds lugs. Started to file the bob say and jib tabs and well you guessed it I went and filed them backwards as well. This was the straw that ..... Went back to the brass bins and found a section of 3/4 inch brass pipe which was thick enough to accept the taper both inside and out. So forward to the next bowsprit end cap, this also gave me the opportunity to increase the size because apart from the fabrication shortcomings the first attempt was a little small overall. a piece of 1/16 by 3/8 strip was drilled for the tabs this where it is at so far. I will finish cutting them out tomorrow, Ive had enough fretting today already. Michael dvm27, PeteB, druxey 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...
Sven Posted April 12, 2013 Share #209 Posted April 12, 2013 Great work. That is some impressive lathe you have there! Matt Quote Matt Current build Royal yacht Britannia - bottle - 1:500 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2299-royal-yacht-britannia-1893-bottle-scale-1500/ HMS Victory 1:600 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/882-hms-victory-by-sven-1600-scale/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slagoon Posted April 12, 2013 Share #210 Posted April 12, 2013 Brilliant use of pipe Quote ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Sarah Current Build: Krabbenkutter CUX-87 Harriet Lane Fishcutter GO-38 In the Wings: Corel Victory Cross section Completed Build: USS Missouri HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat Peterboro Canoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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