themadchemist Posted May 14, 2013 #121 Posted May 14, 2013 and I didn't even dare you..... at least not in words. Nice work as always. I've been cutting stanchions. 6 more to go on the main deck, then I can drill Scuppers. Those and drilling that rudder hole make me nervous. Quote
Tophog Posted May 14, 2013 #122 Posted May 14, 2013 Georgous. Quote Geoffrey Watson (aka Pigdaddy) Current Build - Viking Ship: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14393-viking-ship-by-geoffrey-watson-hobby-line-scale-140-second-wooden-ship-build/#entry446396 Past Builds - The Nina by (Mini) Mamoli: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/gallery/album/295-nina-by-tophog-mini-mamoli/
Shazmira Posted May 15, 2013 #123 Posted May 15, 2013 Randy, that is beginning to look like something. I think you will be very happy with the result! Quote Robbyn If you risk nothing, you risk everything! Current builds Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0 AL San Francisco II Mordaunt (Euro Model) Completed Builds 18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro In the closet Battle Station Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)
Ferit Posted May 15, 2013 #124 Posted May 15, 2013 Salute Randy, I dropped in your log and watched your build. I saw one of the most beautiful constructions of San Francisco... I am glad that I decided to have to follow your build from now... Quote Best Regards… Ferit KUTLU Under construction: Frigate Berlin (Brandenburg Navy) Hope: Frigate Wappen Von Hamburg (Brandenburg Navy)
Adrieke Posted May 16, 2013 #125 Posted May 16, 2013 very nice. way better then the metal crap Quote Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar Next build : undecided On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80
SkerryAmp Posted May 16, 2013 #126 Posted May 16, 2013 Randy, your ship is really coming together nicely . Your modifications are top notch - surely be a sight to see when it is all together and ready to sail. Nice job!!! -Adam Quote -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull
Ferit Posted May 16, 2013 #127 Posted May 16, 2013 Very nice job!... Like the form of the nine supports holding up the top circle ( I don't know the exact name ). And that's precious because it's you who have made them yourself and really made very well. ( I saw the stages )... Quote Best Regards… Ferit KUTLU Under construction: Frigate Berlin (Brandenburg Navy) Hope: Frigate Wappen Von Hamburg (Brandenburg Navy)
Shazmira Posted May 16, 2013 #128 Posted May 16, 2013 Randy the only issue I see there is that your nests might be a tad too high, and they will interfere with your shroud lines that attach just below that "cap" thing on the mast. When I say interfere I mean only in that it will make it more difficult for you to wrap your shroud lines in the proper position on the mast and get the lines served. But, knowing you, you will find a work around for this anyway . Your work is top notch Randy Quote Robbyn If you risk nothing, you risk everything! Current builds Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0 AL San Francisco II Mordaunt (Euro Model) Completed Builds 18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro In the closet Battle Station Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)
Shazmira Posted May 16, 2013 #129 Posted May 16, 2013 I think you can work around it just fine Randy, it will just take a little finesse, and from everything I see you can handle that just fine. Quote Robbyn If you risk nothing, you risk everything! Current builds Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0 AL San Francisco II Mordaunt (Euro Model) Completed Builds 18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro In the closet Battle Station Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)
Shazmira Posted May 17, 2013 #130 Posted May 17, 2013 LOL Randy. Yes, the rigging instructions are a bit vague; especially, for us first time builders. However, compared to other parts of the instructions they are much, much, better. I know I had to post questions on my log that members very graciously answered for me. Knowing what I know now, when I read the AL instructions they now make perfect sense. Perhaps if you and I had begun with a simpler AL kit instead of one considered intermediate, the beginner instructions might have been more detailed. I for one will never know the answer to the question as I have no intention of of going backwards Quote Robbyn If you risk nothing, you risk everything! Current builds Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0 AL San Francisco II Mordaunt (Euro Model) Completed Builds 18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro In the closet Battle Station Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)
Shazmira Posted May 20, 2013 #131 Posted May 20, 2013 Looks great so far Randy. Enjoy the scotch, and hit the build again tomorrow!! Quote Robbyn If you risk nothing, you risk everything! Current builds Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0 AL San Francisco II Mordaunt (Euro Model) Completed Builds 18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro In the closet Battle Station Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)
sport29652 Posted May 20, 2013 #132 Posted May 20, 2013 I believe your build a going to be one of the best of the San Fran class of 2013 Quote Eric Current build(s) ; AL San Francisco II http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/862-san-francisco-2-by-eric-al-190-sport29652/ MS Rattlesnake http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/868-rattlesnake-by-eric-model-shipways-164-sport29652/page-2 Sitting on the shelf : MS Constitution, MS Sultana, Wish List : MS Essex, Confederacy, and Syren, and a Victory kit by someone ? "80% of the time it works every time."
Ferit Posted May 20, 2013 #133 Posted May 20, 2013 Hi Randy, Nice images from the ancient time, 16th century... with the paint/color,style of hull planking and of the entire construction... Quote Best Regards… Ferit KUTLU Under construction: Frigate Berlin (Brandenburg Navy) Hope: Frigate Wappen Von Hamburg (Brandenburg Navy)
Adrieke Posted May 20, 2013 #134 Posted May 20, 2013 lookign great Randy Quote Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar Next build : undecided On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80
Tophog Posted May 20, 2013 #135 Posted May 20, 2013 Looks great. Quote Geoffrey Watson (aka Pigdaddy) Current Build - Viking Ship: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14393-viking-ship-by-geoffrey-watson-hobby-line-scale-140-second-wooden-ship-build/#entry446396 Past Builds - The Nina by (Mini) Mamoli: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/gallery/album/295-nina-by-tophog-mini-mamoli/
Shazmira Posted May 21, 2013 #136 Posted May 21, 2013 Yes, Yes, Yes!!!! Looks awesome!! Quote Robbyn If you risk nothing, you risk everything! Current builds Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0 AL San Francisco II Mordaunt (Euro Model) Completed Builds 18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro In the closet Battle Station Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)
sport29652 Posted May 21, 2013 #137 Posted May 21, 2013 Randy what are Chanel blocks ? Quote Eric Current build(s) ; AL San Francisco II http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/862-san-francisco-2-by-eric-al-190-sport29652/ MS Rattlesnake http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/868-rattlesnake-by-eric-model-shipways-164-sport29652/page-2 Sitting on the shelf : MS Constitution, MS Sultana, Wish List : MS Essex, Confederacy, and Syren, and a Victory kit by someone ? "80% of the time it works every time."
Shazmira Posted May 21, 2013 #138 Posted May 21, 2013 I thought it was that rail on the hull that the lower deadeyes sit on, and the chainplates run through?? Just how the heck did you almost get caught up with me anyway??? Wow, I guess I took too much time off grading papers, and putting my garden in lol. Quote Robbyn If you risk nothing, you risk everything! Current builds Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0 AL San Francisco II Mordaunt (Euro Model) Completed Builds 18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro In the closet Battle Station Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)
timhoffman Posted May 21, 2013 #139 Posted May 21, 2013 Wow, this is looking really good so far! I am super impressed! Quote
Shazmira Posted May 22, 2013 #140 Posted May 22, 2013 Yep Randy, time to decide what the next build will be. I "planned" to be done by my birthday, but with the few delays and setbacks I am going to miss that date by a couple weeks, should put me at about 6 months. Not too bad I guess. Quote Robbyn If you risk nothing, you risk everything! Current builds Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0 AL San Francisco II Mordaunt (Euro Model) Completed Builds 18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro In the closet Battle Station Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)
sport29652 Posted May 22, 2013 #141 Posted May 22, 2013 Sorry stopped reading the instructions awhile ago. I actually have been referring to my modelshipways instructions for the steps and part names. Shazmira 1 Quote Eric Current build(s) ; AL San Francisco II http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/862-san-francisco-2-by-eric-al-190-sport29652/ MS Rattlesnake http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/868-rattlesnake-by-eric-model-shipways-164-sport29652/page-2 Sitting on the shelf : MS Constitution, MS Sultana, Wish List : MS Essex, Confederacy, and Syren, and a Victory kit by someone ? "80% of the time it works every time."
Shazmira Posted May 22, 2013 #142 Posted May 22, 2013 Hint...coat the last half inch of the thread with CA...let dry thoroughly, then snip the end to a point...goes through the holes pretty slick that way! If you get a stubborn one, just trim the point back fresh again. Quote Robbyn If you risk nothing, you risk everything! Current builds Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0 AL San Francisco II Mordaunt (Euro Model) Completed Builds 18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro In the closet Battle Station Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)
Adrieke Posted May 22, 2013 #143 Posted May 22, 2013 Randy you made the right decision to get better quality thread. You ll see it wil go much better and look far better then the green crap (had the same on my virginia) lamarvalley 1 Quote Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar Next build : undecided On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80
sport29652 Posted May 22, 2013 #144 Posted May 22, 2013 where does morope ship from ? and what are their prices like Quote Eric Current build(s) ; AL San Francisco II http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/862-san-francisco-2-by-eric-al-190-sport29652/ MS Rattlesnake http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/868-rattlesnake-by-eric-model-shipways-164-sport29652/page-2 Sitting on the shelf : MS Constitution, MS Sultana, Wish List : MS Essex, Confederacy, and Syren, and a Victory kit by someone ? "80% of the time it works every time."
Shazmira Posted May 23, 2013 #145 Posted May 23, 2013 That is a great price, you will have to report back on the quality of the rope for me. Green thread??? I thought you were kidding, I got brown and tan. Quote Robbyn If you risk nothing, you risk everything! Current builds Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0 AL San Francisco II Mordaunt (Euro Model) Completed Builds 18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro In the closet Battle Station Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)
sport29652 Posted May 23, 2013 #146 Posted May 23, 2013 I got the greenish thread too Quote Eric Current build(s) ; AL San Francisco II http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/862-san-francisco-2-by-eric-al-190-sport29652/ MS Rattlesnake http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/868-rattlesnake-by-eric-model-shipways-164-sport29652/page-2 Sitting on the shelf : MS Constitution, MS Sultana, Wish List : MS Essex, Confederacy, and Syren, and a Victory kit by someone ? "80% of the time it works every time."
Shazmira Posted May 23, 2013 #147 Posted May 23, 2013 Wow, amazing how the same kit has different items in it! At least you got a complete spool. My thread came wrapped around a piece of cardboard and as I said in my log I only had enough of the ratline thread to do 1 1/2 of the 10 shrouds wtf... I replaced with embroidery thread as that is all I have access to here. Not the best thing, but useable for this build. Quote Robbyn If you risk nothing, you risk everything! Current builds Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0 AL San Francisco II Mordaunt (Euro Model) Completed Builds 18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro In the closet Battle Station Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)
sport29652 Posted May 23, 2013 #148 Posted May 23, 2013 Wow, ok so you got seaweed green I got lime green or baby poop green Quote Eric Current build(s) ; AL San Francisco II http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/862-san-francisco-2-by-eric-al-190-sport29652/ MS Rattlesnake http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/868-rattlesnake-by-eric-model-shipways-164-sport29652/page-2 Sitting on the shelf : MS Constitution, MS Sultana, Wish List : MS Essex, Confederacy, and Syren, and a Victory kit by someone ? "80% of the time it works every time."
Adrieke Posted May 23, 2013 #149 Posted May 23, 2013 Yep, green. A lovely shade of fraying fuzzy moldy green... maybe to resemble the algae found in aquatic settings And looking at that picture it looks like good thread... but don't be fooled... it's true nature was soon revealed... yup thats the same beautiful tread they put in the virginia box Quote Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar Next build : undecided On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80
olive Posted May 24, 2013 #150 Posted May 24, 2013 Hello! hey, its my last day down here and the wifi is working slowly but otherwise flawlessly, so I thought I would stalk your build site to see if you are indeed still alive good to know. wow, when you said you were going to do this, I had not a clue of the detail, effort, creativity and time you would devote, nor how realistic and well, downright beautiful she would be! holy crap! I assume it is frowned upon to use expletives on this forum, so I will just say of the San Fran...... fan-freakin’-tastic! I know how you love it when I circumfix.... she is MAGNIFICENT! Really Randal.... good on ya, mate. wish I had the time, patience and bucks to do something like this..... of course if I had all those things, I would still lack skill. love the pix. thanks for letting me set up to “lurk” next week.... caw caw.... that’s what the crow said..... Quote
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