Carlmb Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share #31 Posted August 23, 2014 Thanks Michael. I previously looked at your Pilot cutter and 1/500th posts. Beautiful builds. Quote Previous builds: New Bedford Whaleboat - Model Shipways Current Build: US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted August 23, 2014 Share #32 Posted August 23, 2014 The nice thing about this scale is that much of the metal work is easier to work with and not so fragile. Good job. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlmb Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share #33 Posted August 23, 2014 Decided to hang the sail this morning. Not easy to tie these knots without a serving machine. Definitely my next investment. Was like revisiting Boy Scouts again. Bowline, slip knot, clove hitch. Was never taught the Snotter belay which is the center hanger for the sprit pole. CaptainSteve, Keith_W and dgbot 3 Quote Previous builds: New Bedford Whaleboat - Model Shipways Current Build: US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted August 23, 2014 Share #34 Posted August 23, 2014 The seizing look very neat. You should be in the home stretch now. 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...
Carlmb Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share #35 Posted August 24, 2014 Mounted the oar locks. Used some flat balsa, stained it maple, inserted a small brass plate then drilled it out for the lock. Also made a blackened brass thingy to hang the lantern from the mast. Duanelaker, CaptainSteve and dgbot 3 Quote Previous builds: New Bedford Whaleboat - Model Shipways Current Build: US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted August 24, 2014 Share #36 Posted August 24, 2014 The bracket for the lantern looks very good. Nice job. 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...
Guest Tim I. Posted August 24, 2014 Share #37 Posted August 24, 2014 Very nice! Every time I visit your log, I have to restrain myself in pulling this kit off the shelf and starting it. If you don't mind, when I start mine, I might reference yours when I hit a trouble spot. - Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlmb Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share #38 Posted August 24, 2014 Getting closer to the end. Filled the rope buckets and built a drogue. (drogue is at the end of the harpoon line to slow the whale down) Quote Previous builds: New Bedford Whaleboat - Model Shipways Current Build: US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jud Posted August 24, 2014 Share #39 Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) When making coils or putting rope into buckets so they will run well, its just like your garden hose, first end into the coil must be the first end out or you have a mess, sometimes turning the coils over will allow coiling from the bitter end then turning over to get the running end on top so it can uncoil clean while running, the success of that seems to depends on the type and use of the rope, works best with a long run to the first block . Nice looking Whaleboat, you are doing some impressive detailed work. It's one to keep and display, perhaps a dust cover would be in order. jud Edited August 24, 2014 by jud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlmb Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share #40 Posted August 25, 2014 Sanded and finished the hull in white. Also sanded and cleared the building stand. GrandpaPhil 1 Quote Previous builds: New Bedford Whaleboat - Model Shipways Current Build: US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted August 25, 2014 Share #41 Posted August 25, 2014 The paint job looks very good. Nice crisp lines. 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...
Carlmb Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share #42 Posted August 26, 2014 Finished up the harpoons and oars. Also hung the rudder. This thing is done. Will do final assembly and take some pics. Ready to start my Niagara. Thanks for the support I received while building. I am sure on the next one I am going to have a lot more questions. dgbot and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Previous builds: New Bedford Whaleboat - Model Shipways Current Build: US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim I. Posted August 26, 2014 Share #43 Posted August 26, 2014 Great work. I am looking forward to seeing your Niagara. - Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisW Posted August 27, 2014 Share #44 Posted August 27, 2014 Very nice build. I hope I can do Half as good as you. Can't wait for your Niagara build. catman42 1 Quote Curtis Current builds: Armed Virginia Sloop Virginia-1819 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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