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Posted

Patrick,

 

Just looking at your models make me feel good. Could use a bit o' that today! Thanks mate

Carl

"Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson
Search and you might find a log ...

 

Posted

Hi everyone

 

Many thanks for all of your comments and Likes!

 

Tonight, I decided to see what Symphony's hull would look like with a matt coloured under hull. So, I promptly taped it up and gave the under-hull a quick coat of matt paint.

 

I'm not totally committed to the colour I chose, so I may decide to change it later on. But, on the whole, I don't think it looks that bad.

 

I also put the drop keel in, ensuring that it can be retracted into the hull, much the same as the real ship's drop keel.

 

Here are the photos.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

 

Patrick,

 

what can be seen so far of your Symphony is fantastic, and that done in so short time it`s like magic, well done !

 

Nils

Current builds

-Lightship Elbe 1

Completed

- Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild

"Zeesboot"  heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB  clinker scratch build scale 1:24

Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE  ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild

Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build

Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) 

"SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild)
"HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan 

-"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96  (scratchbuild)

-"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) 

"Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild)  original was my grandfathers ship

-"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 

"Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32

under restoration / restoration finished 

"Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50

Posted

Patrick they used to say I liked to build with matchsticks but I see you prefer toothpicks.  Well done.  She's looking beautiful.

 

Bob

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

Posted (edited)

Hi everyone

 

Many, many thanks for all of your comments and feedback! I'm also struck by Vaddoc, Mike and Carl's comments because, I feel the same way about looking at their's and everyone else's models on MSW, somehow, the crap and stress of work just melts away.

 

Mark, Pete, David, Bob, Nils, Ben, Marty, a special thanks to all of you guys as well, because, your input spurs my motivation and enjoyment of building.

 

All the best for the week!

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

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Posted

Hi everyone

 

Thanks for everyone's comments and Likes, all of which are greatly appreciated.

 

I had some real issues with the consistency of the Matt blue paint that I had originally used for the underwater half of the hull. For some reason, it just refused to flow nicely off the brush, leaving brush marks and otherwise marring the finish. I even thinned the paint, but it still looked like crap! So, reluctantly, I changed the colour to Matt red, which was much nicer to used and produced a much better finish.

 

I also reached a milestone by being able to fabricate the huge oval shaped cabin. It wasn't easy to build by a long shot, as, not only was it a completely curved structure, but it also had multiple rectangular windows in it. I proceeded carefully when building it and, although it may not look like much now, once it has the roof beams, planks and all the other fixtures and fittings on it, I reckon it'll look pretty spiffy!

 

Hope you enjoy the photos.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

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Posted

you've really gone quite a ways since I last looked in!   love that tri level lower decking.....very nice color.   sheer deck framing looks great too......I'm really enjoying the direction your going on this one  :)

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

Posted

She's looking good Patrick, I have had similar problems with flat paints . I have had to sand them back down and start over. Nice job on the oval cabin ( they can be tricky )

 

Best Regards,

Pete

"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/                       http://www.msog.org/                      http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ 

Posted

Composer Maestro Patric is composing a Symphony in minor, wood - opus glorioso in smooth flowing lines and colors.  Not the magic of flowing notes in sound but the magic of sight, observing the beauty of the tangible Symphony.

 

We are patiently awaiting for the completion of this Symphony when the orchestra has finally assembled on stage and all of us are immersed with the visible notes of this masterpiece.

 

Bravo Maestro! 

 

Cheers,

Piet, The Flying Dutchman.

 

"Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends."  (old Chinese proverb)

 

Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942

                       VOC Ship Surabaya

 

Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000

 

Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi."  Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp,  Buginese fishing Prauw.  Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser.

 

Completed Builds:   Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine

                             Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands

                             Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner -

                             Friendship Sloop Gwenfra

                           Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack    

                             Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum)

Posted

Hi everyone

 

Many thanks for your Likes and comments. Piet- I love the symphony analogy. I hope I can get a good round of applause once the concert's over!

 

Well, I've done a little bit more of the large oval cabin; in particular the roof beams. Heaps more sanding, cleaning up and work to go, though.

 

Hope you enjoy the photos.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

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Posted

I'm sure you mentioned this, and I've forgotten and I'm too lazy to read back through, but are the deck and cabin all permanently installed at this point? It seems like it would be quite a feat to fit out the interior with all that in place....

 

Also, it looks fantastic! Like it could be in a museum display showcasing classic wooden boat construction.

~ Ben

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Current Builds:

'Doll-Boat' - 1:12 scale 40' Cruising Sailboat

S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald - 1:350 plastic kit w/ Photo Etch Parts (On Hold)

 

Posted

Hi Ben

 

Many thanks, but I don't know about being fit for a museum....it's a nice thought though!

 

As for the deck and cabin, they're only fitted temporarily at the moment, because you're right, I'll need complete access to the hull when the internal construction starts.

 

All the best!

 

Patrick

Posted

framework is looking really good  :)  very well done!

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

Posted

I thought that must be the case; thanks for the clarification.

 

And, I've seen models in museums of far lower quality than you are constructing. 

~ Ben

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Current Builds:

'Doll-Boat' - 1:12 scale 40' Cruising Sailboat

S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald - 1:350 plastic kit w/ Photo Etch Parts (On Hold)

 

Posted

Thanks Dennis, Jeff, Marty and Ben for your comments and Likes.

 

Ben- a special thanks for your vote of confidence and compliments. After having one of the worst days at work today, your kind words has picked me up a bit.

 

Very grateful.

 

Thanks

 

Patrick

Posted

Looking sweet Patrick 

 

Best Regards,

Pete

"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/                       http://www.msog.org/                      http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ 

Posted

Glad I know the scale for you're doin' some darn good detailed work, Patrick!! The fruits of your labour are well appreciated here mate!!!

Carl

"Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson
Search and you might find a log ...

 

Posted

Hi Carl, David, Peter, and everyone who commented and hit the Like button. Greatly appreciated!

 

Well, I've done some more work on Symphony's deck, in particular the cockpit flooring. On the real ship, this cockpit houses two long rows of benches for passengers and paying guests to relax. The cockpit also leads to the grand staircase via the main companionway, both of which will be built later.

 

Heaps more cleaning up to go, though.

 

Hope you enjoy the photos.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

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Posted

wonderful work Patrick,

accurate and precise execution, must be extreme lightweight construction...

 

Nils

Current builds

-Lightship Elbe 1

Completed

- Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild

"Zeesboot"  heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB  clinker scratch build scale 1:24

Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE  ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild

Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build

Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) 

"SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild)
"HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan 

-"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96  (scratchbuild)

-"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) 

"Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild)  original was my grandfathers ship

-"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 

"Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32

under restoration / restoration finished 

"Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50

Posted

Don't know what to say other than, "WOW".

 

Bob

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

Posted

Hi everyone

 

Thanks for all your comments and Likes!

 

Here are the latest photos of Symphony's progress; in particular I've built the oval shaped rear helmsman cockpit as well as done a bit more on the main cabin, e.g. companion way framing, etc.

 

The rear cockpit is still to be sanded and fitted out with the seats, binnacle, wheel, etc.

 

Hope you enjoy the photos.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick 

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