sport29652 Posted January 20, 2015 Author #211 Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Thanks guys, I'm still trying to figure out what or how that false deck is going to be put in. Made a little progress on the bulkhead. A couple more bits and it will be done. I like how it came out. Once finish is applied it will look good (if it can Be seen). Next I worked one the transome fashion piece. I used an epoxy putty called " knedalite." I hope that's the correct spelling. I love this stuff. The down side to it is that it is not wood. The up sides are endless. When you first mix it its a little like chewing gum. It sticks well and if you let it sit for a bit it becomes very workable. Thought I should pass this on for those tricky things we have to make. Edited January 20, 2015 by sport29652 JPett, Kenneth Powell, msberkman and 2 others 5 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."
JPett Posted January 20, 2015 #212 Posted January 20, 2015 Ahoy Sport You mean this stuff right Kneadatite Blue/Yellow Epoxy Putty Tape 36" "Green Stuff" I might buy some and borrow your idea "again" She looks great I really like the lettering Quote On with the Show.... J.Pett “If you're going through hell, keep going” (Winston Churchill) Current build: MS Rattlesnake (MS2028) http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/45-model-shipways-rattlesnake-ms2028-scale-164th/ Side Build: HMS Victory: Corel http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3709-hms-victory-by-jpett-corel-198/?p=104762 On the back burner: 1949 Chris Craft Racer: Dumas http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/939-1949-chris-craft-racer-by-jpett-dumas-kit-no-1702/ Sometime, but not sure when: Frigate Berlin: Corel http://www.corel-srl.it/pdf/berlin.pdf
sport29652 Posted January 20, 2015 Author #213 Posted January 20, 2015 JPett that's the stuff. It takes 24 hrs to fully cure. I'm thinking about adding some additional decoration to the transom using it. P.S. A little goes a long ways. I bought 18" of it and maybe used 1/4 inch. 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."
sport29652 Posted February 1, 2015 Author #214 Posted February 1, 2015 Quick update; finished the cabin bulkhead. I used thick black paper (same as used for my caulking) for the hinges and the epoxie putty for the door knobs. I've added top railing with and put a decoritive molding around it. Also added the foredeck bottom rail. Don't know if you can see it in the pictures but I didn't set it high enough. It flows into the mid deck railing so I'll have to improvise on how to make these two rails separate and the decorative molding on the hull to flow to the bow without looking like a train wreck. JPett, Martin W and msberkman 3 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."
scott larkins Posted February 4, 2015 #215 Posted February 4, 2015 Looking nice on the bulkhead. Quote
sport29652 Posted February 22, 2015 Author #216 Posted February 22, 2015 Thanks Scott and JP. I seem to be jumping all over with my build. Here is some work on the head rails. I decided to make them out of two pieces. I lifted the pattern from the plans and cut to shape. Once I installed them I sanded the joints flush (or as flush as I could get them). I've been using the epoxy putty to fill cracks and help fix defects. Martin W, KenW and JPett 3 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."
scott larkins Posted February 24, 2015 #217 Posted February 24, 2015 How did the bending of that thick piece of work, work out for you when you had to bend it at such and angle? It got a little dicey for me. Quote
sport29652 Posted February 24, 2015 Author #218 Posted February 24, 2015 Scott, It was not too bad. I soaked the wood (Swiss pear) and then bent it using a planking iron. What made it a little easier was making them out of two pieces. 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."
sport29652 Posted February 24, 2015 Author #219 Posted February 24, 2015 Here is my use of more of the two part epoxy putty to make decorative pieces. The headrails show one side finished and one ready to be painted. The mid rail decorative piece shows the green stuff before it has been sanded but just after shaping and cured. KenW, JPett and Martin W 3 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."
scott larkins Posted February 26, 2015 #220 Posted February 26, 2015 Came out nice. I made that piece out of one piece of wood Martin W 1 Quote
KenW Posted March 6, 2015 #221 Posted March 6, 2015 Eric I also am a veteran of two models. And, so far, I have learned not to rush the 'foundation' of the model. The other thing I learned is to always listen to Russ. Cheers. Martin W 1 Quote Ken NO PIRACY 4 ME! (SUPPORTING CHUCKS' IDEA) Current Build: Washington 1776 Galley Completed Builds: Pilot Boat Mary (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Boat Providence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Ship Independence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Rattlesnake (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Armed Virginia Sloop (from Completed Gallery) Fair American (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build Log) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Nautical Research Guild
KenW Posted March 6, 2015 #222 Posted March 6, 2015 Hey Eric: I have to get some of the putty. I looks really good. Definitely adds to your excellent model. Cheers. Quote Ken NO PIRACY 4 ME! (SUPPORTING CHUCKS' IDEA) Current Build: Washington 1776 Galley Completed Builds: Pilot Boat Mary (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Boat Providence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Ship Independence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Rattlesnake (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Armed Virginia Sloop (from Completed Gallery) Fair American (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build Log) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Nautical Research Guild
Mirabell61 Posted March 6, 2015 #223 Posted March 6, 2015 Very nice build Eric, I like that cabin bulkhead it Looks great..... Nils Quote 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
sport29652 Posted December 9, 2015 Author #224 Posted December 9, 2015 So it's been ten or so months since I made any progress. I moved and have my dream basement workshop My shop is still under construction but have found the time to work on the snake a bit. I have worked on the head framing and the gallery windows. Also let me apologize for any missed responses or emails with the move I neglected to respond to quite a few people Martin W, dgbot, KenW and 1 other 4 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."
Martin W Posted December 9, 2015 #225 Posted December 9, 2015 That's a nice workspace! I'm eyeballing your table saw and band saw -- I always have to drag mine out onto the driveway. Quote Current Build: HMS FLY 1776 Previous Builds: Rattlesnake 1781 Prince de Neufchatel
sport29652 Posted December 21, 2015 Author #226 Posted December 21, 2015 As always thanks to everyone for your comments and encouragement ! Almost done with the headrails. Working on the grating and seats of ease. It's going to be a tight fit. My headrails are 2/32 or 1.5 mm pear wood bent and painted. fish 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."
sport29652 Posted December 31, 2015 Author #227 Posted December 31, 2015 Christmas break this year was very productive. Installed the steps worked on the ships boat and nearly finished the capstan 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."
fish Posted December 31, 2015 #228 Posted December 31, 2015 Eric, Your capstan looks really nice, keep up he good work! Aaron Quote “The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” - Augustine Current Build: Artesania Latina San Francisco II 1:90 Scale On the Shelf: Model Shipways Armed Virginia Sloop 1:48 Scale
sport29652 Posted January 3, 2016 Author #229 Posted January 3, 2016 Aaron thanks, here it is complete poundemin59 and GrandpaPhil 2 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."
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