GLakie Posted April 5, 2015 Share #361 Posted April 5, 2015 She does look fantastic mounted there Matt. Great job! If the records are correct, then it would've been crowded, loaded for a lengthy trip. And yes, after a few weeks on the open water in those conditions, I can imagine things did get pretty testy at times, and probably more than once, someone got launched over-board in a fight. Cheers and Well Done! mattsayers148 and CaptainSteve 2 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted April 5, 2015 Share #362 Posted April 5, 2015 Matt, excellent workmanship. Keep feeding them squirrels, too. GLakie, mattsayers148 and CaptainSteve 3 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted April 5, 2015 Share #363 Posted April 5, 2015 Very nice. You and Captain Steve have me planning a creative base for my upcoming steamboat. mattsayers148, CaptainSteve and GLakie 3 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsayers148 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share #364 Posted April 7, 2015 So, every since I made my compass, I wasn't a fan of the box it was in. I came across a few good deals on eBay for hardwood veneers and acquired a large assortment of different woods to play around with. This is what a came up with. GLakie, UpstateNY, CaptainSteve and 7 others 10 Quote Matt - aka The Squirrel Whisperer Current builds - Benjamin W. Latham by Matt Competed builds - USS Ranger by Matt HMS Bounty Launch by Matt 18th Century 10" Sea Mortar by Matt 18th Century Naval Smoothbore by Matt Future builds - Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay skipjack (MS) Half Moon (Corel) Emma C Berry Lobster Smack (MS)US Brigantine Eagle (Corel) New Bedford Whaleboat (MS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted April 7, 2015 Share #365 Posted April 7, 2015 Whoa! That looks excellent Matt! I think you and Buck both went to the same classes for this tiny stuff. I like the star carving and the working lid. Very nice! Cheers mattsayers148, IgorSky, Salty Sea Dog and 1 other 4 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Sea Dog Posted April 7, 2015 Share #366 Posted April 7, 2015 Very cool Matt!! mattsayers148 and GLakie 2 Quote -Buck Current build: AL Morgan's Whaleboat (1st build) Kits in the ships locker: I cannot confirm nor deny that there may be a few kits in there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted April 7, 2015 Share #367 Posted April 7, 2015 Dang !! That's superb, Matt !! GLakie and mattsayers148 2 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted April 7, 2015 Share #368 Posted April 7, 2015 Outstanding joinery, Matt. That case id beautiful! GLakie, CaptainSteve and mattsayers148 3 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsayers148 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share #369 Posted April 7, 2015 Thank you George, Buck, CaptainSteve, Ken and everyone for the likes and words of encouragement. Any time I work on tiny little pieces, my admiration goes out to all of the other builders and their many talents. It took me two different boxes and six lids to get one that was acceptable. I've done many inlays on larger scales, but this small one has proved to be, by far, the most difficult that I've attempted. One time I coughed and blew the little pieces to kingdom come. After that I went with a different method. I taped down a piece of blue tape, sticky side up. It holds really well and doesn't destroy them in the process. Canute, CaptainSteve, Salty Sea Dog and 1 other 4 Quote Matt - aka The Squirrel Whisperer Current builds - Benjamin W. Latham by Matt Competed builds - USS Ranger by Matt HMS Bounty Launch by Matt 18th Century 10" Sea Mortar by Matt 18th Century Naval Smoothbore by Matt Future builds - Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay skipjack (MS) Half Moon (Corel) Emma C Berry Lobster Smack (MS)US Brigantine Eagle (Corel) New Bedford Whaleboat (MS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomaslambo Posted April 7, 2015 Share #370 Posted April 7, 2015 Matt, Wow, that's really sweet...amazing detail and color contrast on top Boyd GLakie and mattsayers148 2 Quote Boyd Current Build - HMS Bounty - Artesania Latina - Scale1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsayers148 Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share #371 Posted April 10, 2015 Thanks to everyone for your encouragement and input. Hey Boyd, thank you. Your build of this Launch's Dad is inspiring to watch. For my cutlasses, I used a length of brass for the blades with different size brass tubes for the hilt and handle. I cut a slice in the larger tube and drilled holes through top and bottom of the "C". Then the end of the blade was cut to fit through hilt and handle. Once all pieces were cut and fit, they were soldered. Then just a bunch of grinding, fileing and bending to look like a cutlass. I chose the figure 8 shape for the hilt as it was a distinguishing mark as English made. After I blackened and let the cutlasses dry I did some final details on the hilt and handle. I very carefully buffed part of the black off to give it a shine. Black thread was then used for the half-hitch whipping for the hand grip. The final step was to carefully blacken only the blade again.(The blades measure at 22 inches, overall length 27 inches) dgbot, GLakie, GuntherMT and 9 others 12 Quote Matt - aka The Squirrel Whisperer Current builds - Benjamin W. Latham by Matt Competed builds - USS Ranger by Matt HMS Bounty Launch by Matt 18th Century 10" Sea Mortar by Matt 18th Century Naval Smoothbore by Matt Future builds - Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay skipjack (MS) Half Moon (Corel) Emma C Berry Lobster Smack (MS)US Brigantine Eagle (Corel) New Bedford Whaleboat (MS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomaslambo Posted April 10, 2015 Share #372 Posted April 10, 2015 Matt, Thanks for the kind words....and likewise you inspire myself and anyone else that follows your work. Absolutely superb job on the swords Salty Sea Dog, GLakie and mattsayers148 3 Quote Boyd Current Build - HMS Bounty - Artesania Latina - Scale1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted April 10, 2015 Share #373 Posted April 10, 2015 Nice blades, Matt !! mattsayers148 and GLakie 2 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted April 10, 2015 Share #374 Posted April 10, 2015 Raisin' the bar again, eh? Great looking blades. mattsayers148, GLakie and Salty Sea Dog 3 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted April 10, 2015 Share #375 Posted April 10, 2015 Those are some good looking cutlasses Matt! Cheers mattsayers148 1 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Sea Dog Posted April 11, 2015 Share #376 Posted April 11, 2015 Yup, you're raising the bar so high it's hard to see from down here! Nice work! dgbot, GLakie, CaptainSteve and 2 others 5 Quote -Buck Current build: AL Morgan's Whaleboat (1st build) Kits in the ships locker: I cannot confirm nor deny that there may be a few kits in there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted April 11, 2015 Share #377 Posted April 11, 2015 Your attention to detail is astounding. Your cutlasses look great. David B mattsayers148, GLakie and CaptainSteve 3 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...
mattsayers148 Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share #378 Posted April 11, 2015 (edited) Boyd, CaptainSteve, Ken, George, Buck, David, thank you guys for your positive words. Coming from an incredible group of craftsmen and bar pushers, it's the bars that you've set that I reach for. I'm enjoying the last little bits at 1:16 before I steam ahead at 1:64. I've learned a wealth of knowledge from everyone here and learn new things everyday. All hail them squirrels and their brethren! Edited April 11, 2015 by matt.s.s. GLakie, CaptainSteve and Canute 3 Quote Matt - aka The Squirrel Whisperer Current builds - Benjamin W. Latham by Matt Competed builds - USS Ranger by Matt HMS Bounty Launch by Matt 18th Century 10" Sea Mortar by Matt 18th Century Naval Smoothbore by Matt Future builds - Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay skipjack (MS) Half Moon (Corel) Emma C Berry Lobster Smack (MS)US Brigantine Eagle (Corel) New Bedford Whaleboat (MS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted April 11, 2015 Share #379 Posted April 11, 2015 (edited) I think I speak for us all, but I, for one, am looking forward to seeing your final arrangement, Matt !! (PS: Gotta agree ... I quite liked 1:16 scale) Edited April 11, 2015 by CaptainSteve IgorSky, GLakie, mattsayers148 and 1 other 4 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted April 11, 2015 Share #380 Posted April 11, 2015 (edited) Yup, you're raising the bar so high it's hard to see from down here! Nice work! Seriously, Buck ?? Not taking anything away from Matt, but surely yours has to be the tallest step-ladder o' the lot of us !!! Edited April 11, 2015 by CaptainSteve Canute, mattsayers148, GLakie and 3 others 6 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Sea Dog Posted April 11, 2015 Share #381 Posted April 11, 2015 Thanks Captain! Matt's compass box is pretty amazing though. GLakie, CaptainSteve, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote -Buck Current build: AL Morgan's Whaleboat (1st build) Kits in the ships locker: I cannot confirm nor deny that there may be a few kits in there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsayers148 Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share #382 Posted April 11, 2015 I assure everyone, microscopic etchings of a sunset, island and palm trees like on Bucks knife handle, will never be on a list of things I think I could do. I couldn't afford the scanning electron microscope that I would need to even work at a scale that small. I agree with CaptainSteve, Buck's bar is somewhere up there near the moon! GLakie, CaptainSteve, Salty Sea Dog and 1 other 4 Quote Matt - aka The Squirrel Whisperer Current builds - Benjamin W. Latham by Matt Competed builds - USS Ranger by Matt HMS Bounty Launch by Matt 18th Century 10" Sea Mortar by Matt 18th Century Naval Smoothbore by Matt Future builds - Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay skipjack (MS) Half Moon (Corel) Emma C Berry Lobster Smack (MS)US Brigantine Eagle (Corel) New Bedford Whaleboat (MS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted April 11, 2015 Share #383 Posted April 11, 2015 Arrrr ... That be true, Matt ... you and I, we both need a Sensei, and his name be Buck !! mtaylor, IgorSky, Salty Sea Dog and 3 others 6 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted April 11, 2015 Share #384 Posted April 11, 2015 I think we'd all like to get a hold of some of the same squirrels he's using. I wonder what methods he's employed to fend off that evil Beaver Horde. CaptainSteve, Salty Sea Dog, mattsayers148 and 1 other 4 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsayers148 Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share #385 Posted April 11, 2015 One of the other necessary items is done. I borrowed the idea from CaptainSteve and the entry in the "Kit Bashers Guide" with only minor tweaking. I've been trying to make anything that's metal out of my assorted metal pieces bags.This is only the third item that I've soldered so far and am putting up the CA for metals for good. I'm finding it really difficult to say if I'm done. So I'm in the process of arranging everything and then will decide. Stay tuned, pics will come soon. Cap'n Rat Fink, IgorSky, CaptainSteve and 4 others 7 Quote Matt - aka The Squirrel Whisperer Current builds - Benjamin W. Latham by Matt Competed builds - USS Ranger by Matt HMS Bounty Launch by Matt 18th Century 10" Sea Mortar by Matt 18th Century Naval Smoothbore by Matt Future builds - Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay skipjack (MS) Half Moon (Corel) Emma C Berry Lobster Smack (MS)US Brigantine Eagle (Corel) New Bedford Whaleboat (MS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted April 11, 2015 Share #386 Posted April 11, 2015 Fine looking grapnel Matt! Reminds me of that movie----"To the last, I will grapnel with thee!" ----or was that "grapple"? CaptainSteve and mattsayers148 2 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomaslambo Posted April 12, 2015 Share #387 Posted April 12, 2015 Matt, Great job on the grapnel hooks....wondering what's next? Watching you guys and all these details you add to your Launches will double the time I spend on my build....but I'm loving every minute of it Boyd CaptainSteve and GLakie 2 Quote Boyd Current Build - HMS Bounty - Artesania Latina - Scale1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsayers148 Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share #388 Posted April 12, 2015 After some adjustments, it all fits. I had originally thought about unshipping the stern crane and toss it overboard, but decided it should stay. I was able to stand the body up and secure it to the aft mast so that it is visible, yet out of the way. The windlass can stay in place, as it too, takes up little space.The support arms for the crane and the hand spikes for the windlass tied together and easily slid under the raised aft deck. With the crane out of the way, the chest, compass, food sacks and tools seem to have plenty of room. The cargo nets were large enough to support almost all of the barrels. I decided to only hang four oars off each side. This way the two that are left may appeal to those who can't look with their eyes. usedtosail, UpstateNY, JesseLee and 11 others 14 Quote Matt - aka The Squirrel Whisperer Current builds - Benjamin W. Latham by Matt Competed builds - USS Ranger by Matt HMS Bounty Launch by Matt 18th Century 10" Sea Mortar by Matt 18th Century Naval Smoothbore by Matt Future builds - Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay skipjack (MS) Half Moon (Corel) Emma C Berry Lobster Smack (MS)US Brigantine Eagle (Corel) New Bedford Whaleboat (MS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted April 12, 2015 Share #389 Posted April 12, 2015 Truly, a beautiful job, Matt !! Me hat be off to you and your squirrels !! Sitting in your boss' office, your Launch will be a conversation-starter for years to come !! mattsayers148, Canute, Salty Sea Dog and 1 other 4 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted April 12, 2015 Share #390 Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) She looks perfect Matt. It's absolutely perfect what you (and the Squirrels of ST1) have done with her. If you were looking for any opinions from the "horde", the only thing I might think about changing, is the location of the barrels on top of the windlass. Maybe scatter them a bit, making the windlass appear more ready to use. Other than that, I wouldn't change a thing. No matter how you decide to do it, it's fantastic. Well done sir! Well done. Cheers Edited April 12, 2015 by GLakie Salty Sea Dog, CaptainSteve, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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