CaptainSteve Posted January 18, 2015 #121 Posted January 18, 2015 Nice work, 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
mattsayers148 Posted January 18, 2015 Author #122 Posted January 18, 2015 Hey CaptainSteve, Thank you for your positive words and well taken advice. Now that I got past that hurdle, it's time to start filling my tool chest. Matt IgorSky, jburchfield1@wowway.com, GuntherMT and 5 others 8 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)
mattsayers148 Posted January 18, 2015 Author #123 Posted January 18, 2015 Thank you all for the likes, While working on my tools, I grabbed my favorite pipe and my tub of sweet, aromatic Captain Black. I saw she needed cleaning, so I went to my tobacco drawer to grab a pipe cleaner. I open said drawer and BAM!, there's my compass lens that's been milling around in my head for weeks. Those little squirrels, I'm gonna have to give them an extra little treat for helping out on this one. Check out CaptainSteve's Kit bashers guide for more info on my lens. Matt IgorSky, Salty Sea Dog, Canute and 6 others 9 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)
Salty Sea Dog Posted January 19, 2015 #124 Posted January 19, 2015 May I borrow your little hammer? I'm going to beat myself senseless with it and give up! mattsayers148, CaptainSteve and GLakie 3 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...
mattsayers148 Posted January 19, 2015 Author #125 Posted January 19, 2015 Hey Buck, Now who would there be to give such great inspirational guidance with out you? I'm still undecided about the "seeing" device, so I'm going ahead with the tools without one. Thanks to you and everyone for the likes. It's pretty hard keeping stride with the big dogs! A few chisels a day...eh, I'll try and one a day til the boat capsizes. Salty Sea Dog, GuntherMT, IgorSky 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)
GLakie Posted January 19, 2015 #126 Posted January 19, 2015 Your tool-box and chisels look awesome Matt. Where did you find, and where do you keep, the little elf's that are building these wonderful tiny things for you? And more importantly, what do you feed them to keep them happy? 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
mattsayers148 Posted January 19, 2015 Author #127 Posted January 19, 2015 Hey George, Thank you for the kind words. Contrary to the popular belief in elves, I have my deep beliefs in the less popular vermin, squirrels! They battle with their archenemy, common sense, and often win they do. As long as I keep my hair and beard long, to give them shelter, they've agreed to tell me a thing or two now and again. Matt CaptainSteve and GLakie 2 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)
CaptainSteve Posted January 19, 2015 #128 Posted January 19, 2015 Spectacular work on those chisels, Matt. Having made a set meself, you know that I know how small they are. I think mine used the "leg" (short bit) of a staple as the blade. So, how did you make 'em look so realistic ?? PS: Hats off to the squirrels. 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
mattsayers148 Posted January 19, 2015 Author #129 Posted January 19, 2015 Hey CaptainSteve, My template pics: I printed these using the scale option until they were really close to scale. I turned walnut stock referring to the full pics for similar details. I used this piece from my exploded bic lighter for the blades. I flattened them out, shaped em with my dremel, then put flames to it with a bic lighter. The flame darkened the shine out . I know what you mean, the handles are only 1/16 thick, that why I used the walnut. GLakie, msberkman, CaptainSteve and 5 others 8 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)
CaptainSteve Posted January 19, 2015 #130 Posted January 19, 2015 I know you ain't a fan of the Optivisor (yet), but you really should consider putting one as a permanent part of your model .... just so people can see the incredible detail you are doing. 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
mattsayers148 Posted January 19, 2015 Author #131 Posted January 19, 2015 Hey CaptainSteve, You are too kind. I've been looking, so that's a good start? Do you have any input about other magnifiers. The ones I'm talking about in particular: (1)the soldering one with the little work stand, light and iron holder (2)the lighted table one w/ adjustable arm (3)the one you can clamp anywhere and has a bifold adjustable arm. Also what magnification should I look for(3x, 5x, 10x)? Buck and anyone else are asked for their input as well. I don't know why I'm fighting this. Is it claustrophobia? Is it fear of my family feeling like they've completely lost me now? Or the very real threat that the squirrels may leave me altogether? I am starting to bend, just not broken yet. Matt CaptainSteve and GLakie 2 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)
CaptainSteve Posted January 19, 2015 #132 Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) Personally, I use a very cheap pair of magnified reading glasses. They can be bought off-the-rack at almost every pharmacy in Australia. There are various strengths available (1.5x, 2x, etc etc). I have a pair of 3.5x, which are the strongest I've seen available. They cost about $10.00, and sit permanently on my work-table. By the way, I can't get over those tools !! What are the blade covers made from ?? Abso-bloody-lutely amazing !! Edited January 19, 2015 by CaptainSteve 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
mattsayers148 Posted January 19, 2015 Author #133 Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) Hey CaptainSteve, The guys name is John Neeman, google him, he's got some incredible handmade tools. Matt Edited January 19, 2015 by mattsayers148 CaptainSteve and GLakie 2 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)
CaptainSteve Posted January 19, 2015 #134 Posted January 19, 2015 Damn !! I wanna meet HIS squirrels !!! 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
mattsayers148 Posted January 19, 2015 Author #135 Posted January 19, 2015 Personally, I use a very cheap pair of magnified reading glasses. They can be bought off-the-rack at almost every pharmacy in Australia. There are various strengths available (1.5x, 2x, etc etc). I have a pair of 3.5x, which are the strongest I've seen available. They cost about $10.00, and sit permanently on my work-table. Hey CaptainSteve, Well I went to the local Walgreen's and bought two pair of 3.25x glasses (they were buy 1 get 1 free for $11.99). I'll give em a whirl tonite and let ya know how it goes. Matt CaptainSteve and GLakie 2 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)
mikeaidanh Posted January 19, 2015 #136 Posted January 19, 2015 What astonishing detail ! This is an inspirational build. Mike. mattsayers148 and GLakie 2 Quote Previous Build: LA gun deck cross section. Previous Build: Lancia Armata. Panart 1:16 Previous Build: HMS Pickle. Jotika Build. HMS Triton cross section 1:32. Shelved awaiting improved skills: Chuck"s Cheerful. Current build. Tender Avos. HM cutter Alert. :
mattsayers148 Posted January 19, 2015 Author #137 Posted January 19, 2015 Hey Mike, Thank you for your kind words. I have to share the positive words with my fellow builders. If it wasn't for their help and encouragement, I'd have this build done long ago. If you haven't done so already, you should check out CaptainSteve's Kit~basher's Guide to the Galaxy. There are many examples of the ingenuity displayed in this forum. Matt CaptainSteve and GLakie 2 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)
CaptainSteve Posted January 19, 2015 #138 Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) Arr ... Thank ye, Matt ... but, you should be aware Kit-Basher's is non-profit, and that I cannot pay you for your promotional work. Edited January 19, 2015 by CaptainSteve 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
GLakie Posted January 20, 2015 #139 Posted January 20, 2015 If there's a Dollar Tree in your area, those 3.25 and 3.5 mag glasses are only a dollar. Been going there for years. 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
mattsayers148 Posted January 20, 2015 Author #140 Posted January 20, 2015 Hey CaptainSteve, I can only do what them squirrels tell me to do. Other than almost falling on my head when I took off the glasses, my first effort is well...my first effort. I think it'll get better with time. Hey George, Thanks for the info. I always forget about the dollar store, I usually go there when traveling. Matt GLakie, IgorSky and CaptainSteve 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)
GLakie Posted January 20, 2015 #141 Posted January 20, 2015 That's what I love about the Dollar Tree. Everything there is always just a dollar per item, not like those other dollar stores where most of what you find is $2 to $10. 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
mattsayers148 Posted January 20, 2015 Author #142 Posted January 20, 2015 HMS Bounty Launch: small hand chisel take 2 IgorSky, GLakie, GuntherMT 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)
GLakie Posted January 20, 2015 #143 Posted January 20, 2015 Wow! You've got those squirrels working overtime Matt. Those chisels are looking great. An essential addition to any toolbox. Cheers 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
mattsayers148 Posted January 23, 2015 Author #144 Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) Well, I did my 5 chisels for the week. I might have to add ADHD to my list of ailments. My launch looked a bit naked so I started on the sails, one down, one to go. Will post pics when I get them done, hopefully tomorrow. Hey! CaptainSteve and Buck! Is that you guys on that boat? Edited January 23, 2015 by mattsayers148 Canute, jburchfield1@wowway.com, GuntherMT and 3 others 6 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)
jburchfield1@wowway.com Posted January 24, 2015 #145 Posted January 24, 2015 Don't know how anybody can do that good a job at these little scales. Excellent work Matt. GLakie and mattsayers148 2 Quote Previous build(mostly) - 18th Century Longboat Current build - Bounty Launch Next build - San Francisco by AL Future build - Red Dragon Future build - Mayflower from Model Expo
CaptainSteve Posted January 24, 2015 #146 Posted January 24, 2015 Brilliant job on the chisels, Matt .. but, then again, you've conditioned us to expect nothing less from you. Can't wait to see 'em in your tool-chest. The boat in your picture does look a lot like the Launch ... or, at least, a lot like Model Shipways' version. GLakie 1 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
Salty Sea Dog Posted January 24, 2015 #147 Posted January 24, 2015 Ahoy there Matt! Nice chisels! Will you be adding some saws in your tool box? GLakie and mattsayers148 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...
GLakie Posted January 24, 2015 #148 Posted January 24, 2015 Those chisels came out fantastic Matt! What will you be doing to amaze us next? After those squirrels take their short, and well-earned vacation of course. Cheers 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
michael mott Posted January 24, 2015 #149 Posted January 24, 2015 Matt just finished going through the entire log , what a wonderful job you are doing, the tiny tools are great. Michael GLakie and mattsayers148 2 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
mattsayers148 Posted January 24, 2015 Author #150 Posted January 24, 2015 Hey Pops,CaptainSteve, Buck, George and Michael, Thank you guys, I might have to have surgery to reduce the swelling on my brain before there's permanent damage(or just more). Oh yes, there's plenty to add still to my box. The sails are the last big things to make. Then on to the finer details, which as things go on this build, may be summer before I finish. Here's a shot at an almost complete sail. I most likely will furl the sails so as not to block the view. Matt Canute, CaptainSteve and GLakie 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)
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