mattsayers148 Posted March 17, 2015 Author #61 Posted March 17, 2015 Thank you to everyone for the likes and input in this pirate affair. I agree with you George. The one in there has 3 strand which is way too big. it looks like the real bolt is an inch or so round, meaning a 1/64 or .0156, I hope I can find one that small. 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)
CaptainSteve Posted March 17, 2015 #62 Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) Dunno if this helps, but I remembered seeing it in my copy of AOS Constitution by Karl Heinz Marquardt ... Also, have you had a chance to check out these carronades in Dafi's HMS Victory build ?? Edited March 17, 2015 by CaptainSteve Canute, mattsayers148 and GLakie 3 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 March 18, 2015 Author #63 Posted March 18, 2015 Thanks CaptainSteve, and wow those carronades on Dafi's HMS Victory are awesome! 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)
mattsayers148 Posted March 21, 2015 Author #64 Posted March 21, 2015 The orders came in to plank the port side. Once that was done the inside was painted black and then cedar was added between the frames. Since the Nutz brothers wanted to maximize firepower, it was decided to increase the deck size. The stern was extended 8ft and the port and starboard deck were widened a foot on each side. The curve was continued past the bow and will be combined with the bowsprit, in time. Now I'd like to raise the boom on the mizzen mast but am not sure if this modification has a bad side or not, any thoughts? If I do raise the boom, how much can I get away with? I ask these questions to all because the Nutz brothers are doing a final duel to see who will be the captain of this ship! mtaylor, trippwj, riverboat 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)
GLakie Posted March 21, 2015 #65 Posted March 21, 2015 Looks like they have their work cut out for them. Just a little premature to be fighting over who's going to be captain, before it's even built. Sounds like nut abuse to me Matt. Tell them if they don't get back to work, you'll start doing drug/nut testing in the work-place. Canute, mattsayers148, 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
Canute Posted March 22, 2015 #66 Posted March 22, 2015 Those two Nutz brothers are short-fused! And bad tempered. Makes for good P-rates I guess. Careful over gunning that beauty, making it top heavy. Swivels for anti-personnel are probably OK. More carronades, while cool looking, may be pushing it. Put a couple midships, maybe make 'em pivot to either side? Ship's for taking booty, not blastin' boats out of the water, eh? GLakie and mattsayers148 2 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
mattsayers148 Posted March 22, 2015 Author #67 Posted March 22, 2015 I made a little progress today working on the bulwarks. Once they're done I can start the railing now that I know the size of cannons. In the end I extended the aft deck by 12ft. CaptainSteve, Canute, GLakie 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)
Canute Posted March 22, 2015 #68 Posted March 22, 2015 Looks like you have some space amidships for those carronades. And your stern extension is looking good, too. GLakie and mattsayers148 2 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
mattsayers148 Posted March 23, 2015 Author #69 Posted March 23, 2015 Well CaptainSteve, while the two knuckleheads practice their MMA, I was able to sneak in and found this photo along with some scribbled drawings and chicken scratch! Apparently the extended aft deck is going to hold the carronade. That way there's a sweeping defense on the rear end in case another ship gains ground. From what I can tell, the center rail is to house a long range offensive ordinance. It kinda looked like they want to put a couple of mortars somewhere towards the bow and many small swivel guns. I think they plan on using their speed to get up close enough to blast away with powerful, short range guns. I've seen that someone has been directing the build though. While guards have kept the Beavers at bay, there are a number of squirrels making some progress with construction. I just don't know whose in charge! I've sent one lone scout to bring back concrete evidence of who's running this show! mtaylor, Canute, GLakie 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)
mattsayers148 Posted March 23, 2015 Author #70 Posted March 23, 2015 George, either he's cheating or he's a time traveler! Just in: photos have arrived from the Pirates Lair. Canute, Salty Sea Dog, GLakie 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)
GLakie Posted March 29, 2015 #71 Posted March 29, 2015 I think shootin's too good ... George, do you have a spare planter stand ?? No, but I do have an old tree-stump! CaptainSteve, Salty Sea Dog and mattsayers148 3 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
Canute Posted March 29, 2015 #72 Posted March 29, 2015 May I smite it with my Enfield .58 cal. Then apply cold steel for insurance purposes. Salty Sea Dog, CaptainSteve, GLakie and 1 other 4 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
mattsayers148 Posted March 30, 2015 Author #73 Posted March 30, 2015 Now that Harry has proven that he is the toughest Nutz on land and sea, the squirrels cried out a loud "Oorah!" He let the squirrels know, "The harder you work, the higher you'll rank!" Being smart as they are, they instantly knew the higher the rank the higher the pay...more rum! So they joined together as one and worked their little fingers to the bone. They proudly sat back and admired their accomplishment. The planking and the primary sanding done, they decided to put on the first of many coats of natural stain. Harry was quite pleased. So he tapped a fresh keg and smiled as the squirrels sang "Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum.." GLakie, Canute, mtaylor and 2 others 5 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 March 30, 2015 #74 Posted March 30, 2015 Lookin' real good, O Squirrelly One. But, err, what's up with the white plank running lengthwise beneath the cut-out panel ?? 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
Canute Posted March 30, 2015 #75 Posted March 30, 2015 You'll have to find out if the little blighters are adding sweep ports, if they are adding a ram. Tough to back up once you ram another ship, if all you have are sails.. Chuckaug, CaptainSteve and GLakie 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
mattsayers148 Posted March 30, 2015 Author #76 Posted March 30, 2015 My thoughts are that this cutter would most likely use its ram on vessels it's own size or smaller. Ken, are you meaning like a cattle guard or snowplow? GLakie 1 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)
Canute Posted March 30, 2015 #77 Posted March 30, 2015 Matt, yea, sort of like what was on a lot of American Civil War ships, on both sides. If you look at the bows of USS Choctaw or CSS Virginia, you'll see what I mean. The Rebs used them more than the Union, but most Brown Water Union ships had rams. Rams prior to steam were kind of big, thinking way back to the Greeks & Romans. Although, the Mediterranean galleys had rams. I just don't know what their configuration was. Ramming, to my mind, is a way to prevent the other ship from moving; but you then have to patch a hole to take it back to your "lair" and remove the cargo. Would a pirate strip a ship on the high seas and then sink the hulk? I don't know; guess I'm applying too much of my tactical training and over-thinking a fun project. mattsayers148, CaptainSteve and GLakie 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
GLakie Posted March 30, 2015 #78 Posted March 30, 2015 The crew have done a wonderful job on the planking and staining Matt. Buy them an extra ration of grog for me. Sweep ports are like gun ports, only for oars. Hence needing reverse. Cheers Canute, CaptainSteve, 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
mattsayers148 Posted March 30, 2015 Author #79 Posted March 30, 2015 Thank you for the info Ken and George. I guess my thoughts went more to a gamer, in which what you can do is only based on reality but takes the liberty of including fiction. Remember, I can only follow the mighty Harrison Nutz. GLakie, Salty Sea Dog, CaptainSteve and 2 others 5 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 April 15, 2015 #80 Posted April 15, 2015 5 barrels of rum? It might take 'em a day or so to heal up after all that. Canute, CaptainSteve and mattsayers148 3 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
CaptainSteve Posted April 15, 2015 #81 Posted April 15, 2015 An' 'ere I was wondering if five barrels would be enough ?? GLakie, Canute and mattsayers148 3 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
Canute Posted April 15, 2015 #82 Posted April 15, 2015 Aye, I'm with Cap'n Steve on quantity. Those wee barracoes dinae hold much rum. Hae many laddies in ST1, eh? Mayhap you'll need to lay in more rum. The hull work is looking good, Matt. I can't wait to see what new developments turn up from the Nutz Brothers. very fertile imaginations CaptainSteve, mattsayers148 and GLakie 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
mattsayers148 Posted April 16, 2015 Author #83 Posted April 16, 2015 Now that Harry and Woodie have settled into their rolls, the work on the captured USRC has been running smooth. The men had brought some concerns to Woodie(he's finally happy being the ships carpenter). They've been having trouble working with these 1ft wide and some 50ft long boards for the planking. So Woodie brought these concerns to Harry and discussed how this could be resolved. They came up with a solution that was agreed upon. They salvaged some lumber that was left behind by the Beavers and commenced on adding a third layer of planking. This third layer has advantages in several ways. Increased hull strength, the ease of working with 8 inch X 18.5 feet planks and the ability to repair planks in times of battle. With this improvised method, the squirrels were able to work faster and make the ship stronger and more water tight. Harry went back to his tent to work on ways to further modify the ship and Woodie with the men set forth to finish the hull. Lastly, Harry and Woodie have been trying to choose a name for their ship. The best way, they figured, was to allow the men to assist in naming it. The first suggestion by one of the men was 'Rum Runner'. Once all suggestions are collected, Harry and Woodie will sit down to make a decision on this issue. UpstateNY, CaptainSteve, GLakie 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 April 16, 2015 #84 Posted April 16, 2015 Glad to see Woodie and Harry worked out their differences Matt. Can't have dissension in the ranks! They got it together and did a wonderful job with the planking. Cheers Canute, mattsayers148 and CaptainSteve 3 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
CaptainSteve Posted April 16, 2015 #85 Posted April 16, 2015 Arrr ... Well since we can hardly name your ship, CaptSteve's Revenge ... what about CaptMorgan's Revenge ?? (I'm hoping that Captain Morgan's rum is a well-known brand States-side, as well as down here in the Antipodes) Salty Sea Dog, GLakie, Canute and 2 others 5 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 April 16, 2015 Author #86 Posted April 16, 2015 Or Montezuma's Revenge? GLakie, Canute 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 April 16, 2015 #87 Posted April 16, 2015 Considering it's rum we're talking about, Montezuma's Revenge is actually quite appropriate! CaptainSteve, Canute, 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
mattsayers148 Posted April 17, 2015 Author #88 Posted April 17, 2015 I think the squirrels figure that the more of them there are, the less likely that one of them will be missed. Scoundrels! The ones that were there did a little spit shine on the hull today. Man there's a lot of colors from the same tree. CaptainNutz informed them, as soon as the hull is sea worthy, a day of rest and rum will be in order. However, he assured them, if anyone goes AWOL, punishment will be swift and fatal! GLakie, msberkman, 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)
GLakie Posted April 17, 2015 #89 Posted April 17, 2015 I like that natural wood finish on her. They did a bang-up job. Cheers Canute, CaptainSteve and mattsayers148 3 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
CaptainSteve Posted April 17, 2015 #90 Posted April 17, 2015 Really nice contrasts in that hull, Matt !! Canute, GLakie and mattsayers148 3 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
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