edmay Posted September 4, 2015 Share #301 Posted September 4, 2015 International prayer line on its way for your speedy recovery,Edwin and Urmilla Piet, JesseLee, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #302 Posted September 4, 2015 George, Patrick, Piet, Greg, Ed, and all others with kind wishes.... Thank you for those special thoughts and prayers. Keep it up, because they seem to be reaching their target. As tough as this infection is, my doctors are much tougher. Think of being on a little "Cutter" and having both the Vic and the SOS turn broadside on you. LOL Canute, GLakie, edmay and 5 others 8 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted September 4, 2015 Share #303 Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) Hi Dave The Docs may be tough, but don't forget how hard it's been for you. All I can say, is that I'm glad you're on the mend. All the best Patrick Edited September 4, 2015 by Omega1234 Canute, edmay, Piet and 5 others 8 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share #304 Posted September 4, 2015 You guys are beginning to sound a lot like my wife. Canute, Piet, CaptainSteve and 5 others 8 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted September 5, 2015 Share #305 Posted September 5, 2015 That's why we are family Dave! Be good my friend. Cheers, mtaylor, Canute, SawdustDave and 2 others 5 Quote 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted September 5, 2015 Share #306 Posted September 5, 2015 That's why we are family Dave! Be good my friend. Cheers, Yea, a world wide family. Havagooday Greg Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 6, 2015 Share #307 Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) Great news that you're in the shop. You're tougher than you think you are. I think we all believe that it's "the docs"... As for family, I don't think we nag, do we? Now about more pictures... :) Edited September 6, 2015 by mtaylor CaptainSteve, SawdustDave, edmay and 3 others 6 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share #308 Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) OK Mark.... a few shots this morning to do a little catching up. First the companion way rework.... I managed to change out the oversized grating with some 2mm grating I found in my boneyard. Also had to turn new stanchions for both modules. Actually, my first stanchions were too long and skinny. So I am pleased with the overall improvement. Isn't that usually the case with re-do's? The grating seen here will be replaced when I receive the new 2mm stuff. Note the difference in size. These shots remind me of all the deck tree nailing I still have to eventually get around to. Edited September 6, 2015 by SawdustDave Omega1234, mtaylor, GLakie and 6 others 9 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share #309 Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) Began playing around with the cannons and trucks.... Having not rigged a cannon in years, this ship having at least 30 rigged cannon is going to be quite a challenge to me. This first shot is of the cannon and truck as I received them .... After adding a little detail, not too bad.... First attempt to put a pin through the axels didn't go too well. I'll continue to play around with that. The black straps are created from card stock. Not sure if I can add much more at this point. I've always liked painting the carriages red, but there's so much red on the bullwarks, I figure that would be a little too much. However, the yellow trucks, like found on the Victory, might look great. What think? Edited September 7, 2015 by SawdustDave edmay, CaptainSteve, JesseLee and 6 others 9 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted September 6, 2015 Share #310 Posted September 6, 2015 Lookin' good Dave! You must have a great method for doing those gratings as they all seem pretty square and neat looking. Piet, mtaylor, CaptainSteve and 3 others 6 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...
SawdustDave Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share #311 Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) Cannon trucks.... natural or painted? Now I'm not really sure....need some opinions. As much as I like the yellow painted trucks, I can't decide which looks better sitting in place on the deck.... any thoughts? I can go either way, but have a high regard for all MSW modelers opinions on things like this. So, please think of it as your own decision and tell me what you think. Edited September 7, 2015 by SawdustDave mtaylor, Omega1234, Piet and 4 others 7 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted September 7, 2015 Share #312 Posted September 7, 2015 The final decision is yours Dave, but speaking for myself, I'd go with the "natural" look. It seems to match a little better to the natural main-rail and planking. mtaylor, Omega1234, edmay and 2 others 5 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...
NenadM Posted September 7, 2015 Share #313 Posted September 7, 2015 Maybe just to wait with your decision to the dead line for mounting cannons - to see what better looks then ? Omega1234, mtaylor, GLakie and 2 others 5 Quote In progress: CUTTY SARK - Tehnodidakta => scratch => Campbell plans http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-1#entry64653 Content of log : http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-62#entry217381 Past build: Stella, Heller kit, plastic, Santa Maria, Tehnodidakta kit, wood, Jolly Roger Heller kit, plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share #314 Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) Nenad.... With so many exposed deck guns to rig, I would rather begin doing a few at a time between other tasks to break up the manotany.... Tree nailing, more cap rails, gratings, more carvings, other deck furnishings, etc. Each gunport represents a lot of hours when you consider the related pieces I plan to include.... Rams, mops, buckets, brass monkeys, and balls. I'll likely spend at least a couple of days on each position. As for "dead lines".... Since retirement, I refuse to allow such in my life. Lol Edited September 7, 2015 by SawdustDave Canute, mtaylor, GLakie and 3 others 6 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted September 7, 2015 Share #315 Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) With George voting for the natural look, then it probably doesn't help you to decide at all that I'm going to vote for the painted look. (But, I will agree that the final choice is up to you.) Edited September 7, 2015 by CaptainSteve Omega1234, SawdustDave, mtaylor 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...
SawdustDave Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share #316 Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) The way you guys are starting off, looks like it will be port side painted, and starboard side natural. Hahaha Edited September 7, 2015 by SawdustDave GLakie, Piet, Omega1234 and 4 others 7 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 7, 2015 Share #317 Posted September 7, 2015 Dave, I'm not sure the time period will work for "yellow"... I'd go with either natural or <gasp> red ochre. <tosses monkey wrench> Omega1234, GLakie, CaptainSteve and 2 others 5 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted September 8, 2015 Share #318 Posted September 8, 2015 Tradition says red but you don't want that so my gut feeling is natural red oak or just plain oak. Cheers, GLakie, JesseLee, CaptainSteve and 3 others 6 Quote 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseLee Posted September 8, 2015 Share #319 Posted September 8, 2015 I like the natural over the yellow but I know you will make it look good no matter what you go with! GLakie, mtaylor, edmay and 2 others 5 Quote Current build: Syren : Kit- Model Shipways Side project: HMS Bounty - Revel -(plastic) On hold: Pre-owned, unfinished Mayflower (wood) Past builds: Scottish Maid - AL- 1:50, USS North Carolina Battleship -1/350 (plastic), Andromede - Dikar (wood), Yatch Atlantic - 14" (wood), Pirate Ship - 1:72 (plastic), Custom built wood Brig from scratch - ?(3/4" =1'), 4 small scratch builds (wood), Vietnamese fishing boat (wood) & a Ship in a bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share #320 Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Decision time.... A few hours in the shop this morning, mostly working on adding little axel ends and pins to the truck wheels. The more I study the two trucks, the more I agree with the un-painted option. So it shall be. Thanks for the input guys. Edited September 8, 2015 by SawdustDave mtaylor, GLakie, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keelhauled Posted September 8, 2015 Share #321 Posted September 8, 2015 Great Build! I am glad to hear that you are doing better in the health department. All the best! Marc Canute, mtaylor, Omega1234 and 4 others 7 Quote Currently building the Cutty Sark http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1000-cutty-sark-by-keelhauled-mantua-kit-bashed-first-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted September 9, 2015 Share #322 Posted September 9, 2015 Dave, I'm not sure the time period will work for "yellow"... I'd go with either natural or <gasp> red ochre. <tosses monkey wrench> My research of the SOS tells me the the cannon's were plain bronze with dark dark oak stain on the trucks. Hope this helps Greg Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share #323 Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) With the decision to go with natural dark oak trucks, I can move on to assembly of some 34 units that will be seen fully rigged on the decks. Beginning with a few modifications..... First, I found that the truck frame sits much too high on the axels. Fairly simple fix.... cut the axel slots deeper. I set up a little jig on my small table saw in order to re-cut all of the axel slots the exact same depth.... Note the photo below with me holding the truck in place over the saw blade with my left hand is only because I needed to use my right hand for the camera. Then there is the need to add extended axel tips with pins to the wheels. I simply drilled out the center of each wheel and shaped a tooth pick to fit into the hole. Using a home made needle drill, I created a hole through the hub and inserted a small section of wire for the pins. Paint'em black and stick'em on.... I had honestly forgotten just how labor-intensive deck guns are. Edited September 9, 2015 by SawdustDave NenadM, GLakie, mtaylor and 6 others 9 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted September 10, 2015 Share #324 Posted September 10, 2015 You are right about how much time to make the deck guns. You have 34 to make. I'm assuming that you are doing a 'Henry Ford' to make them.... (a production line LOL), it would be quicker! Greg Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted September 10, 2015 Share #325 Posted September 10, 2015 Nice job Dave! I certainly don't envy having the workload ahead of you, but it'll be worth it once done. Canute, SawdustDave, Piet and 2 others 5 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share #326 Posted September 10, 2015 Not to worry Patrick.... My little shipyard elves will knock 'em out in no time. Greg.... Could use a production line for sure. Maybe the little elves can come up with something tonight. dgbot, Canute, JesseLee and 3 others 6 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted September 11, 2015 Share #327 Posted September 11, 2015 Hi Dave, glad you settled on unpainted oak for the carriages. Cheers, SawdustDave, GLakie, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share #328 Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) It looks like I'll be playing with gun carriages for quite some time.... then rigging them in their positions on the various decks. Meantime I plan to begin building Chuck's 1:48 scale cutter "Cheerful".... back and forth between the two projects as best I can. Quick explanation.... I am building the Cheerful as a special appreciation gift to the amazing surgeon who accurately diagnosed my illness and took immediate aggressive action to combat the raging attack of the deadly fungal infection that developed within my ear. He continues to manage my ongoing treatment, and calls me at home after hours two or three times a week to inquire about how I'm feeling. This is one very special man indeed. Only his staff knows about this plan and they have all been sworn to secrecy. Hopefully, my treatments will be wrapped up in about three months and I can surprise him with the model on my final visit. Least I can do to thank a man for saving my worthless old hide. Edited September 11, 2015 by SawdustDave GLakie, mtaylor, CaptainSteve and 4 others 7 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted September 11, 2015 Share #329 Posted September 11, 2015 Hi Dave What a wonderful gesture. I know surgeons get paid a lot of dough, but you can't put a price on health and well being. I reckon he'd be pleased as punch to receive it! Cheers Patrick Piet, JesseLee, mtaylor and 5 others 8 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted September 11, 2015 Share #330 Posted September 11, 2015 Hi Dave What a wonderful gesture. I know surgeons get paid a lot of dough, but you can't put a price on health and well being. I reckon he'd be pleased as punch to receive it! Cheers Patrick Patrick took the words from my mouth. He's a one in the million! Goodonyamate Greg Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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