RedDawg Posted August 12, 2016 Share #781 Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) Hi Dave this is RedDawg. Quite a few years ago when I was into plastic, before I got converted to wood, I was a member of IPMS. When I entered my builds in the competition during the closed door judging I won a couple of awards. But when one of the judges found out that I was a long haired bearded biker, he pulled my awards and told me I didn't really win. It was just a mistake in where the awards were placed. Two of them. When one of the other judges caught on to what was going on he corrected things. And then told me it was my being a biker that caused the problem. I told them that it was just a part of the lifestyle I chose, and did not bother me any. Just another day of life. Michael By the way I am building the Sovereign myself and you scratch builds have changed the way I am going to do my build. So thanks to you scratch builders my skill level is growing. Edited August 12, 2016 by RedDawg mtaylor, JesseLee, Omega1234 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share #782 Posted August 13, 2016 Repairs of the Confederacy DONE! Back to work on the SOS....FINALLY Piet, dgbot, tadheus and 15 others 18 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...
BANYAN Posted August 13, 2016 Share #783 Posted August 13, 2016 Nice work Dave; she looks like she has just come out of the riggers hands cheers Pat mtaylor, SawdustDave, CaptainSteve and 3 others 6 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted August 14, 2016 Share #784 Posted August 14, 2016 Beautiful Dave !!!! Cheers, Omega1234, mtaylor, Canute 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...
SawdustDave Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share #785 Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) Question for my friends....Last year I enjoyed visiting this Spanish Gallion which was visiting in Wilmington, NC.Noting the use of "sheer poles" at intervals on her shrouds. (see photo) Since I had never seen this before, I thought it unusual, but kept wondering, and tried to do some research on their use. Cannot find a thing.Having problems with the rat lines on the SOS.... keeping the shroud lines evenly spaced, especially the outside shrouds that want to creep in and not maintain a nice straight line from the dead eyes to the top.So I am using sheer poles to keep the shrouds spread, with the intentions of removing them and replacing them with rope rat lines once all the rat lines have been tied.Thing is.... I kind of like the look!So what if I decide to leave them on the SOS? Edited August 22, 2016 by SawdustDave mtaylor, zoly99sask, Canute 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...
SawdustDave Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share #786 Posted August 22, 2016 Here's a shot of the fore shrouds for that same ship. JesseLee, mtaylor, Omega1234 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...
tlevine Posted August 23, 2016 Share #787 Posted August 23, 2016 Please remember that this is a recreation of a Spanish galley. It is not meant to represent any single vessel. Considering this ship is built of fiberglass with wood lamination, I would recommend independent validation of any details. davyboy, Canute, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Toni Chairman Nautical Research Guild Member Nautical Research and Model Society Member Midwest Model Shipwrights Current Builds: Utrecht-1742 Completed Builds: Longboat - 1:48 scale HMS Atalanta-1775 - 1:48 scale Half Hull Planking Project Capstan Project Swallow 1779 - 1:48 scale Echo Cross Section NRG Rigging Project Utrecht-1742 Gallery: Hannah - 1:36 scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyboy Posted August 23, 2016 Share #788 Posted August 23, 2016 Hi Sawdust Dave, Sheer poles were a 19th century innovation I believe and only one was fitted just above the lower shroud deadeyes. The tops on this ship are of a design which didn't appear until the beginning of the 18th century and I'm pretty sure Spanish galleons didn't have spritsail topmasts. I would take anything shown on this ship with a very large pinch of salt,it's a tourist attraction. Please do remove them when you've finished rattling down. Your excellent model would be spoiled by leaving them on. Dave mtaylor, SawdustDave, Jack12477 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share #789 Posted August 24, 2016 Tony and Dave....Information like this is one of the reasons why I value my MSW friends so much. Some of you who know me by now, understand that I seriously need guidance when it comes to these kind of technical issues. Thanks Canute, Jack12477, JesseLee 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...
SawdustDave Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share #790 Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) Clove hitch....clove hitch....clove hitch.... etc. etc. etc. Edited August 30, 2016 by SawdustDave Piet, JesseLee, 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...
yancovitch Posted September 1, 2016 Share #791 Posted September 1, 2016 how did you make the scalloped shingles on the stern galleries? mtaylor, Canute and Piet 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share #792 Posted September 2, 2016 Good question Vic. I'm surprised I didn't address this way back when I created those little shingles.Best pic I have found to explain is of the belfry top seen below.... Rather than cut each shingle individually, each row is cut and shaped as a single narrow strip of black vinyl, shaped with the individual tabs along the bottom edge. The tips of each shingle is painted with gold metallic enamel prior to gluing in place, staggering the shaped edges to give the illusion of individual shingles. Hope this helps. mtaylor, Omega1234, riverboat and 14 others 17 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...
yancovitch Posted September 2, 2016 Share #793 Posted September 2, 2016 well that's great....i'll do the same...maybe with a different material.....thanks mucho dave.......... Omega1234, CaptainSteve, Piet and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share #794 Posted October 12, 2016 Storm Report....Thanks for the inquires regarding the hurricane that struck our town.Happy to report no damages to our home.Severe flooding throughout many parts of Lumberton, NC, but our home is on high ground and completely safe from the flood waters.Just got power restored this morning after four days without lights. Had to throw away all frozen foods and perishable items from the frig. Still without water pressure, but that is a very small inconvenience considering. Using neighbors swimming pool water for flushing our toilets.Sad to report the tragic loss of an old friend....RIP. Dave BANYAN, mtaylor, Jack12477 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...
SawdustDave Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share #795 Posted October 12, 2016 SOS Progress....Still tying in shrouds and rat lines. Hope I can post a few pics within the next few days. Clove hitch - clove hitch - clove hitch...... Dave CaptainSteve, Canute, Omega1234 and 1 other 4 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 October 12, 2016 Share #796 Posted October 12, 2016 Storm Report.... Thanks for the inquires regarding the hurricane that struck our town. Happy to report no damages to our home. Severe flooding throughout many parts of Lumberton, NC, but our home is on high ground and completely safe from the flood waters. Just got power restored this morning after four days without lights. Had to throw away all frozen foods and perishable items from the frig. Still without water pressure, but that is a very small inconvenience considering. Using neighbors swimming pool water for flushing our toilets. Sad to report the tragic loss of an old friend....RIP. Dave Hi Dave Good to hear that you are well, but sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. Take care. Patrick JesseLee, Jack12477, mtaylor and 6 others 9 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...
JesseLee Posted October 12, 2016 Share #797 Posted October 12, 2016 So sorry for your loss Dave. Jesse Canute, edmay, Omega1234 and 4 others 7 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...
EdT Posted October 13, 2016 Share #798 Posted October 13, 2016 Glad to hear you weathered the storm, Dave. For some reason I remembered that you lived in Lumberton and thought of you while watching the news. All the best. Ed JesseLee, Canute, Jack12477 and 4 others 7 Quote All EdT posted material Copyright 2016 Edward J Tosti Young America - extreme clipper 1853 Young America POB Version Modeling the Extreme Clipper Young America Vol 1 1:60 HMS Naiad 1797 The Naiad Frigate Vol I The Naiad Frigate Vol II1:96 Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share #799 Posted October 13, 2016 Thanks Ed.... Update - Worst is over, except for water pressure. As of this morning, the official word was that it will be at least two weeks before the city water system will be repaired and back in service. Meantime tractor trailer loads of bottled water keep coming in.... distribution centers are set up at several parking lots around town. I am using my neighbors swimming pool water to flush our toilets. Heating water in pots in order to bath, shave, wash hair, etc.... Could be much worse. Some of our friends have lost everything. Dave Jack12477, Omega1234, Bill Hime 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...
edmay Posted October 13, 2016 Share #800 Posted October 13, 2016 Hello Dave, Many prayers for your family friends and township .Edwin SawdustDave, Jack12477, Bill Hime and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenadM Posted October 13, 2016 Share #801 Posted October 13, 2016 My deepest symphaty to all of you. Two years ago, Obrenovac, town 9km from my place was covered with 2m of wather and mud, so I can imagine this kind of hell. Water system in whole Belgrade was unstabile and unsafe, and there were long periods without water. Terrible. Be strong and safe! CaptainSteve, Omega1234, riverboat and 7 others 10 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...
riverboat Posted October 13, 2016 Share #802 Posted October 13, 2016 Hi Dave ... hope things are getting better for all of you ... mother nature can be cruel at times , sorry to hear you lost a good friend. On the brighter side your build is coming along nicely... that shingle idea is great!!.... Hang in there Dave!! Frank Jack12477, JesseLee, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yancovitch Posted October 13, 2016 Share #803 Posted October 13, 2016 AND................your ship is safe!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jack12477, Canute, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuda1949 Posted October 13, 2016 Share #804 Posted October 13, 2016 GLAD TO HEAR YOU MADE OUT OK. My prayers are with you and your family. Al SawdustDave, Piet, WackoWolf and 5 others 8 Quote Al Current Build The President by Sergal Completed Build Cutty Sark 1:75 SIB Hannah Opium Smuggler SIB Pride of Baltimore II On Deck Pride of Baltimore II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted October 13, 2016 Share #805 Posted October 13, 2016 I am glad you came out okay. I remember getting flooded out years ago when I lived in DesMoines. It was a mess. At least your home came out okay. David B JesseLee, Jack12477, SawdustDave and 4 others 7 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...
Bill Hime Posted October 14, 2016 Share #806 Posted October 14, 2016 Dave, My wife and I send prayers of recovery and healing. Even with your home safe, there is a wounding that comes with surviving. The lose of a friend and the injury to your community are your lose as well. Sometimes people think all is well for those who's homes still stand. But your community is your home. God bless you and yours. Bill & Sateash Hime JesseLee, mtaylor, CaptainSteve and 6 others 9 Quote Passion is Patience...and I am a carpenter in any scale. Current build; Endurance - 1:70 scale, Occre Current build; H.M.S. Surprise - 1796, 1:48 A L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share #807 Posted October 14, 2016 So true Bill Hime. Gonna take a long time for our community infrastructure to be repaired. Some communities manage to come back better and stronger, while some never recover. Not sure which way my community will go from here. Thanks all again for your continued thoughts and prayers. Dave JesseLee, Omega1234, Bill Hime 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...
SawdustDave Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share #808 Posted October 16, 2016 FINALLY! A pic of the final ratline clove hitch! FYI - That is clove hitch number 2,872! I know, it's a little blurred, but I'm tired and ready for a cold beer celebration. JesseLee, Omega1234, Canute and 12 others 15 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...
BANYAN Posted October 17, 2016 Share #809 Posted October 17, 2016 Enjoy Pat Canute, mtaylor, SawdustDave and 1 other 4 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted October 17, 2016 Share #810 Posted October 17, 2016 A well-deserved beer, too !!! Omega1234, Jack12477, SawdustDave 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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