Omega1234 Posted August 14, 2015 Share #241 Posted August 14, 2015 Hi Dave Good fortune, that's for sure! I also hope that you're well and truly on the mend, health-wise. All the best! Patrick GLakie and SawdustDave 2 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 August 15, 2015 Author Share #242 Posted August 15, 2015 Thanks Patrick, George.... Still fighting the ear infection, but improving a little each day. Really scary for a while as it was getting worse with each passing day. Didn't realize how serious until my Thursday follow-up appointment with my surgeon.... He informed me that the extreme degree of my condition had become "life threatening".... Knew it was painful as hell, but had no idea I was in deep do-do trouble. Still not able to do more than 30 minutes at a time in the shipyard at this point and that's killing me. So I manage to get out there four or five times a day.... Adds up over several days. GLakie, CaptainSteve, Omega1234 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...
NenadM Posted August 15, 2015 Share #243 Posted August 15, 2015 Move on, everything will be ok GLakie, mtaylor, Omega1234 and 4 others 7 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...
GLakie Posted August 15, 2015 Share #244 Posted August 15, 2015 Nobody's in a hurry here Dave. Take some time, heal up, and we'll be here when you're ready. Omega1234, SawdustDave, Piet 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...
mtaylor Posted August 16, 2015 Share #245 Posted August 16, 2015 Get healthy Dave. That's the first order of things.. always. GLakie, JesseLee, SawdustDave 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 August 16, 2015 Share #246 Posted August 16, 2015 Hang in there Dave and take care of your health. Your ship will wait patiently as we are. Cheers, Piet JesseLee, SawdustDave, GLakie 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...
SawdustDave Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share #247 Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) Sorry for going on about my personal health issues here mates. I understand that ship modeling is the focus of this forum. I think my intentions of explaining the reason why my SOS progress postings were stalled out may have gotten a little "Facebookish". Nonetheless, thanks all for your concerns and well wishes. I'm still tough as nails and will be fine. As for ship modeling.... After spending more time than normal going through my favorite MSW build logs, particularly Danny's, and Remco's, and EdT....(could name many more). I am now mixed with feelings of both inspiration and frustration. I'm betting I am not the only one with the same feelings. Damn! Those guys are amazing. Edited August 16, 2015 by SawdustDave CaptainSteve, mtaylor, JesseLee 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...
SawdustDave Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share #248 Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) OK, here's a few shots taken this morning before I head out to Wilmington to see the Spanish Galleon docked there this week. Port side view.... all rails now installed. Starboard side view....better view of the rails. View of the new bulkheads created for the Quarterdeck and Poop Deck. The next two shots show the belfry just completed this morning. Edited August 17, 2015 by SawdustDave Omega1234, janos, usedtosail and 9 others 12 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 August 17, 2015 Share #249 Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) Hi Dave She looks absolutely magnificent! Very impressive. I especially like the gild work and the bell tower itself, which is a true reflection of your skills. Can't wait for the next update once you're fully recovered. Cheers Patrick Edited August 17, 2015 by Omega1234 Piet, GLakie, Canute and 1 other 4 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...
GLakie Posted August 17, 2015 Share #250 Posted August 17, 2015 The railings and ornamentation look splendid Dave! Have a good time at the Galleon and get lots of pictures. SawdustDave, mtaylor, Omega1234 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...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted August 17, 2015 Share #251 Posted August 17, 2015 G'day Dave Just found your log and in one word: wow. So fast is your progress with all the detailed ornate fittings. There's a saying in Australia : "You must have a rocket up your bum." Again great job and keep the log coming. Hope your ear is ok now. 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...
SawdustDave Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share #252 Posted August 17, 2015 Well.... I saw where my early morning update was double posted, and when I attempted to delete one of them, I blew the whole thing away. I'll get those pics back up shortly along with some photos from my trip to tour the Spanish Galleon in Wilmington. mtaylor and GLakie 2 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 17, 2015 Author Share #253 Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) First, I'll restore the update postings for the SOS.....The evening light was a little better, so I took some new shots.Port side view....All decks have been planked and the bulwarks have been planked and painted.Here's the newly created forecastle bulkhead, with the belfry I just completed this morning.A closer look at the belfry.And finally, the quarterdeck and poop deck bulkheads.... A little more work to do on both.Guess I will begin working on gratings, and companion ways next. Then lots of tree nailing. Edited February 10, 2016 by SawdustDave CaptainSteve, Piet, 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...
GLakie Posted August 17, 2015 Share #254 Posted August 17, 2015 For a ship with this much ornamentation, it sure doesn't seem to have taken very long to get this far. I know I'd be forever getting it done, but you're flying right through it Dave. Very nicely done! Cheers SawdustDave, Piet, mtaylor 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...
SawdustDave Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share #255 Posted August 17, 2015 As for the trip to visit the Spanish galleon.... great trip with my baby brother and first cuz. Although I took a dozen or so photos, I found that you can simply Google "El Galeon" and find many more great photos currently posted online along with very nice video. GLakie, Canute, mtaylor 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...
SawdustDave Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share #256 Posted August 17, 2015 George.... Most any of our really gifted modelers will quickly advise you that "flying through" a build is not a good thing. Chuck Passaro told me flat out.... "You need to slow down!" Yes, I do work much too fast, and will never achieve the level of our friends Piet, Remco, EdT, and Danny because of that. My reasoning.... At my age, I really don't feel like I have the time to spend two or three years on a project. I build ships for personal pleasure, and the satisfaction of seeing raw lumber turn into a piece of art as majestic as a tall ship. I cannot imagine it possible for me to get any more pleasure from it than I currently do. Then, there's the dozens of wonderful modeling friends, like yourself, from every part of the globe. This really is fun stuff, huh? Piet, CaptainSteve, Canute and 2 others 5 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 August 17, 2015 Share #257 Posted August 17, 2015 Yup! It's all about the journey, not so much the job for me too. I intend to approach this hobby completely different than what my work was about. Having to get up really early, if I went to bed at all. Having to be at a certain place by a certain time. You wanted it when? My summer job was construction, and more often than not, involved concrete. Sidewalks, driveways, porch-tops, ect. Once a "pour" starts it doesn't stop until the job is done. Worked once on a grain elevator that was 212 ft high, and around 115 ft wide. Took us 2 months to get that one poured, vibrating and setting re-bar as we went. Made a bunch of money, but it almost killed me. Anyway, the last thing I want to do in building model ships, is make it more like a job, than a hobby. SawdustDave, Canute and mtaylor 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted August 17, 2015 Share #258 Posted August 17, 2015 What are you using for your treenails? Remember the smaller the better, Well done? David B SawdustDave and GLakie 2 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...
SawdustDave Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share #259 Posted August 18, 2015 Treenails... David, I simply use toothpicks on the deck planks, after turning the tip down using a Dremel. For the bamboo hull planks, however, I use bamboo treenails pulled through a draw plate. Been thinking about the hypodermic needle approach, which appears to be a really cool method, but doubt I'll go there. Guess I'm kinda set in my comfort zone on this one. JesseLee, Canute, Piet 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...
SawdustDave Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share #260 Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) Early to rise this morning. Began developing the first companion way with small grating that will fit into the opening on the quarter deck. There will be 20 of those baluster turnings. The stringers are cut from heavy card stock and I'll have to come up with a way to hang the stairs below the opening. I don't see that as a major problem. Edited September 7, 2015 by SawdustDave Canute, mtaylor, GuntherMT 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 20, 2015 Author Share #261 Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) Completed the hanging companion way this morning.... There will be two more of these. Edited August 24, 2015 by SawdustDave CaptainSteve, GLakie, mtaylor 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...
NenadM Posted August 20, 2015 Share #262 Posted August 20, 2015 Very nice work. Well done! Omega1234, GLakie, SawdustDave and 1 other 4 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...
JesseLee Posted August 20, 2015 Share #263 Posted August 20, 2015 Amazing work Dave! GLakie, SawdustDave, Piet and 1 other 4 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 August 20, 2015 Author Share #264 Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) Another 50 or so balusters for the other two companionn ways. A mini-duplicator would be real nice. Edited August 24, 2015 by SawdustDave Piet, CaptainSteve, Canute 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 August 20, 2015 Share #265 Posted August 20, 2015 Hi Dave Nice work! Just wondering, though, if you're meaning to say 'companion ways' instead of champion ways'? Cheers Patrick Piet, SawdustDave, GLakie and 1 other 4 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 August 21, 2015 Author Share #266 Posted August 21, 2015 "companionway" is correct Patrick. I have no idea where I came up with the term I was using. I appreciate the correction mate. Omega1234, GLakie, Piet 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...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted August 21, 2015 Share #267 Posted August 21, 2015 My tablet changes words on me all the time.... Bloody thing. 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...
GLakie Posted August 21, 2015 Share #268 Posted August 21, 2015 You might need to turn off that "auto-correct". There should be a way to do it in your settings menu. Canute, SawdustDave and Piet 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted August 21, 2015 Share #269 Posted August 21, 2015 Thanks George, but it helps me because I'm a very bad speller! Lol 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...
GLakie Posted August 21, 2015 Share #270 Posted August 21, 2015 Don't think I can help then Greg. Off or on was my best suggestion. Canute and SawdustDave 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...
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