HMAV BOUNTY - A “face lift “

[RogerD]

Good afternoon Roger. Thank you. I agree however in my case it is more of - I’m not very good at making coils and this is the lazy option. How are your stunning carronades coming on? Cheers Grant

Hi Grant, not lazy at all. I know there has been much discussion over how to display the gun/carronade tackle. Coiled neatly as though ready for inspection. Faked (flaked) on deck near the trucks/sleds. Deployed ready for action or, as you have done, secured and ready for sea. A matter of taste I know and of course modellers interpretative licence .

I have just finished the first eight carronades for the port side but they are not rigged yet. Time permitting I’ll post a small update later today. Thanks for asking.

 

[Dean62]

Excellent work Grant! This ship will be unrecognizable when you are finished.

 

[GrantTyler]

Excellent work Grant! This ship will be unrecognizable when you are finished.

Good morning Dean. It is awesome to hear from you. Thanks for checking out my Bounty refurb and for the compliment. I hope all is good with you and your family. Cheers Grant

 

[Chestcutter]

Wow, just caught up on your recent work.
Very nice Grant, details everywhere are beautiful including the framed rudder, balustrade at steps, pumps and cannons are superb.
This beauty and detail is seen from every angle of your photos and not at all degraded in the macros.
Respect+++
Michael

 

[GrantTyler]

Good morning gentlemen

I lost the bet. When Justin gets back from Singapore I think I’m in for some banter.

I had to buy some brass sheets for mast bands.

R120.00 - so I’m in for $7.00. Eish

I decided to renovate and modify the exsisting masts. Sanded and stained oak. Cut the top section into a square and the sides below to fit the cheeks.


The cheeks and cap are made from laminated walnut, the trestle trees, cross trees, chock and bolsters I cut from the left over scrap.

Still WIP :


Cheers Grant

 

[GrantTyler]

Wow, just caught up on your recent work.
Very nice Grant, details everywhere are beautiful including the framed rudder, balustrade at steps, pumps and cannons are superb.
This beauty and detail is seen from every angle of your photos and not at all degraded in the macros.
Respect+++
Michael

Good afternoon Micheal. Thank you very much indeed. Cheers Grant

 

[dockattner]

Well, I know you don’t want to cheat your son out of a friendly wager - but brass shim stock hardly qualifies for an expense! You needed it anyway for some pending project that has nothing to do with a boat model.

Truth be told - you were never going to win this bet anyway. I have already paid for my current project three times with cost overruns…

 

[rtibbs]

I have already paid for my current project three times with cost overruns…

Cost overruns = Vacation trips to appease the Admiral

 

[dockattner]

Cost overruns = Vacation trips to appease the Admiral

I’m not saying you’re wrong…

 

[Jimsky]

Well, I know you don’t want to cheat your son out of a friendly wager - but brass shim stock hardly qualifies for an expense!

The best way to overcome temptation is to give in to it

 

[Peter Voogt]

Good morning gentlemen

I lost the bet. When Justin gets back from Singapore I think I’m in for some banter.

I had to buy some brass sheets for mast bands.
View attachment 472702
R120.00 - so I’m in for $7.00. Eish

I decided to renovate and modify the exsisting masts. Sanded and stained oak. Cut the top section into a square and the sides below to fit the cheeks.

View attachment 472709
The cheeks and cap are made from laminated walnut, the trestle trees, cross trees, chock and bolsters I cut from the left over scrap.

Still WIP :
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Cheers Grant

Nice work, Grant.
And what is $7,00? Almost nothing. So ……
Regards, Peter

 

[GrantTyler]

Well, I know you don’t want to cheat your son out of a friendly wager - but brass shim stock hardly qualifies for an expense! You needed it anyway for some pending project that has nothing to do with a boat model.

Truth be told - you were never going to win this bet anyway. I have already paid for my current project three times with cost overruns…

Good morning Paul. At the time the challenge was agreed upon I was confident I would pull it off. Unfortunately as I went along the face lift changed to a renovation to a full rebuild. I was in for a hiding no doubt. Non the less, being a stubborn South African I gave it a go. Now the big question- do the flood gates open……. .

Cost overruns = Vacation trips to appease the Admiral

Now we know why Paul it’s always on vacation

The best way to overcome temptation is to give in to it

sound advice Jim

Nice work, Grant.
And what is $7,00? Almost nothing. So ……
Regards, Peter

Good morning Peter. Thank you very much. That it is however the $7 will tick up some more now. I need to establish my punishment for failure from Justin before I start pushing that online spend button.

Cheers Grant

 

[neilm]

Just looked through your restoration……. Incredible work. Fantastic skill Grant.

 

[sevish]

It's Looking excellent Grant.
I love your work keep with the high standards.
Cheers
Guy

 

[GrantTyler]

Just looked through your restoration……. Incredible work. Fantastic skill Grant.

It's Looking excellent Grant.
I love your work keep with the high standards.
Cheers
Guy

Thank you kindly gentlemen

 

[GrantTyler]

Good morning
Not much shipyard time lately. I managed to do a little fettling on the wales (got a leakage on my tape seal visible just below the scupper) also added some scupper exits.

The hanging buntline blocks under the mast top:

The toggles were made from toothpicks pulled through my homemade drawplate to 0.6mm. I may stain these oak, however I’m quite liking the contrast:

OH- I added the mast bands from my new brass sheets cut to 1mm and blackened.

Note: the deadeyes have not been seated yet.

I have decided to use decent blocks and ropes. I will run out however she is turning out better than expected so going to have to buy some more. I have a ton of 6mm (too big tho) and some 3,4,5mm in my left over pile. I will go as long as I can.

My punishment for breaking the contract : I have to give this Bounty to Justin for his home. That is only a pleasure…..best punishment ever.
Cheers Grant

 

[dockattner]

There is just so much excellence in this build it's hard to know what to comment on. A WIN for Justin!

 

[Steef66]

it just looks good, real good....

 

[Gilbertm]

Good morning
Not much shipyard time lately. I managed to do a little fettling on the wales (got a leakage on my tape seal visible just below the scupper) also added some scupper exits.
View attachment 474277
The hanging buntline blocks under the mast top:
View attachment 474278View attachment 474279
The toggles were made from toothpicks pulled through my homemade drawplate to 0.6mm. I may stain these oak, however I’m quite liking the contrast:
View attachment 474280
OH- I added the mast bands from my new brass sheets cut to 1mm and blackened.

Note: the deadeyes have not been seated yet.

I have decided to use decent blocks and ropes. I will run out however she is turning out better than expected so going to have to buy some more. I have a ton of 6mm (too big tho) and some 3,4,5mm in my left over pile. I will go as long as I can.

My punishment for breaking the contract : I have to give this Bounty to Justin for his home. That is only a pleasure…..best punishment ever.
Cheers Grant

Very impressive work Grant
Congratulations

 

[WojtasS]

Getting right colors is a tricky task and you nailed it