ScottRC Posted November 17, 2015 #1 Posted November 17, 2015 Over at the Plastic Modeling site, the was a Group Build to see if you can build a model in 48 hours. I started this kit a 7pm on Friday this last week and completed it at 6pm on Sunday. I thought it would be an easy kit, WRONG! Soft plastic masts, poor molding and hull fit, and the only use for the instructions was to be a drop cloth. But that did not deter me. I normally do not use kit masts, spars, or sails, but in the short time frame I punted and used everything from the kit. I wish I hadn't because it made rigging an absolute bear. But its finished. Now I can actually say I finished a ship model this year, or in fact, this decade. hexnut, kruginmi, Canute and 7 others 10 Quote Current Builds: Revell 1:96 Thermopylae Restoration Revell 1:96 Constitution COMPLETED Aeropiccola HMS Endeavor IN ORDINARY Planned Builds: Scientific Sea Witch Marine Models USF Essex
ccoyle Posted November 18, 2015 #2 Posted November 18, 2015 48 hours, eh? Well, I for one am impressed. mtaylor, ScottRC, docidle and 2 others 5 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
mtaylor Posted November 18, 2015 #3 Posted November 18, 2015 Very impressive, Scott. Did you wait for glue to dry or just keep pressing on? Canute, ScottRC and docidle 3 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)
Cabbie Posted November 18, 2015 #4 Posted November 18, 2015 Well done Scott it looks like you had some modelling energy that was dieing to get out. Did the Jim Bean help or hinder? Cheers Chris mtaylor, Canute, tasmanian and 2 others 5 Quote HM Cutter Mermaid 1817 HMB Endeavour 1768 by Cabbie - Artesania Latina - 1:60 - Kit Fiddle Every action has a consequence
ScottRC Posted November 18, 2015 Author #5 Posted November 18, 2015 Thanks Chris, I also impressed myself, I finished something! Mark, its the miracle of liquid cement. I don't know where I'd be without my Ambroid and Tennex. And Head Cement for seizing. Cabbie, Jim Beam makes a good thinner for oils Wink Wink! docidle, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Current Builds: Revell 1:96 Thermopylae Restoration Revell 1:96 Constitution COMPLETED Aeropiccola HMS Endeavor IN ORDINARY Planned Builds: Scientific Sea Witch Marine Models USF Essex
Cabbie Posted November 18, 2015 #6 Posted November 18, 2015 Ok Scott That sort of sounds Plausible. I will file it under tips and techniques. Chris Canute, mtaylor, ScottRC and 1 other 4 Quote HM Cutter Mermaid 1817 HMB Endeavour 1768 by Cabbie - Artesania Latina - 1:60 - Kit Fiddle Every action has a consequence
Jim Lad Posted November 18, 2015 #7 Posted November 18, 2015 A total of 47 hours, eh? Very impressive! Now for the next challenge - a wooden kit in 72 hours! ScottRC, mtaylor, docidle and 2 others 5 Quote
ScottRC Posted November 18, 2015 Author #8 Posted November 18, 2015 Hi Jim, maybe this one Canute, docidle and mtaylor 3 Quote Current Builds: Revell 1:96 Thermopylae Restoration Revell 1:96 Constitution COMPLETED Aeropiccola HMS Endeavor IN ORDINARY Planned Builds: Scientific Sea Witch Marine Models USF Essex
tasmanian Posted November 18, 2015 #9 Posted November 18, 2015 i can beat you ScottRC i can get the bottle of Jim Beam in 6 hours ! Cabbie, ScottRC, docidle and 2 others 5 Quote
docidle Posted November 18, 2015 #10 Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Dang Scott, as much I as I was impressed by the Nina build in 47 hours, I have to say that I am totally blown away by your wooden ship!!!!! And it floats! You are now the man, the myth and the legend in my book. Steve Edited November 18, 2015 by docidle mtaylor, ScottRC and Canute 3 Quote Current Build: Merit 1/48 Early Eco 80' PT Boat and Imai 1/50 Catalan ShipFinished: Revell 1/196 USS Constitution (My oldest son's school project)Revell 1/72 Hanse KoggeRevell 1/50 Viking ShipRevell 1/72 U-BoatZvezda 1/72 English Medieval Ship Thomas Revell 1/90 The Nina
ScottRC Posted November 19, 2015 Author #11 Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) Tasman, the challenge would be to drink the bottle of Jim Beam, then get the model into the bottle, within 6 hours. Edited November 19, 2015 by ScottRC mtaylor, tasmanian, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Current Builds: Revell 1:96 Thermopylae Restoration Revell 1:96 Constitution COMPLETED Aeropiccola HMS Endeavor IN ORDINARY Planned Builds: Scientific Sea Witch Marine Models USF Essex
ScottRC Posted November 19, 2015 Author #12 Posted November 19, 2015 Thanks Steve, I'm not in too many books, unless it was with law enforcement. Just kidding docidle, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Current Builds: Revell 1:96 Thermopylae Restoration Revell 1:96 Constitution COMPLETED Aeropiccola HMS Endeavor IN ORDINARY Planned Builds: Scientific Sea Witch Marine Models USF Essex
Papa Posted February 16, 2016 #13 Posted February 16, 2016 Could you have built it in 36 hours without the "help" of Jim Beam. :-) Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote
ScottRC Posted March 4, 2016 Author #14 Posted March 4, 2016 Could you have built it in 36 hours without the "help" of Jim Beam. :-) Might have taken 120 hours. With the help of Jim Beam, I was able to interpret the French instructions. mtaylor, Canute, baskerbosse and 1 other 4 Quote Current Builds: Revell 1:96 Thermopylae Restoration Revell 1:96 Constitution COMPLETED Aeropiccola HMS Endeavor IN ORDINARY Planned Builds: Scientific Sea Witch Marine Models USF Essex
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