haughtonb Posted October 4, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 4, 2013 This is my first build. I am not sure how to start a log, but here I go. I will go over some of the mistakes I made and how I fixed them. I tried using the Fair-A-Frame, but found that just using a square was simpler since the bulkheads touched the keel. In the first photo there is a bulkhead that was glued lower than it should be. I glued a strip on top of it and sanded it down to the correct level. I have a few photos and will add them shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haughtonb Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted October 4, 2013 The second photo shows where a bulkhead was glued in the wrong place. I drew a rough cut line and carved out sections about 1/4" at a time with a large knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haughtonb Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted October 4, 2013 The photo below shows the bulkhead after I cut down to the rough cut line. After reaching the rough cut line I used a smaller knife to carve down too the correct height than block sanded it to smooth it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haughtonb Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted October 4, 2013 The photo below shows a small piece that broke off. I took a small finishing nail and pushed it into the piece, added glue than pushed it down into position. This might not be the best method, but it worked and did not take much time to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard50 Posted October 5, 2013 Share #5 Posted October 5, 2013 Hi Haughtonb, I had similar problems with my first build, I only wish I was aware of this site then. You will find a great deal of help here, and I wish you many happy hours of ship building. Quote Best wishes Jimbob (Richard) A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haughtonb Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted October 5, 2013 I am surprised that there was only a few mistakes. My parts list was almost all confetti and the plans are missing. I am putting it together with only pictures. I cant wait to finish this and start on my HMS Victory. If anybody has plans for the San Juan Nep. please contact me it doesn't mater what size or brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haughtonb Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted October 6, 2013 I am almost finished shaping the bulkheads to accept the first layer of planks. In the photo below the main deck was suppose to stop where my thumb is. I had to break all the planks off and start over on the deck. I am beginning to think starting a model with no plans was a big mistake for my first build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haughtonb Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted October 8, 2013 I have a few more pieces left till the main deck is complete than the sanding begins.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard50 Posted October 8, 2013 Share #9 Posted October 8, 2013 Hi Haughtonb, Have you searched the Forum on this site? You will find a lot of photos which might be of help to you. You could also ask if they can help with plans. Quote Best wishes Jimbob (Richard) A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haughtonb Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted October 9, 2013 I have checked some of them. Most of the mistakes I make is from me not paying attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haughtonb Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted October 11, 2013 Just laid the forecastle deck. I have to sand it, shape it, and add boarders around every deck. Almost time to start planking the hull. I still have to shape hull a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haughtonb Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) Clearly marked center bulkhead. I found it easier and faster to shape bulkheads with the center marked. Edited October 13, 2013 by haughtonb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted October 12, 2013 Share #13 Posted October 12, 2013 Hello Haugtonb, I have turned your pictures in posts 2 and 3 into the right position. Good luck and happy modeling with your San Juan. Anja Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haughtonb Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted October 12, 2013 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haughtonb Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted October 19, 2013 (edited) haven't had much time to work on it. Working on shaping the stern and thinking of filling in gaps with filler so I can picture it better. What is a good filler? Easily sanded and ease of application. I am thinking of just using bondo since I have some and know how to use it. Edited October 20, 2013 by haughtonb msberkman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted October 21, 2013 Share #16 Posted October 21, 2013 Bondo might be a bit too hard which means you'll end up sanding wood more than filler. I use Elmer's Wood Filler or MinWax's. 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...
kostas_gr Posted October 21, 2013 Share #17 Posted October 21, 2013 Hi, I hope you enjoy this build as I do with my SJN what exactly you need with plans, i can try and scan them and email them to you. The small book with instructions is easy to be scanned, the rest plans with rigging is harder, you may need those plans to make the masts since those plans are 1:1 anyway this is my build log from my san juan, incase you havent already browse it http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/875-san-juan-nepomuceno-by-kostas-gr-artesania-latina-my-first-build/ I am close to finish attaching sails, (I need to post some pictures, I am a bit lazy) Quote Current builds: Hermione la Fayette - Artesnia latina 1:89 HMS Victory - Corel 1:98 Completed builds: San Juan Nepomuceno - Artesnia latina 1:90 San Francisco II - Artesnia latina 1:90 Victory cross section - Corel 1:98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haughtonb Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share #18 Posted October 21, 2013 Kostas. I have the rigging plans and a book with photo's that show's detailed build. I must be missing the small instruction book. I think I can build it know w/o instructions, but if I run into any problems I will contact you and I will also check out your build when I have time. Did this model come with any build plans like the rigging or just the picture book and small book? I will go through the rigging plans and see how many I have. I think it is 1 large sheet for rigging. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kostas_gr Posted October 22, 2013 Share #19 Posted October 22, 2013 I think it had 1. small book with pictures and another one with details in text, 2. four or five plans for rigging, (maybe more) that are in actual size (1:1), its very helpfull when i was making the masts, also it had one big plan with ship picture, from above, and from side almost in 1:1 (i think maybe 10% smaller) to be honest for the rigging I havent used kit plans at all, I mean I may give a glance now and then, but I am following book instructions and various pictures I made a lot of modifications/improvments, so I hardly used the original manual Quote Current builds: Hermione la Fayette - Artesnia latina 1:89 HMS Victory - Corel 1:98 Completed builds: San Juan Nepomuceno - Artesnia latina 1:90 San Francisco II - Artesnia latina 1:90 Victory cross section - Corel 1:98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haughtonb Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share #20 Posted January 18, 2015 It has been awhile since I have worked on this, but I am almost done with the first layer of planking on one side. msberkman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haughtonb Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share #21 Posted February 3, 2015 Next model I build I think I will only do one layer of planking. Seems like a waste of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haughtonb Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share #22 Posted February 4, 2015 Those dark wide plankingstrips gave me a hard time. Had to glue a few inches at a time so they would not kink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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