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Hello everyone, I was asked to finish this ship on behalf of a fellow shipbuilder who past a few years ago by his daughter. The Hull was completed with a few mistakes here and there. Some repairs were needed to get it as smooth as possible. The deck furnitures were also completed for the most part. They do need some love and attention. Here is a picture of the ship now. Started to work on the rails and discovered a few problems. Repaired Here is the result after the rails have been installed
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My second Billings boat, in fact second ever wooden model. Started May 202, I don't have huge amounts of free time to work on her, so it's sporadic progress. So far the hull is planked and almost ready for painting, but in parallel I've been working on the wheelhouse. My impressions of the kit aren't all positive and it is clear this one came from the Chinese factory. The wood quality was a lot better when I tackled Smit Rotterdam about 20 yrs ago. The deck planks were missing - but I filled in an RMA form on Billings' web site and received 25 0.8*5mm mahogany planks a few days later. Excellent service!! I did gain 25 2*2mm strips that obviously had been mistakenly put in as the deck planks. I'm trying to incorporate the bonus wood where I can, to add detail. The plans are adequate, but the build instructions are 'the helicopter view' and not a lot of use for the beginner like me. More photos to follow
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Ok , here we are, as will be noted from my introduction post this is a very old model that has been resurrected so the model was started long before digital cameras, home computers and the internet came to being. Therefor this log will only comprise of the rigging, nets and finish. This is the first wooden ship model I have attempted so there will be mistakes. The hull and deckhouse were already built, although not joined, and since restarting it the lower hull has been painted, the masts built up most deck fittings positioned and presently I am doing the standing rigging ( how do you guys/gals keep your temper and not “launch” the damned thing out the window ?) Yes I am finding this challenging but being a stubborn SOB I will not give in ! I am finding doing the whipping round the rope ends of the standing lines tricky and will need to have a look for some tips as I’m not convinced there isn’t a neater easier way. Here are a couple of pics so far. Cheers Paul
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I finally got through the headaches of getting the family car inspected. after front brakes, and complete exhaust {from the manifold back}, I was able to get the car over to the garage for the sticker. in the meantime, through all this, I haven't had much time for modeling. I did get to reorganize the parts inventory bin and move a few things around. at least I still have MSW to keep me sane. I was surprised last week, by a package that came to my door. recognizing the sender as one of our own, I brought the package into the house....the admiral was puzzled to the max. of course I had to assure her that I didn't place any orders without her knowing opening it up, I saw the remnants of the Robert E. Lee......he had bought it off E-bay some time ago. let's put it this way.......it needs work we had an e-mail conversation about it in the past......he though I could do something with it...he felt that he'd never have the time. also, was this kit that he had sent me a picture of during the same conversation. I have never heard of the company........I thought it to be some defunct company, but it's actually still in business https://authenticmodels.com/nautical/sailing-ships/ Lou thought that this model would compliment the Norden.....he had no interest in building it. so he sent it to me...he figured I'd have more fun with it than he would. you really shouldn't have Lou, but I thank you very much for thinking of me thanks as well for the R.E.L. .....I'll put that with the other two derelict hulls you sent me....one of these days, I'll try and make head's or tail's out of it {and them}. perhaps I'll do as we discussed.........I still like the idea of the ferry I have more on the model.....I've already started it.....but Gibbs needs to go out, and he's going to get a BATH this will be a hoot!.......it's the first of the season! I'll be back!
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The Krabbenkutter - a crab fishing boat - will be my 3rd build. The other two are still in process but I want to reinforce what I’ve learned at each stage by repeating the steps and trying out alternatives. This model came to me as a old reclaimed closet kit. It appears to be complete though the boxes were in a bit rough state. Given that it is likely 20 or 30 years old, most of the thin sheet parts are simply printed on the boards - lots of careful sawing in the future to get the parts out. A lot less fun that the laser-cut model I started with! One attraction of this boat was the hull shape. The sleek shape of the Bluenose II (my 1st 2 builds in process) is in contrast the rounded stern and bulky hull of the Krabbenkutter. Also the scale of 1:30 is quite a change from the 1:100 Bluenose I started with. Possibly easier fro my clumsy fingers. My intended theme in this build log is the choices I debate with myself. I’ve done some reading, reviewed various build logs and done some of these things twice before. What worked , what might work better, what new challenges and problems appear. I expect progress on this build will be slow as it is competing for limited resources (me!) with the others. So with some trepidation I start my 3rd kit and 3rd log. Doug -
I don't know why, but I have a fascination with things that are out of the ordinary. While I think the tall ships like the Victory and Constitution are gorgeous I was drawn to the little fishing trawler style of ship. After looking at my options I settled on the Krabbenkutter from Billing Boats. I've started it at this point so it is time to share. Pull up a chair, popcorn, beer, or cider and enjoy Lets start with the obligatory kit photos.- 16 replies
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