trippwj Posted May 28, 2015 Share #1 Posted May 28, 2015 Greetings, one and all. We have visitors here for the summer, including my grand daughter Cricket (aka Kimber, but Cricket will suffice). Some of you may remember her from a couple of years back assisting with my Harriet Lane build (see the post here for a "then" view http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/48-harriet-lane-by-trippwj-model-shipways-1144-scale/?p=747). Well, after landing here in Maine late last night, then driving the 2.5 hours to our home, she asked if she could help build a ship model. Well, since none of the ones I am working on are at a stage where she could dig in, I offered her the opportunity to build her own ship model. She accepted, and has begun work on a Phantom that has already had the hull shaped by her uncle. Rechristened the Elsa, she is now underway! So, here is where we are as of just now: Hull faired, she has sanded it thoroughly and just applying the primer. I am hoping to keep her interested and moving along on this build - we have 6 weeks to get some good progress done! lb0190, Elijah, GuntherMT and 2 others 5 Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_SalD_ Posted May 28, 2015 Share #2 Posted May 28, 2015 Good luck Cricket, hope you have as much fun building the Phantom as I did doing mine. You have a great teacher. trippwj, Elijah and lb0190 3 Quote Sal Nautical Research Guild Current USCG Harriet Lane - Model Shipways Complete U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways New York Pilot Boat 'Phantom' 1868 - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted May 28, 2015 Share #3 Posted May 28, 2015 Boy, that's one enthusiastic little ship builder. Go for it, Cricket! John Jack12477, Elijah and trippwj 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted May 31, 2015 First layer of paint on the hull (all painting done by Cricket, though I did the masking for her). Next step is a light sanding and then another coat of black. Will then re-mask and Tiger (her 10 year old brother) has asked if he can do the lower hull. Not period accurate, but will go with a hull red bottom painting rather than copper sheathing for this one. Elijah and lb0190 2 Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted June 30, 2015 Cricket has made some nice progress on her Pilot Boat Elsa. Only one week left before she heads back to Arkansas - the 6 weeks have flown past! lb0190, ccoyle, _SalD_ and 2 others 5 Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 30, 2015 Share #6 Posted June 30, 2015 Good on ya, Cricket - that looks fantastic! John Elijah and lb0190 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted July 1, 2015 Good on ya, Cricket - that looks fantastic! John Cricket sends: "Thank you, Mr. John!" Elijah 1 Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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