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Dirty Dozen Abalone Fishing Boat by xken - Finished


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Chidokan, thanks for the build info, it will come in handy. Gary glad to hear you enjoyed looking at some of my other builds.

 

This weekend I will be helping my wife at one of here craft shows. Here is a look at the boat primed up ready for a final touch up sanding before paint goes on. I will need to locate some of the correct colors first however.

 

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Ken

Current build: Maersk Detroit"
Future builds:  Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90
Completed builds: US Brig Niagara, Dirty Dozen, USS Constitution, 18th Century Armed Longboat
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Hi Ken

 

I know I'm coming in at the end game, but having reviewed the entire log I wanted to say your work is really great, and I appreciate the detailed explanations.  Thanks for sharing!

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While helping my wife over the weekend I researched paint colors and considered the various ways of simulating the non-skid texture. First, I painted the cabin belt that will be White and will allow it to set hard before masking off to spray the Chalky Blue. Then last, the non-skid deck texture was painted first with a flat Sand then covered with Fine Texture Limestone for the texture over the sand color. The bottom of the hull will be a True Blue. The fittings were painted with Chrome paint and the exhaust pipe with Stainless. Here are a few of the test painted parts so far. All paints are the Krylon brand.

 

The cabin belt painted White.

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Assorted painted parts and colors.

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Here are the non-skid textured surfaces. I was very pleased how it came out. One tip is to spray at a distance with light coats.

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Here is a close-up showing the masking off details around the engine cover vents.

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Now that the hull is sanded smooth ready for paint I will now add the rub rails on the sides and the false keel which will stick out from the hull surface.

 

 

Ken

Current build: Maersk Detroit"
Future builds:  Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90
Completed builds: US Brig Niagara, Dirty Dozen, USS Constitution, 18th Century Armed Longboat
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Steve, John, thank you for your kind words!

 

I learned how to make it rain in Central California...just try painting a model boat hull outside. After priming and sanding and adding the rub rails and priming again I moved onto painting. First, I sprayed the White band for the White waterline stripe. Once completely set I then added the 1/8" masking tape and burnished it down with my fingernail for a tight seal. I then sprayed the Chalky Blue from the deck rail up over the stripe tape using light coats so as not to bleed the paint under the edges. Once dry I then masked off along the top edge of the stripe tape with blue tape and paper towel overlapping the ends to protect the Chalky Blue and sprayed the True Blue. A tip for spraying paint with spray cans is to warm the paint can under running hot water, shaking frequently until a temperature change cannot be felt. This does two things; better atomizes the paint and increases the pressure in the can for better spray pattern. Also carefully and slowly remove the 1/8" tape at a 45 degree angle for a crisp edge. 

 

The colors due to lighting vary in the pictures, but the closest match to the real boat is the transom in the second picture.

 

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Now to make seat cushions while paint dries. 

Ken

Current build: Maersk Detroit"
Future builds:  Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90
Completed builds: US Brig Niagara, Dirty Dozen, USS Constitution, 18th Century Armed Longboat
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Thanks again for your kinds remarks!  :cheers:

 

I made the seat cushions while waiting for paint on the hull to dry completely before having to mask it off. If masking tape is applied too soon it will leave impressions in the paint. I started the cushions using 3/16" scrap plywood. Cut the perimeter shape and hardened the exposed side walls with CA to prevent delamination of the plywood down the road. I then cut and formed wrinkles in the cushion and filled the top wood grain with glazing putty which also softened the wrinkles more. I added the piping using 1/32" solder and pressed it into the wrinkled edges as it was glued around the top perimeter. The two ends overlapped and were cut together to butt fit.

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Here they are with the final paint color that was sprayed with Satin Finish to knock down the gloss.

 

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Once the hull was dry I masked off the lower hull to prevent over spray on the hull finished colors. I use paper towel sections since they absorb the paint and do not support paint runs like so other materials. Here is an image of the upper hull sprayed the Chalky Blue.

 

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While waiting for the Blue set I painted the cut surfaces of the starboard and port running lights and then added 5 minute epoxy to build up and shape the lenses for all three with the center light clear.

 

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Once the Blue was set came the time consuming masking off of the Blue surfaces to paint the Sand and Limestone textured horizontal surfaces. Patience and 1/4" masking tape is required to do the job correctly. Here are the results when all the masking is removed.

 

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I will next paint the inside of the work deck compartments Black, touch up the hatchway Black due to over spray. Then onto the eye candy small details starting with fittings and as time progresses the engine build up.

 

GREAT NEWS!!! I talked with a friend who wanted to borrow some pictures of my builds and he shared with me that he bought Scale Hardware and is in the process of adding them to his site which may be up and running soon. https://www.modelmotorcars.com I have suggested that he think about selling the various rivets in bulk packs for ship builders, and perhaps a sponsor for this site. Stay tuned!

 

 

Ken

Current build: Maersk Detroit"
Future builds:  Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90
Completed builds: US Brig Niagara, Dirty Dozen, USS Constitution, 18th Century Armed Longboat
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Ken:

Great work as usual.  A very attractive model.  Great news about Scale Hardware!  I buy a lot from them and was very unhappy when the doors closed.  Glad it was bought up and I can get parts again. 

 

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Beautiful detail with the seats, Ken. Who would've thought to add the creases ?? They really bring it to life.

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Great News! Here is a link to purchase rivets in various quantities. These would be great for the inner walls on ships like the USS Constitution.

 

https://model-motorcars.myshopify.com/collections/small-parts-hardware/products/rivet-1-0-mm-head-diameter-brass-z050b-2?variant=33045009868

Ken

Current build: Maersk Detroit"
Future builds:  Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90
Completed builds: US Brig Niagara, Dirty Dozen, USS Constitution, 18th Century Armed Longboat
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That is good news for Constitution builders but hopefully they'll also carry the smaller rivets down to the 0.4 mm size that Scale Hardware carried (along with the rest of their product line).

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Greg, ModelMotorCars purchased Scale Hardware and plan to offer their products on their website over time. Scale Hardware just retired without notice and MMC bought all the inventory so keep checking back time to time as items are added to their website. 

Ken

Current build: Maersk Detroit"
Future builds:  Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90
Completed builds: US Brig Niagara, Dirty Dozen, USS Constitution, 18th Century Armed Longboat
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Just working away on adding all the detailed fittings and goodies that make up a boat. Here are examples and it is starting to look like a finished boat. 

 

 

I used real mahogany for the chain box, bit and anchor supports.

 

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Here is the ladder in the down position as it would be for the diver to climb down. The museum will have the salvaged ladder as part of the final exhibit.

 

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Here is a close up of the fire extinguisher.

 

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Here are the two antennas on each side of the bridge. Wiring will be added later coming out of the bottom of each; holes were drilled to index the wires.

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Here are the three hinges for the engine cover.

 

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I found the tiniest looped chain for the retraining chains for the engine cover when open. 

 

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Down the road the black hole will be filled with a engine components. Still trying to locate more images of the engine.

 

Now to add one more cleat and mast to the aft cabin wall.

Ken

Current build: Maersk Detroit"
Future builds:  Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90
Completed builds: US Brig Niagara, Dirty Dozen, USS Constitution, 18th Century Armed Longboat
https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/11935-uss-constitution-by-xken-model-shipways-scale-1768/

 

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WOW ! Very nice, Ken. Those fire extinguishers look real.  Actually everything is excellent. Beautiful model

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John, yes they will have labels along with the instruments. I will try and make all decals at one time once I get the artwork done. I will have to saw out the Dirty Dozen name on the back as well.

 

DVM27 all the horizontal surfaces were painted with an anti skid texture; could have been crushed abalone shells mix in the paint. Here is a picture from the real boat.

 

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Pat my mother was born in Moncton and my father in New Castle on the Mirmiachi River.

 

Jack, Steve thanks again!

Ken

Current build: Maersk Detroit"
Future builds:  Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90
Completed builds: US Brig Niagara, Dirty Dozen, USS Constitution, 18th Century Armed Longboat
https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/11935-uss-constitution-by-xken-model-shipways-scale-1768/

 

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Very, very, very nice build, the trouble you went to on extras bridge controls, hinges for the hatches navigational lights anchor chocks etc, etc, you can be proud of this one. scale 1 to 10-15 this buds for you :cheers:

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Great work, Ken.  If I saw the photos in a magazine I would take it for the actual boat.  You're setting a high bar for the rest of us!

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I added the mast using 1/8" aluminum tube that was polished up. I also turned a base that the mast indexed into and the "U" clamps to hold it in place. The cleat was then added to it with a rope hanging on the cleat that was seen in a screen capture from the movie.

 

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Next I wrapped the ladder stanchion with rope which was seized at the top with a clove hitch and the excess end used for lashing and seizing to the cleat. I think the rope was used as sound deadening to avoid steel banging on steel.

 

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These are two access panel, one each on either end of the engine compartment. The use unknown to me, but may have allowed an arm in with a tool to work on the engine.

 

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Also here is a flange that was plugged.

 

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Up front on the fore deck is this pipe fitting with plugs in place. 

 

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Here is a bow view where you can see the details.

 

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Next to address the transom letters for the name that I have to saw out of sheet brass.

Ken

Current build: Maersk Detroit"
Future builds:  Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90
Completed builds: US Brig Niagara, Dirty Dozen, USS Constitution, 18th Century Armed Longboat
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Just fantastic detail and cleanliness, Ken.  

Mark
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