MESSIS Posted February 8, 2017 Share #31 Posted February 8, 2017 If after thatt they still wonr bend it means you have to let them soak more. Ihad a kit once with such hard wood that I soaked ithe planks all night long Nirvana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share #32 Posted February 8, 2017 Working on the bulwarks. Nirvana, zoly99sask and Tadeusz43 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share #33 Posted February 9, 2017 Putting the fins on with some automotive inspiration.Lol! zoly99sask and Nirvana 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share #34 Posted February 11, 2017 The wife went to a bridal show so I had some extra build time.Planked up the hull but ran out of the basswood I bought on Friday (15 planks were not enough)So I had to use some left over mahogany.It is ok because I intend to either paint the bottom white or copper it.I have to fill some of the large cracks with wood strips and use filler on the rest. coxswain, Nirvana and zoly99sask 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share #35 Posted February 11, 2017 Plus I should not have put the bulwark on because the force required to drive in the nails causd damage on the rear deck I have to now repair. Nirvana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share #36 Posted February 22, 2017 Ok I am still in the process of filling and sanding the hull prior to priming and painting.I got sick of it so I decided to cut out the cannon ports.The kit comes with metal cannon inserts but they look kinda funky so I might do something else. coxswain, zoly99sask and Nirvana 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share #37 Posted February 28, 2017 I still have to fill some cracks ,but I decided to use flat white as a guide coat.Just for fun I decided to test paint it.Might not be accurate but sure is good looking! zoly99sask, Nirvana and coxswain 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESSIS Posted February 28, 2017 Share #38 Posted February 28, 2017 Well done. But send a better picture... that isnt blair. Nirvana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share #39 Posted March 1, 2017 Will do! Nirvana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted March 1, 2017 Share #40 Posted March 1, 2017 On 2/8/2017 at 9:06 PM, philo426 said: Putting the fins on with some automotive inspiration.Lol! Nice Bel-Air! zoly99sask 1 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share #41 Posted March 1, 2017 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted March 1, 2017 Share #42 Posted March 1, 2017 55 or 57? Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share #43 Posted March 1, 2017 57 of course! Nirvana and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share #44 Posted March 5, 2017 I got the diecast pieces painted and epoxied on and have the bow pretty symmetrical. Nirvana, zoly99sask and coxswain 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share #45 Posted March 10, 2017 Since I intend to add lighting in the stern it occured to me that I will have to be able to gain access in case of a battery or bulb change.I found these tiny hinges in the doll house section of Hobby Lobby.Should work out well. coxswain, zoly99sask and Nirvana 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share #46 Posted March 10, 2017 I will also have to come up with sime sort of unobtrusive catch or latch to hold it closed.Perhaps magnets are the answer. Nirvana, zoly99sask and coxswain 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share #47 Posted March 13, 2017 Wired up and mounted the leds. coxswain and Nirvana 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share #48 Posted March 13, 2017 Another shot Nirvana and coxswain 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Coleman Posted March 13, 2017 Share #49 Posted March 13, 2017 Coming along nicely. I also have this kit waiting for me. I like the lighting effects your going for. Good work. Nirvana and mtaylor 2 Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share #50 Posted March 14, 2017 Thanks! What is really cool is that the button cells fit inside the stern galleys when I open the transom. I intend to buy a brass lantern for the stern light and do the same on the right. Nirvana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share #51 Posted March 30, 2017 Been awhile since I posted an update. Installed the cannon inserts as well as a few closed gun ports for variety. S.Coleman, coxswain and Nirvana 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share #52 Posted March 30, 2017 S.Coleman, Nirvana and coxswain 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Coleman Posted March 30, 2017 Share #53 Posted March 30, 2017 Progress is full steam ahead. Good to see you are enjoying your build. I'm certainty enjoying your updates. Nirvana 1 Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share #54 Posted March 30, 2017 Thanks!encouraging to see thst basswood is definitely suitable for hull construction. Nirvana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deckape Posted March 30, 2017 Share #55 Posted March 30, 2017 Ahoy Philo Looking great Philo I got the same kit Artsenia Latina the only difference is that thee are no building plans to the kit instead they give you a DVD so to get the measurements the are on the DVD. A beautiful kit is I will get mine started soon after I knock out a couple builds. Again looking great Philo you the Mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Frankie Day Nirvana 1 Quote Turn To Continue Ships Work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESSIS Posted March 30, 2017 Share #56 Posted March 30, 2017 Hi deckape I got the same kit with you. The dvd has exellent pictures and instructions. Nothing can go wrong. You still can print them. And there are also a pieces list and videos. The videos in the dvd are very good in describing very well a lot of construction procedures. Dont be afraid of it. Am sure you'll enjoy it as I do this moment. All the best and lots of fan Christos Nirvana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share #57 Posted March 30, 2017 thanks guys.Good to see you on this forum Frank!Did you start a build log on the Billings Spanish Galleon you just started? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted March 30, 2017 Share #58 Posted March 30, 2017 Stupid question, and I hope there is an answer. But sending a DVD instead of plans, how do you get a correct measurement when needed? Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share #59 Posted March 30, 2017 mine came with full color plans and diagrams so I do not know if the DVD is complete with measurements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share #60 Posted April 4, 2017 Cut the openings for the aft deck guns,the Dremel with a cutting disc did well! coxswain and Nirvana 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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