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  1.    Dubz reacted to a post in a topic: HMC Sherbourne by Dubz - (Scratch my Sherbourne)
  2. jwvolz
    Just beautiful Dirk!
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  6.    Landlubber Mike reacted to a post in a topic: Benjamin W. Latham by jwvolz - Model Shipways - 1:48
  7. jwvolz
    Thanks guys. Building a fishing schooner is a nice change of pace from the warships.
  8.    jwvolz reacted to a post in a topic: Benjamin W. Latham by jwvolz - Model Shipways - 1:48
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  18. jwvolz
    The false stanchions are complete. They're a bit time consuming, as each has a different inboard and outboard shape to follow the curve of the hull. Next to plank up the remaining area of the hull tot the top of the extensions.
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  23. jwvolz
    Hull planking is complete to the level of the main deck. I did edge bend where necessary, and the basswood is quite compliant in that regard.
  24.    jwvolz reacted to a post in a topic: HMC Sherbourne by Dubz - (Scratch my Sherbourne)
  25. jwvolz
    The paint underneath was definitely not dry. When I used to build plastic aircraft models I (and many others) swore by Future as a gloss coat over flat acrylics to provide a proper surface for decals. I always waited a week before applying it and never had a problem, and I only used acrylic paints (Tamiya, Polly Scale, Vallejo etc...). For final flat coat I typically used Polly Scale flat, but if you wait long enough and apply light mist coats with an airbrush you can even apply lacquer based Testor's Dullcote over acrylics.
  26. jwvolz
    Planking has begun. Nothing too exciting really. The schooner hull makes things easier here at the bow for sure,, and there are a good number of bulkheads. I'm not planning to be super anal about the planking, since the hull will be fully painted.
  27. jwvolz
    Planksheer outer strip is installed and the bulkhead extensions that were previously removed have been replaced and shaped to follow the curve of the hull, both inboard and out. Next up will be fabricating the false frame extensions that go between the ones shown here. There are two between each bulkhead.
  28. jwvolz
    Good start. You may however want to re-think using those dummy barrels in the ports under the quarterdeck. In all my research building Granado I found she originally had eight six-pounders all on the main deck, and this was at one point increased to ten, with the additional two placed in the bridle/chase ports. Original documents cited in the Anatomy of Sail book back this up.
  29. jwvolz
    The Syren rope and blocks look good; fine choice. I was wondering how you were going g to get shrouds and stays installed with the masts fully assembled...
  30. jwvolz
    Thanks Richard (and the "likes"). They are beautiful vessels. Following along on your build as well.
  31. jwvolz
    Planksheer and transom installed. I think my decision to remove the bulkhead extensions was a good one as it made getting the planksheer installed much easier. From the look of things a few of the extensions would have had to have been removed anyway to get it to fit. The transom is a tricky piece to get shaped correctly and installed at the proper angle. The plans are good though and it matches up well in that regard.
  32. jwvolz started following Armed Viriginia Sloop by JpR62 - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build and HMS Winchelsea by rafine 1/48
  33. jwvolz
    With the deck planking being 1/16 x 1/16" strips there is a definite need for a sub-deck to avoid sagging between bulkheads. Balsa pieces were cut to fit between the bulkheads and this should give a much better base for the narrow strips. I have also decided to trim off the bulkhead extensions from the plywood bulkheads. They are very hard, yet crumble easily. I figured with them having to be shaped and beveled on both sides it will be easier to replace them after the planksheer is installed. This will also give me some wiggle room in placement of the planksheer.
  34. jwvolz
    Ha! Thanks Jim, as well as the "likes"
  35. jwvolz
    I agree on the super glue, and only ever use diluted white glue on rigging. Not my video, just a good visual on it.
  36. jwvolz
    I began the Latham build a few weeks ago, and have posted a Build Log. Link to that in my signature for those interested.

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