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jiljilia got a reaction from Organ tech in Harriet Lane by jiljilia - Model Shipways
The paddle wheels are ready to be put under the paddle houses, but I am still waiting for the material I ordered for the bottom section of the hull. These paddle wheels are quite small and it took a bit to get the planks glued into place.
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jiljilia got a reaction from Organ tech in Harriet Lane by jiljilia - Model Shipways
Well... I've cut out the canon ports and waterways, assembled the paddle wheel houses and mounted them on the ship as well as stained the upper hull with an ebony stain. It's coming along.
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jiljilia got a reaction from Organ tech in Harriet Lane by jiljilia - Model Shipways
I completed the smoke stack, drilling out the top, placing the copper strips around the dowel and setting the vent pipe and whistle in place. As soon as I finish the hull I will start getting the paddle wheels in place and things going on the deck that need to be done.
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jiljilia got a reaction from Organ tech in Harriet Lane by jiljilia - Model Shipways
Finally received the material for doing the rest of the hull on the Harriet Lane. Comes from Cornwall Model Boats, UK. These are fake copper plates on a thin sheet of wood: 3mm x 6mm.
Shipping in Canada is brutal as I think everything from the east is shipped west by canoe. This took just about a month to receive.
I painted the entire hull copper as I was initially going to leave it this way as I was getting impatient for the material. The wait was worth it though, as you can see by what it looks like on the one side of the ship. It's not done all the way to the keel yet, but so far I like it.
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jiljilia got a reaction from Organ tech in Harriet Lane by jiljilia - Model Shipways
Here is some progress that I have done: the cap rail and keel hull molding. Still waiting for the material for the bottom half of the hull. The four post attached the paddle houses are for a chain that will tie each paddle house together. So far I am happy with what is done so far. Can't put the paddle wheels on until the hull is finished.
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jiljilia got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Harriet Lane by jiljilia - Model Shipways
I found with this kit that the chain they included was even too small for the smallest eyehook, so I had to find another chain. I will use there chain for the anchors and for the rudder safety chain. '
Paddle wheels in place now along with the brass sponson support rods. Helm building in place and the smoke stack with chains.
The rudder is still needing to be placed in, but am waiting for some very thin strips of brass to use as hinges.
The paddlehouses have their platforms on them, along with a brass railing that attaches to the floor as the kit did not come with enough fife rail supports.
I do find, for what this kit cost, it was poorly designed and manufactured, but it is a joy to build and will further update you as I carry on. I'm working this year, so time on this kit isn't as much as my previous builds. Thanks for checking out the progress. Ask questions if need to.
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jiljilia got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Harriet Lane by jiljilia - Model Shipways
Trippwj, thank you for wanting to follow. I have to agree the scale is somewhat small which seems odd as the Harriet Lane is about the same size as the Arrow that I built. I do feel some of the rigging is rather too small. It may be my opinion, but this is not a ship to build as a first timer. There will be challenges as this kit is sparse for pre-built items.
I have sanded the hull down to size as well as carved out the bulwark. I found cutting out the bulwark easier by using a dremel with a cutting disc. I tried using a chisel, but just about cracked the bulwark... didn't want to do that!
I though I would show off another project on the go. Apollo V rocket... it will fly
Also, as you can see from the pictures of the Harriet Lane, the paddle boxes have been cut out. I'm going to draw out the waterline today and get the keel in place. I am waiting on some material I ordered to do the hull with.
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jiljilia got a reaction from hexnut in Harriet Lane by jiljilia - Model Shipways
I found with this kit that the chain they included was even too small for the smallest eyehook, so I had to find another chain. I will use there chain for the anchors and for the rudder safety chain. '
Paddle wheels in place now along with the brass sponson support rods. Helm building in place and the smoke stack with chains.
The rudder is still needing to be placed in, but am waiting for some very thin strips of brass to use as hinges.
The paddlehouses have their platforms on them, along with a brass railing that attaches to the floor as the kit did not come with enough fife rail supports.
I do find, for what this kit cost, it was poorly designed and manufactured, but it is a joy to build and will further update you as I carry on. I'm working this year, so time on this kit isn't as much as my previous builds. Thanks for checking out the progress. Ask questions if need to.
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jiljilia got a reaction from hexnut in Harriet Lane by jiljilia - Model Shipways
I completed the smoke stack, drilling out the top, placing the copper strips around the dowel and setting the vent pipe and whistle in place. As soon as I finish the hull I will start getting the paddle wheels in place and things going on the deck that need to be done.
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jiljilia got a reaction from hexnut in Harriet Lane by jiljilia - Model Shipways
Finally received the material for doing the rest of the hull on the Harriet Lane. Comes from Cornwall Model Boats, UK. These are fake copper plates on a thin sheet of wood: 3mm x 6mm.
Shipping in Canada is brutal as I think everything from the east is shipped west by canoe. This took just about a month to receive.
I painted the entire hull copper as I was initially going to leave it this way as I was getting impatient for the material. The wait was worth it though, as you can see by what it looks like on the one side of the ship. It's not done all the way to the keel yet, but so far I like it.
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jiljilia got a reaction from schooner in Harriet Lane by jiljilia - Model Shipways
I found with this kit that the chain they included was even too small for the smallest eyehook, so I had to find another chain. I will use there chain for the anchors and for the rudder safety chain. '
Paddle wheels in place now along with the brass sponson support rods. Helm building in place and the smoke stack with chains.
The rudder is still needing to be placed in, but am waiting for some very thin strips of brass to use as hinges.
The paddlehouses have their platforms on them, along with a brass railing that attaches to the floor as the kit did not come with enough fife rail supports.
I do find, for what this kit cost, it was poorly designed and manufactured, but it is a joy to build and will further update you as I carry on. I'm working this year, so time on this kit isn't as much as my previous builds. Thanks for checking out the progress. Ask questions if need to.
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jiljilia got a reaction from schooner in Harriet Lane by jiljilia - Model Shipways
Finally received the material for doing the rest of the hull on the Harriet Lane. Comes from Cornwall Model Boats, UK. These are fake copper plates on a thin sheet of wood: 3mm x 6mm.
Shipping in Canada is brutal as I think everything from the east is shipped west by canoe. This took just about a month to receive.
I painted the entire hull copper as I was initially going to leave it this way as I was getting impatient for the material. The wait was worth it though, as you can see by what it looks like on the one side of the ship. It's not done all the way to the keel yet, but so far I like it.
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jiljilia got a reaction from schooner in Harriet Lane by jiljilia - Model Shipways
Well... I've cut out the canon ports and waterways, assembled the paddle wheel houses and mounted them on the ship as well as stained the upper hull with an ebony stain. It's coming along.
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jiljilia got a reaction from schooner in Harriet Lane by jiljilia - Model Shipways
I planked the deck using their preformed sheet. Wasn't sure if I was liking the color I chose for the deck, but with the caulking lines emphasized the chosen color of terra cotta looks rather awesome!
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jiljilia got a reaction from schooner in Harriet Lane by jiljilia - Model Shipways
Thought I would catch up on my progress with the Harriet Lane. I've planked the hull above the water line and have added the keel. Above the ship is the start of the paddle wheel housings. Still work to be done there.
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jiljilia got a reaction from trippwj in Harriet Lane by jiljilia - Model Shipways
I found with this kit that the chain they included was even too small for the smallest eyehook, so I had to find another chain. I will use there chain for the anchors and for the rudder safety chain. '
Paddle wheels in place now along with the brass sponson support rods. Helm building in place and the smoke stack with chains.
The rudder is still needing to be placed in, but am waiting for some very thin strips of brass to use as hinges.
The paddlehouses have their platforms on them, along with a brass railing that attaches to the floor as the kit did not come with enough fife rail supports.
I do find, for what this kit cost, it was poorly designed and manufactured, but it is a joy to build and will further update you as I carry on. I'm working this year, so time on this kit isn't as much as my previous builds. Thanks for checking out the progress. Ask questions if need to.
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jiljilia got a reaction from jct in Harriet Lane by jiljilia - Model Shipways
The paddle wheels are ready to be put under the paddle houses, but I am still waiting for the material I ordered for the bottom section of the hull. These paddle wheels are quite small and it took a bit to get the planks glued into place.
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jiljilia got a reaction from jct in Harriet Lane by jiljilia - Model Shipways
Well... I've cut out the canon ports and waterways, assembled the paddle wheel houses and mounted them on the ship as well as stained the upper hull with an ebony stain. It's coming along.
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jiljilia got a reaction from jct in Harriet Lane by jiljilia - Model Shipways
I completed the smoke stack, drilling out the top, placing the copper strips around the dowel and setting the vent pipe and whistle in place. As soon as I finish the hull I will start getting the paddle wheels in place and things going on the deck that need to be done.
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jiljilia got a reaction from jct in Harriet Lane by jiljilia - Model Shipways
I found with this kit that the chain they included was even too small for the smallest eyehook, so I had to find another chain. I will use there chain for the anchors and for the rudder safety chain. '
Paddle wheels in place now along with the brass sponson support rods. Helm building in place and the smoke stack with chains.
The rudder is still needing to be placed in, but am waiting for some very thin strips of brass to use as hinges.
The paddlehouses have their platforms on them, along with a brass railing that attaches to the floor as the kit did not come with enough fife rail supports.
I do find, for what this kit cost, it was poorly designed and manufactured, but it is a joy to build and will further update you as I carry on. I'm working this year, so time on this kit isn't as much as my previous builds. Thanks for checking out the progress. Ask questions if need to.
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jiljilia got a reaction from Canute in Niagara 1813 by Don Quixote - Model Shipways - 1:64 - First build
I like the colors on the last picture of the hull. Looks great!
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jiljilia got a reaction from Dimitris71 in Amerigo Vespucci by Dimitris71 - Mantua - 1:100 scale
I'm following because I like what's happening! Great Job, and the detail. Very impressed Dimitris!
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jiljilia reacted to Dimitris71 in Amerigo Vespucci by Dimitris71 - Mantua - 1:100 scale
Hello shipmates, Elia-Brian-Mike-KeithW, I thank you for visiting my build log and also for your likes.
Now to my build progress. I installed the portholes to the port side and also opened the doors with my Dremel . I also start to construct the deck house that is going to the quarter deck.
Cheers
Dimitris
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jiljilia got a reaction from jct in 18th Century Longboat by jct - FINISHED - Model Shipways - mod moved
Wow! Great job. Like the color scheme very much and the stained cherry wood. I think the idea of going with what one desires is the way to build some of the ships, boats. It's something that's going to be displayed in your own home. I really like what your doing!
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jiljilia reacted to Bender in Reale de France by Bender - FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:75
A beam was added to the underside of the overdeck.
This beam is the starting point for planking. The planks ran from this beam to the hull.
These last three pictures show the planks on the underside of the overdeck.
Notice that the keel and stems are no longer attached. After fitting these pieces they were removed until later to keep from damaging them.
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