downeaster

More pics of my build.

Got some deck furniture built and painted. Pics of those deck furniture in place on the deck of the Mare.

More pics of deck getting finished and painted

Got the hull fully painted. I have enjoyed this build and I recommend this kit to everyone. 

This kit does come with a stand to display your finished Mare Nostrum. I didnt like the look of the stand, looked to small. So I scratch built my own stand. My first small step into scratch building in this hobby and enjoyed it. Pics are the stand holding the hull in its new home.

Got all sanding done with the hull. I have decided to paint my Mare Nostrum. Here are some pics of hull all primed coated.

Got the planking done. The pics are the sanding, filling and shapeing of the hull. Very happy with the outcome of the shape of my hull after the planking.

Got to step that I was most worried about..PLANKING.  I got alot of info and tips for this step from other great members of MSW in their build logs. MSW, its moderators and administrators make this a great site for anyone in the hobby. 

Got the deck shaped , fitted, and glued. I started the deck planking. Every step you get to see the shape of your Mare come together.

Here is pic of my progress of my build so for. Got the Mare on the build board to help hold it straight. Slow and steady to enjoy this build. Isnt the old saying, check all your fitted parts twice than glue once.

My first build log. I have fell in love with this great hobby. It is very rewarding to see yourself build a ship from a bunch of sticks, (as the wife calls this kit).                                                                                       Pic of the box                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Pic of materials