mtdoramike

I usually varnish the hull even if I'm going to paint it especially from the waterline down. This seals the hull and gives the copper plates something to stick to besides the raw wood. I have found paint works well for this too, but not as well as varnish.
 
 
mike

I usually varnish the hull even if I'm going to paint it especially from the waterline down. This seals the hull and gives the copper plates something to stick to besides the raw wood. I have found paint works well for this too, but not as well as varnish.
 
 
mike

I usually varnish the hull even if I'm going to paint it especially from the waterline down. This seals the hull and gives the copper plates something to stick to besides the raw wood. I have found paint works well for this too, but not as well as varnish.
 
 
mike

I've been modeling for well over 20 years and have built numerous ship models (25-30) actual amount unsure of, and I have never used a drill press or drill attached to a stand. To me, I can drill a straight hole with a free standing drill in my hand, especially with the new drills now a days that have the bullseye bubble on the end of the drill which helps to keep an eye on level while drilling. So in my opinion, it's not necessary.
 
 
mike   

WOW, absolutely beautiful work. I'm impressed.
 
mike

WOW, absolutely beautiful work. I'm impressed.
 
mike

Hi Chris:
 
I've coppered a few hulls, but never the Bounty, so I'm not sure I can help with the specifics, since each hull will be different. The main thing to keep in mind, depending again on the hull, is that the coppering would have gone on in sections separated by "gore lines". The gore lines define a band of copper plates working up from the keel - so start on the keel sides and work your way up. The gore will cut across the lower lines of copper plating and define a new line for the plates to follow fore and aft.
 
Others will be more knowledgeable about these features than me - specifically in terms of how many bands might have been used on the Bounty, and how to locate the gore line(s) on a hull....On the hulls I've coppered, the gores have been featured on the plans, so I simply measured up from the baseline and transferred those measurements to the model.....
 
Does the Amati kit contain a plan that shows the coppering? If it's a scale drawing (most likely a full profile) you might be able to lift the dimensions of the plates from the upper line of coppering, which should show the full plates and be at scale amidships. If the scale drawings contain a body plan that features the coppering, you should be able to lift the gore lines from that and transfer them to the model (harder to do on the profile plan, since the curves of the hull will distort the view....).....
 
Again - other more experienced modellers will have better (and maybe different) advice for you.
 
Best of luck - Coppering is a very repotting business but rewarding when it's done! Find yourself some good music or podcasts to listen to while you're doing it!
hamilton

WOW, brass gratings, that had to cost a bit. I'm surprised they would have put those in the kit. I'm wondering if there were some other benefit for using the brass over the wood?
 
mike

Not wanting to start a debate here, but if this was true, Coleman, you would finish this ship in less than one year. That's a lot faster than most of us can achieve. 
 
Besides, if there is one thing you need in this hobby is Patience. 
 
Best regards.

I wish you were located in the US, I wish you luck with your sale. 
 
mike

WOW, brass gratings, that had to cost a bit. I'm surprised they would have put those in the kit. I'm wondering if there were some other benefit for using the brass over the wood?
 
mike

WOW, brass gratings, that had to cost a bit. I'm surprised they would have put those in the kit. I'm wondering if there were some other benefit for using the brass over the wood?
 
mike

I wish you were located in the US, I wish you luck with your sale. 
 
mike

Hello all,

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Discount code: CHRISTMAS SALE 2015

The discount code is valid only to the end of Sunday 6th December.

 

Best regards

Daniel Dusek

Ahhh, the joys of Christmas.....did I understand correctly that the Canadian Dollar is being accepted at par with the Euro???          ... hope your sale goes well Daniel ........
 
JP

Belt/disk sander, followed closely by a drill press.

I agree with the above statements. But if the seller isn,t a well known member, then i would ask that they ship first, before the money is sent.
I look at it this way, there needs to be a little trust on one side or the other and if they are fresh to the forums then the trust factor should go to the current members.

Also, please do not send payment using paypal gift as some may ask to avoid the 3percent seller fees. You as the buyer will give up any recourse you have if the deal goes south.
 
mike

I agree with the above statements. But if the seller isn,t a well known member, then i would ask that they ship first, before the money is sent.
I look at it this way, there needs to be a little trust on one side or the other and if they are fresh to the forums then the trust factor should go to the current members.

Also, please do not send payment using paypal gift as some may ask to avoid the 3percent seller fees. You as the buyer will give up any recourse you have if the deal goes south.
 
mike

I agree with the above statements. But if the seller isn,t a well known member, then i would ask that they ship first, before the money is sent.
I look at it this way, there needs to be a little trust on one side or the other and if they are fresh to the forums then the trust factor should go to the current members.

Also, please do not send payment using paypal gift as some may ask to avoid the 3percent seller fees. You as the buyer will give up any recourse you have if the deal goes south.
 
mike

Any more progress on this model?
 
mike

They look pretty good to me, but I usually don't go by instructions that much anyway. I go by the plans.

They look pretty good to me, but I usually don't go by instructions that much anyway. I go by the plans.

They look pretty good to me, but I usually don't go by instructions that much anyway. I go by the plans.

Go with the Bluenose, I built this model and it will teach you some need to know fundamentals especially hull planking and deck planking. Plus not much rigging to have to worry about.
 
mike

Go with the Bluenose, I built this model and it will teach you some need to know fundamentals especially hull planking and deck planking. Plus not much rigging to have to worry about.
 
mike