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Small update: I thought I was going to leave things alone for a few hours.... Couldn't resist.... So, fabricated the Bowsprit Stay and fitted, Fitted the Rudder Gudgeons/Pintles Rudder fitted and "Articulated." (Bottom Rudder Hinge was 2.0mm to high but I'm not going to move it.... It is what it is.) Buckets have Brass Handles fitted and Hoops painted black. The "Harpoon,_" (Muntz Metal) fell apart while sanding, I'll fabricate another from Brass tomorrow. The Hull is pretty much done, just a few minor touch-ups. On to the Masting/Rigging.... (I'm flying a little blind but things should be o.k as long as I can work out where the Single/Double Blocks are located. Photos tomorrow. Cheers....HOF.- 29 replies
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Hi Chap, Any photos of the error? Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Chap, I decided to "Brush" paint. A couple of reasons: The Vallejo is quite forgiving and a nice Satin finish (After 3 reasonably light coats) Any discrepancy will be on the "Off" viewing side ( I can't see any discrepancy and I'm pretty fussy.... 🙂) I didn't want any more damage due to masking operations The finish is pretty good, just a couple of touch-ups on the W/L I'm reasonably happy and I'm sure the recipients won't notice.... I'll give the Hull a good 48 hours for the paint to harden properly, I can then fit the Rudder Hinges/Pintles. In the interim, I can prep the Mast/Yard/Bowsprit and a few other details "Off" boat. Cheers....HOF.
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Update of sorts.... Painted the Hull, Masking on the Port side removed some Vallejo Blue.... Unsure why this happened on one side only and low tack Tamiya tape, maybe the Hull wads too smooth? Not keyed enough? Not 100% happy but scraped and sanded the offending paint away, only one side, so, not too bad. I was thinking about Brush Painting but this, I think would be lazy.... Need to get the compressor out. (My Iawata Airbrush is not working due to the fact that I think the Siphon feed has crapped out, the bottle and cap have seen better days.) I have a couple of different airbrushes so should be o.k. (Paint tomorrow.....) My Partner stitched the Lateen Sail onto the Yard and pressed the Sail material, nice result!! Photos....
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Same Chap.... Update: Primed the Hull, went over the Hull with 1000 Grit, not sure why, I guess I want things as perfect as possible.... Anyway, removed the Masking, Topsides, even the Tamiya Tape degrades after a couple of days. Had a bash at mounting the Hull in it's stand to mark the W/L, not good so decided to turn the Hull upside down, levelled and marked, much better result. (It's not a Clipper, got to keep that in mind as well as the depth of the Hull.) I guess that I'll be starting to Airbrush the Beastie tomorrow at some stage.... (The first attempt at an open Boat, interesting, but similar to other ship models.... (The only other open Boats that I have attempted are those of the Cutty Sark Lifeboats.)) First time for everything.... 🙂
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Cheers Ears!! (That's an antipodean, (NZ), saying, no offence intended.... 🙂) Yup, moving along, did the Primer thing, waiting for this to go off before 1000 Grit and 000 Steel Wool. Top coats will follow. (BTW the Spray Putty gave me an awesome finish on the Pen Duick Hull.) I won't attach the Rudder/Hardware until the Hull painting is complete. I am aiming for a good quality Model for the recipients. HOF.
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Small update.... Oars assembled, (X6), Blades thinned.... These were a bit like Ice Block Sticks to begin with. Oar Shafts were eventually assembled from 3 different pieces of Dowel, 3.0mm and 4.0mm diameter, pinned them together. Tapered Mast, Yard and Bowsprit. Hull given the Spray Putty treatment, fills the Grain and any otherwise imperceptible gaps/dents, sands beautifully with 400 Grit. I'll maybe give it a very light coat today before Primer. Once I'm satisfied with the Hull, I'll pin to the stand and mark the Waterline, etc. (I have some ideas for the color scheme.) Photos a little later today. Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Chap.
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Hi All, Small update.... Affixed Gunwale Rails, there were issues with the length and width of these, length just shy of 3.0mm at the center join, filled with scrap Walnut. Inside and outside of these, used some 0.5mm Walnut to make good. Stand done, a bit "Kitsch" but will be o.k. Stern Post was sanded back and affixed 1.5 Lime to get the profile correct. Mast/Bowsprit/Yard/Oar Shafts cut to length. (Looking forward to getting the Oars assembled Blades shaped, decking finished, etc,etc. So, that's about it for the mo..... Photos....
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Hi Chap, Just found your Build Log again.... Your Cutty is looking superb!! Very nice rigging and awesome attention to detail. (I esp. like the Hermaphrodite Spars attached to the Deck.) I moved out of Wellington to Manaia, South Taranaki about 3 Months ago, couldn't do anything as all my modelling stuff was in storage for one month prior to gaining possession of the house. I got the Cutty Crated along with the Pen Duick and hoped for the best with the others.... I did expect some damage, but none, awesome Movers.... 😀 Anyway, looking forward to further progress on the Cutty. (Have you thought about what you might build next or is it too early to ask?) Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Small update.... After Planking the Hull, HOF was a little "Over Zealous" with the filler sanding, the Hull was paper thin in places, not good, so what to do? Sanding Sealer to harden the Planking, second cover, 0.5mm Ramin. You can see scorch marks on the Hull caused by my Soldering Iron Planking attachment. These sand out o.k. but what is not completely removed will be covered with Spray Putty/Paint. Die Cut parts removed from the frets and will continue on tomorrow. Cheers....HOF.
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Small update.... I decided to install the first Hull Strake, not the A/L tapered ones that came with the kit, but a full 5.0mm width. I have started to taper my own planks for the rest of the Beastie and the second one went on just fine. The Gunwales will be fitted after the Hull is fully planked, the reasoning for this is that with the surface area so small to affix these, they would be prime candidates for breakage/re-attachment while the Hull is handled/planked. That's the theory anyway.... 😀 I'll post some more photos in the coming couple of days. Cheers....HOF.
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Thank you Sir. Sanson is left a little "Wanting" at the mo. I have some more photos to post soonish. Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Chap, Contact adhesive: apply to one piece, apply to the other, wait until the glue dries off, bring the pieces together and they will hopefully bond.... 😀 I think the reason that A/L suggested this method is to ensure that the Mahogany Decking material and the False Deck didn't warp which might be the case with White Glue. In hindsight, I should have listened to myself and used White Glue and used pressure/weights on the components until they dried off, it worked out o.k. in the end but I found more trouble than it was worth for this operation. So, the Decking worked out in the end. Frames/Bulkheads faired. My next issue were the Gunwales.... A/L called for this to be attached before the Planking Strakes were put on. The problem is that the Gunwales only have an adhesive surface of 2.0mm to attach to around the perimeter of the Deck. I soaked the Gunwales and gave them a bit of "Heat Treatment" to give them some shape. Thinking about things this morning, I decided to install the first Planking Strake level with the underside of the Deck. The theory is that I will have a bit more adhesive area/attachment points for the Gunwales.... (I'll let you know when the Strakes are dry.... 😀) A couple of photos.... Cheers....HOF.
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Small update, Assembled Keel/Frames, Planked Internal Decking and affixed in place. Frame/Keel structure fixed in place utilizing False Deck cutouts to square everything up. Mast Step stuff installed now rather than fiddling once the Deck is installed. The Ramin strip-wood has deteriorated and the rest is very fragile, I guess the kit is rather old.... One saving grace, Ply/Wooden parts are Die-Cut, really nice, no char to sand off. False Deck is to have a 0.5mm Mahogany covering, I'll do this tomorrow morning after the construction/glue, thus far, hardens. A/L recommends Contact adhesive for this, I guess I'll give it a go.... 😀 Anyway, a couple of photos....
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Hi Paul, I have seen some communications on this site, seems A/L are back!! (In Spain, none the less....) https://artesanialatina.net/en/198-model-aircraft Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Chap, Happy to try and help where I can. Cheers....HOF..
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Dear All, A new House and a new project, Artesania Latina Fulgaro. This was something that I got off "Trademe" Auction Site, (New Zealand's Ebay), a couple of years ago. (I looked for this under the A/L catalogue but appears to have been discontinued.) I am unsure if I have posted in the correct place but the Moderators can correct if not right. As far as I can ascertain, these boats, "Gozo," are still used. (Sanson will have to take a back seat for the mo.) Two of the three Abyssinian "Helpers" got in the frame, but, as we all know, the Internet was made for cats.... (And Model Ships!!) 🙂 Hopefully, this will turn out o.k. as I intend to give this (When complete), to the owners of a Holiday Park in Opunake who were so accommodating giving us a Cabin to stay in before taking possession of the new House at an absolutely wonderful rate!! The Ship Room is now more or less operational so its time to get Farah-Fawcett, and the Ship Plans, on the wall and do something constructive!! Kit Contents: Usual A/L laser cut wood and something that I haven't seen before in an A/L kit, pre-shaped Hull Strakes, (X6), which go directly beneath the Gunwales. The remainder of the Planking is the usual Lime Strip Wood. Mahogany for the Decking Pre-Sewn Sails Hardware So, it will be an interesting "Smallish" Boat. (It looks like a Happy Boat!!) Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Chap, How did you get on studying the plans? Was my previous post helpful? Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Chap, No Brass Bands on my version.... Brass Rings on the Mainsail. The Junction of the Mainmast/Topmast, (Hounds?), had pre-formed "Caps" and a pre-formed wooden ring for the Mast Coat. A couple of photos.... Could you clarify your quandary? There are Brass Strips which are used to make the fittings to affix "Sheets?" next to the Cockpit. Cheers....HOF.
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Yup, Agreed, the Rigging plans are not very helpful. I had specific questions that I asked Mr. Google.... Reefing Tackle - Mainsail/Topmast and Jack Yard Rigging. Just had a "Look-See" for any saved searches, my end, but nothing sorry. Research is rewarding.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Chap, One word, "Nice!!" Your perseverance has most certainly paid off. Are you going to mount the Hull on pedestals/plinth? (Easier to Mast/Rig in my humble opinion.) Anyway, onwards and upwards.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Chap, Looks absolutely fantastic!! Just a thought, take it or leave it, try a test piece before you do the real thing? (If your going to get the "Shiny" finish that you desire, spray the clear layers up slowly.... 🙂) Cheers and Regards, HOF.
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