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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Mike Dowling in King of the Mississippi by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artensania Latina
Still working on the main deck structures.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from GrantGoodale in King of the Mississippi by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artensania Latina
With the deck epoxied to the hull, the next step is construction of some of the main deck structures. These are essentially plywood boxes which are "planked" in the same basswood as is the deck.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from GrantGoodale in King of the Mississippi by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artensania Latina
Next step was to epoxy the main deck to the hull.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Mike Dowling in King of the Mississippi by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artensania Latina
With the hull complete (for now) I started on planking the main deck. I use permanent marker down one edge of the plank to simulate caulking. When the deck is fully planked I used a #2 wooden pencil (well sharpened) to simulate the nails. Last step was to seal with polyurathane (in a matt finish).
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Snoepert in King of the Mississippi by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artensania Latina
This model is not painted. When complete, most of the model will be natural wood. When I completed planking the hull with the thin walnut strips; I felt that the look of the unfinished planks was dull and not visually exciting. I decided to stain the planks darker and apply a glossy polyurethane finish. I used a dark walnut stain and it did come out a little darker than I anticipated but I still think it is better than the unfinished look. What do you think?
I added the nails and deemed the hull complete enough to move onto the main deck.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Snoepert in King of the Mississippi by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artensania Latina
I have been away from the build logs for a while. Had to have some work done to the old ticker but I am back to the workshop. Decided to try a model of a ship that lacks sails. Spent a little time looking at kits and build logs on this site and decided that King of the Mississippi looked interesting and a fun build. So I invested a few bucks and purchased the kit.
The first step, of course, is the hull. I was impressed with the fit of the die-cut pieces. This was one of the easiest hulls to build. First step was gluing the keel and formers to a flat bottom. Next came some thin plywood sides (which took a little care in bending) followed by planking with thin walnut strips.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Mike Dowling in King of the Mississippi by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artensania Latina
I finally have glued all the deck structures to the deck. I painted all the structures in a matt polyeurathane. Here is a picture. I am now starting on the 2nd deck.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from cobra1951 in King of the Mississippi by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artensania Latina
Still working on the main deck structures.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from WackoWolf in King of the Mississippi by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artensania Latina
With the deck epoxied to the hull, the next step is construction of some of the main deck structures. These are essentially plywood boxes which are "planked" in the same basswood as is the deck.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from WackoWolf in King of the Mississippi by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artensania Latina
Next step was to epoxy the main deck to the hull.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from GrantGoodale in King of the Mississippi by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artensania Latina
With the hull complete (for now) I started on planking the main deck. I use permanent marker down one edge of the plank to simulate caulking. When the deck is fully planked I used a #2 wooden pencil (well sharpened) to simulate the nails. Last step was to seal with polyurathane (in a matt finish).
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from cdogg in King of the Mississippi by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artensania Latina
This model is not painted. When complete, most of the model will be natural wood. When I completed planking the hull with the thin walnut strips; I felt that the look of the unfinished planks was dull and not visually exciting. I decided to stain the planks darker and apply a glossy polyurethane finish. I used a dark walnut stain and it did come out a little darker than I anticipated but I still think it is better than the unfinished look. What do you think?
I added the nails and deemed the hull complete enough to move onto the main deck.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Mike Dowling in King of the Mississippi by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artensania Latina
This model is not painted. When complete, most of the model will be natural wood. When I completed planking the hull with the thin walnut strips; I felt that the look of the unfinished planks was dull and not visually exciting. I decided to stain the planks darker and apply a glossy polyurethane finish. I used a dark walnut stain and it did come out a little darker than I anticipated but I still think it is better than the unfinished look. What do you think?
I added the nails and deemed the hull complete enough to move onto the main deck.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from GrantGoodale in King of the Mississippi by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artensania Latina
I have been away from the build logs for a while. Had to have some work done to the old ticker but I am back to the workshop. Decided to try a model of a ship that lacks sails. Spent a little time looking at kits and build logs on this site and decided that King of the Mississippi looked interesting and a fun build. So I invested a few bucks and purchased the kit.
The first step, of course, is the hull. I was impressed with the fit of the die-cut pieces. This was one of the easiest hulls to build. First step was gluing the keel and formers to a flat bottom. Next came some thin plywood sides (which took a little care in bending) followed by planking with thin walnut strips.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Jparsley in King of the Mississippi by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artensania Latina
I have been away from the build logs for a while. Had to have some work done to the old ticker but I am back to the workshop. Decided to try a model of a ship that lacks sails. Spent a little time looking at kits and build logs on this site and decided that King of the Mississippi looked interesting and a fun build. So I invested a few bucks and purchased the kit.
The first step, of course, is the hull. I was impressed with the fit of the die-cut pieces. This was one of the easiest hulls to build. First step was gluing the keel and formers to a flat bottom. Next came some thin plywood sides (which took a little care in bending) followed by planking with thin walnut strips.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from vossy in King of the Mississippi by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artensania Latina
I have been away from the build logs for a while. Had to have some work done to the old ticker but I am back to the workshop. Decided to try a model of a ship that lacks sails. Spent a little time looking at kits and build logs on this site and decided that King of the Mississippi looked interesting and a fun build. So I invested a few bucks and purchased the kit.
The first step, of course, is the hull. I was impressed with the fit of the die-cut pieces. This was one of the easiest hulls to build. First step was gluing the keel and formers to a flat bottom. Next came some thin plywood sides (which took a little care in bending) followed by planking with thin walnut strips.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Cathead in King of the Mississippi by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artensania Latina
I have been away from the build logs for a while. Had to have some work done to the old ticker but I am back to the workshop. Decided to try a model of a ship that lacks sails. Spent a little time looking at kits and build logs on this site and decided that King of the Mississippi looked interesting and a fun build. So I invested a few bucks and purchased the kit.
The first step, of course, is the hull. I was impressed with the fit of the die-cut pieces. This was one of the easiest hulls to build. First step was gluing the keel and formers to a flat bottom. Next came some thin plywood sides (which took a little care in bending) followed by planking with thin walnut strips.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from oscarmate in King of the Mississippi by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artensania Latina
I have been away from the build logs for a while. Had to have some work done to the old ticker but I am back to the workshop. Decided to try a model of a ship that lacks sails. Spent a little time looking at kits and build logs on this site and decided that King of the Mississippi looked interesting and a fun build. So I invested a few bucks and purchased the kit.
The first step, of course, is the hull. I was impressed with the fit of the die-cut pieces. This was one of the easiest hulls to build. First step was gluing the keel and formers to a flat bottom. Next came some thin plywood sides (which took a little care in bending) followed by planking with thin walnut strips.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Blackreed in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
Great topic. As I visit the many websites of kit manufacturers and distributors I see an abundance of model of ships with sails. I would like to see more kits of ships built after the golden age of sails. The early steam ship era represents a large population of ships that would be interesting as models. The first monitors, tugs, trawlers, riverboats, etc., would all be very interesting kits to build.
I am not a ship historian, but I think that the early steam era would provide some great models.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Elijah in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
Great topic. As I visit the many websites of kit manufacturers and distributors I see an abundance of model of ships with sails. I would like to see more kits of ships built after the golden age of sails. The early steam ship era represents a large population of ships that would be interesting as models. The first monitors, tugs, trawlers, riverboats, etc., would all be very interesting kits to build.
I am not a ship historian, but I think that the early steam era would provide some great models.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from tasmanian in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
Great topic. As I visit the many websites of kit manufacturers and distributors I see an abundance of model of ships with sails. I would like to see more kits of ships built after the golden age of sails. The early steam ship era represents a large population of ships that would be interesting as models. The first monitors, tugs, trawlers, riverboats, etc., would all be very interesting kits to build.
I am not a ship historian, but I think that the early steam era would provide some great models.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from skipper1947 in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
Great topic. As I visit the many websites of kit manufacturers and distributors I see an abundance of model of ships with sails. I would like to see more kits of ships built after the golden age of sails. The early steam ship era represents a large population of ships that would be interesting as models. The first monitors, tugs, trawlers, riverboats, etc., would all be very interesting kits to build.
I am not a ship historian, but I think that the early steam era would provide some great models.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Decoyman in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
Great topic. As I visit the many websites of kit manufacturers and distributors I see an abundance of model of ships with sails. I would like to see more kits of ships built after the golden age of sails. The early steam ship era represents a large population of ships that would be interesting as models. The first monitors, tugs, trawlers, riverboats, etc., would all be very interesting kits to build.
I am not a ship historian, but I think that the early steam era would provide some great models.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from grsjax in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
Great topic. As I visit the many websites of kit manufacturers and distributors I see an abundance of model of ships with sails. I would like to see more kits of ships built after the golden age of sails. The early steam ship era represents a large population of ships that would be interesting as models. The first monitors, tugs, trawlers, riverboats, etc., would all be very interesting kits to build.
I am not a ship historian, but I think that the early steam era would provide some great models.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from CaptainSteve in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
Great topic. As I visit the many websites of kit manufacturers and distributors I see an abundance of model of ships with sails. I would like to see more kits of ships built after the golden age of sails. The early steam ship era represents a large population of ships that would be interesting as models. The first monitors, tugs, trawlers, riverboats, etc., would all be very interesting kits to build.
I am not a ship historian, but I think that the early steam era would provide some great models.
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