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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Vtwoods1027 in HMS Bounty 1783 by rcmdvr - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:48
I am nervous to start this model and this build log.
First, I am worried that I may have stepped over my "skill line" in choosing this kit as my next build. This is my third build but will be my first fully rigged ship. Planking and rigging should be the big challenge. I hope to get some help along the way.
Second, the kit. Before I purchased the kit, I researched and did not find a lot of info on this model. I could not find a build log for this particular kit version of the Bounty. I did find a discussion about the relative merits of the manufacturer and did not find it full of glowing comments. But, since I have build one AL kit before (the Sansun), I decided to go ahead.
What grabbed me about this kit is the opportunity to build an interior. I have toured a few 1:1 sailing ships such as the Victory and what I find truly interesting is touring the interior decks of the ship. This is where I feel you can really begin to appreciate the life of a sailor in the 17 and 18 hundreds. I hope my model will convey some of that feeling to whoever gets to view the completed model.
So here it goes......my build log of the HMS Bounty (inside and out).
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Jan R in HMS Bounty 1783 by rcmdvr - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:48
Last night I had the time to cut and install the "beams" which will support the lower decking.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Foultide in HMS Bounty 1783 by rcmdvr - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:48
I am nervous to start this model and this build log.
First, I am worried that I may have stepped over my "skill line" in choosing this kit as my next build. This is my third build but will be my first fully rigged ship. Planking and rigging should be the big challenge. I hope to get some help along the way.
Second, the kit. Before I purchased the kit, I researched and did not find a lot of info on this model. I could not find a build log for this particular kit version of the Bounty. I did find a discussion about the relative merits of the manufacturer and did not find it full of glowing comments. But, since I have build one AL kit before (the Sansun), I decided to go ahead.
What grabbed me about this kit is the opportunity to build an interior. I have toured a few 1:1 sailing ships such as the Victory and what I find truly interesting is touring the interior decks of the ship. This is where I feel you can really begin to appreciate the life of a sailor in the 17 and 18 hundreds. I hope my model will convey some of that feeling to whoever gets to view the completed model.
So here it goes......my build log of the HMS Bounty (inside and out).
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from msberkman in HMS Bounty 1783 by rcmdvr - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:48
I am nervous to start this model and this build log.
First, I am worried that I may have stepped over my "skill line" in choosing this kit as my next build. This is my third build but will be my first fully rigged ship. Planking and rigging should be the big challenge. I hope to get some help along the way.
Second, the kit. Before I purchased the kit, I researched and did not find a lot of info on this model. I could not find a build log for this particular kit version of the Bounty. I did find a discussion about the relative merits of the manufacturer and did not find it full of glowing comments. But, since I have build one AL kit before (the Sansun), I decided to go ahead.
What grabbed me about this kit is the opportunity to build an interior. I have toured a few 1:1 sailing ships such as the Victory and what I find truly interesting is touring the interior decks of the ship. This is where I feel you can really begin to appreciate the life of a sailor in the 17 and 18 hundreds. I hope my model will convey some of that feeling to whoever gets to view the completed model.
So here it goes......my build log of the HMS Bounty (inside and out).
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
There were a lot of small details that I failed to photograph; but I have declared the Sanson completed. I built a stand out of some scrap lumber. My photography is not very good but here is a few photos of the completed model.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from juansystem05 in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
I have continued working on the deck planking. It took about a week to lay down the wood strips and another couple of night to stain and seal the wood. I tried several stains (and even looked at no stain) and decided to go with golden oak. I think it gives the grain a richer pattern.
My jig for cutting the planking to the proper length worked very well. The jig that was used to position the pin holesto simulate the deck nailing.....not so much. After using it for a few hundred holes the positioning holes in the jig widen and accuracy was somewhat diminished. Overall, however, I think the deck looks OK.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from juansystem05 in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
Well time to being laying the deck. I cut a bunch of deck planks and darkened the edges with a black permanent marker. Also used by jig to position the "nail" holes. I then marked the center line of the deck and clamped a metal ruler along the line. I then glued in the first line of planks and I am going to let these dry completely before continuing.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from mrshanks in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
I have been working hard on the Sanson over the past few weeks. Sorry, I have not been real diligent with my picture taking. The model has some rope coils on the deck which had to be recreated. I built a little jig to accomplish this.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Willie L Bennett by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Model Shipways - SMALL
I have been away for a while. Had to have a bit of surgery and that threw me behind at work. I was able to continue working on the Willie, but did not take as many pictures of the progress as I should have. I am enclosing a few pictures of the model which I have moved out of the workshop and into the house.
This was one of the most difficult modeling projects I have done. The basic building of the hull, masts, etc. was not too difficult but working with the brass parts and the rigging, etc. I found to be very difficult. While you get a lot of help by looking at the other builder's; you can also find the quality of their work somewhat intimidating. Some of the other builders of the Willie are awesome.
Well I hope you find my build adequate. I really enjoyed the Willie and recommend it as a first build......it has a bit of everything. I will be starting a new build soon.....just purchased the Sanson.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from jbford in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
There were a lot of small details that I failed to photograph; but I have declared the Sanson completed. I built a stand out of some scrap lumber. My photography is not very good but here is a few photos of the completed model.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from bibounde in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
I have been working hard on the Sanson over the past few weeks. Sorry, I have not been real diligent with my picture taking. The model has some rope coils on the deck which had to be recreated. I built a little jig to accomplish this.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from mrshanks in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
There were a lot of small details that I failed to photograph; but I have declared the Sanson completed. I built a stand out of some scrap lumber. My photography is not very good but here is a few photos of the completed model.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from juansystem05 in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
There were a lot of small details that I failed to photograph; but I have declared the Sanson completed. I built a stand out of some scrap lumber. My photography is not very good but here is a few photos of the completed model.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from hexnut in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
The model has two life boats on its upper deck with deck gear used to maneuver the small boats overboard. The small boats included in the kit were made of "pot" metal and required quite a bit of work to make them look like real small boats. First I covered the upper "deck" with 1/8" wood so later I could attach rings for the covers. Next I added the rudder and tiller. A bit of roughing up the metal with 400 grit sandpaper, priming and painting got them to where they looked OK. I hand sewed the canvas covers and roped the completed boats in place. I think they turned out OK.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from argoscelik in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
Once the hull was planked with the finish strips; the next step in the process was to add the keel. Took a bit scraping, sanding and bending but I think I got it in place and looking OK.
After the keel is in place, I added the wooden strip that separates the upper deck siding from the planked hull. I used strips to laminate a piece to fit around the curved stern.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from argoscelik in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
The final step that brings you up to date is I did cover the planked hull in a thin coat of clear polyeurthane.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from argoscelik in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
Wow. Noticed that I had not posted for quite awhile. Since the last post I have been able to complete the planking of the hull with the very thin finish strips. As I got closer to the bottom of the hull the process began to make a little more sense and I did a better job of fitting the strips. The next hull will be better.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from argoscelik in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
I am now starting the process of laying down the "finish" layer on the hull. The strips are paper thin so they tend to conform to the hull. The problem...any glue I use soaks through the wood.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from argoscelik in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
Finally got back to the model. The next step was to rough sand the first hull in preparation for the second hull to be applied. I used a small pad sander to rough it out and then filled the highs and lows with spackle. That sanded easy.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from argoscelik in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
The next step is to plank the hull with the first "rough" layer of planking. This is done with basswood strips which I first soaked for 15 minutes in a tube made froma 2 foot long piece of PVC piping. I have been dreading this process. It took about a week to complete. I think I have achieved a planking job that, with a lot of sanding, filling and then more sanding will create a surface I can plank with the veneer strips.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from mrshanks in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
It took some work but I finally got the railing pieces glued to the hull. I piece I formed for the stern did not fit well so I had to split it and later insert a splice. I believe after painting the railing pieces will look OK.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from argoscelik in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
Have not posted any photos in awhile. The next step to the build was to add the siding around the hull. The stern piece of this process required some pretty severe bending of the ply wood parts. I soaked the piece for twenty minutes and then formed it around a jig I created while the piece was soaking.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from argoscelik in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
Completed the main house and now attaching to the hull.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from argoscelik in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
Now that the planking is essentially done, I returned to the superstructure area. The first stem is a coat of paint. I am using the acrylic paint from MSW and applying with a brush.
I then moved onto building a few of the deck structures. These will be painted and trimmed before gluing to the deck.
I painted the screw. The kit provided a black plastic screw. I have painted with Vallejo brass paint. I am holding my breath on this one.
The last step I started this weekend was the railing around the deck. This is going to take some time. All-in-all, a productive weekend.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from mrshanks in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
Completed the construction and installation of the screw and rudder. I guess the brass paint on the plastic screw doesn't look too bad.
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