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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 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 Mirabell61 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 tarbrush 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 hexnut in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
Started working on the cabin structure. Relatively easy to build. There are two structures that are required to be built. The main housing (which I believe would have housed the steam engine) and the pilot house. The wall are painted (I used Model Shipways Acrylic primer and paint and was very happy with the way it brushed). After completing the decking and roof to the pilot house I stained to match the main decking and then applied a coat of polyurethane. So far the pieces seem to fit well.
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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 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
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 tarbrush 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 tarbrush 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 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 tarbrush 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 GuntherMT 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 GuntherMT 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
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 tarbrush in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
Started working on the cabin structure. Relatively easy to build. There are two structures that are required to be built. The main housing (which I believe would have housed the steam engine) and the pilot house. The wall are painted (I used Model Shipways Acrylic primer and paint and was very happy with the way it brushed). After completing the decking and roof to the pilot house I stained to match the main decking and then applied a coat of polyurethane. So far the pieces seem to fit well.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from msberkman 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 chevygrunt 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 msberkman 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 tarbrush 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 tarbrush 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 GuntherMT in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
Started working on the cabin structure. Relatively easy to build. There are two structures that are required to be built. The main housing (which I believe would have housed the steam engine) and the pilot house. The wall are painted (I used Model Shipways Acrylic primer and paint and was very happy with the way it brushed). After completing the decking and roof to the pilot house I stained to match the main decking and then applied a coat of polyurethane. So far the pieces seem to fit well.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Gundorph in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
Started working on the cabin structure. Relatively easy to build. There are two structures that are required to be built. The main housing (which I believe would have housed the steam engine) and the pilot house. The wall are painted (I used Model Shipways Acrylic primer and paint and was very happy with the way it brushed). After completing the decking and roof to the pilot house I stained to match the main decking and then applied a coat of polyurethane. So far the pieces seem to fit well.
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