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rcmdrvr got a reaction from tarbrush in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
Last night I assembled the basic skelton of the model. A bit of light sanding was necessary to get the bulkheads to fit over the keel. Everything was generally straight; no significant warps. I cut a dozen or so small "right triangles" from 1/4 inch balsa and used these to hold the bulkheads square until the skelton was fully assembled. When I was sure everything was straight, I used tite-bond to glue the assembly together.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Piet in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
Last night I assembled the basic skelton of the model. A bit of light sanding was necessary to get the bulkheads to fit over the keel. Everything was generally straight; no significant warps. I cut a dozen or so small "right triangles" from 1/4 inch balsa and used these to hold the bulkheads square until the skelton was fully assembled. When I was sure everything was straight, I used tite-bond to glue the assembly together.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from tasmanian in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
I have always had a fascination with tugs. When I saw this kit at a local hobbyshop I grabbed it off the shelf. This will be my second build. This will be my first attempt at planking a hull so I am a bit apprehensive about that part of the build. This looks to be another learning experience.
On first perusal it appears to be pretty complete. The wood looks good and the laser cut parts looks well done. Nothing appears to be warped beyond use. The hardware also looks pretty good.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from justsayrow in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
Last night I assembled the basic skelton of the model. A bit of light sanding was necessary to get the bulkheads to fit over the keel. Everything was generally straight; no significant warps. I cut a dozen or so small "right triangles" from 1/4 inch balsa and used these to hold the bulkheads square until the skelton was fully assembled. When I was sure everything was straight, I used tite-bond to glue the assembly together.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from ulrich in Willie L Bennett by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Model Shipways - SMALL
I have not posted for a while but I have been working. I constructed the railing around the hull. That was more of a task that I expected, but I am reasonably satisfied with the results. I also put in time making lots of little fittings. The fittings for the bow spirit a real challenge. Plenty of little tiny pieces of brass hit the workshop floor as I screwed up several versions before I made acceptable pieces. Same can be said for the pumps. I am getting practice on my brass and solder skills.....which did not exist several weeks ago. I kind of like the looks of my fresh water barrel. Finally, I tapered the main mast and have it positioned in the hull. It has not been permanently attached. I guess the next project will be the push boat and fittings.
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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 emile 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 tarbrush 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 Salty Sea Dog in SANSON by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
I have always had a fascination with tugs. When I saw this kit at a local hobbyshop I grabbed it off the shelf. This will be my second build. This will be my first attempt at planking a hull so I am a bit apprehensive about that part of the build. This looks to be another learning experience.
On first perusal it appears to be pretty complete. The wood looks good and the laser cut parts looks well done. Nothing appears to be warped beyond use. The hardware also looks pretty good.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from schooner 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 mtaylor in Model Shipways Willie L. Bennett Questions
I am now a couple of weeks into the build of my willie (I have started a log). There is no doubt that the instructions are not a list of steps to glue part A to B and that takes some getting used to. At first I was very frustrated. I come from the world of RC model aircraft where we expect instructions to be detailed step-by-step instructions with color pictures. In the ship building world you have to employ a bit more building imagination and think the process through a bit more. I have spent a lot of time pouring over the instructions, the "plans" and other build logs, which are hugely helpful. After a while you get the idea that you are supposed to build something that looks like "this" and after awhile you begin to enjoy the creativity of it all.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from radrick21 in Willie L Bennett by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Model Shipways - SMALL
I will have to admit that when I selected this model I had no idea what I was getting into. I thought it was principally a woodworking project. Now I see it involves so much more. I am happy I made the selection. While sometimes frustrating.....I am really enjoying the process.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from johncole in Willie L Bennett by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Model Shipways - SMALL
Well just about complete with the push boat. I still have to install the screw. I also worked on the deck equipment used to hoist the push boat but that work is not ready for prime time.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from johncole in Willie L Bennett by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Model Shipways - SMALL
I have not posted for a while but I have been working. I constructed the railing around the hull. That was more of a task that I expected, but I am reasonably satisfied with the results. I also put in time making lots of little fittings. The fittings for the bow spirit a real challenge. Plenty of little tiny pieces of brass hit the workshop floor as I screwed up several versions before I made acceptable pieces. Same can be said for the pumps. I am getting practice on my brass and solder skills.....which did not exist several weeks ago. I kind of like the looks of my fresh water barrel. Finally, I tapered the main mast and have it positioned in the hull. It has not been permanently attached. I guess the next project will be the push boat and fittings.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from russ in Willie L Bennett by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Model Shipways - SMALL
Well just about complete with the push boat. I still have to install the screw. I also worked on the deck equipment used to hoist the push boat but that work is not ready for prime time.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from GuntherMT in Willie L Bennett by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Model Shipways - SMALL
Well just about complete with the push boat. I still have to install the screw. I also worked on the deck equipment used to hoist the push boat but that work is not ready for prime time.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from captainbob in Willie L Bennett by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Model Shipways - SMALL
Started work on the push boat. Once again, you have to build this piece by piece. No die cut parts. I think I am headed in the right direction
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from GuntherMT in Willie L Bennett by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Model Shipways - SMALL
Started work on the push boat. Once again, you have to build this piece by piece. No die cut parts. I think I am headed in the right direction
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Ol' Pine Tar in Willie L Bennett by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Model Shipways - SMALL
I have not posted for a while but I have been working. I constructed the railing around the hull. That was more of a task that I expected, but I am reasonably satisfied with the results. I also put in time making lots of little fittings. The fittings for the bow spirit a real challenge. Plenty of little tiny pieces of brass hit the workshop floor as I screwed up several versions before I made acceptable pieces. Same can be said for the pumps. I am getting practice on my brass and solder skills.....which did not exist several weeks ago. I kind of like the looks of my fresh water barrel. Finally, I tapered the main mast and have it positioned in the hull. It has not been permanently attached. I guess the next project will be the push boat and fittings.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from radrick21 in Willie L Bennett by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Model Shipways - SMALL
I have not posted for a while but I have been working. I constructed the railing around the hull. That was more of a task that I expected, but I am reasonably satisfied with the results. I also put in time making lots of little fittings. The fittings for the bow spirit a real challenge. Plenty of little tiny pieces of brass hit the workshop floor as I screwed up several versions before I made acceptable pieces. Same can be said for the pumps. I am getting practice on my brass and solder skills.....which did not exist several weeks ago. I kind of like the looks of my fresh water barrel. Finally, I tapered the main mast and have it positioned in the hull. It has not been permanently attached. I guess the next project will be the push boat and fittings.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from GuntherMT in Willie L Bennett by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Model Shipways - SMALL
I have not posted for a while but I have been working. I constructed the railing around the hull. That was more of a task that I expected, but I am reasonably satisfied with the results. I also put in time making lots of little fittings. The fittings for the bow spirit a real challenge. Plenty of little tiny pieces of brass hit the workshop floor as I screwed up several versions before I made acceptable pieces. Same can be said for the pumps. I am getting practice on my brass and solder skills.....which did not exist several weeks ago. I kind of like the looks of my fresh water barrel. Finally, I tapered the main mast and have it positioned in the hull. It has not been permanently attached. I guess the next project will be the push boat and fittings.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from tasmanian in Willie L Bennett by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Model Shipways - SMALL
Well, I am getting real close with the deck planking. Thanks to" russ" and "capt n bob"; the scraping process really worked well. Most if not all of the grey dust that was all over the deck has been removed. You do go thru quite a few single edge razors.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from tasmanian in Willie L Bennett by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Model Shipways - SMALL
I have not posted for a while but I have been working. I constructed the railing around the hull. That was more of a task that I expected, but I am reasonably satisfied with the results. I also put in time making lots of little fittings. The fittings for the bow spirit a real challenge. Plenty of little tiny pieces of brass hit the workshop floor as I screwed up several versions before I made acceptable pieces. Same can be said for the pumps. I am getting practice on my brass and solder skills.....which did not exist several weeks ago. I kind of like the looks of my fresh water barrel. Finally, I tapered the main mast and have it positioned in the hull. It has not been permanently attached. I guess the next project will be the push boat and fittings.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from tasmanian in Willie L Bennett by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Model Shipways - SMALL
I completed most of the cabin work. I let the paint dry for a couple of days so it could be easily handled. Since the deck is slightly curved, I placed sandpaper on the deck and "sanded" the bottom of each cabin or piece of furniture before gluing to the deck. This worked well.
If you look at the first photo you can see that I have carved my bow spirit and I am now working on mounting it. Interesting process to go from square at one end of the bow spirit to round at the other end. Once it is mounted, I have more metal work to perform.
You can say one thing about this hobby, you sure get to work with a lot of different materials and learn a lot of new processes.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from russ in Willie L Bennett by rcmdrvr - FINISHED - Model Shipways - SMALL
I have not posted for a while but I have been working. I constructed the railing around the hull. That was more of a task that I expected, but I am reasonably satisfied with the results. I also put in time making lots of little fittings. The fittings for the bow spirit a real challenge. Plenty of little tiny pieces of brass hit the workshop floor as I screwed up several versions before I made acceptable pieces. Same can be said for the pumps. I am getting practice on my brass and solder skills.....which did not exist several weeks ago. I kind of like the looks of my fresh water barrel. Finally, I tapered the main mast and have it positioned in the hull. It has not been permanently attached. I guess the next project will be the push boat and fittings.
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