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There are two primary things wrong with your grandfather's technique: 1) It does not appear that the bulkheads are chamfered. You can see this by the way the planks bend sharply at each bulkhead station. The bulkhead parts are cut perpendicular to the plane of the sheet they were cut from; the square edges must be shaped to allow the curved planks to run properly along the length of the hull. 2) The planks on a ship's hull are not of uniform width, because the distance from the keel up along to the top of the ship's side is not the same along the length of the hull. Because of this, individual planks must be shaped along their length prior to affixing them to the hull. This process is called spiling, and it is one of trickier parts of our art to learn. Fortunately, we have some tutorials on spiling in the resources section I linked to in my earlier post. As for choosing a kit, we have a couple of relevant articles on that topic here. Enjoy!
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Okay, first I'd like to say you have an intriguing set of book titles on your shelf. I used to breed African cichlids and had 22 aquariums at one point; sold them all off when it got too much like work rather than a hobby. Now, this next bit you're not going to like. Your photo shows that you are off to a bad start. Don't take this personally, but if you truly want to wind up with a decent-looking model, then you need to take a few steps backward before going forward. First, I'd strip off all the planking you have done so far and remove the false decks, if possible. Trust me, if you don't get those right, your entire build will be one giant headache. Next, grab some refreshments, settle into a comfy chair and start reading some articles and/or books about wooden ship modeling. A great place to start is here. Next, take a look at some of the build logs here at MSW to see how getting a proper hull shape is done. That's why we have logs - so you can learn from those who have already made the mistakes for you. Third, give some very serious thought to starting with an easier model. Much easier. Wooden ship models don't get much more complex than the Wasa. You'll be far more likely to succeed with Wasa if you complete something simpler first. I hope all of this hasn't put you off. This is a great hobby, if you get off on the right foot. Unfortunately, kits like your Wasa have done in many aspiring modelers before they had a real chance to accomplish something. I hope you will give my advice some consideration. Kind regards,
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Hi, Iondriver. I can't help you with your particular questions, but I have moved your post to the appropriate sub-forum and edited the title for clarity. Hope you get an answer soon. Cheers!
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Agree with Gunther. Now, if only some kit manufacturers would pick up on this concept and dump their cast metal boats.- 13 replies
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If you do decide to go with the AL Harvey, be forewarned that it builds into quite a large finished model.
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I've heard of the wooden 'copper' plates before, but never actually seen them. Seems to me a poor way of doing things. I'd ditch them and go with copper tape or tiles, in which case you would only need something inexpensive, like basswood, to complete the second planking below the waterline. Cheers!
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I just finished watching the Korean-language film The Admiral: Roaring Currents on Netflix. As per usual, whenever a film piques my curiosity, I do some research afterwards, and I got a lesson not only in Korean history, but also a reminder of how little we in the West know about history in general in the East. And fascinating stuff it is, too. Briefly, the film (which was released in 2014 and set the Korean all-time box office record) is a period piece centered on Admiral Yi Sun-sin's victory over the Japanese at the Battle of Myeongnyang in 1597. I won't ruin the plot for anyone wishing to see the film, but I will say that it is your typical Asian-style grand epic, with a strong Korean nationalism flavor. The battle scenes were filmed using several very well executed replica Korean panokseon warships, along with the generous use of CGI. If you've seen any movies from the same genre out of Korea or Hong Kong, then you know that these battle sequences tend to lean heavily towards over-dramatization. It's a style that hugely appeals to Asian audiences, but is less well received in the West. One either likes it for what it is or one doesn't. There are some aspects of sailing and fighting the lumbering, oared warships that will make nautical purists wince; one just needs to turn a blind eye to them. I enjoyed the film, but I enjoyed my little lesson in Korean naval history even more. I won't dish out any spoilers here, either, for anyone wanting to read up on it on their own, but I will throw out a teaser by saying that Admiral Yi (who is a national icon in Korea) is every bit as engaging as any of our better-known Western admirals, and the naval campaigns fought between Korea and Japan between 1592 and 1598 were done on a very grand scale. As I said, it is fascinating stuff, and I spent a good deal of time link-hopping at Wikipedia. Enjoy the links!
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Do a search for the Merit International 1/350 scale kit. Good luck!
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Goodness! I hope you didn't turn that mast while sitting on your sofa! BTW, I believe our family has that exact same sofa - a two-piece sectional with ottoman from Costco?
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Without more information about the vessel, e.g. type of vessel and approximate dates of service, it is essentially impossible to know what sort of model should be built. And be forewarned - a commissioned model will not be inexpensive.
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Hello, Ronald. Your English is fine - no worries there. When you say 'wood for the hull', are you speaking of the basswood strips, or the walnut strips? In my experience, limited as it is, the basswood in most kits is usually fairly decent, but I have had more than one kit, including one from Caldercraft, in which the walnut usually included many strips that were rough, warped, and/or not cut to uniform width. I think this is unfortunately pretty common regardless of who the kit manufacturer is. I can add that I have also built one kit from Corel in which much of the wood was of very poor quality. Cheers,
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I thought that was an example of 'modeler's face'. You know - the kind you make when you drop a 2 mm block on the floor again.
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It has one. Click on the Union Jack at the top of the home page.
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I had no idea the MV Stockholm was still cruising (now as the MV Azores). Normally I would have no interest in cruising, but I think I could work up some enthusiasm for a ship with such a significant historical connection.
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A few months back, during one of my regular tours of card model sites, I noticed that the website for Orel, a Ukrainian publisher, was down. Turns out it was down because the publisher was in the process of creating a new and improved site. Well, they are back up now, and here's the link: Orel Orel are not one of the old, well-established publishing houses, but they have been very, very prolific since opening up shop about ten years ago. They produce kits of ships, planes, vehicles, trains, and architecture. Their ship model line leans heavily towards Russian pre-Dreadnought era vessels, but ships from other eras and nations are well represented. One of their newest designs is of the USS Vesuvius 1888, a pneumatic-gun cruiser. Orel have also been gradually increasing their line of laser-cut and photo-etch detail sets. The new site is well done, functional, and easy to navigate. Check it out!
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I'm pretty sure those are off-the-shelf cannons, as they look exactly like the ones included in the HMS Fly kit. If you want more period-correct guns, you're going to have to look for after-market parts or make them yourself. Or who knows -- maybe they're correct for Revenge. I know they weren't for Fly. Good luck!
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Hi, Feathermerchant. Card model displays at ship modeling clubs can always be expected to draw a lot of interest. Hope yours does well. As for a list of vendors, it was never my intent to create an exhaustive list, as there are simply too many vendors out there, and new ones pop up on a regular basis. I only meant to give readers an idea of what is available. Of the two you mentioned, I am familiar with Walden Models. The owner of that site creates some very good designs of unusual subjects, such as Livadia. I would love to see you do some build logs of your models here at MSW. Cheers! -
Oops. When I deleted your double post, all the photo links appear to have gone by the board with it. Sorry!!! Please don't hit me!
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Clare, has Ages of Sail thought about approaching Woody Joe for U.S. distribution rights?
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Wow - that really looks like a great kit and one that will be a pleasure to assemble. Good job with your unpacking post, too. Chris truly has established himself as a master of the designer's art, and I'm sure his next design will raise the bar further still. Cheers!
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Looks good so far, Per.
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