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maturin52 got a reaction from CaptainSteve in HMS Bounty by thomaslambo - Artesania Latina – Scale 1:48
Hi guys.... I too am building the AL Bounty kit, as a few of you know, having visited and kindly commented on my own log. I too own a wonderful little Papillon; her name is Winnie and she has blessed my wife and I for more than 7 years now. Three guys building the same ship, and all owning Papillons. Spooky, ain't it? My enjoyment and success with this kit would be greatly diminished if not for these build logs and the wisdom contained in them. I never begin a new phase without checking to see what my fellow shipwrights have done at the same stage.
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maturin52 got a reaction from Siegfried in HMS Bounty by maturin52 - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:48
Well, so far I've been keeping to the weekly update schedule. This week, I've completed the mid-deck partitions, stained the panels, varnished the whole works and installed them. I really liked the look in another build log of actually adding plants to the pot-racks in the aft cabin - I suspect that this would normally have been the Wardroom, but when the HMS Bounty loaded breadfruit plants in Tahiti, every possible square inch was taken over to provide room for as many bushes as possible (except Bligh's cabin, I bet!). I used pieces of scrap wood for the 'trunks', and picked up some model train "bushes' to make the foliage. I considered using beads to simulate actual breadfruit, but since juvenile plants were taken onboard, they wouldn't have been bearing fruit before they were all tossed overboard by the mutineers. I liked the size of the ringbolts and rings, so I went ahead and used them for the door hardware. Next are a couple of ladders, then I'll test fit the maindeck and make sure everything lines as it should. So far, so good. I'm really enjoying this build, and I'm in particular hurry to get to the hull planking. It will come soon enough!
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maturin52 got a reaction from bryanc in HMS Bounty by maturin52 - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:48
Well, I've managed to get a lot more done that I had anticipated. All the lower deck are installed, and to my mind, it looks infinitely better that the wide open lower deck provided for in the basic kit. It's also a lot of fun to look at a particular structure and know that it was a scratch-built addition. I'll be doing more of those as I go along, thanks in no small part to inspirations found in these build log. What a wonderful resource, it's so great to get feedback and advice from others who share the same passion!
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maturin52 got a reaction from bryanc in HMS Bounty by maturin52 - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:48
I really like the idea of adding cabins to the lower deck... I was surprised that the kit did not include them. I printed a copy of the work bryanc posted, and will be using that as a guide for my own creations. Thanks, Bryan! I have plenty of leftover bits and pieces fro earlier kits, so it should be an enjoyable challenge. Never throw wood away, not even the sheets the parts are cut out of! Work is coming along on the well, and the cabins will be next.
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maturin52 got a reaction from bryanc in HMS Bounty by thomaslambo - Artesania Latina – Scale 1:48
Hi guys.... I too am building the AL Bounty kit, as a few of you know, having visited and kindly commented on my own log. I too own a wonderful little Papillon; her name is Winnie and she has blessed my wife and I for more than 7 years now. Three guys building the same ship, and all owning Papillons. Spooky, ain't it? My enjoyment and success with this kit would be greatly diminished if not for these build logs and the wisdom contained in them. I never begin a new phase without checking to see what my fellow shipwrights have done at the same stage.
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maturin52 got a reaction from mattsayers148 in HMS Bounty by thomaslambo - Artesania Latina – Scale 1:48
Hi guys.... I too am building the AL Bounty kit, as a few of you know, having visited and kindly commented on my own log. I too own a wonderful little Papillon; her name is Winnie and she has blessed my wife and I for more than 7 years now. Three guys building the same ship, and all owning Papillons. Spooky, ain't it? My enjoyment and success with this kit would be greatly diminished if not for these build logs and the wisdom contained in them. I never begin a new phase without checking to see what my fellow shipwrights have done at the same stage.
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maturin52 reacted to rcmdrvr in HMS Bounty 1783 by rcmdvr - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:48
I was able to continue working on the second deck structures. Here you have a photo on the cabin for this deck. Again I used some pear for the sides. I elected to use a permanent marker I sharpened to draw in the bars holding the panes of glass. The door pulls were relatively easy to make. I did not use the provided rings as I found them to be a bit big.
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maturin52 got a reaction from zoly99sask in HMS Bounty by maturin52 - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:48
Welcome to my build log for the HMS Bounty from AL. This will be my forth ship model and my second build log. I built Billings Bluenose many years ago when I was living in Halifax, NS. It was fun to be able to go downtown and board the actual ship in question to check details. That model got damaged over the years in a couple of moves, general decay, and the attentions of a cat. When I retired a while back, I stripped her down to the hull and rebuilt her. That's all it took, I was hooked and back into the hobby in a big way. I then built AL's HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat - a picture of the finished boat appears at the top of my King of the Mississippi build log. The riverboat was my 3rd kit, and I was very pleased with the way it turned out. I was less than diligent about the log, however, and much of the process was unrecorded. I'm starting this with the intention of being more organized. My thanks to all the other contributors on this site; your pictures, comments, and hints are invaluable.
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maturin52 got a reaction from DreadRebel in HMS Bounty by maturin52 - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:48
Welcome to my build log for the HMS Bounty from AL. This will be my forth ship model and my second build log. I built Billings Bluenose many years ago when I was living in Halifax, NS. It was fun to be able to go downtown and board the actual ship in question to check details. That model got damaged over the years in a couple of moves, general decay, and the attentions of a cat. When I retired a while back, I stripped her down to the hull and rebuilt her. That's all it took, I was hooked and back into the hobby in a big way. I then built AL's HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat - a picture of the finished boat appears at the top of my King of the Mississippi build log. The riverboat was my 3rd kit, and I was very pleased with the way it turned out. I was less than diligent about the log, however, and much of the process was unrecorded. I'm starting this with the intention of being more organized. My thanks to all the other contributors on this site; your pictures, comments, and hints are invaluable.
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maturin52 got a reaction from GuntherMT in HMS Bounty by maturin52 - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:48
Well, I've managed to get a lot more done that I had anticipated. All the lower deck are installed, and to my mind, it looks infinitely better that the wide open lower deck provided for in the basic kit. It's also a lot of fun to look at a particular structure and know that it was a scratch-built addition. I'll be doing more of those as I go along, thanks in no small part to inspirations found in these build log. What a wonderful resource, it's so great to get feedback and advice from others who share the same passion!
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maturin52 got a reaction from AntonyUK in HMS Bounty by maturin52 - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:48
I'm going to try and add to this build log weekly, assuming there is progress to report. I'm on the site much more often than that, however... I've been developing the routine of looking at other build logs before moving on with each step. So... the hull framing is complete, and the lower deck sections are varnished and installed along with the mid-deck support beams and the false keel. I am very pleased with the way all the pieces fit together, and what I have so far appears to be a solid foundation for what is to come.
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maturin52 got a reaction from AntonyUK in HMS Bounty by maturin52 - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:48
Welcome to my build log for the HMS Bounty from AL. This will be my forth ship model and my second build log. I built Billings Bluenose many years ago when I was living in Halifax, NS. It was fun to be able to go downtown and board the actual ship in question to check details. That model got damaged over the years in a couple of moves, general decay, and the attentions of a cat. When I retired a while back, I stripped her down to the hull and rebuilt her. That's all it took, I was hooked and back into the hobby in a big way. I then built AL's HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat - a picture of the finished boat appears at the top of my King of the Mississippi build log. The riverboat was my 3rd kit, and I was very pleased with the way it turned out. I was less than diligent about the log, however, and much of the process was unrecorded. I'm starting this with the intention of being more organized. My thanks to all the other contributors on this site; your pictures, comments, and hints are invaluable.
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maturin52 got a reaction from bryanc in HMS Bounty by maturin52 - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:48
Welcome to my build log for the HMS Bounty from AL. This will be my forth ship model and my second build log. I built Billings Bluenose many years ago when I was living in Halifax, NS. It was fun to be able to go downtown and board the actual ship in question to check details. That model got damaged over the years in a couple of moves, general decay, and the attentions of a cat. When I retired a while back, I stripped her down to the hull and rebuilt her. That's all it took, I was hooked and back into the hobby in a big way. I then built AL's HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat - a picture of the finished boat appears at the top of my King of the Mississippi build log. The riverboat was my 3rd kit, and I was very pleased with the way it turned out. I was less than diligent about the log, however, and much of the process was unrecorded. I'm starting this with the intention of being more organized. My thanks to all the other contributors on this site; your pictures, comments, and hints are invaluable.
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maturin52 got a reaction from bryanc in HMS Bounty by maturin52 - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:48
I've progressed to about Step 4 in the instructions - true to form for AL, the instructions are a little cryptic, but between them and this site, I'm confident that all will be well. I discovered on previous builds that it's a good idea to sand the black laser residue from the edges of the precut pieces, as this only way paint, stain, and glue will adhere properly. I stained and varnished all the plywood pieces (American Walnut), and varnished the crossbeams and floor surfaces. So far, so good....
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maturin52 got a reaction from cristikc in King of the Mississippi by maturin52 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
The second deck has been finished and installed.
and the cabins for the 2nd deck are under construction.
I've just got a new phone, whith a higher resolution camera. I'm going to have to work with the images a bit more to bring down the file size some more, these are well over 1 meg each.
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maturin52 got a reaction from cristikc in King of the Mississippi by maturin52 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
The second deck is planked and the rubbing strake is installed. Next step will be to clear coat it, and then to continue working on the second deck cabins.
Thanks for the input on picture size, Phillip, I've tried your suggested size here, and I think it looks good.
Mike
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maturin52 got a reaction from Adrieke in King of the Mississippi by maturin52 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
This is my last completed project: HMS Bounty's Jolly boat by Artesenia Latina.
I am now working on the King of the Mississippi by the same company.
Figured out low res mods so the pics aren't so huge. I've been working on the hull for a while now. It's a time consuming process!
Does anyone have any closeups of the "stabling boxes"? The pics in the instructions are very unclear!
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maturin52 got a reaction from GuntherMT in King of the Mississippi by maturin52 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
This is my last completed project: HMS Bounty's Jolly boat by Artesenia Latina.
I am now working on the King of the Mississippi by the same company.
Figured out low res mods so the pics aren't so huge. I've been working on the hull for a while now. It's a time consuming process!
Does anyone have any closeups of the "stabling boxes"? The pics in the instructions are very unclear!
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maturin52 reacted to mattsayers148 in HMS Bounty Launch by mattsayers148 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:16 - SMALL
Well this is some of my first pictures taken for this build. I stained all planks prior to glueing and then softly bevel sanded edges to achieve a tight fit. This however left me to insert a 3/16 plank and scribe my shutter plank to it, to my delight it's nearly invisible.
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