skipper1947

Wow, that is a great looking hull. I used to day-dream about owning a Friendship sloop.

I have looked at this model from time to time. I am interested in seeing what you think of it. Thanks for sharing. Skip

And, for anybody who (like me) is now scratching your head and wondering if you dare ask what a clove hitch is, I found this helpful youtube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aewgmUeHpuE

Great question. I am hoping I can learn from the answers, along with you. Also- great pictures. I love your cat picture. Skip

I think I did something similar to what Catopower described. I can't remember for sure (and can't tell by looking), but I think my stern windows and frames were some sort of thin plywood?? I believe I dry-brushed the brass color on after painting the inner sections. Here is a picture, it is my first attempt with my cellphone and I admit it might not be that clear: Skip

I will always remember the time my wife was showing a painting of the USS Constitution to one of her friends, and announced it was the Cutty Sark (her friend nodded knowingly). Innocence of such techie things, is one of the reasons I find her irresistible (I guess that is sexist.. I am a terrible person).

Funny how those mistakes turn out to be invisible to your friends and family. I actually pointed out mistakes when I showed my model, until a friend politely said the model looked great and wondered why I was telling him it didn't.

Who's big toe is that in the one picture? Hah hah.. That model works out to about 44 inches, I hope you have a place in mind to display it. Is it single planked also? I will have to visit their site and check it out. Good luck with it Don, it looks wonderful.

Do you use thin CA Don and Doc (Dave?) I am afraid I am too clumsy and often have CA glue ooze into the opening, making a nice dark spot on the wood. I have had better luck though, with thick CA. I guess I haven't commented for a while on your model Don, but it really is coming along nicely! Skip

I have been looking at Mississippi riverboat kits. To help me keep things straight, I decided to compile some information on each. I thought I would post it here in case somebody else finds it useful. I found 5 kits. I listed links to build logs that I found. Hopefully I did not miss any. ========================================================================= OcCre: Mississippi. About $350, scale 1:80, length 740 mm. (29.1 inches) http://www.agesofsail.com/ecommerce/occre/mississippi.html Manufacturer site http://www.occre.com/model-ship/mississippi.html#!prettyPhoto Has interior detail and figures, see manufacturer site for more photos. Build Logs. Finished: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/1803-spirit-of-mississippi-by-micklen32-finished-occre-180-a-hopefully-accurate-rendition/?hl=%2Boccre+%2Bmississippi ========================================================================= Amati: Robert E. Lee. About $440. Scale 1:150, length 600 mm (23.6 inches) http://www.agesofsail.com/ecommerce/amati-kits/am1439-amati-robert-e-lee.html Manufacturer site http://www.amatimodel.com/en/models/naval/classic/amati/robert-e-lee Solid hull. Build logs (note: there apparently is another kit by Scientific, I am listing only those from Amati). Finished: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6071-robert-e-lee-by-rodgerdodger-amati/page-5?hl=+amati%20+robert%20+lee http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/233-robert-e-lee-by-script-finished-amati-1160-mississipi-riverboat/?hl=%20amati%20%20robert%20%20lee ========================================================================= Mantua/Sergal: Mississippi. About $550, scale 1:50, length 1050 mm. (41.3 inches) http://www.modelerscentral.com/ship-model-kits/mantua/mississippi-river-steamboat/ Manufacturer site https://www.mantuamodel.co.uk/1_Model_Boats___Ships/Sergal_model_boats/_734__Mississippi_59.html Build logs: Finished: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12537-mississippi-riverboat-by-chborgm-mantua-scale-150/?hl=%2Bmantua+%2Bmississippi ========================================================================= Model Shipways: Chaperon. About $370, scale 1:48, length 876 mm. (34.5 inches) http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MS2190 Build logs: (Found 4, but none are finished?) Unfinished, last update Feb. 2014: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/5519-chaperon-by-harkinscd-model-shipways/?hl=%2Bmodel+%2Bshipways+%2Bchaperon Unfinished, last update Sept. 2013 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/3557-chaperon-sternwheeler-steamer-1884-by-gleason-model-shipways-rebuild/?hl=%2Bmodel+%2Bshipways+%2Bchaperon Unfinished, last update Oct. 2013 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/3029-chaperon-by-terry-oneill-model-shipways-plank-on-bulkhead/?hl=%2Bmodel+%2Bshipways+%2Bchaperon Unfinished, last update July 2013 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2152-chaperon-by-blucrsr-model-shipways-first-wooden-ship-build/?hl=%2Bmodel+%2Bshipways+%2Bchaperon ========================================================================= Artesania Latina: King of the Mississippi. About $200, scale 1:80, length 660 mm. (26.0 inches) http://www.agesofsail.com/ecommerce/artesania-latina-kits-and-tools/artesania-latina-king-of-the-mississippi-wood-ship-kit.html Manufacturer site http://www.artesanialatina.net/EN/model-ship-kits/advanced-ships/20505--mississippi.html Build logs. Unfinished but active. Last update 6/29/2016 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13709-king-of-the-mississippi-by-la-don-don-nelson-artensania-latina/?hl=%2Bking+%2Bthe+%2Bmississippi Unfinished but active. Last update 6/6/2016 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13354-king-of-the-mississippi-by-jparsley-artesania-latina/?hl=%20king%20%20the%20%20mississippi Unfinished but active. Last update 5/12/2016 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10721-king-of-the-mississippi-by-leecedar-180-artesania-latina/?hl=%2Bking+%2Bthe+%2Bmississippi Finished. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9777-king-of-the-mississippi-by-philg88-artesania-latina-scale-180-with-internal-and-navigation-led-lighting/?hl=%2Bking+%2Bthe+%2Bmississippi Finished. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9616-king-of-the-mississippi-by-maturin52-al/?hl=%2Bking+%2Bthe+%2Bmississippi Finished. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6821-king-of-the-mississippi-by-dan-vadas-al-finishing-off-a-kit-started-by-someone-else-finished-restoration/?hl=%20king%20%20the%20%20mississippi Unfinished. Last update April 2015 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/5771-king-of-the-mississippi-by-intarsiabox-artesania-latina-180/?hl=%2Bking+%2Bthe+%2Bmississippi Unfinished. Last update Feb. 2014 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/5192-king-of-the-mississippi-by-captcraig-artesania-latina-180-scale/?hl=%2Bking+%2Bthe+%2Bmississippi Finished. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/4064-king-of-the-mississippi-by-rick-artesania-latina-180-1st-ship-model/?hl=%2Bking+%2Bthe+%2Bmississippi Finished. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/3517-king-of-the-mississippi-by-robert1965-artesania-scale-180/?hl=%2Bking+%2Bthe+%2Bmississippi

Great story, thanks for the chuckle. The boy is lucky he has a dad who is out there sharing with him.

I like this idea. If the person has simply lost interest, chances are, he won't be here reading the PM anyway, so no harm done. But if he is lurking and scratching his head in bewilderment, such a friendly nudge might be just the thing he needs to speak up.

Heck, I have been building models (with breaks) for about 60 years, I still can't build anything to compare with the beautiful models seen in here. (I maintain those plastic WWII kits built as a kid, are legitimate models, and not sticky lumps of glue). Skip

I think it is common among many (myself included), to get all enthusiastic about a new hobby, then; when the new-car-smell is gone, to loose interest. It is nothing to do with the hobby itself, just human nature. Witness that boat sitting among the weeds in the back yard, or that guitar gathering dust in the corner (I am guilty of both, as well as others I can't recall at the moment). Sometimes, you just have to try a bunch of different hobbies that strike your fancy, hoping you find one that sticks. One suggestion I would make- is to not make a build log on your first project, just read what others are doing, and ask questions. Of course, I could be mistaken. Skip

I second this opinion. I would love to build a static model of one of those plumb bow yachts from the 1930s like the Bluebird of Chelsea; big, beautiful and in-your-face full of detail. I know there are scratch plans for her, but as a scratch builder, I make a good piano player (and I can't play the piano). http://csmee.org.nz/featuremodel---bluebird.php Skip

I have found that my favorite part of model building, is the phase that I am about to start. My least favorite is the part that I just finished. So, all-in-all; I love/hate each phase in turn. Having said that, I do like tying ratlines. I get into a sort-of zen like state, except I am focused on the ratlines instead of my breathing. Disclaimer: I know nothing about Zen, so any relationship between my opinion and reality is purely coincidental. Skip

Looks good Don. I guess that is putting on the first layer of planking; the hard way.

I built this kit years ago, and don't remember much of the details. Do you have a picture of the sheet you are talking about? Skip

I have been eyeing this kit for a while now. I am glad to see a build log for it. Looks good. Skip

Thank you Zoran for those great photos. Your "intermediate" modeller is a master in my eyes. I suspect others here would enjoy seeing them as well? SKip

Thanks Zoran. The more photos the better. Skip

Thanks Zoran, that helps clarify things (re: "Ragusian Carrack"). This looks like an interesting model. Skip

Hello. Sorry to be dense, but I would like to confirm that the two photos in your post: "15_KARAKA A4 KOLOR" 1 and 2 are the "Ragusian Carrack" in your text, correct? Also, there are small differences between the two photos (figurehead and stern decorations), just curious about that. Thanks for your help. Skip

I like it David. I tried googling "sailing ship gun rigging" and found at least one picture showing the same method of coiling gun lines. I know we are discouraged from pasting photos because of copyright, but I believe it is OK to past the link to the web page (right?) http://www.shipmodeling.ca/images/01079.jpg

I just noticed your build log here David. You skylight looks great near as I can tell. Also, I like your deck planking, did you do anything to the planks or did they come that color? Skip