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Erik W reacted to Dan Vadas in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Very nice Erik .
Are you going to use Minwax Wipe-on Poly?
Danny
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Erik W got a reaction from Archi in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I added the 1/32" molding strips on both sides. I wanted to glue these before I stained the boat, but add the friezes afterwards. What I did then was cut the friezes out with a #11 xacto blade with a piece of blank paper underneath so the piece of paper was exactly the same shape as the frieze. I used removable double sided tape to temporarily attach the piece of paper to the side of the hull. I then used that as a guide on where to glue the molding strips. Once the strips were glued on, I easily removed the piece of paper. The friezes fit in the space perfectly.
Adding the 1/32" x 1/32" molding strip turned out to be a pain in the butt. The kit supplied wood ranged in size between .025" and .040" within the same strip, and was so porous and fuzzy that I broke 4 pieces at the bow. Luckily I had some Northeast basswood strip of the right size in my stash. I used that instead.
Lastly, after much help off line (thanks Mike and Toni), I've tested and chosen the finish I'm going to use. This photo isn't the best, but you get the general idea. I'm going for a look that is a relatively light shade. The hull came out well enough I plan on leaving the portion below the waterline unpainted.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Dimitris71 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I added the 1/32" molding strips on both sides. I wanted to glue these before I stained the boat, but add the friezes afterwards. What I did then was cut the friezes out with a #11 xacto blade with a piece of blank paper underneath so the piece of paper was exactly the same shape as the frieze. I used removable double sided tape to temporarily attach the piece of paper to the side of the hull. I then used that as a guide on where to glue the molding strips. Once the strips were glued on, I easily removed the piece of paper. The friezes fit in the space perfectly.
Adding the 1/32" x 1/32" molding strip turned out to be a pain in the butt. The kit supplied wood ranged in size between .025" and .040" within the same strip, and was so porous and fuzzy that I broke 4 pieces at the bow. Luckily I had some Northeast basswood strip of the right size in my stash. I used that instead.
Lastly, after much help off line (thanks Mike and Toni), I've tested and chosen the finish I'm going to use. This photo isn't the best, but you get the general idea. I'm going for a look that is a relatively light shade. The hull came out well enough I plan on leaving the portion below the waterline unpainted.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from egkb in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I added the 1/32" molding strips on both sides. I wanted to glue these before I stained the boat, but add the friezes afterwards. What I did then was cut the friezes out with a #11 xacto blade with a piece of blank paper underneath so the piece of paper was exactly the same shape as the frieze. I used removable double sided tape to temporarily attach the piece of paper to the side of the hull. I then used that as a guide on where to glue the molding strips. Once the strips were glued on, I easily removed the piece of paper. The friezes fit in the space perfectly.
Adding the 1/32" x 1/32" molding strip turned out to be a pain in the butt. The kit supplied wood ranged in size between .025" and .040" within the same strip, and was so porous and fuzzy that I broke 4 pieces at the bow. Luckily I had some Northeast basswood strip of the right size in my stash. I used that instead.
Lastly, after much help off line (thanks Mike and Toni), I've tested and chosen the finish I'm going to use. This photo isn't the best, but you get the general idea. I'm going for a look that is a relatively light shade. The hull came out well enough I plan on leaving the portion below the waterline unpainted.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from dgbot in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I added the 1/32" molding strips on both sides. I wanted to glue these before I stained the boat, but add the friezes afterwards. What I did then was cut the friezes out with a #11 xacto blade with a piece of blank paper underneath so the piece of paper was exactly the same shape as the frieze. I used removable double sided tape to temporarily attach the piece of paper to the side of the hull. I then used that as a guide on where to glue the molding strips. Once the strips were glued on, I easily removed the piece of paper. The friezes fit in the space perfectly.
Adding the 1/32" x 1/32" molding strip turned out to be a pain in the butt. The kit supplied wood ranged in size between .025" and .040" within the same strip, and was so porous and fuzzy that I broke 4 pieces at the bow. Luckily I had some Northeast basswood strip of the right size in my stash. I used that instead.
Lastly, after much help off line (thanks Mike and Toni), I've tested and chosen the finish I'm going to use. This photo isn't the best, but you get the general idea. I'm going for a look that is a relatively light shade. The hull came out well enough I plan on leaving the portion below the waterline unpainted.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Stuntflyer in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Mike, Chuck,
I'm totally jealous you can get together face to face with your builds. Those of us out here on the frontier request photos to be posted of the meeting of the Cheerfuls.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Canute in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Mike, Chuck,
I'm totally jealous you can get together face to face with your builds. Those of us out here on the frontier request photos to be posted of the meeting of the Cheerfuls.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from mtaylor in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Mike, Chuck,
I'm totally jealous you can get together face to face with your builds. Those of us out here on the frontier request photos to be posted of the meeting of the Cheerfuls.
Erik
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Erik W reacted to Chuck in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Don't forget to bring the model to our next club meeting. I want to have a good look at it. I will will be bringing mine. We can compare notes.
Since you seem to be moving right along at a rapid pace, I also completed the next chapter and its available for download. I should have another available shortly as well.
http://www.syrenshipmodelcompany.com/revenue-cutter-cheerful-1806.php
Its really looking great. The guys are going to flip over that planking job you are doing.
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Erik W got a reaction from Canute in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I'm cutting out the friezes for the hull sides and transom. I had read on here about the issues with the original friezes being too large. I assumed the second sheet included in the kit by Model Shipways included friezes that were reduced in size. But upon measuring them just now, the 3 transom friezes are exactly the same size as those 4 friezes included on the plan sheet. So . . . MS included 7 transom friezes that were too large with this kit. Any idea why they'd throw in an extra sheet with friezes too large to use . . . rather than something that would actually fit on their boat?
I'll print Chuck's PDF frieze file at work tomorrow.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Archi in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Got the cap rail done. One of the challenges with this kit has been working with such a poor wood quality. Sanding the cap rail was like sanding shredded wheat. My next build may be something scratch built. At least I'll be able to pick the quality of the wood.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Dimitris71 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Got the cap rail done. One of the challenges with this kit has been working with such a poor wood quality. Sanding the cap rail was like sanding shredded wheat. My next build may be something scratch built. At least I'll be able to pick the quality of the wood.
Erik
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Erik W reacted to MikeB4 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
It's looking real good,Nice work.
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Erik W got a reaction from Mike Y in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Got the cap rail done. One of the challenges with this kit has been working with such a poor wood quality. Sanding the cap rail was like sanding shredded wheat. My next build may be something scratch built. At least I'll be able to pick the quality of the wood.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Dan Vadas in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Got the cap rail done. One of the challenges with this kit has been working with such a poor wood quality. Sanding the cap rail was like sanding shredded wheat. My next build may be something scratch built. At least I'll be able to pick the quality of the wood.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from mtaylor in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Mike,
That looks fabulous! You really do have a knack for planking.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from egkb in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Got the cap rail done. One of the challenges with this kit has been working with such a poor wood quality. Sanding the cap rail was like sanding shredded wheat. My next build may be something scratch built. At least I'll be able to pick the quality of the wood.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Stuntflyer in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Mike,
That looks fabulous! You really do have a knack for planking.
Erik
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Erik W reacted to Stuntflyer in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Over the past three weeks I've been able to complete the planking of first belt below the wales. All of the edge bending was done as described in chapter four. The learning process was a lot of fun and I highly recommend giving the technique a try.
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Erik W reacted to Chuck in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Very well done!!!b That looks great.... Its so nice I want to trade models Mike
Chuck
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Erik W reacted to Stuntflyer in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Chuck,
Thank you for the very kind words. Anytime you want to trade I will be the first in line. You give all of us something to aspire to.
Mike
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Erik W got a reaction from Jason in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Got the cap rail done. One of the challenges with this kit has been working with such a poor wood quality. Sanding the cap rail was like sanding shredded wheat. My next build may be something scratch built. At least I'll be able to pick the quality of the wood.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from MikeB4 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Got the cap rail done. One of the challenges with this kit has been working with such a poor wood quality. Sanding the cap rail was like sanding shredded wheat. My next build may be something scratch built. At least I'll be able to pick the quality of the wood.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Chuck in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Got the cap rail done. One of the challenges with this kit has been working with such a poor wood quality. Sanding the cap rail was like sanding shredded wheat. My next build may be something scratch built. At least I'll be able to pick the quality of the wood.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Ryland Craze in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Got the cap rail done. One of the challenges with this kit has been working with such a poor wood quality. Sanding the cap rail was like sanding shredded wheat. My next build may be something scratch built. At least I'll be able to pick the quality of the wood.
Erik
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