legend

Thanks for info

Mike

Would the real copper plates "patina" and age naturally? 

Thanks 

Mike

Hello and thanks for the reply, the scales are both 1:48

Mike

Hello All ,

I am fairly new to wood model boat building but have other modelling skills and was quite interested to find out how many modelers use either the copper tape (is this real copper ?) or the real copper plates for the bottom of the ship hulls . I do think it gives an authentic look to a good ship model . My next build (I think) will be either MSW Benjamin Latham or Bluejackets Smuggler , would I be right in assuming that both these original boats would have been copper bottomed ? If so what size plates would I use on either of these two model boats ?

Thanks .

Mike

Hello Nic ,

Once again I am looking at your very nice Mary Taylor build and for all it seems a quite basic build regarding deck furniture etc , I suppose you could add as much of your own additional items as you wish ! also what is your opinion regarding using wood strips for cabins etc without painting ? My idea when I get round to building a schooner is to leave it all natural wood  including the hull just to emphasise the beauty of  the wood build .

At 20 " in length I think the Mary Taylor would be too small for me so now I have whittled my choice down to three different boat builds :

Benjamin Latham /  (model shipways )  /  33"

Smuggler / Solid Hull  / (Bluejacket )  /  33"

Flying Fish / ( Corel )  /  29.3"

I would consider the solid hull Benjamin Latham from Ebay but these are mostly US sites and UK customs have a habit of adding ridiculous customs charges from the US .

As I would value your opinion have you any preferences from my three choices ? bearing in mind I intend to make it an all wood finished model and might even change some of the woods supplied ?

thanks

Mike

Hello mtdoramike, 

Regarding the old yellow box Ben Latham kits. Are they the same size inch for inch as the modern day POB Ben Latham kits and also do they have equal decking furniture or is new better than old??. 

I would consider buying an old Ben Latham kit but most are from the USA who's goods usually incur ridiculous extra UK customs charges. Anyone from UK selling one? 

Thanks

Thank you for that information Jim. 

Mike

Thanks for your reply Nic

Hello from the UK ,

I have been looking at jgodseys  Mary Taylor tutorial and now yours as I really would like to make my second build a schooner (not sure which one yet) .I asked a question on jgodseys build relating to how difficult it was to cut the excess wood away from a solid hull to get the exact shape needed . Now that I am looking at your build can I ask if the decking is pre-formed with the individual planking printed on or all individual planking strips (if so what wood ?) ? Also did you make the sails yourself or are they supplied .

Thanks

Mike

Hello from the UK Jim ,

I am also looking forward to my second build once I finish my AL Marie-Jeanne French tuna fishing boat . I have,nt quite made my mind up between a few different models but really like the idea of a schooner build the same or similar to the "Mary Taylor" (great build tutorial by the way ) .

Was just wondering , on a solid build hull , is there much wood to trim or shave off before you get to the exact shape , I think what I,m trying to say is , is it hard difficult work ?

Thanks

Mike

Hello from UK , if you have any questions just ask on this forum

Hi Sanders, 

Also from NE England. Welcome

Thanks Chris

Forgot to mention I was also looking at the Scottish Maid by Artesania Latina . This was actually my first choice but I was put off slightly by views on this forum that it was a common occurrence for AL to miss out parts or pieces from their kits ? It actually happened to my Marie -Jeanne . Apparantly AL have now gone out of business so there will be no chance of recuperating any missing parts from their kits now .

Can any member here tell me which of the two kits , Scottish Maid or Benjamin Latham would be the most difficult to make ?

Thanks for reading

Mike 

Now looking at either Glad Tidings or the Benjamin Latham which has some classic lines etc.

Its a toss up between the two ,  any favourite ?

Hello Frenchguy ,

I am looking to build the Benjamin Latham soon .When you are masking off with tape to paint the hull , can you tell me what you mean when you said " Burnishing the Tape " before use ? Do you think this is a good choice model for an Intermediate build ?

Thank .

Mike

Thanks for some sound advice Mike

Thanks Kurt, I will definitely look at that

Mike

After having looked at various models for my next project , I rather like the idea of attempting to make the plank on bulkhead "Pride of Baltimore" because it fits the traditional working schooner look that I am after . I know it will take me sometime to complete , but I am a little daunted by doing all the rigging and blocks etc , so for someone like myself who has never done rigging before what are your opinions for a first timer on this model ? Also I have not checked if the Model Shipways Pride comes with sails but I quite like the idea of only showing furled sails on this model , has anyone done this before  and do you think it would be effective enough ?

Appreciate any views or thoughts .

Mike

Hello All ,

I have no doubt that many people get totally hooked into model coat / ship building and I can see why . As I have said in a previous topic I am in the process of making ALs "Marie-Jeanne" and really getting into it to the point of looking towards my next model to make . I don't want to get carried away with things and having looked at quite a few different models to make then changing my mind , I have once again decided to put it to this forum and seek help .

If I only ever make one more model , I want it to be a showpiece and something that I would be proud to pass on to my grandson , and with this in mind I now have a few different models in mind . I would like to make a classic / traditional schooner type boat approximately around 32" to 36" in length , and one that does not present to much difficulty with rigging and sails (one mast would be ideal) , but I know not always practical . It must have really nice lines and preferably pre made sails . Three that I have looked at are , "Bluenose" , "Pride of Baltimore" and "Dapper Tom" . I am looking for advice as to which of these or indeed any other models to go for . I know with Bluenose that several companies manufacture this model so some advice as to best one would be usefull .

All help appreciated

Mike

Thanks ASAT

Thanks for the idea Jaager

Hello All ,

Looking at starting my second boat build in the not too distant future . I think I have come to the conclusion of trying to build the 19th century racing yacht "America" . There are a number of companies make this model , so Im trying to choose the one with the most detailed pieces which will look authentic once finished (any ideas) ?

one thing I have picked up for plank on bulkhead models is that the fore and aft bulkheads are better for planking if you use some sort of filler to help support the planking as it bends round . Has anyone any simple / cheap ideas as to what can be used for this purpose ?

Just out of interest I have been looking at Mamolis version ???

Thanks

Mike

Thanks for the info Mark

Thanks Chris , much appreciated