JeffT

The carriages turned out well. That's a good way to make sure they all match.

I agree with Andy. I've used the Tamiya primer on wood, metal, and plastic with good results. I just wish they would sell it in a bigger container because I go through a lot of it.

I received my new blocks from Warner Woods today and below is a picture to show the comparison between them and the ME blocks. The blocks are 3/32" and 1/8". I included the number 11 exacto in the picture for scale. Following that is a picture of the current state of the ships boats. They are shaped and ready for some wood filler to hide all the imperfections before painting.

Here are the blocks, 3/32 at the top and 1/8 at the bottom:

Boats:

Lol, I know Geoff. I'm due another update soon. I finished shaping the boats and need to work some magic with wood filler to finish the little guys. I also received my blocks from warner yesterday so I'll be able to start rigging the guns.

Thank you Buck!

Thanks Geoff and Grant.

Congrats Jeff, do you have to pass some sort of multi day written theory and practical test?

Yeah, we had to do some crazy stuff. It was like trying to get into a fraternity.

Thank you Anja! I am looking forward to this great opportunity!

Very well done on the bowsprit Jay. Looks like a professional job to me.

Very clean work! All of you Kingfisher builders have set the bar high for me.

check with ageofsail.com

I don't see them on their website but they do have some on ebay. maybe give them a call.

Looking good Harvey!

Thanks for posting. Its a beautiful model!

It never hurts to have extras around.

I'm ready to order Chuck as soon as you are ready to ship!!

Tom

Me too!

Like Geoff said, the little boats are a model in themselves. Cleaning out the inside is a bit of work. Based on a tip I bought a set of these and the rounded ones were a big help:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/380464828345?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

The first one I did was all by hand and it took me a few hours to get the rough work on the inside done. With the bits I finished the other 3 in about 30 minutes. That does not include the time it will take to do the fine sanding and shaping though. The bow an stern of those little dudes are pretty tough to work on.

I sent my order to Warner Monday. Maybe since we both live in the same state, it won't take as long.

welcome back!

JS,

I think the only thing I would do differently would be to have NOT glued the bottom "slice" on until more shaping of the internal sides had been done. I cannot speak for others, but I found it quite a chore to sand the internal bottom curvature without accidentally taking more than I needed from the upper pieces.

 

However, using either curved wood or styrene strips for the ribs does help to hide the less-than-perfect job I did on this shaping. These curved pieces, even when painted all white, very much help to create the illusion of a well-formed hull shape. Even looking at them very close-up, I am more than satisfied with what I have done.   

I was thinking the same thing. It would have been easier to shape the inside of the boat before gluing the bottom on.

I agree. I don't think you'll have any problem building the Syren. The instructions are excellent, there are plenty of build logs to help, and Chuck and many other skilled ship builders are here to provide advice.

Careful!

Your boats look nice Steve. I was wondering about the keels. Did you have to file a flat area at the bow and stern to glue them in place?

Syren, Confederacy are both good choices.

Thanks for that tutorial Bob. So instead of cutting the planks from larger material, you are edge bending them. I like the idea. Looks like I need to get my own hair dryer.

I got your PM earlier. Did you not get my response?