JeffT

Thanks, Dirk!
A couple of hours ago we got boxes for kit

Merry Christmas to all!!!

We started production our new kit! 
"MOREL" - Yefim Nikonov`s "Secret Vessel"
Scale 1/36
art. MK0203  

Looks good. Nice work on the plank.

Well done!

Well done!

I got distracted by non-ship related business for a few days but managed to get back to the dockyard yesterday afternoon and again this morning for an hour. I've made some progress with the final planks. Starting on the starboard strake, I traced the shape using some low-tack tape. It wasn't wide enough to cover the gap without bending, so I had to use an extra piece of tape at the stern.

I ran the edge of a pencil lead against the top corners of the two planks framing the gap.

I stuck the tape to a sheet of paper and cut it out. In the photo the pencil line looks very thick. In reality there is a fine black line where the edge of the pencil lead touched the corner of the planks - the smudgy grey line is just where the rest of the lead rubbed against the tape. I was able to follow the thin black line when cutting out the shape.


The next job was to bend a boxwood strip to the approximate shape of the template. I used the travel-iron-edge-bending technique. The curves don't need to be exact, so long as the strip covers the template.


The strip was cut roughly to size, offered up to the gap and final adjustments made with files and sandpaper.

Starboard finished. I must say, although this was a lengthy process I'm happy with the result and glad I made the effort.
 
Port next.
 
Derek
 

Hello Shipmates
 
Just a small update, I have glued the strips of wood round the inside of the bulwarks, I think this is the edge of the deck planking as they are on the same level.
 
Also this helps reinforces the weak spot at the stern, I also have two more strips of wood to be glued in that area also so it will make it more stronger.
 

Happy day.
 
Jo.

I am going to declare this build complete.  I added a little glue to the cleats and I am over all very happy with the way this turned out.  Also added a scratch built net and basket!

So I have gotten the sails on...tying cleats is not easy.   Should be wrapping this one up pretty soon.

Hello Harv. Welcome to Model Ship World 

This is a work finished five years ago,For the first production, there will always be a bit of regret left. I hope it can be made up by the next construction

OK, I'm new here so Hello to all of you Craftsmen. I have read most of the help, tips and good advise for beginners. Thumbed through the forum projects, options etc.
So I joined up. Now here is why,, My Daughter gave me a gift of an Artesania Latina 1847 Harvey two masted Clipper 1:50. It appears to be an old kit, all there and good condition. The 4 large drawn plans look easy to read and follow but the printed instructions are not very good. I down loaded "Simple Hull Planking Techniques" from this site as a main read, back up. I plan on using the individual instructions on each of the ship parts. I will order a heat bender for the Planks, etc.
That  is about it. I will go to the other parts of the forum to post my questions and comments.

Great seeing how you approach design in CAD. I'd love to see more images of this model.
 
Looks VERY interesting 😍

Yes indeed.  Luckily our models dont see the outside and any water.  The cedar really works well and has a great color that is so complimentary with the use of boxwood.
 
In fact, to point that out, I finished the qgallery on the starboard side.  For the most part, all of the wood that makes up what you see on the qqallery is boxwood.  It blends really well with the cedar.  You get the benefit of the cheaper price so you can use it for planking and frames and other big stuff.  Then like done here you can switch to the ever more expensive boxwood for the details and other fittings.  In fact, most of the deck fittings and molding will all be done in boxwood.  
 
The qgallery roof rail is all laser cut from boxwood.  You basically have to evenly space the four uprights which are at an angle leaning aft.  There is a nice etched detail on each of them.  These are super super tiny at only 1/16" wide give or take and 1/8" tall.  Then the top rail is added.  This is laser cut with an etched detail along the bottom to give it some depth.  I sanded the laser char and rounded off the edges a bit.  Then I glued it on top of the four uprights.  Yes it a bit longer so you van adjust it to fit your model.
 
Lastly, the three laser cut fancy "flowers" for lack of a better description were glued into the space provided for them.  These are fragile.  Only 1/64" thick and again soooo tiny.  Dont even bother trying to remove the laser char from the edges.  They will break.  Just glue them in position.  That is what I did.
 
This completes all the work for the starboard side as described in chapter 3.  Now to repeat this on the port side!!!
 
Left natural and unpainted...just so you can see it.  Its too bright for my tastes.  I am going with the painted version.
 

 
The painted version....weathered to look like a slate color....I may still lighten it up a bit.
 


 
Overall the galleries came out well.  But these are tricky with so many complex angles.  I definitely recommend buying the laser cut pieces for these even if you are trying to build most everything from scratch.  The windows and glazing and the columns with laser etched flutes etc.  All of the laser cut and etched scrolls will be included too.  The angles are all worked out for you and this will make building the qgalleries so much easier.  These parts will be mostly boxwood for the cedar version and cherry for those building it in pear or some other darker wood.  
 
Oh and I added a scrap piece of painted strip to show you guys what the cap rail will eventually look like.   This will be painted black and glued on top of the sheer much later in the  project.  After we finish planking inboard.  Much later...but it shows how nice it will be finished off.
 
Any questions or comments??? 

Welcome to Model Ship World Dean 

Welcome to MSW and model boat building.  This is a great place to learn about the hobby.  You might want to check out the local area model ship club in Denver - The Rocky Mountain Shipwrights.  A great group who will welcome you.
https://rockymountainshipwrights.org/
 
Kurt
 

Welcome!

Hi Dan,

Thk's for the welcome, I will be visiting your neighbor nz feb. 25th

Hello Dann, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'.
 
John

Welcome! That should be a good kit to start with -- looking forward to seeing your progress on it.
 
Cheers!

Hello everyone.  I live in Littleton Co. and just retired. I have been planning on building a wooden ship  when I retired so I just bought the model shipways #ms1460 armed longboat for my first build. I can't wait for it to arrive.