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Overworked724 got a reaction from hexnut in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
Ok. The Admiral is in transit to Tokyo. I am on my own for the next week and my ship was calling me.
Progress. Made my first yard. Tapered by elbow grease, sandpaper, sweat, sheer guts, and my drill. Yes, I finally just stuck the dowel in the chuck, and simply squeezed 120gr, 240gr, and 400gr around the barrel of the yard as I spun the wood in the drill until desired taper achieved. Easy. Carved the ends using a #11 and shaved off bit by bit. One yard took about 10 minutes. Don’t know what I was so fricken afraid of!!!!
Mounted the hull on the wooden balls and board I prepared. Had to see if my preparations were even worth a fig. But...TaaaaDAAA!! The flat keel sitting on the wooden balls, mounted on the stained board...was curvy and smooth and makes you wonder if the ship will fall over!!! The effect I wanted! Really happy with the choice of mounting on balls. Neat effect. Cannot see the screws at all, and the hull is trim and level with the keel.
Heart attack moving the ship to the mounting board. Ugh!!!
Moving on. More yards to make before I go to Japan next week.
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Overworked724 got a reaction from Elijah in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
Order received and understood, Sir!
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Overworked724 got a reaction from Elijah in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
Hi folks.
Since work will take a bit of a front seat at this time...I will take a short 4 week sabbatical from the Sultana as I am caught in some excessive project activity which also requires some travel.
Nice thing is that now I am in the position to work ‘off the ship’ a bit as I prepare the spars/masts/gaffs/booms/etc. So will reconnect with my log again soon.
My goal is to finish by no later than end of April of this year — which I think is very achievable.
Happy Modeling to all!!!
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Overworked724 got a reaction from Elijah in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
Thanks so much, guys. Very kind support. But in truth, I am still just finishing the body of the ship....I have not started on the rigging....I hope I make a decent job of it!
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Overworked724 got a reaction from Elijah in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
Some slight progress.
Got poop rails on and the overall effect is certainly better than I’d hoped. The stanchions made from the toothpicks added a nice ‘splash’!!
Attached tiller and pumps. (Running out of furniture...soon I’ll have to start working on the masts!)
Luckily, I was able to justifiably procrastinate by building my last bit of furniture...the two steps on port and starboard which lead from the main deck to the quarter deck. I know Chuck’s awesome practicum shows an actual single step ladder, but after a few attempts I was certain the things were going to come out sub-par.
So...opted for a less challenging option. I was thinking if I HAD to put a step there, I’d rather put a milk carton! So I thought, why not simply put a small step on a block. So I did....then stained them and glued in place. Not too shabby of a result for a cheapie sidestep.
Moving on...
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Overworked724 got a reaction from Elijah in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
Installed binnacle. Started prepping the stanchions. As an afterthought, I also stained the upper part of the rudder above deck level to match the bitts/pawl/windlass. Once the rudder arm is installed (after poop rails are in), it should be a fairly nice match.
I am getting a newfound respect for harder/tight grain woods. The toothpicks were a unique idea but the wood is crap...like basswood it gets very thready. Good to know for future!!!
moving on...
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Overworked724 got a reaction from Elijah in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
Needed to stop and back track a bit. The pawl looked like a stick of butter and the bits were askew ever so slightly. So removed and restained pawl with darker stain, and reset the bits.
Much better...and yes, the foremast is off center by about 1mm. My eye sees it all the time, but I have learned to accept this little ship with all its (my) errors. She’s still looking mighty handsome!!!
moving on...to binnacle and poop rails.
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Overworked724 got a reaction from Elijah in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
I tried using CA on some unpainted cleats (metal) adhering them to basswood strips. The thin ‘waterlike’ CA doesn’t seem to give much purchase. Also, it bleeds all over the place.
I got some ‘thick’ CA from Lowe’s (Scotch brand) which comes in a tube. Easy to apply and control amount on the part as the glue comes out as a light gel. Worked really well on the trial pieces. The cleats attached to the bulkhead on both sides of the main deck were a bit of a trial...touch up paint WILL be needed. 🙄
Finished up all cleats/eye bolts. Left the eye bolts in the front of both masts unglued since these both need a block stropped to them. Better to do that on the pins off the model and then set them in place...seems it would be much easier that way! (He said unconfidently...)
moving on...
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Overworked724 got a reaction from Elijah in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
Thanks, Kurt!! Will use CA. Many thanks.
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Overworked724 got a reaction from Elijah in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
Words cannot express my frustration at Britannia metal pieces. Trying to get the metal cleats to fasten to wood is difficult.
I roughed the underside of the cleats and used carpenter’s glue. But they still do not seem to hold as fast as they should. I am hesitant to use CA glue...not sure if that would be any better. 😤
Touch up painting definitely in my future after I get the poop rail up.
Moving on to remaining cleats, poop rail, rudder arm, binnacle, and swivel gun stocks...(then the masts/rigging if the bloody glue holds!!!)
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Overworked724 got a reaction from Elijah in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
Friday was a mix of progress and setbacks.
1. Setting up deck furniture, eye bolts, cleats, etc. During drilling of guide hole for pin to set the pawl (the metal tongue holder to keep the windlass from spinning backwards when under load) I accidentally drilled the guide hole in the wrong place. After cursing, I realized the original pawl (following Chuck’s practicum) does not have the breadth to cover my mistake. So..decided to remake the pawl with a wide base and shortened it a bit. Effect was so nice, decided to forgo painting it and simply stained a natural finish before setting it on the step. Not a bad result.
2. Made mast coats using 22g wire per Chuck’s practicum. Will paint later but checks out nicely and allows room for pumps for the main mast. Easy to make but may do wood for next ship.
Moving on.
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Overworked724 got a reaction from hexnut in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
Made another yard. Slow but steady progress.
But HEY!! Here is another pic of my Ship with BALLS!!!
(Yeah, I said it. The Admiral didn’t laugh either.).
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Overworked724 got a reaction from yvesvidal in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
Made another yard. Slow but steady progress.
But HEY!! Here is another pic of my Ship with BALLS!!!
(Yeah, I said it. The Admiral didn’t laugh either.).
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Overworked724 got a reaction from Elijah in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
Ok. The Admiral is in transit to Tokyo. I am on my own for the next week and my ship was calling me.
Progress. Made my first yard. Tapered by elbow grease, sandpaper, sweat, sheer guts, and my drill. Yes, I finally just stuck the dowel in the chuck, and simply squeezed 120gr, 240gr, and 400gr around the barrel of the yard as I spun the wood in the drill until desired taper achieved. Easy. Carved the ends using a #11 and shaved off bit by bit. One yard took about 10 minutes. Don’t know what I was so fricken afraid of!!!!
Mounted the hull on the wooden balls and board I prepared. Had to see if my preparations were even worth a fig. But...TaaaaDAAA!! The flat keel sitting on the wooden balls, mounted on the stained board...was curvy and smooth and makes you wonder if the ship will fall over!!! The effect I wanted! Really happy with the choice of mounting on balls. Neat effect. Cannot see the screws at all, and the hull is trim and level with the keel.
Heart attack moving the ship to the mounting board. Ugh!!!
Moving on. More yards to make before I go to Japan next week.
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Overworked724 reacted to lmagna in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
Plenty of reason to be proud. She is a very handsome ship and there is plenty to be proud of, balls and all.
Lou
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Overworked724 got a reaction from Elijah in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
RIGHT!!!???
Ok. It is my first mounted ship and it is not even rigged yet. But DAMN! I cannot stop looking at that pic.
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Overworked724 got a reaction from rafine in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
Made another yard. Slow but steady progress.
But HEY!! Here is another pic of my Ship with BALLS!!!
(Yeah, I said it. The Admiral didn’t laugh either.).
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Overworked724 got a reaction from lmagna in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
RIGHT!!!???
Ok. It is my first mounted ship and it is not even rigged yet. But DAMN! I cannot stop looking at that pic.
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Overworked724 got a reaction from Elijah in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
Made another yard. Slow but steady progress.
But HEY!! Here is another pic of my Ship with BALLS!!!
(Yeah, I said it. The Admiral didn’t laugh either.).
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Overworked724 got a reaction from thibaultron in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
RIGHT!!!???
Ok. It is my first mounted ship and it is not even rigged yet. But DAMN! I cannot stop looking at that pic.
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Overworked724 reacted to thibaultron in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
Looks really good mounted!!
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Overworked724 got a reaction from zappto in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
Made another yard. Slow but steady progress.
But HEY!! Here is another pic of my Ship with BALLS!!!
(Yeah, I said it. The Admiral didn’t laugh either.).
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Overworked724 got a reaction from Elijah in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
Lou! You and I have the same Admiral I swear. Distance is relative nowadays. She doesn’t trust me much, especially in her kitchen!!!!
She is Japanese. So we have quite a bit of family there. But she is traveling for family, I’m traveling for work. We’ll meet up in Tokyo.
And to your our first question...no. I’m not adult enough to be left alone. But my childish cuteness seems to keep her coming back.
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Overworked724 got a reaction from rafine in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
Ok. The Admiral is in transit to Tokyo. I am on my own for the next week and my ship was calling me.
Progress. Made my first yard. Tapered by elbow grease, sandpaper, sweat, sheer guts, and my drill. Yes, I finally just stuck the dowel in the chuck, and simply squeezed 120gr, 240gr, and 400gr around the barrel of the yard as I spun the wood in the drill until desired taper achieved. Easy. Carved the ends using a #11 and shaved off bit by bit. One yard took about 10 minutes. Don’t know what I was so fricken afraid of!!!!
Mounted the hull on the wooden balls and board I prepared. Had to see if my preparations were even worth a fig. But...TaaaaDAAA!! The flat keel sitting on the wooden balls, mounted on the stained board...was curvy and smooth and makes you wonder if the ship will fall over!!! The effect I wanted! Really happy with the choice of mounting on balls. Neat effect. Cannot see the screws at all, and the hull is trim and level with the keel.
Heart attack moving the ship to the mounting board. Ugh!!!
Moving on. More yards to make before I go to Japan next week.
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Overworked724 got a reaction from jablackwell in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
John
i also tried inks (think I may have posted one of my attempts on my Sultana log). Ink bleeds...especially if you plan to stain the wood after or even use tung oil. Graphite was sort of the landing spot for me. Looking forward to your findings as well!
Happy building, brother builder!
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