Haliburton

Well done Per!  Really nice.  Congratulations - Scott

I've installed the waterways and fitted the waterways between the stanchions.  It was a big of a time consuming task to measure and fit each one but went fairly well.  In all it took about 2-1/2 hours.  One slight problem I have is that because I had to shim a couple of the bulkheads I now have a gap between the waterways and the planking.  In a couple of spots the gap is significant. I guess I'll have to spend a little more time fairing the hull to see if I can reduce the size of the gap. I can always add a little filler between the waterways and the planking if I have to.
 
 

Planking continues. I'm still finding those 0.5mm sticks hard to work with. I decided to take a break from that and do some deck work. Discovered a pretty glaring oversight. The Italian instructions show a pic of this, no idea whether it's mentioned in the text. The English instructions don't mention it.
 
Regarding the bench seating, I had wedged each bench into place right behind and above the preceding footrail. WRONG! There is a coaming of sorts that is supposed to go around the entire rowing section and the benches are supposed to go on top of that. This raises the benches up some which I suppose would have been a good for the oarsmen. The way I had done it, I was always laughing thinking a guy would have his boots on the butt of the guy behind him. Not any more. It just looks better too.
 

 

 

 
Fortunately I was able to salvage the benches, sand off the glue and reuse them. A good thing - there is not a lot of extra walnut in this kit.
 
 

Now into planking round 2. I have not added the stem or stern post. I'll just have to wait and see how that works out. Was wrong about the 2nd planks they are pretty thin. At first I thought they would be easy to lay - the first 2 under the sheer strake I did not shape at all and they went on easily. Same for the "garboard". Then I went thru the same routine as before, marking the bands. The frames are all covered up now so I drew some lines from the keel up to the sheer strake. Still using the dividers I began to measure inside the bands in order to shape the planks. Then I had to cut/file the strips and that's where the fun started. The strips are 3mm x 0.5mm walnut and they don't cut worth a darn. Several have split and this is the one set of sticks where there are few extras. Resorting to just pressing down with a knife which works OK but then they are too flimsy to sand. It took 30 minutes to complete 4 strakes.
 
On the positive side, planking over a first layer is quite easy. I've been used to gluing sticks to frames. Now I can put glue anywhere along the run.
 
I guess overall, I prefer a single layer. Doing a 2nd layer is too much like rework. And I HATE rework.

It should work as long as you leave a flat surface for the stem, stern and keel.  It'll basically look like normal construction.  Do a little sketch to check out the concept.

Well done Per!  Really nice.  Congratulations - Scott

Well done Per!  Really nice.  Congratulations - Scott

Treat sanding as a chance for meditation.  Be the wood.  Feel the the grit ....
 
OK - at least your almost there!

Do these volumes and accompanying plans come with a recommended bill of materials re: wood types and quantities?  This would be a far future project for me, but was curious.
Scott

Santa Maria by Pierre Tessier - Maris Stella - 1:60
This is a Christmas gift from my son, I promised myself I would finish the Batelina before starting this one. Now that my first build is complete and my shop is clean I can begin my second build and build log here on MSW.
 
I must mention that I was pleasantly surprised when I met Zoran from MarisStella, here online. He saw that I was building the Batelina and noticed I posted that I had the Santa Maria on the shelf. He got in touch with me and mentioned that he was in the process of re-writing the build manuals for the latter, and offered his re-wright.
This would allow, help, a beginner to go about the proper way of building this kit. Also must point out this is single layer POB construction.
Maris Stella School of Model Ship Building has categorized this as a "Beginner Set: Level 3" which according to them should be your 5th build. I am in no way an expert nor do I feel I am better then others but thought this would be a great 2nd build as I do like challenges. Hopefully I did not bite off more then I can chew. (If I do I have Zoran to help....lol)
Now about the box, two full size plan sheets, two plywood laser cut parts, two hardwood laser detailed bits and parts, full stock of beautiful walnut and mahogany wood planks, strips and dowels, bag of hardware including canons, guns, hinges, bags of wooden bits, anchor, rope, carving block for 2 small boats and pre sown embroidered sails, expert build manual. (Beginner manual being written as we speak) 
Kit box closed

Kit box open

Kit box stuff

Plan 1

Plan 2

First step to do according to manual is to take inventory of supplied wood.
Lumber yard (bundled as per material list.)

Next I built the stand with an. 11.4mm incline at the bow. This is to allow proper alignment of the bulkheads when using a square.
Stand plan

Stand keel 11.4mm offset

Stand 

90' without offset   --- 90' with offset

Plywood Elements


That's it for now, next I will post the work to be done to prepare the keel for the bulkheads.  Did I say how much I am enjoying this hobby, So looking forward to building and learning more I'm like a kid learning to walk for the first time.....lol...anyway until next time.
Cheers.
 

Do these volumes and accompanying plans come with a recommended bill of materials re: wood types and quantities?  This would be a far future project for me, but was curious.
Scott

Hi Mike, a great update and as Per said a really well done tutorial on how you use the dividers.  Scott

Here is the fix

I did finish up the first band and began on the second. Then decided I better lay some planks on the other side. Very strange, for some reason the CA wasn't setting. I literally held down on one frame for 5 minutes. Lifted my thumb up and the stick popped right up. Reapplied the CA held it down for a while let go and it popped again. Arrow just about went airborne at that point so I'm calling it a night.

Oh, and as for the divider, make sure the needles are replaceable.
Now back to the build of the Gunboat - Mike take over.

Mark - everyone has their own process for planking, this is just one more. I'm sure there are situations where the dividers may not be helpful but so far they have been a real blessing for me.
 
Right on Per!  Many of the cheaper dividers are plastic with no real points on the ends. Mine are made by Alvin and are machined aluminum. When I bought them they were $65 now they are $125. But I would still pay that for them.
 
Dividers can also be useful for transferring measurements from plans to wood. They are also used to scale things up or down.

Mark,
It's worth to spend some extra money for a good quality. Don't settle for a divider under 60 dollars!
I did and sent it back.
Second one is made in England and I spend 90 dollars instead.
Nice quality and nice protective box too.

After seeing this mini tutorial, I guess I need to get some dividers after all.   Thanks for posting it.

Don't use brushes! Here is a talk by the owner of Badger Airbrush. Great info!
 
 

Hi Mike, a great update and as Per said a really well done tutorial on how you use the dividers.  Scott

Scott, I appreciate that. Hope maybe some day it will help

Hi Mike, a great update and as Per said a really well done tutorial on how you use the dividers.  Scott

Hi Mike, a great update and as Per said a really well done tutorial on how you use the dividers.  Scott

Per - thanks for the feedback. I'm glad it made sense.
 
One thing I forgot to say, the kit supplied planks for the first layer are too short. They don't reach from stern to bow. I had to start/stop them at the first frame piece on each end. I don't think that will matter. The second layer planks are longer.

Mike,
Thank you for that tutorial, you broke down the whole part perfectly to a basic.
I have no questions at all and you were lucky with the numbers!
This planking is going to go fast for you.