Brad3585

ahh i see thanks Cdog,

Thanks guys for the input.

Slowly chipping away at her.

Can anyone tell me the point of gluing the laths "18" to partially closethe opening in the keel in stage 3???

Stage 2 almost complete.

I attached the deck tonight went pretty well, my laths all lined up reasonable well with only a slight bit of bending on the frames to make them slip in.

iv noticed the front 3 frames are protruding out past the false deck on one side more then the other only about 1 to 2 mm though i assume this will be taken care of in the next stage when i start shaping the hull. Any tips on trimming of the excess laths/ guides on the deck underside?

Here's some pics.

Once again feed back is very welcome.

Ok thank Coleman

Ill have a look at some but simple sounds good lol

Where did you find your min guillotine?

Thanks Cdogg

I thought about the copy thing after I glued it on there lol.

I need to do some research on planking as I have no idea what 1-2 is. When you say plank pattern do u mean for the deck ( next stage ) and what do u use to cut the deck planks Iv been looking at a mini mitre box and a thin razor saw kerf? Is this right?

Thanks Richard

Yes the drawings are smaller but I made sure I dry fitted the deck on the hull then market either side of the frames with pencil on the deck so I now I know all the laths will line up when I drop the deck on.

The picture your referring to is all glued and set so I'll be fitting it tonight. Fingers crossed.

Thanks S.Coleman i'm flying blind here first ever build of any kind so its challenging mainly due to the seriously vague instructions.You have an impressive completed build list. Good to hear about the glue, its just what i was given at the shop.

Hi Guys 

So i found the deck stencil, it was just in the back of the book and not in pieces that needed to be taped together as the book suggested??

I think its weird doing it in the book it will most likely tear the page when i pull the deck off.

Also i had trouble identifying the right pieces of timber for the lath's there was no 12 mm long pieces so i just assumed you had to cut them from the longer pieces (why wouldn't the book state that?) is it really just a case of measuring the pieces and hoping there the right ones? And there were 4 pieces that were 2 x 2 mm and the were 2 different colors does this mean anything i just picked 2 the same color and cut them.

Any way here are some progress pics also some picks of a cheap and simple keel mount i made u,p its adaptable for future builds.

Would love some feed back thanks.

Brad

never mind iv found it.

Hi guys quick question i cant seem to find the drawing of the deck in my kit??

So i cant start stage 2?

Can anyone help is it a separate piece of paper?

Thanks Don, I'm enjoying it so far

Hi everyone.

So iv started my first ever build choosing the Scotland Baltic.

Id like to say thank you to all the members that welcomed me and helped me out over the last few days with info on getting me set up and what not.

So iv done the first stage and its gone fairly well i think. I'v had to file out almost all the hull slots to accommodate the frames but that was to be expected as I'd read from other members build logs.

Any way here are a few pictures, feel free to offer and criticism and advice on following stages.

Thanks again for all the help.   

Sorry about the photos they turned when i added them on here and i don't know how to fix it.

Scotland Baltic

Hey guys.

Iv just purchased my very first model ship, I went with the Corel Scotland Baltic.

Apon viewing some of the forums on here I hope I havnt got myself in to deep, there seems to be a lot of dialog that frankly bewilders me on first reading anyhow I was hoping someone could help me out with a detailed list of tools, jigs, sandpaper, clamps, glues and anything else I may require to get me started also any other advice you may think relevant before I launch into it. I'll post a pic of what I have brought in a little starter kit.

From what I have read this sounds like an enjoyable hobby and one that people are willing to help you out with along the way, I look forward to the process and talking with fellow enthusiasts.

TIA for any help.

Brad.

Oh and and sry if this post is in the wrong place im still trying to navigate my way around this site.

Any help on that front would be appreciated too.