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Tigersteve
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Tigersteve reacted to druxey in Norwegian Sailing Pram by lraymo - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:12
Steve has it almost right: The re-do is (nearly) always better!
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Norwegian Sailing Pram by lraymo - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:12
Longboat is a great kit with great instructions, but I have to disagree with that as your next choice. The scale and the planking make it very challenging and it could be frustrating. You have many choices though. Message me if you want specifics.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Keith Black in Norwegian Sailing Pram by lraymo - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:12
Well, if you got it on the first try that would not be normal! Lol You’ve already learned that the redo will always be better.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from druxey in Norwegian Sailing Pram by lraymo - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:12
Well, if you got it on the first try that would not be normal! Lol You’ve already learned that the redo will always be better.
Steve
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Tigersteve reacted to lraymo in Norwegian Sailing Pram by lraymo - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:12
Well, I'm not having fun today! but you all may be laughing at my current troubles! I tried to put the whole thing together, excited that I was almost done with this. But in looking at the picture below, the discerning eye will notice that the Halyard line is completely disconnected and serving no useful purpose! Mostly because the mast is not vertical, which throws everything off. When I tried to raise the sail the bottom left was dragging the boat bottom, and the sail was skewed. Using a little bit of CA, I glued the gaff to the mast (completely wrong!) just to see if I could place the sail in the correct position to get an idea of what is was supposed to look like, and to try to somehow salvage what I've already done.
However, after realizing there are still multiple problems (for instance, there's not enough room between the boom and the traveler line), I believe I'm going to have to take the rigging apart, re-do the mast to be vertical, and try again. Ugh. But I have enough rigging line to do it over, so I will forge ahead.
I am happy with how the ropes around the front and back stays turned out, and I like how the block turned out.
But I will need to re-do all the rigging. Trying again is fun, right?
Things I like: Back stay, Front stay, Block
Full view of Troubled Pram! (hopefully will be fixed when I re-do the mast!)
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Tigersteve reacted to Vladimir_Wairoa in Glory of the Seas 1869 by Vladimir_Wairoa - FINISHED - 1:72 - medium clipper
I sealed boatv with shellac Prior painting so that grain Will not rise anymore. I changed All damaged moldings before, and polished ship details overall. Now only to tape water level line..thanks for watching.
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Tigersteve reacted to Worldway in Bluenose by Worldway - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
I spent some time finishing up the transom and installing the cap rail.
The bow cap rail didn't fit as expected however I think this will sort itself out when I drill the hole for the bowsprit
I completed the cap rail and added some filler in the odd location. It's just a matter of a bit of final sanding then it's off to the paint booth.
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Tigersteve got a reaction from yvesvidal in Lowell Grand Banks Dory by Tigersteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways
While I craft the thole pins, here is option #2 for presentation. This was my original idea for the bucket placement. If you are following this log or just came across it, please let me know which one is your preference. Your feedback is appreciated.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from yvesvidal in Lowell Grand Banks Dory by Tigersteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Here’s a couple of reference photos of the presentation I’ve settled on. Let me know if it’s too “kitchen sink” with the extra oar stowed underneath the thwarts. The rope and thole pins should complete the look nicely. (I hope!)
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Lowell Grand Banks Dory by Tigersteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways
While I craft the thole pins, here is option #2 for presentation. This was my original idea for the bucket placement. If you are following this log or just came across it, please let me know which one is your preference. Your feedback is appreciated.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from dvm27 in Lowell Grand Banks Dory by Tigersteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Here’s a couple of reference photos of the presentation I’ve settled on. Let me know if it’s too “kitchen sink” with the extra oar stowed underneath the thwarts. The rope and thole pins should complete the look nicely. (I hope!)
Steve
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Tigersteve reacted to Trussben in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Trussben - FINISHED - 1:48
Hi
Another belt of planking has been completed with one final belt ( 5 strakes ) to go, I’m happy with the flow that I have achieved so far using my string layout.
Ben
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Tigersteve reacted to Jack12477 in Norwegian Sailing Pram by lraymo - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:12
Lynn, don't waste your money. I bought it long time ago. It's not easy to assemble and get everything aligned right, once assembled It's difficult and cumbersome to use. Go to Lowes or Home Depot and pickup a small Carpenter's square. It's a triangular shaped tool . Lee Valley Tools also offers a Carpenter's square that is a mere 1 inch in length. It looks like a toy but is perfect for small models (look under Miniature Tools). You can also build your own keel clamp. I used the Fair-a-Frame once and set it aside. It's gathering dust somewhere.
Some ideas :
Lee Valley Clamping Squares
Carpenter's square aka Rafter Square
Lee Valley miniature Carpenter's square
Small try square
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Tigersteve got a reaction from lraymo in Norwegian Sailing Pram by lraymo - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:12
Lynn-
I have to agree with Ryland’s recommendation. Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack. It looks like you will get some needed planking practice on this model and you have many different finishing options later in the project. It’s fairly inexpensive and will take quite a bit of time to complete, which is the way it should be.
You will know when you are ready for a more complex project. No need to spend hundreds on a kit especially at this moment. Hope this helps.
Steve
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Tigersteve reacted to druxey in Lowell Grand Banks Dory by Tigersteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways
A spare oar ain't a bad thing! Looks fine to me.
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Mike the Maxx in Lowell Grand Banks Dory by Tigersteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Here’s a couple of reference photos of the presentation I’ve settled on. Let me know if it’s too “kitchen sink” with the extra oar stowed underneath the thwarts. The rope and thole pins should complete the look nicely. (I hope!)
Steve
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Tigersteve reacted to Vladimir_Wairoa in Glory of the Seas 1869 by Vladimir_Wairoa - FINISHED - 1:72 - medium clipper
Thanks Rich, rail was not finished yet...
Its Been smoothered since than...
Exactly Rob i found this scale k st about perfect fór me. I Can xhoose what
To detail and what not. Although my nameboard IS little outward facing. Will see...
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Tigersteve got a reaction from JpR62 in Lowell Grand Banks Dory by Tigersteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Here’s a couple of reference photos of the presentation I’ve settled on. Let me know if it’s too “kitchen sink” with the extra oar stowed underneath the thwarts. The rope and thole pins should complete the look nicely. (I hope!)
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Mike the Maxx in Lowell Grand Banks Dory by Tigersteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Thank you very much gentlemen! I am not looking forward to creating or installing the thole pins
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Mike the Maxx in Lowell Grand Banks Dory by Tigersteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Leathering is completed and one coat of Wipe-On-Poly (second photo). I suppose I will need to eliminate one for the presentation.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Norwegian Sailing Pram by lraymo - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:12
Lynn-
I have to agree with Ryland’s recommendation. Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack. It looks like you will get some needed planking practice on this model and you have many different finishing options later in the project. It’s fairly inexpensive and will take quite a bit of time to complete, which is the way it should be.
You will know when you are ready for a more complex project. No need to spend hundreds on a kit especially at this moment. Hope this helps.
Steve
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Tigersteve got a reaction from Keith Black in Norwegian Sailing Pram by lraymo - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:12
Lynn-
I have to agree with Ryland’s recommendation. Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack. It looks like you will get some needed planking practice on this model and you have many different finishing options later in the project. It’s fairly inexpensive and will take quite a bit of time to complete, which is the way it should be.
You will know when you are ready for a more complex project. No need to spend hundreds on a kit especially at this moment. Hope this helps.
Steve
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Tigersteve reacted to Keith Black in Norwegian Sailing Pram by lraymo - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:12
Lynn, the Pram looks really good. I don't know who's having more fun, us watching you progress or you watching yourself. Bit of both I'm sure.
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Tigersteve reacted to Ryland Craze in Norwegian Sailing Pram by lraymo - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:12
Lynn, you are making good progress on your Pram. For your next model, you could build the Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack, which is the third kit in the series of progressive builds. Another option would be the Fifie ‘Lady Eleanor’ or the Zulu ‘Lady Isabella’ kits from Vanguard Models. Here is a link to the Vanguard site: https://vanguardmodels.co.uk/product-category/vanguard-model-kits/
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Tigersteve reacted to lraymo in Norwegian Sailing Pram by lraymo - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:12
This has been quite a learning experience. I'm getting close to finishing, and I want to say thanks for everyone's help and encouragement along the way. I still have a bit more to do, but its getting there.
I'm thinking about what to do next. When I started this adventure, I was "inspired" after seeing a model of the "Cutty Sark". I love the look of the 3-masted schooner and its lines are beautiful. But after these two beginner models, I realize I am no where near the skill level it would take to make one of those schooners. The kit alone costs over $500! Yikes! I can barely manage these $49 kits! So I'm wondering if I have the patience and commitment to this hobby to continue what looks like it will take years of practice and many more models of increasing complexity before I can attempt the schooner.
Any thoughts appreciated. I'm just in a pensive mood today, and again, thanks. This is an incredible forum!
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