mandolinut

Hello all. I am fairly new to this but have built a few other wood ship models. The line that came with my Model shipways New Bedford whaleboat is far too small for the line that goes in the barrels. I would appreciate a source for a line as pictured in this build seen on this site,  Any help would be appreciated. Much thanks and really appreciate the talent out there.

Really learned a lot looking at your build and others. Could you tell me where to find rope (line) like the one you have pictured in the barrels? I am fairly new to this and learning. The line that came with the kit is far too small for scale.  Would appreciate it.

Much thanks. That is the information regarding size I was looking for.

I commend you again for this fine blog. I have read it over completely several times and return to certain areas to better see details. The instructions and plans are very detailed, however I am more of a visual person and seeing it is for some reason makes everything clearer to me then reading it.  My current question is where to find the small brass pins you used. Really adds a nice look.  I have looked online with no success.  Thanks again for your help. Patrick

I have not done a build log. I do have photos I have taken up to this point. Just finished planking and getting ready to build the internal ribs.  I also made the various buckets and tubs while waiting for the planks to set up. I keep referring to your build which along with the instruction book really help. Thanks for the compas rose idea. Patrick

Beautiful job!! Where did you get the compass rose? I am in the process of building this.

Did you ever finish Pilar? I am thinking about looking for a Constructo kit. 

Patrick

Thanks so much for posting your building log. I am just beginning the same model I recently purchased that was purchased by somebody else 25 years ago. The instructions are not bad but do not go into any detail. Seeing your steps creates a lot of clarity. 

As a new member, I am thrilled and inspired to find this thread. Just starting my Lightning build. One question  at this time regarding your photos of hull #1. Just in front of the belaying pins on the deck, there appear to be three mahogany wedges of some sort. Do you know what their purpose was? Thanks again for sharing the steps you took and including such detailed photos. Patrick