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I began the planking of Calypso a few days ago. I find this part of the build to be very satisfying. She is starting to look like a ship. I picked up a few organizing trays to separate the various brass fittings into categories. I found it a bit overwhelming to see all of those brass parts mixed together in three plastic bags. This should really help when it comes time to find various parts. I am thoroughly happy building this historic ship with the exception of the lack of written instruction. I am also very grateful for all of the wonderful previous Calypso build posts on this site.
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Made some progress over the past few days. Installed the rudder hardware housing. After adding wooden support strips running along the sides, forward bulkhead and stern, I installed the main deck. This really stiffened up the previously flexible ABS hull. Fine sanding the ABS hull along with Gorilla super glue is working well for my wood to plastic joints. I then added the second forward bulkhead which required a little fitting. With the hull stiffened and stable, I am looking forward to planking the hull.
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I am following your build closely. I started building mine two weeks ago and agree the instructions leave much to be desired. Only draws picture with no explanation. My next step according to the pictured instructions was to glue the lower deck. If I had done that without seeing your post, It would have been difficult to install the rudders! Thanks for your pictures. Patrick (mandolinut)
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Thank you for that wonderful photo Yves, I glued the first two planks on the stern last night with Tight bond wood glue. This morning when I removed the clamps the wood came off as if never glued. Have to do some research for wood to ABS bonding. Superglue would work ,but I would like a little more working time to make minor adjustments. I saw a post where another member, Luekutus, planked his Calypso and left the bow unplanked. Here is a copy paste of his Calypso.
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I received my shipment of basswood today to plank the outer hull of Calypso. These are 1/4" x 1/16" x 24". I ordered 80 strips so there should be plenty. Excited to start this part of the build. Needless to say, I would not be doing this if I was going to use the Calypso as an R/C model on the water.
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Hello James. I am new to posting a build log. I am having a hard time responding to comments because I am not getting the "reply to this topic" option at the bottom of the message. A fellow member, Paul, sent me a screen shot of what I should see. Is there a way I can have this optiuon to reply? Thanks for what you do. Patrick
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The hull of the Billing Calypso is intentionally oversized for strength in shipping and requires cutting through the ABS hull to get to the correct shape. The pictorial directions indicate the use of an exacto knife. With new blade in hand I tried and I tried but even after 6 passes could not cut through the ABS material. It is said that "necessity is the mother of invention". I left some material above the cut line and ended up using my box knife heated up on the gas range to make the cuts and it worked quite well. Eventually when my deck is installed, the rough-cut upper edge will be sanded down to the deck planking.
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I am going through the kit and familiarizing and identifying parts the best I can. The instructions are entirely printed illustrations showings parts and where they should go. No text. It would be most helpful if there was an English PDF online guide. There is a very impressive collection of beautiful brass parts. I began cutting out the molded ABS plastic parts and will glue the pairs together. Next step will be setting the keel and forward bulkhead. I am awaiting a shipment of 1/4" x 1/16" basswood strips to plank the outer ABS hull. This will be challenging and fun. Patrick
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Just starting my Calypso. Yours is truly inspiring. I am also planking my hull and will draw many ideas from yours. So much extra detail certainly makes your ship appear real. Regards from Florida. Patrick
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Greetings from Daytona Beach. I will also be following your building Calypso as I have also just begun my Calypso.
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Yves, Nice to hear from you. I had no idea the model had been produced for so many years. My Calypso will be a living room model, but I would like to add some led lighting. Patrick
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Hello all. Let me introduce myself. I have built a number of wood ship models over the years and have always wanted to build Calypso, a boat that helped mold my life. As a young man watching "The Undersea World of Jaques Cousteau I was led to a life of diving and sailing and great respect for the ocean. I just opened the box and looking through the non-written pictorial directions am a bit overwhelmed. I was hoping for some form of written guide to go along with the instructions. I will be posting photos as I go and will be asking questions along the way. I have looked over a number of finished Calypso builds and am quite excited and inspired to begin. I am considering planking the hull as I saw another member do to make the model appear more authentic. Is there a glue other than super glue that would work better to bond wood planks to the ABS hull? Lastly, I have not been able to figure out how to make comments or ask questions on others builds. Thanks in advance for any feedback going forward.
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Much thanks Patrick. Your work is inspiring.
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Hi Patrick, I am using your model for inspiration and using your cad drawings for scale. I cannot find your build log that I once saw on this modeshipworld site. I see several partial threads but not the complete one I remember that would be most helpful. Is it possible to send me a link to the full build? Thanks for the drawings and inspiration. Patrick Rausch
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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.
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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.
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Much thanks. That is the information regarding size I was looking for.
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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
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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
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Beautiful job!! Where did you get the compass rose? I am in the process of building this.
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I am in the process of building "Dark Harbor". Could you tell me what you used for the bronze port holes? Thanks, Patrick
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Did you ever finish Pilar? I am thinking about looking for a Constructo kit. Patrick
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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.
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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
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