CosmicRust77

This is my first model ship build after the Elizabethan Galleon, which was a simple 1st ship build. This is my first build which requires planking and much more. Here are all the parts cut out and laid out on the blue prints. I had my local Staples make a copy of the blueprints so that I could cut them up and abuse them without destroying the originals. FIrst drew the Bearding Lines, using the blueprint section that I cut-out and laid on top of the Center Keel. I then drew the vertical lines for the Bulkheads so that when I go to fit them they will assist me in keeping them straight and not leaning forward or back. Next i began to pre-fit the Keel, Stem and Sternpost As you can see there were some places that I had to sand to get the parts to slide together better. This is the part that I was most unsure of. Cutting the Rabbet. I have only done one side so far I wanted to get some feedback before cutting any more, or beginning on the other side. I am most concerned about the depth, width and location (Every aspect) . I had read where the Rabbet cut is more of a squared off U than a V. The groove needs cleaning up a bit, but I welcome any input on how it is progressing. That is as far as I have gotten I am using a flat square Chisel Exacto knife to cut the Rabbet. Thanks in advance!!

Yes, I have been following some. Thanks everyone for the welcome.

Thanks everyone, I re-uploaded the pictures, I shrank their size down to 1024. they were about 4x that size originally. Thanks for the tips on tools.

Hello all. My name is Kevin. I have been reading around the forums for a few weeks but haven't introduced myself. I am new to modeling though I have some wood working experience. I have a small garage wood shop where I do projects from time to time. My latest project is a workbench, it is 6' and made of laminated 2"x 6" that I hand planed from ruff sawed yellow pine and walnut. I hope to finish that project by the end of the month. I can post pictures if there is interest. For my first attempt at model ship building I went with the Elizabethan Galleon from Amati. I'll post some pictures of the completed model below. I enjoyed the process, and was somewhat satisfied with the results. I did not like the color of the outer hull in the end, or the painting in general, seemed too yellow for me. I did not include the paper decorations that come with the model. The rigging was simple compared with more advanced ships, but I feel that while it did not challenge in the same way that other more advanced ships' rigging would challenge, I do not think it was designed to. I think it was good practice in working with strings and masts, and to get the feel of the very basics. For my second ship I have decided on the Model Shipways American Privateer Armed Virginia Sloop. It has arrived and I have looked over the parts, but there are still tools that I need to get and I want to get the Practicum. I know that there is a world of knowledge and skill out there that I haven't acquired, and that the first ship while a good place to start is very basic. Any suggestions on tools, keel holders, anything else is welcome. I am still learning terminology as well. Thanks in advance for the warm welcome, I hope to get started before the end of the month. Here is the Armed Virginia. The Elizabethan Galleon. The sides look very Mustard colored to me. But since this was a practice ship, I am not too worried. I glued the steps on before staining the deck, so you can see where I the stairs soaked up the stain. I did stain the deck with wood stain. Looking back I think that was not what it wanted. Perhaps a paint watered down to "Wash the wood" would have been better. you can see the plywood running down between the two pieces of the hull and how it absorbed the stain differently. As I said the rigging was very simple, no blocks and pulleys, Like I said, the paint job I am not proud of, but I enjoyed the experience and I am excited to begin my next adventure, though I know it will be a long and tedious journey. I saw this ship as something to work through. It is not an example in the painstaking detail and perfection that will be on display on the next ship. Well this is me and my first attempt at a ship. I have been calling her the HMS Mediocre; for two reasons. 1. On how I feel the ship turned out. She is not very pretty. But that is due to the second reason. 2. The Mustard color is a Yellow Ochre Just my sense of dry humor. Happy to be on the forums looking forward to the future. Kevin in Georgia USA