Froggyman

Did you ever complete this project???
I am building the same and have many questions..

Is there someone that can help me with what to do with a warped false keel.?
I just unboxed my new project, the Buccaneer from occre, as soon as I released the false keel I saw it warp right before my eyes. 
I have built several models to date and have never encountered this.

Please help

Thanks to Mark and Ragove.

Froggyman

On 1/27/2019 at 6:22 PM, BETAQDAVE said:

    Careful with that whiskey Froggyman, cause you know too much of it mixed with sharp utensils often leads to visits to the ER.  On the other hand it can smooth out the rough spots in your builds.   Personally, I prefer a nice cold bottle of Big Wave Ale from Kona Brewing Company,  lets me wet my whistle while I work and I can still see straight. 

Dave,

When I was a recent newborn, I kept my parents awake at night, my father solved the problem by placing his finger on my lips after dipping it in Bushmills, I have that bottle quite visible because I consider it an incentive, that is to say, after I have completed my work for the evening ( rather in the wee hours of the morning ), I sit back, relax and allow myself a small amount in my fathers memory. When I work I consume large quantities of ice cold water, a trick to keep me from sitting too long without a break...

WOW, I was hoping for some help, but you my friend provided a college course in maritime terminology, If I ever graduate I will surely owe it to the vast information you provided!!!

Seriously, thank you so much, I appreciate your kind referral, as well as the many that I have previously received, what a fine group of people you are.

Froggyman

Gentlemen:

I would like to express my gratitude to all that responded to my request for help, I have received today a copy of Frank Mastini's book Ship Modeling Simplified, and after perusing it,  I feel confident that hence forth I will be better prepared to complete my current project ( Corel's Berlin ), and my waiting in the wings Model Shipways FSV ESSEX.

As soon as I can figure out how to start a " Build Log " I will share my mistake plagued build of the Berlin and my future build as well.

Froggyman

Mark,

Thank you, I am very grateful for the responses I have received. As I stated, I am just renewing my love for this great hobby, and I am trying to do a better job this time.

I appreciate the support.

Froggyman

Gentlemen:

To Chris, Mark and shihawk, Thank you so much for responding to my plea, I found the book and have it on order.

Maybe with it's help, I can now have a better idea about what I am trying to do.

I am loving every second I spend in my " Small but cozy shipyard " being retired, I now can spend most of my time enjoying the process .

Thank you again.

Froggyman

Hello form Georgia USA, 

I have built 4 models, all 40 years ago, I simply went by the scarce instructions from the kits and visual aids from photos.

I now would like to build a ship feeling better about what I am doing, so, I would like to have some recommendations as to what books would help me understand the parts of a ship, i,e, "lintels",  knees, cheeks , etc, the proper planking methods and rigging.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Froggyman