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Chapman Hoy Scratch Build 1:48 scale


This will be my log for a 1:48 scale (actually 1:50 scale as all the plans are metric) scratch build of a Chapman Water Hoy. A hoy is a small vessel, designed to move cargo and supplies to and from ships and the shore. These included provisions, munitions, fresh water etc. Hoys were sloop-rigged, with a mainsail on a gaff, but loose-footed (no boom). Fifty tons burthen was typical for size. This hoy had a large beam and draft for her length to maximize carrying capacity. The Chapman Water Hoy was designed by Fredrik Henrik af Chapman, a Swedish ship designer in 1768. This is an odd little ship but very interesting and with a simple rig. She was built for a life of hard work. The photos show three drawings of the vessel and a model photo i found on the internet.

Another reason I chose her to build is to spare the world another "Victory" or "Syren" build log! LOL!!
 
 
 

By the way, I did not show what the new kit does on the plastic conductor (;C) of our invention.
We have protected this our invention with a patent.
This allows you to assemble the hull very easily, quickly and very-very accurately!
And you get the most accurate contours of hull.

Let's continue, friends.
While there is an opportunity (before the mast), we decided to demonstrate to you
how the carronade could be moved  between the platforms on the launch.
💡By the way, a very interesting option to show on the model, if without a mast and sails.

Hi Dan welcome to the club. As others have said it depend's on the room you have. Am lucky to have a two car garage and a extension I added on to make more room for my stuff. As far as work benches and desk looking at other people shops help you in figuring that out about what you want. Am always asking some one for photo's of their shop, some times just to see their shop which also helps me use their ideals for things in it must like work benches. I have never had any one say know and we all like showing were we spend are time working on our hobby's.  When I built my hobby desk I used Woodsmith plan of their small scale Hobby Bench which is on the cover. It reminded me of a jeweler workbench, and I have alway's wanted one. Nice thing about building your own is what you can add and the detail you put in to it.  I also have a 8 foot wood worker bench. My 74 has its on workbench and is much to big to build it on the hobby bench. Her work bench is height adjustable and I just added a tilting to it that allows me to tilt it one way or the other. Really is nice for  working inside the hull.  The Woodsmith  issue is Vol 37, No 219 Dated June/July2015.  Forgive for the mess. Gary

I use a couple of old wooden desks.  Solid, stable and you can easily attach things like a vise to it.

I use a couple of old wooden desks.  Solid, stable and you can easily attach things like a vise to it.

I use a couple of old wooden desks.  Solid, stable and you can easily attach things like a vise to it.

I use a couple of old wooden desks.  Solid, stable and you can easily attach things like a vise to it.

I agree with the Model Shipways, Shipwrights series route. You might be able to finish the first 2 in the series seeing that you will have ample time on your hands.
Buy the kits well ahead of time and acquire the necessary supplies like glues, de-bonders  and such.
You might want to hit the hobby shop and pick up some basswood sheets of different thicknesses to have on hand in case you ruin something and have to replace it with a scratch built part.

And 90% rubbing alcohol (isopropanol) for de-bonding white or yellow glue! We all make oopsies....

Magarkus
WELCOME TO MSW!!  It great to see another "youngster" join this motley crew of oldsters.  I second and third the recommendations above for the David Antscherl designed shipwright series.   https://modelexpo-online.com/Model-Shipways-Shipwright-Series_c_815.html  After learning many very important basics with one or more of these beautiful models, if you are interested in a realistic looking larger vessel that is a more complex project, Vanguard has a good reputation for your next builds.   Pay heed to what Chris posted about Albatros.   Basic hobby tools are pretty much all you need for the shipwright series.  You will then see what additional tools you want to add to your bench.   Be aware, tool acquisition can be very addictive.  Look at the various build logs here at MSW and study the tutorials. (https://thenrg.org/resource/articles)
Allan

Clamps! Get lots of clamps!
 
Steven

I'd start with Model Expos ModelShipright series. They are designed to lead you along in the various aspects of shipbuilding. As far as tools are concerned, get a good miter box and razor saw, a knife (Exacto or Excel) a dual scale ruler inches /cm, needle nose pliers, a tweezer. Carpenters glue, sandpaper, some superglue, and a variety of clamps. A stand alone mirror, or one with clamps attached for those small blocks so you can see what you are working on. As your budget, time and skills increase you can add other tools as needed. Best of luck to you, and look forward to reading your building log whatever you decide to get.

A few recommendations:
 
I don't know much about the Albatros kit in particular, but it is a Mantua product, and they aren't one of the first names to come up in discussions about contenders in the "Best Kit Instructions" category. Starter tool combos have both their benefits and drawbacks. If you have zero tools to start with, then they're of course better than nothing. OTOH, many modelers, myself included, have quickly discovered after purchasing such tool sets that some tools get used a lot while others are rarely used, if ever. For that reason, some will argue in favor of a "go slow and buy only what you need" approach. Starter tool combos typically don't include tools that modelers often find indispensable once they really get into the hobby, such as rigging tools, plank bending irons, planking clamps, rotary tools, proportional dividers, etc. etc. Since you will be packing stuff into a relatively remote location and are taking on a project that may take you months to complete, you might want to think about how portable your project will be. A fully rigged ship model, even if still incomplete, is a bit fragile and thus a pain to move. For your situation, i.e. a new modeler with no experience and working remotely, I would think seriously about a less demanding project that is better suited for beginning modelers. The new Shipwright Series from Model Shipways fits this description, as do the older kits from Midwest Products that are currently out of production but still available on eBay. BlueJacket Shipcrafters also has a line of beginner kits. These kits typically spell out exactly what tools are needed to finish the kit, which eliminates guess work. Grab a kit well in advance of your planned departure date, study the plans and instructions, and get your tools and materials together before you go -- you don't want to be sitting in the middle of nowhere when you realize that you forget to pack some essential tool or bottle of glue.
 
Be sure to start a build log once you get your project started and include some pics of the view from your tower!
 
Cheers!

Test assembly of a new kit
MK0304 "42ft launch rigged Yawl with a 24-pound carronade (1841).   (in russian documents - rigged as Plymouth`s boat)
Scale 1: 48
 
length - 498.5 mm (hull - 267mm),
width - 80 mm,
height - 351 mm
one 24-pd. carronade
Material - pear
265 parts have already been assembled.
To be continued...
A few photos of the previous stages

Technically it is a ketch as the rudder is behind the mizzen mast.  However back in the day rig names were not as clearly definded as they are today.  That said I think either term could be used.

Technically it is a ketch as the rudder is behind the mizzen mast.  However back in the day rig names were not as clearly definded as they are today.  That said I think either term could be used.

Onlinemetals.com  should have what you are looking for.

Onlinemetals.com  should have what you are looking for.

Onlinemetals.com  should have what you are looking for.

Check your PMs Allan. 

The plans call for about 60 short pieces of wood to place between ribs.
So I set up a little assembly line by making a table saw out of my Dremel drill press.
 

 
Then a little sanding on each one and started gluing.
 

 

Final Hobie Cat photos. 

A good friend's widow has a copy of the Historical American Merchant Marine Survey, (HAMMS) in mint condition and still with original wood crate. It weighs ~100 lbs so shipping is a problem, but she is willing to sell if you can pick up in person.  Kansas City area.  She actually had two copies but I bought the other.  Here are some pix of mine...