Matt D

I’ve finished planking the starboard side.  This is the second hull I've planked and my first attempt at single planking.  So I’m pretty happy with it.  That said, there are several mistakes that will be obvious to this group.  I had to take off and redo several pieces in the first belt near the stern because I had not faired bulkheads 27 and 28 enough.  The bend at that spot kept getting worse the closer I got to the stern post.  I have given thought to shelving the project, but I can’t do it.  I really want to finish it.  I the worst case, I’ll feel compelled to build another copy down the road.

26 minutes ago, ccoyle said:

All the painting and stitching, etc., must be done by the builder.

Wow!  You did an amazing job!

It looks great, Chris.  That sail looks really nice.  Did it come with the kit or did you scratch build it?

Your Winnie is looking great, Bob!  And happy belated birthday, too.

I had no idea you could use blackening solution on the white metal in kits like this.  I thought it only worked on brass.  I'm glad to know this for next time.

20 hours ago, Chuck said:

So I am spending lots of time trying to engineer something that will finally make these less difficult to make while not looking kit-like or awful.

Chuck, I'm going to get so spoiled on this project that I won't be able to build any other kits!

Your anchors turned out great!  The chains are a nice change from the kit.

Peter, your model is looking great!  Are you going to make your own ladder stringers?  Also, are those the cannons that came with the kit?  They look really nice.

Nice work on your Dahlgren guns!

Your Syren looks terrific!  Nice work.

I haven’t built the Syren, but I’m pretty sure this section of decking will be under a grate and not very visible.  If you want a different look on the rest of the decking, you will be the only one who knows this looks different.  I usually test finish options on a small sample build-up so I know what it will look like before I commit it to the model.

Really nice work on your rigging, Travis.  I made sails for mine also, but didn’t do nearly as good of a job.  Yours look terrific!

4 hours ago, kurtvd19 said:

Not that you would be likely to swim in Lake Superior - it makes the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans feel like kiddie pools temperature wise.

 

I have to post this, Kurt.  This is me swimming in Lake Superior earlier today!  And I’m still alive.  It was cold by a lot of people’s standards. 

That looks great.  How tricky was the last strake?  It looks like it was in the middle or near the top of the third belt.  How did you decide on that spot?  I’m asking because I’ll be getting there in a month or so and I can’t see it in my mind yet.

This kit looks incredible!  I'm going to follow and I look forward to seeing this beauty come together.  Thanks for sharing it with us.

Dave, this model is amazing!  Your work is so precise and beautiful.  I really enjoy following it.

I’ve just completed the first band of planking on the starboard side.  It’s not perfect, but I’m pretty happy with it.  The edge bending went a lot easier than I expected.  I did break the first plank twice before I got one bent without breaking.  Once the bend is set, the plank lays flat on the bulkheads so easily.  

Good choice!  Every problem I’ve had on my Winnie has stemmed from my decision to cut out my own bulkheads.  It has definitely added a lot of time to my build.

19 hours ago, Rustyj said:

 

 

Nope it's good to see that you suffer the same as the rest of us! 🤣

 

We’re all just pushing the boulder up a steep hill!

Glenn, your planking looks excellent .  If the extra 1/64” helps you, then it’s all good.  It looks like you have a finish on it.  Is that the case?

Fred, that looks beautiful.

Chuck, you take such good care of us.  You are the best!

4 hours ago, Mldixon said:I am becoming quite proficient at removing planks, cleaning the area and replacing them.🤕

I know the feeling!  

On 6/28/2020 at 11:27 PM, travis said:

How'd you like the material you used for your sails? Anything you would have done different there?

I used a remnant of off white cotton linen to make my sails.  I like it a lot, but I should have picked a darker thread for the simulated seams.  The one I picked looked dark enough until I had it all done.

This model was my first ship model.  It’s a really nice kit and looks great on display. You’re doing an excellent job so far.  Regarding sails, I made my own because I didn’t really like the ones that came in the kit. I think you could pretty easily add a jib sail if you plan it out well.  I don’t think I’ve seen that in any other build logs, so it will be neat to follow.

It has been slow going on my Winnie lately.  I’ve completed the wales and the black strake, port and starboard.  I was concerned that the wipe on poly would smear the acrylic paint onto the black strake.  So I put a coat on the wales before adding the black strake.  That may have been unnecessary, but I figured better safe than sorry.    

Chuck, thanks for showing the side by side of the gratings.  And Guillermo, thanks for asking about it.  I’ve been really enjoying the cedar on this project.  It is so easy to work with and looks terrific.