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Case Completed
 
I requested a quote for a bottomless plexiglass case from Premier Ship models in the UK. Their wooden framed case kits ship from England, but their plexiglass cases are made in the US. I got a call from Mr. Lawrence Sadler, their US representative in Florida. Larry took the dimensions and got a quote from the manufacturer in Tampa, FL. The cost was comparable to other cases I had checked on, but the shipping was quite low.
 
The case arrived in about three weeks, packed in more cardboard, tape, foam, and bubble wrap than I have ever seen in one package! Of course it was in perfect condition. I had already milled the frame for the base, so I cut it to fit, glued it up, and stained, sealed, and varnished it.
 

 
This is not the ship's final berth. I haven't quite decided where it will go in the house yet. Like a lot of you I'm running low on space for big models. Maybe I'll have to switch to miniatures.

I like them hanging there also.   May not be a bad idea to leave the ropes on the boat long as it'll give you some options when it's finished and displaying it.

Hi Mark!
I'm late to your log, but I'm happy I took the time to read the whole build log from the start. This has been a masterclass for me, since I had no idea of the complexity of a plank on frame model. I wish I could do something like this... I really enjoy your detail-oriented spirit. She's just beautiful, no other words suffice. Congrats!!! I'll keep following in the back of the room, just taking notes to myself...

Thanks Patrick. Yes by all means use any ideas here or elsewhere as this is the way here at MSW to share ideas, methodologies and different ways of doing things.
Glad you like the little sailor. I hope to improve my technique on making figures at this scale as I am always learning.
 
Have a good day mate!
 
Jeff

Hi Jeff
 
Wow! Your idea for making your little man is just brilliant. I think I may just nick that idea....

A little work on the Forecastle/deck area. Got some decking on and railings installed. Fiddly work just the same. First shot below is a dime to show scale. I still have to scrap some paint off of the port holes. Amazing what the camera picks up!
 

 
Next two shots are just for kicks ... Jeff
 

 

 
 
 

Yes. 
 
My build has been very slow the last few months. Some of that is procrastination, the rigging on the plans I have is much simplified and I want to get it more accurate but I've a lot to learn and absorb first. Other things, work, 2 kids, etc. get in the way (but not in a bad way).
 
But the nice thing is that's a hobby. Unlike having a kitchen redone, one can take a break for a day, a month, a year. I don't have a deadline and it's small enough that I can just to put a cover over it to keep the dust off. 
 
The process has not completely stopped though. I can still find time to be on this site, do a little bit of model work for 15 minutes some evenings. I also filled my need for some larger woodwork over the holidays by building a new mini-work bench for the model.
 
And if you find that you want to give up completely - well that's not such a terrible thing to do (although I really hope you don't - your Endeavour looks too nice for that).
 
All the best (especially with the house).
Richard.

I think it's been a month since I last worked on the model.  Time flies when you're busy.
 
I gave myself a break today from the kitchen project... well... kind of.  I made a couple of material trips to pick up much needed items.  I also bought some landscape lighting that I temped in.  The void Christmas lights created had to be filled.
 
Anyway, by the end of the day I got the bug to lay some planks.  I have to admit for as much as I enjoy working with hot hide glue, I have let the fact it has to be heated deter me from the occasional quick trip to the work table to lay a plank or two.  For some reason that mental block wasn't there tonight.
 
But what was unusual was that feeling I previously had of pure enjoyment working on the model has diminished.  I found myself asking why I was even doing this, with all I have on my plate now.  My neighbor across the street recently bought a Hinkley 36 and he asked me today if I would be willing to make some mahogany built-ins for his fenders.  I was excited about the prospect of getting back to woodworking!  But I am just at that point with the kitchen where I can see light at the end of the tunnel.  We have lived in a construction site for over a year now and I'd love to live a more normal life, at least for a while.  There's always a new project on the horizon.
 
So here I am laying some planks on the model and wondering why I am even doing this.  Has anyone else felt this way?  I really want to see the finished results but I am worried all the other things going on will cause dust to build on what was once a passion.

looks real good Jack,  and the dredges lashed to the sides is a nice touch  

Thanks, Russ, Denis, Mark for the compliments and all who clicked the Like button.
 
Decided to hang the dredges off the side of the boat at the stern. Hung the push boat from the stern davit but left the ropes long and loose in case I need to remove the pusher from its davit during later construction. For now the ropes are wound around the cleat with friction holding them fast.
 
Some progress pictures.
 

Thanks to all that replied with advice.  I will follow it, especially to check the build logs before choosing and purchasing a model.  I  look forward to starting my second project soon.  Smooth sailing to all.   

Thanks Jack. However, it doesn't make it any easier ... I still dunno what those bluenose ringlets look like in that size in comparison to the birch one's ... not much to compare ...

I'm a metric person, 5/16 doesn't mean a thing to me, show me what you want and I will tell you my thoughts on the subject

Well, as long as it won't turn in shootin' at, we don't mind. Nice bit a progress, but that is to be expected with double width sized planks

It's like gardening, Marcus. It takes time ...

Nice work Marcus. Perseverance pays off !!!

At least you can re-do-dely-dum-do-it. You know it is "getver, derrie" (yack, muck) I hope it will go smoothly from here on, Marcus. Not what we call a good beginning ...

Nenad, may be an idea to laminate the ribs. The glue will make the ribs sturdier/more sturdy, which in turn will help to keep the form of the boat ...

It's like gardening, Marcus. It takes time ...

It's like gardening, Marcus. It takes time ...

Well, as long as it won't turn in shootin' at, we don't mind. Nice bit a progress, but that is to be expected with double width sized planks

A small update, the frames/temp bulkheads have now been fitted in a basic jig.  The longitudinal temp stiffener has yet to be glued and will be done after I straighten a couple of the frames.  The eagle eyed will note a couple of frames not quite aligned; some of this is due to camera angle.  Gluing in the longitudinal stiffener will help keep them in place vertically, but first I need to fix/redo at least one of the frames.
 
This system works quite well and was well laid out by Dave when he did the artwork as I did not need to do much filing for fit at all.  The holes in the temp bulkhead (which will be broken away later) were for a toothpick to pass through to assist with alignment, but at this scale almost impossible to utilise and too fiddly.  Sorry all, I forgot the ruler again but this is only about 80mm long (just over 3") overall.
 
cheers
 
Pat
 

Thanks. Did 2 light coats of paint and she looks good again.
 
Due to the bitter cold I have both paint can and boat in the warm basement. Then I go outside holding the boat in one hand and spray painting light coats on the boat with the other hand. Run inside before my face freezes off. Let her dry in the garage which is still cold and after about an hour bring paint can and boat back in the basement. Here I will let her dry for 2 to 3 days.
 
I also learned that painting is something that needs to be learned. Eventually I will get the knack of it. Another part of the hobby.
Marcus

Nice work Marcus. Perseverance pays off !!!

Nice work Marcus. Perseverance pays off !!!