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Build log part 3
 
 
 
 
 

poopdeck eyelets
 

preparing for the welldeck pinrails
 

These pinrails are designed to withstand Forces initiated by the later rig
 

wear sections of the pinrails bear brass inserts
 

 

 

eyelets for foremast shrouds and backstays
 

especially the eyelets for the shrouds and backstays have to be well countered from beneath the decK
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
Build log part 4 tofollow....
 
Nils

Build log part 2
 
 
 
 

the decks are checked if all Planks are free of marks
 

and checked for fit in the foreseen places
 

poopdeck bulkhead and midship deckhouse get paint and portholes
 

stairs checked, doors, handrails mounted
 

 

 

 
 

the many eyelets are placed and secured from under the decks
 

Frames look OK so far
 

mantaining the deck curvature while the glue is curing
 
 
 
 
Build log part 3 to follow....
 
Nils

Sailing ship, threemast-barque Gorch Fock 2 in scale 1:95
 
Introduction to this build by Nils Langemann
 
When choosing my first tallship for modeling, the choise for either Gorch Fock 2 or for Pamir was not so easy, so finally I decided to build both, the Gorch Fock 2 to begin with, and the other to follow on in staggered time schedule.
The Gorch Fock 2 is the follower of the still existing german Gorch Fock 1 and bearing the original Name again (ex russian Tovarisch, now towed to the pier in Stralsund harbour, Baltic sea), which had several sisterships, one of them being the still serving USS Eagle of the US Coast Guard.
 
GF 2 was launched 1958 at Hamburg Blohm & Voss shipyard, build N° 804 and to be used as a cadet training ship for the German Navy, Bundesmarine. She since then, and after several updates in look and techniques does her duty bravely. She is well known on the seven seas and in many ports. She is also participating in many “Operation Sail” events and to be seen amoungst other tallships.
 
Compared with the ultimate version of today I preferred to model the 1960 ties version for its more interesting look, with the more nostalgic looking boats and the motorized commanders launch. The model should be carrying all 23 sails and be fully rigged, if I would manage to do so. The ships hull in actual and in model is representing more the look of a large yacht, because of the slim fine lines and the missing cargo holds.
The ultimate version differs in color, has a larger oval shaped funnel, more modern navigation equipment, a variable pitch propeller, larger portholes (safety reasons, allows a man passing through !!) and modern rescue- and lifesaving equipment. Also a side-thrust prop was fitted in the bow Sub waterline section, as well as many inside fitting out updates.
When looking out for a suitable plan to build the model from scratch, I found a lonesome set of frames in correct scale at an Ebay auction and decided to trim and update these for my project. I saved myself some plywood-cutting-out right at the beginning, that gained some time for doing other things. The other data and rating I found in some GF2 related books, and besides that at that time, I still had a wonderful rare scale 1:150 GF 2 Kit in Plastic by Revell, that had never been built nor started, but representing a very useful pattern for enlargement to scale 1:95 (rating wise)
I started gathering all information and pictures of details I could get, and started to lay the keel. It should take me appr. 1,5 years to finalize the model. Many experienced techniques could be addopted to the Pamir build whereby not so good results on GF2 modeling techniques could be avoided or improved.
 
Have fun in exploring this build log
 
Nils
 
 

unmistakeable, the white barque with the golden flying Albatros figurehead, which had to be replaced several times when going lost in rough trips
 
 

The since WW1 late german writer, Johann Wilhelm Kienau, pseudonyme "Gorch Fock" is the name giver to this vessel
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Build log Part 1
 
 

I tried to get a better print into this Formate, but not possible at this framerate
 

SSS stands for Segel-Schul-Schiff on the nameplate
 

the single Frames contours would not allow 2-dimentional deck curvature, so the Basic Support was done this way
 

the decks are from 1,5 mm aero-plywood and preplanked (3 x 1mm stripes) before mounting (structure done by charcoaling plank edges with a masons pencil, before gluing to the deckplates
 

stern fill blocks in multilayer ply, the deck Panels are checked for size with a Little surplus all around
 
 

deck curvatures clearly to be seen here
 

decks brought into shape with rough outer trimm
 

poop bulkhead and deckhousings started
 
 
 
 
Build log part 2 to follow....
 
 
Nils

Hello dear friends,
I am very honored reading your posts and feeling the support you devoted me. Thank you a lot for your kind words, I really appreciated them. Let me express my gratitude to you all.
 
 
 
Hello Vivian, 
well, sometimes I get some offers, but i prefer to keep the models  - i build them for a pleasure and joy. Some of my ships I dedicated to my husband.
 
 
 
Dear Sjors, you are so kind to me, but there are a lot of things, i should improve in my work to achieve really high quality of models. I am still learning.
 
 
 
Hello Mark,
I try to make some weathering for more realistic result. I used Tamiya "powder weathering" - it is easy to apply.
 
 
 
 
Thank you very much for your advice, dear Guy, I think, now it is better and easily available to search.
 
 
 
To all: I admire your work a lot, it is a big inspiration for me and this forum - MSW has brought me a lot of priceless advice and a great support from kind and friendly people, who help me very much. Thank you for that.
 
Best regards
Doris

These days I am working on wooden cleats - all is handmade and i use only basic tools. There are also finished other railings.
Here are some pics:


 



 
 







 

Build log part 14
 
 
Starting to do parts of the masts
 
 
 
 
 

plattforms for the lower tops (multifold soldering Piece)
 

 
 

These will be slipped on to the mast and later secured in Position by a pin
 

handrails at rearside of plattforms
 

 
 

 
 

chocolate Brown Color at poop and forecastle upper portions
 
 

anchorchain portholes mounted
 

other porthole openings drilled but no inserts yet
 
 

White paint on...
 
 
 
 
 
Build log part 15 to follow....
 
Nils

Build log part 13
 
 
 
 
Time to get primer and paint started...
 
 
 

dull White resin based primer is brushed on
 

the rudder has been plated as well, but the prop is too small in diam.
 

found this one at a web-shop, and modified it a bit, cut off the eye and drill a M3 thread into the hub
 

figure is 1:87 (H0) scale)
 

 
 

here and the next pics the White Portion is only primered
 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
Build log part 14 to follow....
 
Nils

Build log part 12
 
 
 
The ultimate GF 2 actual Version has rivited plates to the frames and also welded plates for horizontal seams. As I do not exactly know to what degree the riviting was in 1958 when launched, I "rivited" the entire models hull. Perhaps someone may now better...
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Build log part 13 to follow.....
 
Nils

Build log part 11
 
 
 
 
 

the ladder like fields dimensions orientate on the grating (later fitted) measurements
 

the boatrack supports are screwed done under the same screws as the pinrack rails
 

welldeckview looking foreward
 

the functional flip launching boards shall take up the inflatable raft Containers (here closed)
 

here flipped open, also the Center Support deck to boatrack Support can be seen
 

here the plating of the hull Begins. The main plating to be seen in the next build log part
 
 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
Build log part 12 to follow....
 
Nils

Michael,
This was only my second try, but I think I've gotten it. Sorry for the fuzzy picture, but my camera doesn't do close-ups. The flip side of the turnbuckle looks like the side you're viewing.
 
The wire in the center (28 gauge) is a good idea if only to stiffen things up while filing.
 

 
Also, I decided to paint out the moulding around the boat deck. It looks big and clunky to me next to the moulding around the pilot house, and it's less obvious if painted. Also, the real boat didn't have brightwork up there. I promise never to use bass wood for moulding again!
 

Nils,
Thanks for the compliment. Vinal Haven used to sail out of Rockland, Maine servicing the islands in the Penobscot Bay area from 1892 to 1938. She's a typical configuration for steamers of that era.
 
Also, thanks to all of you for the "likes". I appreciate the support..
 
While I'm waiting for the turnbuckle brass to arrive, I'm turning to the boats. They're big, 5.25" long, but no interior, as they are covered. I thought I would build them POB style. I think it might be easier for me to make sure they are duplicates.
 
Tom

Little update on the ship, haven't had much free time for modelling...
 
The ornamentation on the left side of the ship is mostly done. Also I have done the decorative "sprouts" on both ship sides.
 
Work on the beakheads also started. I was thinking for a long time how to build them as I see this as quite a challenging work. Finally decided to use the brass rails that came with the kit which were bent and then I applied Sculpey. After baking it was sanded and then repeated this process several times.
They will be blackened and also I will create and put the ornaments there...
 
Best regards,
Jan

Follow my first attempts on carving decorations from walnut, creating the windows and doors...

I have decided to scratch the swivel guns and make a detachable mounting. Therefore I will take the mounting of Tony and my own research as an example.  Of course it will be another mounting but the principle will be the same.  Detachable is what they are I think (have been in reality) I have looked at several  swivels and have to decide yet which one it will be.
example A
example B
 
this one has a plate for mounting
example C

 
The gun in picture B has the most potential for me to scratch.
 
It will be a lot of sawing an filing because I have no late
 
Jan

Thanks for all the kind comments
 
Elia, its the effect of a little water on 120 gr paper
Mark, no need to keep a book of photo's we have MSW
Druxey, I thought the tally's were to big to, but TFFM describes them 3"  0' and I blindly followed this. So new ones are made(point taken) 
Michael, it's not a loose thread but a cringle (really!)
 
Unfortunately the sails and tally's were already glued in place. Getting the tall's off did damage the sails a little
 

Top to bottom, the original I used yesterday in 3pt font, then 1,5pt font and 1pt font, I'll use the smalles although the text is almost not readable, but who cares
 

 

 
Remco

@Nils, danke! I will post once in a while, and if you have any questions - please ask.

Build log part 12
 
 
 
The ultimate GF 2 actual Version has rivited plates to the frames and also welded plates for horizontal seams. As I do not exactly know to what degree the riviting was in 1958 when launched, I "rivited" the entire models hull. Perhaps someone may now better...
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Build log part 13 to follow.....
 
Nils

Build log part 11
 
 
 
 
 

the ladder like fields dimensions orientate on the grating (later fitted) measurements
 

the boatrack supports are screwed done under the same screws as the pinrack rails
 

welldeckview looking foreward
 

the functional flip launching boards shall take up the inflatable raft Containers (here closed)
 

here flipped open, also the Center Support deck to boatrack Support can be seen
 

here the plating of the hull Begins. The main plating to be seen in the next build log part
 
 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
Build log part 12 to follow....
 
Nils

Build log part 10
 
 
 
 
 

main work on the hull done now, ready for the plating
 

Crew rest racks
 

bulwarks still Need upper handrails
 

soldered brass jib boom fitted in and angle checked
 

handrail for bow bulwark
 

bow view of hull bump rails
 

rather "empty" decks
 

 
 

 

Fitting in for the racks of the boatstation
 
 
 
 
 
Build log part 11 to follow...
 
Nils

Build log part 12
 
 
 
The ultimate GF 2 actual Version has rivited plates to the frames and also welded plates for horizontal seams. As I do not exactly know to what degree the riviting was in 1958 when launched, I "rivited" the entire models hull. Perhaps someone may now better...
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Build log part 13 to follow.....
 
Nils

Build log part 11
 
 
 
 
 

the ladder like fields dimensions orientate on the grating (later fitted) measurements
 

the boatrack supports are screwed done under the same screws as the pinrack rails
 

welldeckview looking foreward
 

the functional flip launching boards shall take up the inflatable raft Containers (here closed)
 

here flipped open, also the Center Support deck to boatrack Support can be seen
 

here the plating of the hull Begins. The main plating to be seen in the next build log part
 
 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
Build log part 12 to follow....
 
Nils

Build log part 10
 
 
 
 
 

main work on the hull done now, ready for the plating
 

Crew rest racks
 

bulwarks still Need upper handrails
 

soldered brass jib boom fitted in and angle checked
 

handrail for bow bulwark
 

bow view of hull bump rails
 

rather "empty" decks
 

 
 

 

Fitting in for the racks of the boatstation
 
 
 
 
 
Build log part 11 to follow...
 
Nils

Build log part 9
 
 
 
 

time to do the hull outside rails, use semiround 1 x 2mm nutwood here
 

gives o nice border to the deck
 

get the parallel distance to the first rail
 

the Pins do`nt go through the rails, because of using CA here there would`nt be enough time for pushing the Pins in after Fixing the position
 
 

 
 

propshaft claddings attached
 
 

the lowest rail is the most tricky one
 

 
 

rails completed, hull not so naked anymore
 
 

this is the actual stand
 
 
 
 
Build log part 10 to follow....
 
Nils

Recently I have started the scratch building of the Dutch VOC Vessel Batavia, which shipwrecked on her maiden voyage on the 4th of june 1629 - near to the australian westcoast at morning reef near Beacon Island. If you do some research on the internet you will find a lot of information about the shipwrecking of the Batavia and all that happened afterwards...
 
As there is no wooden model kit for the Batavia I bought me the plans which where made on the Dutch shipyard "Bataviawerf" in Lelystad, Netherlands - and started the model from scratch. In this topic you'll find the pictures I made during the building proces - started beginning of december 2013 up until now. I'm about halfway building the Batavia.
 
I started with plywood and a jigsaw...
 

 
Keel and frames
 

 
same
 

 
First decks planked
 

 
Hull partly planked