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Papa got a reaction from Srenner in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
I managed to get the port side pram hung from the davits.
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Papa got a reaction from Egilman in Santos Dumont 14 bis (1906) by Greg Davis - FINISHED - Model Airways - 1:16 scale
Nice work. I am glad that I found this log as I am waiting for my own 14 bis . This build log will be a great help.
Ron Gove (aka Papa)
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Papa got a reaction from Canute in Santos Dumont 14 bis (1906) by Greg Davis - FINISHED - Model Airways - 1:16 scale
Nice work. I am glad that I found this log as I am waiting for my own 14 bis . This build log will be a great help.
Ron Gove (aka Papa)
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Papa got a reaction from mtaylor in Santos Dumont 14 bis (1906) by Greg Davis - FINISHED - Model Airways - 1:16 scale
Nice work. I am glad that I found this log as I am waiting for my own 14 bis . This build log will be a great help.
Ron Gove (aka Papa)
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Papa got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Santos Dumont 14 bis (1906) by Greg Davis - FINISHED - Model Airways - 1:16 scale
Nice work. I am glad that I found this log as I am waiting for my own 14 bis . This build log will be a great help.
Ron Gove (aka Papa)
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Papa reacted to Greg Davis in Santos Dumont 14 bis (1906) by Greg Davis - FINISHED - Model Airways - 1:16 scale
The model is now completed!
Overhead view:
Three-quarter view:
Another shot of the engine / cockpit region:
I want to thank everyone that has been following the progress on this model for all of your support.
All the best,
Greg
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Papa got a reaction from JacquesCousteau in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
My drill bits must be dull. It took about 30 minutes to drill a hole in the pulley at the top of each davit! I am also adding detail to the prams which were simple castings.
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Papa got a reaction from Coyote_6 in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
My drill bits must be dull. It took about 30 minutes to drill a hole in the pulley at the top of each davit! I am also adding detail to the prams which were simple castings.
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Papa got a reaction from Knocklouder in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
The rigging is about done. Next up are davits and the boats. I learned the hard way on the Morgan that installing davits before rigging is an invitation to break the davits.
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Papa got a reaction from Srodbro in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
The rigging is about done. Next up are davits and the boats. I learned the hard way on the Morgan that installing davits before rigging is an invitation to break the davits.
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Papa got a reaction from Coyote_6 in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
The rigging is about done. Next up are davits and the boats. I learned the hard way on the Morgan that installing davits before rigging is an invitation to break the davits.
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Papa got a reaction from JacquesCousteau in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
The rigging is about done. Next up are davits and the boats. I learned the hard way on the Morgan that installing davits before rigging is an invitation to break the davits.
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Papa got a reaction from Srodbro in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale
The Morgan is essentially finished. One little line to trim when I get around to it.
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Papa reacted to BikerMart in Anyone for a HobbyZone building slip?
This building slip is no longer on offer ☹️
My wife suggested that it be retained for a grandson who has expressed an interest in ship-building.
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Papa got a reaction from ccoyle in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale
The Morgan is essentially finished. One little line to trim when I get around to it.
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Papa got a reaction from John Ruy in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale
Thanks. She has been done for a while. I just neglected to post a photo.
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Papa got a reaction from Rik Thistle in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale
The Morgan is essentially finished. One little line to trim when I get around to it.
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Papa got a reaction from ERS Rich in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale
The Morgan is essentially finished. One little line to trim when I get around to it.
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Papa got a reaction from John Ruy in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale
The Morgan is essentially finished. One little line to trim when I get around to it.
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Papa got a reaction from Srodbro in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale
Cutting stage built and hung
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Papa got a reaction from Thukydides in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
We had an oopsie while rigging the main braces and knocked off the dolphin striker and associated rigging. One step forward two steps backward. A new striker is in place and waiting for the riggers.
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Papa reacted to petervisser in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
Hi Papa,
Just discovered your build log of the Gjoa. What a great model you have on the go. The reason I am writing is the fact that I visited Gjoa Haven (Uqsuqtuuk) back in 2003 when I sailed aboard the CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Your model brought back some memories of the time I visited there and I thought you might be interested in seeing a few photos I took while I was ashore. I have also added a photo of a promotional poster the territorial government issued to entice some tourism.
Amundsen must have been a pretty guttsy guy to take on the Northwest Passage in such a vessel as the Gjoa. All the best going forward with your model.
Cheers,
Peter
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Papa got a reaction from KevinR in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
Boom and gaff are in. Now I am tying ratlines, my least favorite part of rigging.
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Papa got a reaction from KevinR in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
We had an oopsie while rigging the main braces and knocked off the dolphin striker and associated rigging. One step forward two steps backward. A new striker is in place and waiting for the riggers.
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Papa got a reaction from Harvey Golden in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit
We had an oopsie while rigging the main braces and knocked off the dolphin striker and associated rigging. One step forward two steps backward. A new striker is in place and waiting for the riggers.