Jasseji

1st 2 planks no tapering, no soaking, just install (also, the Commodore sent one of his Marines to oversee construction) 

I am a bit concerned about the bulkheads tho, i noticed some of them started splitting after i pushed the pins in, so will have to see how to continue

3 hours ago, mtaylor said:

I decided to "size" the gunports and get the skin to match the port before going any further.   Past history tells me I'm better off doing this now than waiting until the planking on the exterior is done.  Once done, I'll paint the inside red and add the spiriting and deck clamp before painting.  

Indeed, i find that i should have done it before painting

1 hour ago, James H said:

Remember, you can never have enough clamps. 😄

Or you start using Pins and a pusher

@glennard2523 planking is where i will definitely slow down, although the admiral demands progress and help has been promised (aaand i still should finish the orlop) 

Both sides are now glued, no pics yet, i will propably start the planking tomorrow 

I dont have enough clamps to glue 2 sides at once, so waiting for glue to dry (i used a hairdryer first on the liners) 

Clamps for drying

6 minutes ago, James H said:

That's about the amount of time it takes me to sand using my sanding blocks. Looking really nice indeed.

Huh, yea, well, i took a lot of coffee and cigarette breaks

Anyways, the dreaded time of Planking is upon me (which also means that i will have to finish the outer planking on the port side of the Lady Nelson...)

But first of all, Step 130

Sansing took me about 3 Hours

Phew, finished the sanding just in time before it started raining

The ears didnt make it tho, i will attempt to glue them with the upper patterns

22 minutes ago, glennard2523 said:

Looking good, it takes quite a bit of effort.

I wouldnt have made it without the Sander... 

Live Update, more ears broken, starboard Stern ready

Sanding... 

80grit on the oscillating Tool for preliminary sanding, then sanding sticks and paper

Result so far in starbord bow (looks ready, batten lies with good contact) 

Of course i already broke 2 of the quartedeck jig ears... 

3 hours ago, mtaylor said:

Sometimes, I'm just as slow as molasses in winter... I took my time fairing the inside of the bulwarks/hull area and installed the inner planking.    Not too shabby from where I sit. Also added the quarterdeck beam spacing.  Time to dig out the Gundeck planking pieces, fit them and paint the inside red.   I'll probably lay down a thin coat of Vallejo matt varnish first as my tests showed a smoother finish than just doing the paint itself as I'm using a brush.    This should be fun.   

 

In case you're wondering what the clothes pins are for, they hold the hull down to the building stand.

I use a building slip to hołd her down, find that using the privuded cradle doesnt allow holding it securely. 

Anyway, varnish then painting? 

I See you broke the part from the deck too 

I think it's sanding time

All spricketing done, also the Upper strakes ready:

Some Satin Varnish for the Captain's Cabin (of course there is paint bleed, what else...)

Painting the inner bulwarks. 

2 thin layers of vallejo Airbrush Red applied with a brush 

Also prepared the spricketing patterns, waiting for the paint to dry and will fit Gundeck and spricketing

11 hours ago, Jasseji said:

I am following the instructions as laid out in the manual, i believe fairing is planned Just before the outer bulwark liners

Come on, let the Spam flow in this Topic, i dont mind

5 minutes ago, glbarlow said:

It’s time to start betting the over-under on when UK Glenn finishes this model against James time, we could have a new record. 

That and his attempt to make a new manual in this build log - he just wants Chris to send him his Next prototype instead to James

22 hours ago, mtaylor said:

You're doing well, Jacek.   Like you, I'm holding off on finishing any fairing until just before planking.

I am following the instructions as laid out in the manual, i believe fairing is planned Just before the outer bulwark liners

Inner bulwarks fitted, painting tomorrow

23 minutes ago, glennard2523 said:

Time on my hands today while I was waiting for the realigned upper hull pattern to dry out so I thought I would make some simple assemblies.

shush, you make James jealous

I try to catch up, sick leave until end of the week

21 minutes ago, glennard2523 said:

GUN DECK ASSEMBLY

SHIP’S STOVE ASSEMBLY - PART 1

BUILD MANUAL STEPS 409 – 419 & 433 - 434

 

 

LINK TO MY BUILD LOG INDEX

 

Tools Used

Craft knife

Flory sanding stick

Titebond original glue

Old paint brush

 

Gathering the materials required

The following kit parts are required for this section of the build:

204, 205 (x2), 206, 207, 208 (x2), 210, 211, 212 (x2), 1mm brass rod

 

Assembly Process

The various parts were dry fitted to ensure everything fitted. With no problems detected I followed the build instructions 410 to 419.

 

It is important to note that the one edge of part 212 (x2) required a bevel before they are glued in place.

 

 

I will add the PE parts later on in the build process, but I did a test fit of the assembly to ship stoves floor pattern.

 

 

When looking at the remaining build stages I noted it was necessary to use a 1mm drill to open the half-hidden holes so a length of 1mm brass rod can be added.

 

I think you missed an important step in the Manual

The one which says "Slow down, Step Back"...

Brilliant progress

Step 80: gundeck and gun ports fitted

I'm skipping steps 81-86 for now, These require Dremel and It's not Dremel mood. 

Moving On to sanding the inner bulwarks 

Lower Deck with some useless Additions

Although credit for  the paint job in the aft bulkhead Goes to my son, he made some effort

1 hour ago, myxyzptlyk2003 said:

Maybe this won't be an issue for most modelers but when gluing the outer patterns for the prow, keel and sternpost be sure you have the right side out.   When I cut my pieces from the sheet, I had the sheet upside down so did not really notice the excellent markings on the one side which need to be showing on the outside.     After building so many models I was used to the plain wood being on the outside.       I kind of noticed my error by chance.   I was doing the dry fit for the prow piece and happened to flip the piece and noticed I was almost doing it the wrong way.

 

More and more I am appreciating this kit.  I hope this is a complement for most people but this kit is very close to what building plastic ship kits is like.   With the exception of the fairing and hull planking everything so far is putting premade parts together.   I for one really enjoy that. 

Some people actually hate this, but i think the model has enough places where modelling and woodworking skills can or could be used, that it still can be a challenge.

There are people, for whom even buying ready-made planking strips is considered cheating...

I for one like how this kit is designed, definitely will raise the success factor (more people will finish it and less will stumble upon something they can't get around)

Even my 5-year old can help me with fitting some parts, so it's a good family bonus