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On 3/26/2020 at 11:48 AM, James H said:

A 0.6mm drill

May I ask your source for these drills?

8 hours ago, chris watton said:

thinking about a different stand,

I appreciate the effort but I’m not comfortable sitting my models on a stand, I need to have them mounted and fixed, so from my standpoint it isn’t needed. But that’s just me. 

10 minutes ago, chris watton said:

MDF will however, always be used

Good, I prefer it as well.

So caved to the demand and moved from MDF to ply...? My Speedy will have white stuff anyway, historical issues aside no copper for me. Sure wish I had boxwood though

The hull behind the rudder show how much nicer boxwood is over walnut. I’m sure pear wood is great but wish there was still a boxwood option. 
 

nicely done!

I have two Midwest kits on hand and my own plan for working with her. We’ve built lots of magnet block works, STEM Towers and all kinds of art projects. My post was looking for kits, I have found those, so thanks and appreciation for those kit suggestions. 

Not a new topic I’m sure.  I’m looking for a diagram of rigging the cat head (Cat falls) and the anchor?  Any help appreciated. I have Lees book the diagram doesn’t show how the line runs and where both rope end terminate? 

2 hours ago, chris watton said:

Sails will be sold separately

Good. I have no interest in sails and wouldn't want to absorb the extra cost. Making them an add-on option is good call.

Those planking lines don't look very beginerish...

Lady Nelson is a basic cutter, but the principals and steps are the same as a more advance model, just less of it.  There is also ample opportunity to kit bash it and build a better model than what comes with the kit. it’s very doable and a good start provided you’re willing to take the time and do the research on how to build models. 
 

However, I’d recommend Vanguard Models cutter Alert.  It’s a bit simpler than Speedy, the big difference is clear detailed instructions, much better materials, and good plans.  Better all around than Lady Nelson, but more cost though.  I think the price difference is worth it for the instructions alone. 
 

I learned the most on my 2nd model by punching the Bob Hunt practicum and the AVS, Reed Virginia Schooner, but I’m not sure that’s available or if Hunt is still in business. 
 

It’s about what your style. Personally I’d be bored by a simple open boat and more likely to abandon that than spending the time learning new skills and having something to display when I’m done.  

On 3/16/2020 at 4:49 PM, SpyGlass said:

which files to order 

I order a packaged set of six (which look like Derek's photo) from Amazon then ordered the two barrettes as individual files also from Amazon.

But first a frigate please

You will love the saw - the sliding table is new, but I've had the Byrnes saw for a number of years. It and the Byrnes sander are great tools

8 hours ago, mtaylor said:

The hatches and companionway look good

Thank you for commenting!

I think this thread has lost the plot. 
 

I now have the sliding table and was successful cutting lap joints for my hatches. I also used it it to scratch build a companion way.  Now that I’ve used it, not sure how I ever did without it. 
 

Have fun with cutting stories, I’ll try not to cut anything other than wood 🙂 

The masking tape is a good idea, I use black card stock, but that has to be glued on with CA, the tape saves a step once painted.  Thanks for sharing that.

On 3/10/2020 at 7:38 AM, DelF said:

decent Swiss files a couple of years ago - Vallorbe brand. I found the barrette file particularly useful on this job

Thanks for the inspiration. I bought a set of 6 Vallorbe files, then also bought two of the barrette files (#1 & #2), so much better than the files I’ve had for years. I used them in making my hatch lap joints for my in-progress cutter. Their precision cutting really helped. Admiral Cochrane approves. 

I’m envious of the boxwood planking.  Your work and the boxwood make for a very good looking result.  
 

 Yes Texas Glenn is all about the CA, it goes well with my general lack of patience.  I do use PVA on a lot of the model for parts that I need to align, so I’m not a total fanatic.

You're doing great!

1 hour ago, VTHokiEE said:

why they aren’t included in more kits

In my opinion they would greatly distract and hide from all the work that went into the model.  I did the research on Pegasus, it has every running rigging rope as the real ship according to my research, but no sails. The ropes and detail work would be hidden. 

I’m no professional model painter but decided I was tired of Cochrane being gray. So here he is on the deck of my current project, a Chris design from long ago. 
 

8 minutes ago, mtaylor said:

ets his daughter help him with bits and pieces

I think that's great, not sure the perfectionist in me would let me. I appreciate the thought, but the goal is for her to have something to take home once it's done. 

I also bid and won another Midwest model on eBay, the Sakonnet Day Sailer - because it has sails.  These two should give us a good start.  They look like good kits and were the most recommended in this thread.  Again my thanks the forum. I'd never known or found Midwest Models without your collective input.

Still keeping the other suggestions provided handy - if the first one is a big hit who knows, maybe my 3 year old grandson is next. 

I found the Midwest Dingy on eBay for $24. It says it’s brand new. I like the size and all wood parts.  For that price why not give it a try.  I’ll let you all know.  Thanks again for the great recommendations.  
 

Thanks for the recommendations. I’ll look through these and any others that reply. 
 

id love to do the Vanguard model, but at 6 I’d end up doing most of the work. If it’s too simple, or to small it will be forgotten. The challenge is the balance. 
 

I appreciate all the specific model links. I’ll find something with all your help. I’ll also let you know what worked. 

My 6 year old granddaughter wants to build a ship with me. I’m trying to find a very basic ship we can do, but she does most the work. And that we can start and finish over the summer. 
 

Problem kits that basic seem mostly like junk. I’d like it to be something she’ll be proud of years from now and a fond memory of time with us together. It won’t be that if it’s junk or I have to do the work. 
 

Any recommendations appreciated...

Agree with Vane. Please create a new thread and move your discussion elsewhere. 
 

This is HIS build log. 

4 hours ago, Bob Portsmouth said:

Speedy is based on a revenue cutter design

I believe Speedy is a brig, Alert is the Vanguard model based on a cutter as is Cheerful. At any rate As did Vane  I’ll go with @Chris design when I build mine.