MrBlueJacket

That's a really good start.

Nic

you will notice that by splitting the false deck and having each side butt against the keel, you are assured of a straight hull.

Nic

So now I have added the two rear decks.

Next is to add the lower deadeyes, then I can put the afterdeck in place.

Don't know. It would have to be thick, like clear flex-seal, but I think it would look terrible.

Nic

With overlapped plates, there's not much to protect the edges. Be careful handling the hull, and when the model is finished and in a case, then no-one will be able to touch or brush against it.

butt joining the plates reduces, but does not eliminate the problem.

Nic

I suggest you contact the Tampa Bay Ship Model Society:

http://tampabayshipmodelsociety.org/

Cannons installed. plastic model cement works for plastic to wood bonding.

Note: The copyright date on the plans is not the manufacturing date of the kit, it only documents when the kit was designed.

Nic

Assembled the cannons. The tie ropes was my idea

Yes, you can buy a carved hull, and the plans page with the templates. Call us up. 207-548-9970

Nic

The Forecastle deck in place. I also mounted it on a workboard with pedestals.

Here's the windlass and anchor rope

The keel needed some putty to fill cracks between the two halves.

Marrying the other half was a bit more difficult, the deck AND the keel needed to line up. but in the end, it worked.

So I also had to warp the bow area. Some rubber band coaxing, and the deck is now married to the port half.

Thanks, everyone. When my customer picked it up, he was very happy. And I learned why he wanted this particular model. His older brother by 13 yrs built one as a young adult. His brother passed away, and the model was lost. So this has a lot of sentimental value. I'm so happy I could do this for him

So, wood bending V.2

Again I wet the underside, but used a Monokote iron to steam out the wood while bending it over an old coffee can. Ended up working perfectly.

1 minute ago, ccoyle said:

 

What? No finish pics? 😢

Coming....be patient

Working on a plastic Santa Maria for an IPMS show in the spring. Build thread here:

Congratulations! Your customer file now shows a 10% discount on the next kit you buy from us.

Nic

On 10/24/2023 at 9:09 AM, GGibson said:

 And... I'm wanting to see how you do your furling!

Start w/ post # 43 on pg 2.....

And with the addition of the anchors, the model is complete. Next step is to put it in its case.

So all went well, outer jib is now furled.