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Already a few years ago I was looking to a documentary (Discovery) about the battle between Korea and Japan. The Turtle Ship had the leading role and at the end I know that I had to build this ship. I have made searches on the internet and could only find one kit from Young Modeler (South-Korea). There is also a 1/100 scale kit, see the nice topic about this ship from Mike Szwarc – it's because of this topic I could not let the box closed anymore .
 
Some wikipedia: (full text: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turtle_ship )
 
"The Turtle ship, also known as Geobukseon(거북선), was a type of large warship belonging to the Panokseon class in Korea that was used intermittently by the Royal Korean Navy during the Joseon Dynasty from the early 15th century up until the 19th century.
The first references to older, first generation turtle ships, known as Gwiseon (귀선; 龜船), come from 1413 and 1415  records in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, which mention a mock battle between a gwiseon and a Japanese warship.
However, these early turtle ships soon fell out of use as Korea’s naval preparedness decreased during a long period of  relative peace.
Turtle ships participated against Japanese naval forces that supported Toyotomi Hideyoshi's attempts to conquer Korea from 1592-1598. Korean admiral Yi Sun-sin is credited with designing the ship. His turtle ships were equipped with at least five different types of cannon. Their most distinguishable feature was a dragon-shaped head at the bow (front) that could launch cannon fire or flames from the mouth. Each was also equipped with a fully covered deck to deflect arrow fire, musket-shots,
and incendiary weapons. The deck was covered with iron spikes to discourage enemy men from attempting to board the hip. Claims that it was iron-plated remain controversial."
 
A replica is shown in the War Memorial in Seoul.

 

 
Controversial or not, I will build her covered with the iron spikes.
 
Some pictures of the box and its content:
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
And started already with a dryfit - total length will be 60 cm:
 

 

Planking deck:

 

 

 

 
Preparing 

 

 

 

 

 

Making and colouring own sails:

 

 
Rigging:

 

 
Two big stones were used to keep the mast steady:

 

 
Sewing the sails:

 
 

 

 

 
Oars:

 
And finished:

 
More pictures of the finished model are in the galery.

Paintint the dragonhead in gold, for more depth it need some black wash.
 

 
Studying the pattern.
An impression:
 

 
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This is what is left of the interior
 

 
Finished the armor, I am satisfied with the result so far.
 

 

Jeff, she is easy to build, so it's not so hard to satisfy your wife .
 
Seven planks on each side were enough to close the hull, no difficult bending.

 
Overview:

 
First modifiation is upcoming.
This is according to the instrucions:

 
And look at this photo of the replica:

 
It's not quit the same  .

This is an interesting and beautiful mode. Amazing! Thanks for your great build of this unusual model.

And at last it is finished now
See pics below for result. I hope you all like it.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Next project is unknown yet.

It is never too late to party, thanks a lot for the kind words.

Years late to the party but... a beautiful boat. Congratulations.

@Yves
Thanks, enough rope was in the kit.
@Grant
Just found some pics. 
This hull was a hell of a job, I can remember that very well
I wish you all the luck.
 
Jig: two planks and clamps

 
Bended hullplanks.
I soaked them in water and placed them on the hull with rubber bands.

 
Drill holes first!!!

 
Glue the planks with rubber bands, clamps, tapes, etc

 
I hope this is usefull for you.

Making and colouring own sails:

 

 
Rigging:

 

 
Two big stones were used to keep the mast steady:

 

 
Sewing the sails:

 
 

 

 

 
Oars:

 
And finished:

 
More pictures of the finished model are in the galery.

Mast:

 

 

 

 

 

 
Supllied sail    :

 
These ships had no keel, so stability was low.
For more stability the Egyptians exerted a rope over the length of the ship.

 

Painting:

 
The 'upperdeck'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
Open deck for mast:

 

 

Planking deck:

 

 

 

 
Preparing 

 

 

 

 

 

More holes:

 
I used adhesive tape also:

 

 
Tools for drilling:

 
Overview:

 
Tools for rope:

 
Rope everywhere :

 

 

 

 

 

This is a reposting of a former buildlog, the build is finished and photo's of the result are shown in the galery.
 
The ship was used during the reign of King Sahoere from Egypt, he was the 2nd King of the 5th Dynastie.
He reigned from 2487 bC till 2475 bC, so this is an early build.
The ship was used for transporting cedar and ebony form Libanon to Egypt.
Nails were not invented yet, the entire ship is put together with rope.
 
Overall length: 35 cm.
 
Kit and content:

 

 

 
Enough rope :

 
Starting:
Tiny and vulnerable:

 
It didn't fit to well, some repairs were needed:

 
First planking:

 
Drikking holes for the rope:

 
Planking:

 
First ropes:

 

 
Preparing frames:

 

 

 
 
 

More weathering:

 

 
Sails.

 

 

 
Coloured with tea and coffee.

 
First batten.

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
FINISHED:

 
This kit was great to build !!!
 
More in the galley, see my signature.

Making and colouring own sails:

 

 
Rigging:

 

 
Two big stones were used to keep the mast steady:

 

 
Sewing the sails:

 
 

 

 

 
Oars:

 
And finished:

 
More pictures of the finished model are in the galery.

Mast:

 

 

 

 

 

 
Supllied sail    :

 
These ships had no keel, so stability was low.
For more stability the Egyptians exerted a rope over the length of the ship.

 

Painting:

 
The 'upperdeck'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
Open deck for mast:

 

 

Planking deck:

 

 

 

 
Preparing 

 

 

 

 

 

And at last it is finished now
See pics below for result. I hope you all like it.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Next project is unknown yet.

Sjors, I am still around
 
Further on with fenches and stairhouseroof...
 

 

 
Prep for light on the roof.
First time solder with my new Dremel tool.
 

 
Only some detailling and painting:
 

 
And some other lights for the roof.
Made from brass and some left over clear sprue.
 

And at last it is finished now
See pics below for result. I hope you all like it.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Next project is unknown yet.

And at last it is finished now
See pics below for result. I hope you all like it.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Next project is unknown yet.