vmwilson1

Thank you for your planking instructions.  I have read a few others but yours appears to provide more details.  I just completed my first build - HMS Bounty by Constructo. I had a heck of a time with the planking but with  months of perseverance I was able to complete the task with an ok look.  I am currently building the San Ildefonso by Occre.  With your planking instructions, I think I will have an easier time with the planking.

Vic

Your Bounty looks Great! Wonderful job and looking forward to your next build.  Sorry to hear about your wife.  I hope all is ok...

Vic

Thank all of you for taking time to answer my question.

Vossiewulf,

very helpful tip and thank you for the URL for Crown Timberyard. I want the best wood available for the hull of the San Ildefonso ( she is a large model and I want to showcase the hull planking) and cost is not a problem. Since you mentioned Swiss pear, I did some research and found that it might be a great fit for my model. Much nicer than what the kit provided and it appears to be a wood that is easier to work.

I have just finished by first build (HMS Bounty - not perfect but learned a lot  and will do better on this next build) and have started my second build the San Ildefonso.  When planking the hull for the Bounty, I used the wood strips provided in the kit which were Saplli.  It was difficult to bend the Saplli and the San Ildefonso kit also has Saplli for planking the hull.  Is there a better wood for hull planking that is easier to bend but still has a good look? 

thanks for the help.

Vic

It took a lot of time and effort but my first build is completed.  Looking forward to your completed build.  I've got the bug so now that the Bounty is completed, I need to get my hands into another build.  Looks like I am going to tackle the San Ildefonso. 

Great to see you back at your work bench. I am at the last stage of my Bounty.  I'll attempt to send a picture in a few days...

Vic

Wefalck, Bob,

Thank you both for the interesting information.  Great methods!  After reading your notes I am rethinking the use of grommets and leaning towards a more realistic approach.

Thank you both for the help.

Vic

Ah,  Just check the site.  These are great but the smallest one has an outside diameter of 3.5mm.  I need 2mm or less.

I appreciate you for taking the time to look.

Vic

Thanks ah, I'll take a look...

Vic

I have almost completed by build of the HMS Bounty. I am about to place the various staysails on the various stays but I don’t want to just place the rings through the sails to connect to the stay. What I would like to do is to use small grommets at the edge of the staysail and then place the rings through the grommets to the stay. However, I need help in locating very small metal grommets with an outside diameter of 2mm or less. I have hunted the various web sites for hobbies and outlet stores.  There are millions of grommets available but the smallest I have been able to find are 3.175 mm. Any idea where I can find the extra small grommets?

Thanks for any help,

Vic

Sjors,

I found your build log. The reason I did not locate it when I first looked at the MSW "Quick-Find Indexes to Build Logs" is because it is spelled incorrectly as AN Ildefonso. 

You did a great build.  After looking at your build log, I have decided to order the kit for my next build. I hope the kit offered by Age of Sail for the Occre kit OC15004 is the same kit you received from Spain. 

Thanks for the help.

Vic

Wayne,

The link to the Ship Kit Database is back online.  Thanks for the help.

Vic

Ioanniz,  I have the San Ildfonso on my list for possible next build. It appears you are the only person with a build log for this fine ship.  Are  you still in the process of building her?

Thanks Wayne and Kevin.  I will give Adam an email.

Vic

The Ship Kit Database link is shown on the home page but when attempting to access the link nothing is returned from the link.  Is the Ship Kit Database under revision or is it gone for good?

Vic

Leginseel,

I am also building the HMS Bounty (Constructo 1:50).  I am at the rigging stage. I built out each masts by sections (Lower, top and topgallant) which included the complete construction and placement of the Mast Top and I have installed each mast. I have just completed tying off the shrouds/deadeyes to the deadeyes on each channel but I have not tied the rat lines yet nor have I done anything to the top or topgallant shrouds but plan on doing so as my next step. I have ran a few of the standing lines but I stopped to review my way ahead with the rest of the standing lines and how the running lines connect. Each time I look at these drawings, I get more confused.

Attempting to gather all the rigging information from the drawings. Constructor advised they provided step-by-step drawings (never have found step 1 or any other step) and all you have to do is follow them from beginning to end.  Well I find that is easier to write but most difficult to follow. Once I get a better handle on what goes where and connects to what, I will restart my rigging…

Vic

Popeye, Jud, Frankie,

Thank you. Your inputs has been eye opening for me. I am on my why to learn rigging the right way...

I see the coupon.  thank you Mayohoo...

I am at the stage in my first build where I will be starting the standing rigging.  Throughout the build I have been confused as to what knot to use to tie lines to secure deadeyes or to secure lines to any other structure. In addition, what is the best way to whip a line and when to use whipping. I have attempted to use Half hitch, Fisherman’s knot, Blake’s hitch sailor’s whipping etc., etc., but nothing seems to be a good standard method that is easy to tie with small line and still look somewhat authentic.  Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Vic

Thanks for the reply Rossi.

Vic

Great job,

I am finishing up my first build (HMS Bounty by Constructo 1/50) and I’m just about ready to pull the trigger to order the HMS Surprise from Tower Hobbies.  The cost of the kit is $569.  Where did you purchase your kit?

Your finished model is beautiful.  Outstanding craftsmanship on your part.

Vic

Eric,

I am finishing up my first build which is the HMS Bounty (Constructo 1/50).  I admit I jumped into the deep end with this build since I never bent a strip of wood in my life or attempted to plank complicated curves. I did a lot of research with most of the information gathered from this website (Model Ship World) to keep my head in the game.  The kit included instructions with pictures as well as 5-pages of ship layout plans.  I found using the instructions along with paying close attention to the plans and always looking ahead of construction events aided in completing the ship. Currently I am in the middle of rigging which I find to be more complicated than building most of the ship.  Constructo does not provide written instructions for most of the rigging but does have a couple of pages showing the rigging but not in the desire detail. So rigging is a challenge but fun.

If you are looking at taking your skills to the next level, then I recommend considering HMS Bounty by Constructo.  Artesania Latina also has a HMS Bounty kit that is 1/48 scale but I don’t know too much about the kit.  My next build is the HMS Surprise (1/48) by Artesania Latina if I can get through this #@$&^ rigging…

Vic

Thank all of you for the help. 

Vic

Adam, I can see a lot of work went into creating this site. Outstanding job!  Once a model/kit is selected, do you plan to have a brief overview of the model/kit on the chosen page?

Vic

Current build HMS Bounty (Constructo #80817)

Hello All – I am nearing the completion of my first ship (HMS Bounty By Constructo #80817 1/50 Scale) and looking at the HMS Surprise (by Artesania Latina #22910 1/48 Scale) as my next build. There are a lot of venders that offer this kit with price ranging from mid $600 to over $700. However, I found the kit offered by Towers Hobbies with a price of $569.99 with free shipping. This appears to be a good deal but I am not sure how dependable and trustworthy Towers Hobbies is for delivery complete and new kits. Has anyone purchased Kits from Towers Hobbies or any recommendations to buy the kit from another vender?   Thanks for the Help…