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jablackwell got a reaction from schooner in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Ok - finished up the top gallant rail and the bow's buffalo rail this week. Onto the inner bulwark details which I honestly should have done before adding the cap rail. Well, we live and we learn ;-)
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jablackwell got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Got the cap rail and pin rails completed yesterday - nothing beats a little free time to work on projects! Kick on the stereo and sit to some detailed work, and that equals an awesome afternoon. The results are here. I am pretty happy with the bow rail. The stern took a little effort as did those pin rails. I was lucky that none of them cracked with the extensive drilling (by hand).
I need to work on the channels now and then the chain plates. Anyone out there have a good method for this type of vessel (1860s whaler)? I would like to make chain plates to appear as they would to the best of my ability. Right now I am thinking about wire with soldering. Thoughts?
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from IgorSky in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Deck Sheathing and Planking done for now. It'll need sanding/scraping and staining. I am going to leave the sheathing on the main deck as a light grey color and a natural wood color for the decking itself.
Now to work on some hull specifics: holes for lighting between decks, mooring cable holes, anchor holes, etc... then onto the rails.
Anyone out there know a good way to build the hatches for the KC? The plans are a little shy on info. I have seen them as gratings by some builders, though I suspect with whaling they covered the hatches pretty much 100%. Thoughts? Wisdom?
Thanks ;-)
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from CharlieZardoz in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Had some time today to work on finishing painting the inner bulwarks and then adding the exposed bow decking. I am going to work on the sheathing after I get the decking stained. I'm going to look about for a much light stain for the sheathing, perhaps a little grayer than brown.... Have to remember to drill holes ;-)
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from tasmanian in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
More work done on the stanchions and a new cut in the bulwark for the gangway. That was fun! Taking my time and enjoying listening to music at the same time....
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Duanelaker in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
A busy weekend has proved fruitful. I went forward with adding the whales, outboard planksheer and rudder. The copper has been coated with Testors Dullcoat Varnish (spray). I like the dull matt finish it created. The whole thing is starting to come together rather nicely. I am really pleased with the fortunate mirror-image from starboard to port... not at all like my first build! A little careful measuring makes the difference.
Now to work on the stern with some details.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Duanelaker in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
This has been a productive week. Half of the hull is now coppered. There were some interesting moments, but there is one piece of wisdom here to make it all easier: it's just tape. Pull it off and start again if needed. ;-)
Now to see if I can get the other side to look as good and in mirror image!
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Duanelaker in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Started to copper the hull today after a few clean layers of poly were polished on. This process is a little tedious though not even 1% as difficult as I thought it would be. As with many things in life, the anticipation makes it seem so much more difficult. I finished with two completed rows:
~John
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jablackwell got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Worked this weekend on the bowsprit and jibboom. The first time through with the bowsprit resulted in failure of symmetry. The second time through was just right. I put it in place for a gander at the overall scale (see below). There is something magical about the moment the bowsprit and boom are in place. It somehow completes things and makes it all the more ship-like to me. Now to work on the martingale. All of this is, of course, a diversion from the capstan installation. I wanted to get the bowsprit done so that I could properly make the samson post mortise for the bowsprit. Ahhh the tangled web we weave
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from hamilton in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Worked this weekend on the bowsprit and jibboom. The first time through with the bowsprit resulted in failure of symmetry. The second time through was just right. I put it in place for a gander at the overall scale (see below). There is something magical about the moment the bowsprit and boom are in place. It somehow completes things and makes it all the more ship-like to me. Now to work on the martingale. All of this is, of course, a diversion from the capstan installation. I wanted to get the bowsprit done so that I could properly make the samson post mortise for the bowsprit. Ahhh the tangled web we weave
~john
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jablackwell reacted to dgbot in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Looking good. The paint scheme adds character to the model.
David B
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jablackwell got a reaction from tasmanian in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Ok - finished up the top gallant rail and the bow's buffalo rail this week. Onto the inner bulwark details which I honestly should have done before adding the cap rail. Well, we live and we learn ;-)
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jablackwell got a reaction from hamilton in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Ok - finished up the top gallant rail and the bow's buffalo rail this week. Onto the inner bulwark details which I honestly should have done before adding the cap rail. Well, we live and we learn ;-)
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jablackwell got a reaction from WackoWolf in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Ok - finished up the top gallant rail and the bow's buffalo rail this week. Onto the inner bulwark details which I honestly should have done before adding the cap rail. Well, we live and we learn ;-)
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jablackwell got a reaction from tasmanian in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Got the cap rail and pin rails completed yesterday - nothing beats a little free time to work on projects! Kick on the stereo and sit to some detailed work, and that equals an awesome afternoon. The results are here. I am pretty happy with the bow rail. The stern took a little effort as did those pin rails. I was lucky that none of them cracked with the extensive drilling (by hand).
I need to work on the channels now and then the chain plates. Anyone out there have a good method for this type of vessel (1860s whaler)? I would like to make chain plates to appear as they would to the best of my ability. Right now I am thinking about wire with soldering. Thoughts?
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from GuntherMT in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Got the cap rail and pin rails completed yesterday - nothing beats a little free time to work on projects! Kick on the stereo and sit to some detailed work, and that equals an awesome afternoon. The results are here. I am pretty happy with the bow rail. The stern took a little effort as did those pin rails. I was lucky that none of them cracked with the extensive drilling (by hand).
I need to work on the channels now and then the chain plates. Anyone out there have a good method for this type of vessel (1860s whaler)? I would like to make chain plates to appear as they would to the best of my ability. Right now I am thinking about wire with soldering. Thoughts?
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from WackoWolf in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Deck planking is complete so I went to work on the gangway today and finished the padding and guard stanchions. There's a little more detail to do there (some metal work and then some vertical side wall planking to protect the wales. After that it is time to think about the cap rails and various miscellaneous holes in the hull and bulwark.
I am looking for scale brick-like patterns for the tryworks (1:64 scale - which is the old model railroad S Scale). Anyone know of a supplier? This might be time for me to improvise ;-)
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Deck planking is complete so I went to work on the gangway today and finished the padding and guard stanchions. There's a little more detail to do there (some metal work and then some vertical side wall planking to protect the wales. After that it is time to think about the cap rails and various miscellaneous holes in the hull and bulwark.
I am looking for scale brick-like patterns for the tryworks (1:64 scale - which is the old model railroad S Scale). Anyone know of a supplier? This might be time for me to improvise ;-)
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from tasmanian in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Deck Sheathing and Planking done for now. It'll need sanding/scraping and staining. I am going to leave the sheathing on the main deck as a light grey color and a natural wood color for the decking itself.
Now to work on some hull specifics: holes for lighting between decks, mooring cable holes, anchor holes, etc... then onto the rails.
Anyone out there know a good way to build the hatches for the KC? The plans are a little shy on info. I have seen them as gratings by some builders, though I suspect with whaling they covered the hatches pretty much 100%. Thoughts? Wisdom?
Thanks ;-)
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from IgorSky in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Had some time today to work on finishing painting the inner bulwarks and then adding the exposed bow decking. I am going to work on the sheathing after I get the decking stained. I'm going to look about for a much light stain for the sheathing, perhaps a little grayer than brown.... Have to remember to drill holes ;-)
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
More work done on the stanchions and a new cut in the bulwark for the gangway. That was fun! Taking my time and enjoying listening to music at the same time....
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from IgorSky in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Finished with inboard planksheers and waterways. Added about 1/4 of the bulwark stanchions. Took me a couple to realize that the bottoms should be beveled to accept the outward angle onto the top of the waterways. Live and learn! A little wood filler will do marvelously here. Next steps: finish the stanchions and then paint the inboard bulwarks/waterways/planksheers green, then onto the decking.
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jablackwell got a reaction from Duanelaker in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Worked on the transom: eagle added along with name and moulding strips.
It took me a while to realize that adding the name was not a matter of painting it on by hand, but is easily done with a little magic done with a printer, the correct font choice and some scissors. ;-)
~John
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jablackwell got a reaction from tasmanian in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
A busy weekend has proved fruitful. I went forward with adding the whales, outboard planksheer and rudder. The copper has been coated with Testors Dullcoat Varnish (spray). I like the dull matt finish it created. The whole thing is starting to come together rather nicely. I am really pleased with the fortunate mirror-image from starboard to port... not at all like my first build! A little careful measuring makes the difference.
Now to work on the stern with some details.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Tim H. in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Worked on establishing the water line today. It turns out that a old fashioned #2 pencil is a perfect object to lift the bow to the right angle to make drawing the WL an easy task. I used a level table as a base, then a level on the hull to make sure things were aligned properly. First try? No - that was not quite right. Second try? Yes indeed. All is well. A pencil strapped to a machinist square was my drawing jig, and it worked just fine. Keeping things simple around here ;-)
The next phase will be to paint down to the waterline black and from the waterline down use a poly to smooth out the wood and get it ready for coppering. Once painted, I'll add the planksheer and wales, then onto coppering.
~john
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