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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 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 dgbot 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 Ol' Pine Tar 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 hamilton 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
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 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 Ol' Pine Tar in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Did the dreaded (to me) drilling of the mast holes and cutting of the bowsprit entry point today. There is some pretty serious pre-measuring needed. The rake of the masts requires a little care. I made a card-stock rake angle measurer and used that as a guide to a smaller drill bit for some precision. I then enlarged the bits until I got to the final diameter. I think all will be fine. If not, then making a slightly larger diameter hole and using some shims will also be just fine in the end.
Ending out the day: Made a paper cutout of the deck furniture and major planking spots and used these to mark up the deck for the next phase: adding the decking!
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jablackwell got a reaction from avsjerome2003 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 hamilton in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Did the dreaded (to me) drilling of the mast holes and cutting of the bowsprit entry point today. There is some pretty serious pre-measuring needed. The rake of the masts requires a little care. I made a card-stock rake angle measurer and used that as a guide to a smaller drill bit for some precision. I then enlarged the bits until I got to the final diameter. I think all will be fine. If not, then making a slightly larger diameter hole and using some shims will also be just fine in the end.
Ending out the day: Made a paper cutout of the deck furniture and major planking spots and used these to mark up the deck for the next phase: adding the decking!
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jablackwell got a reaction from Ol' Pine Tar 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 hamilton 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 augie in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Did the dreaded (to me) drilling of the mast holes and cutting of the bowsprit entry point today. There is some pretty serious pre-measuring needed. The rake of the masts requires a little care. I made a card-stock rake angle measurer and used that as a guide to a smaller drill bit for some precision. I then enlarged the bits until I got to the final diameter. I think all will be fine. If not, then making a slightly larger diameter hole and using some shims will also be just fine in the end.
Ending out the day: Made a paper cutout of the deck furniture and major planking spots and used these to mark up the deck for the next phase: adding the decking!
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jablackwell got a reaction from avsjerome2003 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 Overworked724 in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Thank you for the kind words all. I have completed the hull coppering, which, surprisingly looks very mirror-imaged from port to starboard. I am happy with it.
I spent the free time today getting all the other parts organized for the remaining build. I also ordered some Testors grey primer for the Britannia Metal parts that I'll use. I still haven't decided upon scratch building some, most or all of them yet. I think I'll wait and see as the build progresses. To get things organized, I am using a small plastic glass bead holder (found in the art store jewelry making section) for the blocks and other many small parts. I then gather and labeled all the wood with masking tape tags. Here we go!
and sorry this is a little blurry. You can see the VERY useful calculator and calipers for measuring the wood.
~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 Landlubber Mike 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 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 tasmanian 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 Elia 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 avsjerome2003 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 Elia in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Thank you for the kind words all. I have completed the hull coppering, which, surprisingly looks very mirror-imaged from port to starboard. I am happy with it.
I spent the free time today getting all the other parts organized for the remaining build. I also ordered some Testors grey primer for the Britannia Metal parts that I'll use. I still haven't decided upon scratch building some, most or all of them yet. I think I'll wait and see as the build progresses. To get things organized, I am using a small plastic glass bead holder (found in the art store jewelry making section) for the blocks and other many small parts. I then gather and labeled all the wood with masking tape tags. Here we go!
and sorry this is a little blurry. You can see the VERY useful calculator and calipers for measuring the wood.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from tasmanian in Kate Cory by jablackwell - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
OK - Today I painted the hull above the waterline black, two coats, and then poly'ed the hull below the waterline to prep for coppering. It's beginning to look a lot like a ship now.
I am now thinking about the planksheers and wales and how I need to build a jig to bend them properly.
Anyone reading this: Looking ahead, I have to get the name of the ship on the transom in some way. How are people doing this these days? I doubt free-hand painting, but maybe some of you do that. Decals? Rub-ons?
~john
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