IgorSky Posted July 14, 2015 Share #1 Posted July 14, 2015 Some time ago I promised my wife to make for her a ship in a bottle larger sizes than previously made. I begin to fulfill a promise - it will the model of the steam schooner with the glorious history and the symbolic name "LENA". History: The wind power meets the power of steam in late 1800’s . In this period of maritime history, a hybrid generation of ships appeared combining these two. They kept the glory of sail ships and added independency from wind. Lena is a little steam schooner like that. She was launched in 1875 in Sweden by Motala. She was 26.8m long, 4.95m wide and 2.59m deep. While sailing by wind, the funnel tilts back so that the sail boom can move freely. She has an interesting story beginning with Nils Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld’s polar expedition. She joined the expedition as an auxiliary ship up to a point. She took part in Russian revolutions. She was reconstructed several times. Once in 1938. She was extended two meters in length, a new boiler was installed and living quarters were rebuilt. In 1959, she was planned to be reserved as a historical vessel. But the attempts failed in 1967, the damage she suffered was beyond repair. But the model ship builders will help her to live forever. - by Captain from Free Ship Plans Best REgards! Igor. Mfelinger, canoe21, Elia and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted July 14, 2015 Share #2 Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) Ahah Igor, so this is the Lena you were mentioning in your other log... Nice choice and a very interesting subject to model. I'll definitely follow along with my popcorn and chair! Front row seat. Cheers Patrick Edited July 14, 2015 by Omega1234 mtaylor and IgorSky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted July 14, 2015 Hi Patrick, Many years ago I have started to make the model of this ship. But at that time I have done too large hull and could not find a bottle for him. This hull lies in my bookcase now. The name of my wife is Lena also So, I begin. The first stage does not differ from other models. The housing consists of several wooden plates. mtaylor, avsjerome2003, hexnut and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted July 14, 2015 Share #4 Posted July 14, 2015 Hi Igor Great job on the hull. Seeing as it looks like a full hull that you're building, will t be set into a sea, or be made freestanding? Cheers Patrick IgorSky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted July 14, 2015 I guess to make the sea. But if I will make transparent water, we will see and the underwater part of the hull. Omega1234 and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted July 14, 2015 Share #6 Posted July 14, 2015 Great! Another nice SIB to watch being built. Bob IgorSky and Omega1234 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted July 15, 2015 Thank you Bob! The next stage - the deck. The important point - the first deck plank should be glued exactly in the center of the deck canoe21, hexnut, mikegerber and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted July 15, 2015 Share #8 Posted July 15, 2015 Hi Igor Nice and neat job on the deck planking! Cheers Patrick IgorSky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted July 15, 2015 Hi Patrick! This is only the first stage of the construction of the deck. I'll show you what I did with the deck afterward. Best Regards! Igor. Omega1234 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyposphagma Posted July 15, 2015 Share #10 Posted July 15, 2015 Hey Igor. Wow, another ship. You are building so fast. The steam ship is a nice choice. I guess it has the same name as your wife and I bet the ship will be as beautiful as she is and vice versa. :-) I saw you killed your wooden ruler for the hull? Ran out of wood? I am scared about your house. Don't break important parts of it and use for ship building ok? Looking forward to see this build proceeding and will watch it for sure. Harry Omega1234, IgorSky and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted July 15, 2015 Hi Harry, )) I buy these wooden rulers and often I am using them for making hulls. It's quite cheap. Tree is well dried. They are very smooth. Construction is not as fast as I want (( Best Regards! Igor. Omega1234, mtaylor and dgbot 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share #12 Posted July 15, 2015 Next update hexnut, mtaylor, UpstateNY and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted July 15, 2015 Share #13 Posted July 15, 2015 Nice hull and it's so big. Bob Omega1234 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share #14 Posted July 16, 2015 Hey Bob! Yes, she is really big in this time The big ship - a lot of sanding, sanding and again sanding Here is next update - I started to glue the planks on the hull. Another important point - gluing of the first plank of the shell hull. It is better to keep in hands during gluing. Best Regards! Igor. Doreltomin, Elia, tadheus and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted July 16, 2015 Share #15 Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) Hi Igor There you go again, with that massive giant matchstick again!!!! But, we're not fooled. We know that it's another tiny masterpiece taking shape. Nicely done, as always. All the best! Patrick Edited July 16, 2015 by Omega1234 IgorSky and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share #16 Posted July 16, 2015 Thank you Patrick! Omega1234 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share #17 Posted July 17, 2015 Hi everyone! I continue the planking of the hull UpstateNY, mikegerber, avsjerome2003 and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted July 17, 2015 Share #18 Posted July 17, 2015 Hi Igor She's looking really nice, especially with the black planking on the hull. I'm looking forward to the next update. Cheers Patrick mtaylor and IgorSky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share #19 Posted July 20, 2015 Hi everyone! Many thanks for your interest to this log and all your likes! Weekend + bad weather = significant increase in the speed of construction Here are next updates - I have completed of gluing the planks to the upper part of the hull. Best Regards! Igor. mikegerber, UpstateNY, Mirabell61 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share #20 Posted July 20, 2015 The next step - adding the planks to the bottom of the hull. qwerty2008, canoe21, Omega1234 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share #21 Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) The next step - I have completed of gluing the planks to the bottom part of the hull. And now I will have a lot of fun - sanding, sanding and again sanding Edited July 20, 2015 by IgorSky mtaylor, canoe21, UpstateNY and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share #22 Posted July 20, 2015 The next step - making the waterline antanasp, mtaylor, mikegerber and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share #23 Posted July 20, 2015 It seems that this is the case when a small hammer and soap are the surest means antanasp, Omega1234, mikegerber and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted July 20, 2015 Share #24 Posted July 20, 2015 Wow! Igor, now that's a TIGHT fit. Does that photo depict the full hull resting in the neck of the bottle, or is it just the above the waterline half of the hull? Either way, you'll work your magic to make it fit, no doubt. Cheers and all the best! Patrick IgorSky and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share #25 Posted July 20, 2015 Yes Patrick, it is only the upper part of the hull. As it turned out, the bottleneck is not quite round. But I have thought about the other bottle for this ship. mtaylor and Omega1234 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share #26 Posted July 27, 2015 Hi everyone! During the 5 days I was away, so there you can see quite a small update here. Best Regards! Igor. antanasp, mikegerber, captainbob and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted July 27, 2015 Share #27 Posted July 27, 2015 Hi Igor Nice job on the cabin and deck. Have you got your new bottle sorted? Cheers Patrick IgorSky and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share #28 Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) Thank you Patrick! Yes, I suggested my wife to choose the bottle from several options and she chose my favorite bottle. I could not refuse. Edited September 3, 2015 by IgorSky mtaylor, UpstateNY, Omega1234 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted July 27, 2015 Share #29 Posted July 27, 2015 Hi Igor Nice! Looks like it's full steam ahead, now that your bottle's sorted. Cheers Patrick mtaylor and IgorSky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorSky Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share #30 Posted August 3, 2015 Hi everyone! Here is next small update Best Regards! Igor. Omega1234, antanasp, Mfelinger and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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