juansystem05 Posted August 28, 2015 #1 Posted August 28, 2015 Hi: This is going to be my first build. However it will be a challenging one, my skills will be put to the test immediately and that is because the kit is incomplete. It is missing all the hull parts, keel and bulkheads are not present. It might not be the best idea to start this hobby with an incomplete kit (I have a few others complete) but I like challenges. Wish me luck. GuntherMT 1 Quote
HIPEXEC Posted August 28, 2015 #2 Posted August 28, 2015 This was my first build. It's a good teaching kit. Good luck. Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
Cabbie Posted August 28, 2015 #3 Posted August 28, 2015 Hi js05 Definitely wishing you good luck. I am very close to finishing a swift 1805, which is my first boat. I started it well before I found this site, hence no log. It has been a tricky little build. Going from what i know now, i could not imagine starting out on this hobby and doing a much bigger, more complicated ship, as some do. If you have any questions, fire them at me, not that i can claim to be very knowledgeable in model ship building. Chris Quote HM Cutter Mermaid 1817 HMB Endeavour 1768 by Cabbie - Artesania Latina - 1:60 - Kit Fiddle Every action has a consequence
Cabbie Posted August 28, 2015 #4 Posted August 28, 2015 PS.. One lesson learn't the hard way. Do not make your sails off the templates, mine were all too big. Wait till you know the spaces that will be available. Chris Quote HM Cutter Mermaid 1817 HMB Endeavour 1768 by Cabbie - Artesania Latina - 1:60 - Kit Fiddle Every action has a consequence
juansystem05 Posted August 28, 2015 Author #5 Posted August 28, 2015 Thanks folks: Your help will be very useful. I have some basswood and birch plywood which I intent to use for the missing parts Quote
S.Coleman Posted August 29, 2015 #6 Posted August 29, 2015 That's very weird that the bulkheads were missing. I've never heard of that before. Do the plans have a 1:1 scale drawing of the bulkheads you can make a template out of? Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard
juansystem05 Posted August 29, 2015 Author #7 Posted August 29, 2015 I bought the kit from Ebay so I assume the previous owner started the ship but since it was a state find the seller didn't knew where the parts were. It includes some sort of part list, that's the only guide I have. They are not 1:1 scale, but it's better than nothing Quote
juansystem05 Posted August 30, 2015 Author #8 Posted August 30, 2015 Progress so far. I am making a 3D model to make sure everything will fit properly. From here I will create the plans to cut the missing parts in the kit. What do you think? GuntherMT 1 Quote
Cabbie Posted August 30, 2015 #9 Posted August 30, 2015 Looks right to me, its very handy that you can do cad like that. Chris Quote HM Cutter Mermaid 1817 HMB Endeavour 1768 by Cabbie - Artesania Latina - 1:60 - Kit Fiddle Every action has a consequence
juansystem05 Posted August 30, 2015 Author #10 Posted August 30, 2015 The few pieces I have are being very useful, I am taking measurement from them, the rest is estimated, hope it will work. Perhaps my plans can help someone else in the future Quote
juansystem05 Posted March 4, 2018 Author #11 Posted March 4, 2018 Been very busy for a while (got married, have a son now) but I intent to continue with this model. Any help would be appreciated, specially some helps for the bulkheads as they didn't fit quite well the other parts from the kit. Perhaps I can try trial an error this time. I was just about to buy this kit again Brand New, but the one I have is only missing the bulkheads and keel so I don't feel like having too many extra parts. Quote
juansystem05 Posted January 23, 2020 Author #12 Posted January 23, 2020 Finally I am building this boat. I was able to get the new version from AL. Sad they are closing. So far I am at the planking stage, doing it the best I can, this is the first time I actually plank a model. A lot of patient is required but so far I think I am doing a decent job. What do you think? GrandpaPhil and ccoyle 2 Quote
ccoyle Posted January 23, 2020 #13 Posted January 23, 2020 Always nice to see a build log back from the dead. Good luck on your project! Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
juansystem05 Posted January 26, 2020 Author #14 Posted January 26, 2020 Planking done! The result is definitely not the best but still I hope that some filler will help to get a good result. I am not sure how the edges should look like. Instructions only say to leave edges clear but not the shape they should have. The keel will be installed there and its thickness is the same as the false keel so the planks will not be covered. I dont know if I explain myself properly. My idea is to sand the planks at the edge so that they meet the edge smoothly and when the keel is installed no edge of the plank will be visible. See the little diagram I made, the red line is what I understand from the instructions, just leave the edge clear. The Blue lines is my idea of how the planks should be shape so that the keel fits smoothly. chris watton and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote
juansystem05 Posted January 26, 2020 Author #15 Posted January 26, 2020 I know I shouldn't be thinking about that at this stage of the build but It could be helpful if I get tired of building this boat and feel like starting a second one so the question is, What kit do you recommend as second build? I really like the occre endeavour but it looks very complex so I think it is not a good idea thanks Quote
juansystem05 Posted January 31, 2020 Author #16 Posted January 31, 2020 some filler and sanding did the trick, at least it looks decent now Deck planking is complete too! This newer version of the kit is low quality, plywood is not genuine, I mean is the chinese version of the real deal. Only looks good, it is weaker and only outer layer is made out of the actual wood it is trying to imitate. The inner layers are made probably of scrap wood. Instructions are also not good. I am sad for AL this is probably why they went to bankruptcy , their previous kits (I own some of them) where a good deal for the price and had nice quality wood. Also the availability of the kits was great. ccoyle and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote
ccoyle Posted January 31, 2020 #17 Posted January 31, 2020 I have to ask, what is going on with the orange-colored deck planks? It looks a bit odd. As for second kits, if you successfully complete Swift, then you should be perfectly capable of handling any number of potential subjects. Jumping directly to a square-rigged three-master might be tough, but it would mainly be about the complexity of the rig. I chose a cutter as my second POB kit -- the single mast greatly reduces the task list for a novice builder. Many great cutter kits currently on the market. Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
juansystem05 Posted January 31, 2020 Author #18 Posted January 31, 2020 The idea was to simulate the natural tone variation of wood but I used too much stain in the left side but didn't want to rebuild it. Can you name a specific kit? just to have a better idea. Quote
ccoyle Posted January 31, 2020 #19 Posted January 31, 2020 24 minutes ago, juansystem05 said: The idea was to simulate the natural tone variation of wood Because of weathering and constant holystoning, decks tended to be uniformly light in color. 25 minutes ago, juansystem05 said: Can you name a specific kit? just to have a better idea. For cutters, off the top of my head: Avos by Master Korabel, Alert by Vanguard Models, Cheerful by Syren Ship Models, Sherbourne by Caldercraft, Lady Nelson by Amati/Victory Models, Le Renard by Soclaine, Hunter by Mamoli. Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
juansystem05 Posted February 1, 2020 Author #20 Posted February 1, 2020 thank you chris didnt know about the decoloration of decks due to weather. nice! will have a look at them! and see which one I like the most ccoyle 1 Quote
juansystem05 Posted February 1, 2020 Author #21 Posted February 1, 2020 the lady nelson looks great and also I found some video logs which will be very helpful! Quote
juansystem05 Posted February 26, 2020 Author #22 Posted February 26, 2020 The hull is finished I added some mahogany and walnut planking GrandpaPhil, Altduck and Yarr McNarr 3 Quote
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