Scallywag Posted October 14, 2015 Share #1 Posted October 14, 2015 My goal is to make her as close to her appearance on August 19, 1812, before the battle with HMS Guerriere. Any and all constructive criticism is welcome as this is my first build and I would love to learn new techniques! mtaylor, UpstateNY, GuntherMT and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallywag Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted October 14, 2015 The hull is made of basswood and came pre-carved to a rough initial shape. There is plenty of material to remove to get the ship to its shape per-plan. The manufacturer, to protect the model from any damage it may receive during shipping and handling, intentionally left the extra material. Note the stems on the bow and stern. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallywag Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted October 14, 2015 Bow before sanding mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallywag Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted October 14, 2015 Stern before sanding mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallywag Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted October 14, 2015 Poster board and ships drawings mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallywag Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted October 14, 2015 Transferring measurements from drawings to poster board to create templates mtaylor, CaptainSteve and mort stoll 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallywag Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted October 14, 2015 8" x 30" template mtaylor and mort stoll 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallywag Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted October 14, 2015 Sanding keel just enough to make level mort stoll and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallywag Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted October 14, 2015 Cut template to match ship's plan outline CaptainSteve, mtaylor, mort stoll and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallywag Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share #10 Posted October 14, 2015 Used dremel sand barrel to shape hull into rough shape mtaylor, mort stoll and CaptainSteve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallywag Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted October 14, 2015 Bow after rough shaping Stern after rough shaping mort stoll, Kenneth Powell and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallywag Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share #12 Posted October 14, 2015 Hull shaped to rough template mtaylor, mort stoll, Dirk02 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallywag Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share #13 Posted October 14, 2015 Transfered Hull station marks from template to the keel. Using a hull marking jig, drew hull stations on port and starboard sides. CaptainSteve, UpstateNY, mort stoll and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seventynet Posted October 14, 2015 Share #14 Posted October 14, 2015 Very methodical. I find your step by step approach a nice addition. I too am a first model ship builder and so appreciate the time you're taking to illustrate your approach. Best, Ian CaptainSteve, Scallywag, mort stoll and 2 others 5 Quote Builds in progress - Hayling Hoy Builds completed - Naval Cutter Cheerful - by Syren Ship Model Company - Cape Cod Catboat - by Bluejacket - Gokstad - by Dusek - Ship's Boat - by Dusek - Brazzera - by MarisStella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuntherMT Posted October 14, 2015 Share #15 Posted October 14, 2015 Looks like a nice start. You know that you can make a single post with all of the photo's in it and include your text in-line rather than making so many single posts? Makes it somewhat easier to read. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallywag Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share #16 Posted October 14, 2015 Very methodical. I find your step by step approach a nice addition. I too am a first model ship builder and so appreciate the time you're taking to illustrate your approach. Best, Ian Thanks Ian! Thats exactly what I'm trying to do here. I look at other build logs and wonder how they did what they are showing. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallywag Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share #17 Posted October 14, 2015 Looks like a nice start. You know that you can make a single post with all of the photo's in it and include your text in-line rather than making so many single posts? Makes it somewhat easier to read. I didn't realize that until I was almost done posting. Newbie learning curve! CaptainSteve, GuntherMT and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force9 Posted October 14, 2015 Share #18 Posted October 14, 2015 There is much to unravel when attempting to lock in her appearance on any given date - especially August 19, 1812!!! Very nice start. I will sit in the first row to watch. Evan mtaylor, Canute, CaptainSteve and 1 other 4 Quote Current Builds: The White Star Liner TITANIC - Trumpeter 1/200 Old Ironsides - Revisiting the classic Revell 1/96 USS Constitution kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallywag Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share #19 Posted October 16, 2015 Thank you for all of the "Likes". I really appreciate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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