alde Posted May 9, 2016 Author #31 Posted May 9, 2016 Thanks Elijah, I should have it closed up tonight. It will be nice to move on to the rest of the ship. It's starting to look like a hull of a ship. Elijah 1 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
WaltB Posted May 13, 2016 #32 Posted May 13, 2016 Somewhere on one of these threads, i saw a reference to what was supposed to be the best book on planking. Does anyone know that book? Thanks, Walt Elijah 1 Quote Patience, patience; slow and easy makes the model. Finished projects: NY pilot boat Phantom; lobster smack Emma C. Berry Current build: English Pinnace
alde Posted May 13, 2016 Author #33 Posted May 13, 2016 There are some great tutorials at this link: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-framing-and-planking-articles.php Elijah 1 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
WaltB Posted May 13, 2016 #34 Posted May 13, 2016 Alde, Thanks much for that link; looks to have a lot of good info. I'm still interested in finding that book. Walt Elijah 1 Quote Patience, patience; slow and easy makes the model. Finished projects: NY pilot boat Phantom; lobster smack Emma C. Berry Current build: English Pinnace
alde Posted May 13, 2016 Author #35 Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Walt, there is a really good book by Jim Roberts called Planking the Built Up Ship Model that is always on ebay under model shipways listings. It's really low cost and very good. Edited May 13, 2016 by alde Elijah 1 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
alde Posted May 14, 2016 Author #36 Posted May 14, 2016 A really big milestone for me. The hull is planked and looks pretty decent. It feels like closing up a surgery. I ended up 2 planks short of the plans and some of the planks in the middle belt got too narrow at the bow and stern but it's good enough for me at this stage of my learning. Besides, the hull will be painted. I will do a bit more sanding now and get a coat of primer on it so I can see the flaws better then do some spot filling. I don't think it will take much. Here are a couple of pictures of the fully planked hull. Feel free to point out and errors as it's all about learning. Elijah, MEPering, hexnut and 3 others 6 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
hamilton Posted May 14, 2016 #37 Posted May 14, 2016 Looks really nice. Some sanding and filling and she'll be ready to paint! Congratulations hamilton Elijah and alde 2 Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy
alde Posted May 16, 2016 Author #38 Posted May 16, 2016 Thanks Hamilton. I was going to try to sand out the imperfections and not use filler but I'm afraid the planks might get too thin in places. I hope to get to the point of painting by the end of the week. I at least want to get some primer on it so the problems will show through better. I was thinking of going with Yellow Ochre for the hull color but might go with something a bit brighter. I don't want it too bright though. hamilton and Elijah 2 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
Elijah Posted May 16, 2016 #39 Posted May 16, 2016 Nice job! Your planking looks very good! Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society)
hamilton Posted May 16, 2016 #40 Posted May 16, 2016 I went with red below the waterline and light grey above with a black sheering strake. I think there's a wide latitude of interpretation here - go with what you like! hamilton Elijah 1 Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy
WaltB Posted May 17, 2016 #41 Posted May 17, 2016 Walt, there is a really good book by Jim Roberts called Planking the Built Up Ship Model that is always on ebay under model shipways listings. It's really low cost and very good. thanks much Alde. That is the one i was looking for. Appreciate you taking the time to find it. Walt Elijah and alde 2 Quote Patience, patience; slow and easy makes the model. Finished projects: NY pilot boat Phantom; lobster smack Emma C. Berry Current build: English Pinnace
alde Posted June 12, 2016 Author #42 Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) I have been a little preoccupied with the Triton Cross Section but have not forgotten the Glad Tidings. I have put some paint to the hull and wanted some opinions of the green color. Would this be an appropriate color for a 19th Century fishing boat? I think I like it but am not really 100% sure about it. I am thinking of going with the yellow as it was built by Chapelle but wanted something different. I may go that way after all. What do you all think? For some reason the picture shows up with the bow cut off but if you click on it you can see the full hull. Edited June 12, 2016 by alde hexnut, hamilton, russ and 3 others 6 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
hamilton Posted June 13, 2016 #43 Posted June 13, 2016 I like the colours you've chosen Al - very authentic looking for a working ship. How will you finish the waterways, bulwarks, stanchions and caprails? hamilton alde and Elijah 2 Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy
alde Posted June 13, 2016 Author #44 Posted June 13, 2016 Hamilton, I was thinking white and grey would look good. I want to keep it simple. Elijah 1 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
hamilton Posted June 14, 2016 #45 Posted June 14, 2016 Good choices - looking forward to seeing more progress - you'll be coming to the really fun part soon - the cabins! hamilton Elijah 1 Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy
alde Posted June 14, 2016 Author #46 Posted June 14, 2016 Yea, I'm really looking forward to getting to more detail work. I have also been looking at photos of schooners and see a few with the colors I am thinking about. I like the look. I don't know why this is not a more popular kit. The hull goes together pretty easy and I think she's a good looking boat. It's really a perfect kits for a beginner. Elijah and hamilton 2 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
hamilton Posted June 17, 2016 #47 Posted June 17, 2016 I absolutely agree! I wish I'd built this as a first POB model since it illustrates very well in its design the principles of spiling... hamilton alde and Elijah 2 Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy
jbelwood Posted June 17, 2016 #48 Posted June 17, 2016 Hi Al, You've probably seen this video already but the color scheme really captured me. Will be following your thread as I have always wanted to build this kit. John Elwood alde, Barbara and Elijah 3 Quote
alde Posted June 19, 2016 Author #49 Posted June 19, 2016 John, thanks for posting that great video. The Pinky sure is pretty under sail. Elijah 1 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
hamilton Posted June 25, 2016 #50 Posted June 25, 2016 Great video - thanks for posting! hamilton Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy
Chris V Posted October 27, 2016 #51 Posted October 27, 2016 Al, love your vice. I'm going to have to make one, or just sail over and 'borrow' yours. Elijah 1 Quote Completed build: 1:24 Glad Tidings Pinky Schooner by Model Shipways "The Only Difference Between Ordeal and Adventure is Attitude". Bob Bitchin AKA Robert Lipkin
alde Posted December 30, 2016 Author #52 Posted December 30, 2016 It's been way too long since I have worked on my Pinky. I have had some significant life changes over the last several months that have keeper me away from anything fun. I retired from my job in July to spend more time with my wife who had a stroke several years ago but has declined in health over the last year or so. She had to go into a nursing home in September because I was no longer to take care of her at home. I try to spend as much time as I can with her but I feel pretty helpless to do anything for her. Now that she is more settled in and is in good hands I am taking a little more time to myself. I still see her most days but am now taking time to do some things to get my mind off the negative stuff. I am in the process of getting my work area ready and should be back to my build in a week or so. I really need to do it and also enjoy the company of my friends here on MSW. Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
hamilton Posted January 6, 2017 #53 Posted January 6, 2017 Hi Al: I'm sorry to hear about your wife's health - it can't be easy and I hope she's doing ok and that you're taking care of yourself. Best for the new year to you both hamilton alde and Elijah 2 Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy
alde Posted January 6, 2017 Author #54 Posted January 6, 2017 Thank you Hamilton, today was a good day for her. She was in a very happy mood for some reason. It really lifted my heart. I pray that she continues to have good days. Matt D and Elijah 2 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
alde Posted August 25, 2017 Author #55 Posted August 25, 2017 I have been trying to keep up with everybody's builds but I have not worked on mine for quite some time. Between family issues and getting my guitar done the shipyard has been neglected. Well not any more. I'm back at my Glad Tidings and have been working on the deck. It's going pretty smoothly and is looking ok. I painted the hull green but I think I have changed my mind and will go with the yellow hull like the original. The other builds I have seen sure look nice in yellow. I should be spending some good time at the workbench and will do my best to keep my log up to date. hamilton, ccoyle, Landlubber Mike and 7 others 10 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
Guest Tim I. Posted August 26, 2017 #56 Posted August 26, 2017 A hard lesson for me to to learn with shipbuilding, is that I need to take my time and build to my pace - not to meet others expectations. Whatever color you go with for the hull, I look forward to seeing it. Good to see you back at it again. - Tim I. Quote
Landlubber Mike Posted August 26, 2017 #57 Posted August 26, 2017 Looking really great Al. Love your guitar too by the way, it's a real beauty. You're very talented! alde and Elijah 2 Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: Hs129B-2 1/48 SB2U-1 Vindicator 1/48 Five Star Yaeyama 1/700 Pit Road Asashio and Akashi 1/700 diorama Walrus 1/48 and Albatross 1/700 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/32 IJN Notoro 1/700 Akitsu Maru 1/700 Completed builds : Caldercraft Brig Badger Amati Hannah - Ship in Bottle Pit Road Hatsuzakura 1/700 Hasegawa Shimakaze 1:350 F4B-4 and P-6E 1/72 Accurate Miniatures F3F-1/F3F-2 1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat built as FM-1 1/48 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/48 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 Citroen 2CV 1/24 - Airfix and Tamiya Entex Morgan 3-wheeler 1/16 Terminated build: HMS Lyme (based on Corel Unicorn) On the shelf: Euromodel Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde; Caldercraft Victory; too many plastic ship, plane and car kits Future potential scratch builds: HMS Lyme (from NMM plans); Le Gros Ventre (from Ancre monographs), Dutch ship from Ab Hoving book, HMS Sussex from McCardle book, Philadelphia gunboat (Smithsonian plans)
alde Posted August 27, 2017 Author #58 Posted August 27, 2017 10 hours ago, Landlubber Mike said: Looking really great Al. Love your guitar too by the way, it's a real beauty. You're very talented! Thanks Mike, it feels really good to be back at it. I didn't realize how much I missed it. It's also great to be spending more time here with my friends. Elijah 1 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
Elijah Posted August 27, 2017 #59 Posted August 27, 2017 She looks nice! Good work! Is the waterway laser cut? Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society)
alde Posted August 27, 2017 Author #60 Posted August 27, 2017 6 hours ago, Elijah said: She looks nice! Good work! Is the waterway laser cut? Thanks Elijah. Yes it's laser cut. It's a really nice kit and goes together well so far. Elijah 1 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
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