Thedeacon Posted April 20, 2016 Share #1 Posted April 20, 2016 Hi all! Well finally decided to try and start this kit. Not really a ship modeler, but would love to learn. I am currently working on the build "Moulds" and getting up the courage to tackle the RABBET CUT. My question is: Should the cut be made before I assemble the keel? Meaning, Stern post, AFT SKEG, SKEG BATTEN and other sub assemblies are attached to the Keelson? All help greatly appreciated. Jack12477, kuya, WackoWolf and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinR Posted April 20, 2016 Share #2 Posted April 20, 2016 David, Welcome and good luck on you build. I am looking forward to following your Willie Bennett build. The plans show the rabbet at about 1/16"x1/16". The plans are at the same scale as the model. You should be able to take your measurements off of the plans without adjustment. You may also be interested in the following book. "Modeling Guide for Model Shipways Kit 'Willie L. Bennett'" by Ben Lankford. http://www.amazon.com/Modeling-Guide-Shipways-Willie-Bennett/dp/B001QK3VE0 Elijah, Jack12477 and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Kevin Hampton, VA Current Builds: Skipjack Albatross - 1:32 On Hold: Yacht Atlantic - Scientific Completed: Ships Boat - MS - First Planked Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricWilliamMarshall Posted December 25, 2019 Share #3 Posted December 25, 2019 For others who my find this thread (and for David): the book, by Lankford, mentioned by Kevin is available for free as a pdf at the Model Expo site, as part of the information about the kit. Kit information: https://modelexpo-online.com/Model-Shipways-WILLIE-BENNETT-SKIPJACK-132-SCALE_p_1015.html Book pdf link: https://modelexpo-online.com/assets/images/documents/MS2032-Willie_L_Bennett-Instructions-web.pdf Tigersteve 1 Quote Current adventures: USS Perry of 1843, model kit by Bluejacket - Scale 1:96 Lost at Sea: Dapper Tom - model kit by Model Shipways Previous adventures: an English Pinnace, model kit by Model Shipways, Opium Smuggler Schooner Yacht 1805, model kit by Authentic Holland Models Chesapeake Bay Flattie, model kit by Midwest, USS Constitution, model kit by Revell Albatros 1912, card model kit by HMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopDavid Posted December 26, 2019 Share #4 Posted December 26, 2019 I downloaded the instructions for this ship from Model Expo the other day. They are excellent. Really show the different timbers going into a ship. I recommend them as one of your first reference book for first time builders. Price is right! Ryland Craze, Tigersteve and EricWilliamMarshall 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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