Sexyauthor Posted July 5, 2016 #1 Posted July 5, 2016 Wow! Compared to the Amati Adventure I am finishing up, the detailed instructions in this kit are overwhelming: ship plans, parts lists, hull profile templates, rigging plans(!). This looks like it is going to be a fun build! There are a LOT of cast metal bits compared to my three other builds, so I imagine I'm going to be honing my painting skills! KevinR, GuntherMT, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 6, 2016 Author #2 Posted July 6, 2016 Carving up the hull to match the profiles - a little more woodworking than I had to do for the other solid hull (St. Helena)... Organ tech, KevinR, thibaultron and 4 others 7 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 7, 2016 Author #3 Posted July 7, 2016 Hull shaped and bulwarks thinned - It's kind of strange switching from metric (my first three builds had everything in millimeters) to standard - going to take some getting used to! Elijah, GuntherMT, KevinR and 3 others 6 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 8, 2016 Author #4 Posted July 8, 2016 (edited) If someone had said to me a month ago that I'd be able to drill a hole in something that is only 1/16" wide, I'd have told them they were nuts. I would have been wrong... Into this is what I am drilling holes (fife rail)... Edited July 8, 2016 by Sexyauthor mtaylor, GuntherMT, Organ tech and 3 others 6 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 9, 2016 Author #5 Posted July 9, 2016 Completed pin rack with belay pins - sitting on a dime! Still need to paint of course... GuntherMT, mtaylor, Elijah and 2 others 5 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
GuntherMT Posted July 9, 2016 #6 Posted July 9, 2016 Nice work so far. That's a tiny little fife rail, looks like it came out just fine. Elijah, mtaylor, Sexyauthor and 1 other 4 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build)
mtaylor Posted July 9, 2016 #7 Posted July 9, 2016 Brian, One of the "interesting" aspects of this hobby is that we do end up doing things that we never thought we could do. I hope that makes sense.... thibaultron, Elijah and Sexyauthor 3 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
thibaultron Posted July 9, 2016 #8 Posted July 9, 2016 On the page for Model Shipways Phantom, in documentation section, is a praticum for the Phantom. The kit is also a solid hull model. It may help you with yours, and is much more detailed than MS's regular booklet. I recently bought the plans for the HL, to use in building my plastic PYRO/Lindberg version of her. Sexyauthor, Elijah and mtaylor 3 Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial
Sexyauthor Posted July 9, 2016 Author #9 Posted July 9, 2016 Thank you Ron! I'll take a look... mtaylor, thibaultron and Elijah 3 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 9, 2016 Author #10 Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) I found a nice piece of maple stock at 3/32" thick (perfect for this application) and created a nice stem and curve piece. Here's the keel, sternpost and stem.... Edited July 9, 2016 by Sexyauthor thibaultron, Organ tech, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
gjdale Posted July 9, 2016 #11 Posted July 9, 2016 On the page for Model Shipways Phantom, in documentation section, is a praticum for the Phantom. The kit is also a solid hull model. It may help you with yours, and is much more detailed than MS's regular booklet. Chuck wrote that Practicum for Phantom, and he also wrote one for Sultana, another solid hull model. It's worth reading both as he offers a couple of different techniques as well as a host of additional information and instructions. The Sultana Practicum is available here in the NRG database of articles: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-build-and-practicums.php Elijah, thibaultron, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout
Sexyauthor Posted July 11, 2016 Author #12 Posted July 11, 2016 Carved rudder from same 3/32" maple stock. Extra stock to go through hole in hull up to wheelhouse. GuntherMT, trippwj, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
trippwj Posted July 11, 2016 #13 Posted July 11, 2016 The HL is a fun build - once you get used to the small scale, that is! She is looking mighty nice. That rudder came out very well - will you be coppering it as well? Sexyauthor, mtaylor, Elijah and 1 other 4 Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus
Sexyauthor Posted July 12, 2016 Author #14 Posted July 12, 2016 I believe this build will test the limits of my dexterity and eyesight! I will be coppering, but am unsure about which technique I'm going to use. Since this will be the first coppering I've done, I need to find a balance between difficulty and aesthetics. I'm leaning toward long strips with rivet marks (either using a punch wheel or just adding them by hand using a pin or needle) instead of small individual rectangles of copper. Thanks for the kind words! mtaylor, Elijah and thibaultron 3 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 12, 2016 Author #15 Posted July 12, 2016 Pilot house. I used my inkjet printer and some transparent shipping label paper to print the doors, panels and windows. I'm pretty sure I'd make a mess of it if I tried to paint those things by hand... gjdale, Duanelaker, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 13, 2016 Author #16 Posted July 13, 2016 Wheelhouse - carved the body from a block of wood, added the top (1/32" sheet), bronzed the wheel and added the walnut stanchions. Stained the top and painted the body flat tan. thibaultron, mtaylor, GuntherMT and 2 others 5 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 15, 2016 Author #17 Posted July 15, 2016 Taking a break from working on the deck "furniture" - back to the ship - adding decking and needed to add some height to the bulwarks - they were way short of the 11/32" to 3/8" mentioned in the instructions. After the bulwarks were heightened, test fit the wheelhouse... Lastly, the pilot house is looking better with the roof overhang and some of the coaming added... thibaultron, trippwj, Elijah and 3 others 6 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 16, 2016 Author #18 Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) Holes in the bulwarks for the gunports and paddle wheel boxes.... As you can see, I've also drilled the holes for the masts, hawse holes and airports on the side of the hull Edited July 16, 2016 by Sexyauthor GuntherMT, trippwj, thibaultron and 3 others 6 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 16, 2016 Author #19 Posted July 16, 2016 Waterways added, inside bulwark painted flat white... mtaylor, Elijah, GuntherMT and 1 other 4 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 16, 2016 Author #20 Posted July 16, 2016 Test fit the deck house... Elijah and thibaultron 2 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 19, 2016 Author #21 Posted July 19, 2016 Paddlewheel boxes, decorations and sponsons in place... MarisStella.hr, schooner, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 19, 2016 Author #22 Posted July 19, 2016 Testing out how my method of coppering is going to look. I took the supplied 1/4" copper tape and cut it in half lengthwise (so it's now 2 strips 1/8" wide). I then used a pounce wheel and steel ruler to create the bolt indentations and applied the result to the keel. Thoughts? Elijah, MarisStella.hr, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 19, 2016 Author #23 Posted July 19, 2016 First paddle wheel assembled... thibaultron, Elijah, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 20, 2016 Author #24 Posted July 20, 2016 Main companionway, complete with doors and skylights! I used the shaft of nails (i.e. cut off the head) for the doorknobs... Elijah, thibaultron, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 20, 2016 Author #25 Posted July 20, 2016 Lifeboats - before and after... Need to do a little touch-up on paint.... mtaylor, Elijah and thibaultron 3 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 21, 2016 Author #26 Posted July 21, 2016 There were 2 small vents included in the kit (From studying the pictures of completed models and looking at the plans, they go right behind the windlass). But there are 2 larger vents behind the smokestack on top of the deckhouse. They weren't in the parts list (like the coaling rings which also show on the plan), so I tried my hand at carving them. Presented for your critique (along with 2 cannons on carriages).... mtaylor, thibaultron and Elijah 3 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 22, 2016 Author #27 Posted July 22, 2016 Did a little more work on the vents. Carved the catheads and a couple of more skylights. Carved bowsprit cap and bowsprit bitt and shaped the bowsprit... thibaultron, mtaylor and Elijah 3 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 22, 2016 Author #28 Posted July 22, 2016 Test fit bowsprit, bitt, cap, jib boom.... Can also see the sprayrail (bowrail) with chocks carved out... mtaylor, thibaultron and Elijah 3 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
Sexyauthor Posted July 23, 2016 Author #29 Posted July 23, 2016 The instructions say to create gunport lids from 1/32" stock, use the copper tape to simulate hinges and glue them (open) at the top of the gunports... In all the images I've seen of a completed Harriet Lane model ship, I haven't seen the gunport lids. Should I skip this step? Thoughts? Can anyone point me to examples of the Harriet Lane which have gunport lids? thibaultron and Elijah 2 Quote -- Brian Builds: St. Helena (Constructo kit - build log) Louise Steam Launch (Constructo kit) Adventure Pirate Schooner (Amati kit - build log) Current Build: Harriet Lane (Model Shipways kit - build log) Future Builds: J. S. Elcano Bluenose II (Constructo)
trippwj Posted July 23, 2016 #30 Posted July 23, 2016 (edited) While I need to go back and get you the source, here are 2 relatively contemporary drawings which are also contradictory - one with and one without gun port lids. Note the one with lids shows them opening down, not up. The "official" picture from the USCG Historian is likewise odd - no ports, but I am a bit confused by the gaff sail on the foremast. Given the location of the pilot house, and the smoke stack, it appears that the fore sail would be a great mess if ever used. Note that this is the only picture that includes that sail. Edited July 23, 2016 by trippwj Sexyauthor, Elijah, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus
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