ftnemtst Posted August 24, 2016 #1 Posted August 24, 2016 Building my first wood ship model, the 1819 Schooner Virginia. Had a few glitches but was able to overcome them, Karl's site with the pictures as he built this was a lot of help. I'm temporarily stuck now on how to attach the rudder. The written instructions are possibly the worst I've ever seen. They attempt to help by giving you a picture pamphlet that is supposed to go along with the instructions but unfortunately, the pictures don't show the more difficult areas. Also the instructions just list part numbers. It would help if the part numbers had a key showing the picture of what the part was. Anyway enough about the griping about the instructions. I've got the rudder ready, got the brackets out. I understand the basic idea on how to put it together but don't quite see how to put the brackets together. Unfortunately, neither the instructions, picture pamphlet or Karl's site explain this. Can anyone help? Spaceman Spiff, Eddie, Piet and 1 other 4 Quote
ccoyle Posted August 24, 2016 #2 Posted August 24, 2016 Welcome! Try the search feature to search the kit build logs. There are at least ten build logs for Virginia, including several finished ones. You should be able to find what you're looking for. Good luck! Piet and mtaylor 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, TBD
EJ_L Posted August 25, 2016 #3 Posted August 25, 2016 Welcome to MSW! As Chris said, you should be able to find some answers in another build log on here. If you get the chance would love to see pictures of your build. Start up a log and share as I'm sure others would enjoy it as well. mtaylor and Piet 2 Quote "A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor" - John George Hermanson -E.J. Current Builds - Royal Louis - Mamoli Royal Caroline - Panart Completed - Wood - Le Soleil Royal - Sergal - Build Log & Gallery La Couronne - Corel - Build Log & Gallery Rattlesnake - Model Shipways, HMS Bounty - Constructo Plastic - USS Constitution - Revel (twice), Cutty Sark. Unfinished - Plastic - HMS Victory - Heller, Sea Witch. Member : Nautical Research Guild
geoff Posted August 25, 2016 #4 Posted August 25, 2016 welcome to MSW "ftnemtst"? .All the best with your Virginia schooner. Geoff Piet and mtaylor 2 Quote
Robin Lous Posted August 25, 2016 #5 Posted August 25, 2016 I can't help (new myself), but I can be part of the chearleaders. Welcome aboard! Robin Piet and mtaylor 2 Quote WIP: No ships atm...sorry!🙄 Completed: Greek bireme - Dusek - scale 1:72 Louie da fly: "I think it requires a special kind of insanity to choose a galley to build a model of."
Jim Lad Posted August 26, 2016 #6 Posted August 26, 2016 A warm welcome to MSW from 'Down Under'. John Piet and mtaylor 2 Quote
mtaylor Posted August 26, 2016 #7 Posted August 26, 2016 Piet 1 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)
allanyed Posted August 26, 2016 #8 Posted August 26, 2016 Welcome to the crew. What's your name? I don't think ftnemtst is it :>) Allan Piet and mtaylor 2 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU
ftnemtst Posted August 26, 2016 Author #9 Posted August 26, 2016 Actual name is Fred Needham Ryland Craze, mtaylor and Piet 3 Quote
ftnemtst Posted August 26, 2016 Author #10 Posted August 26, 2016 I'm going to develop a log of what I've done so far on my 1819 Virginia Schooner. Piet, Spaceman Spiff, Robin Lous and 1 other 4 Quote
Spaceman Spiff Posted August 26, 2016 #11 Posted August 26, 2016 Welcome! Did two tours at Norfolk. I need to get back to Jake's BBQ! A lot of great people on this board. Welcome, again! ftnemtst, mtaylor and Piet 3 Quote
ftnemtst Posted August 26, 2016 Author #12 Posted August 26, 2016 Yep, Jake's is still here. One of my wife's favorite places mtaylor, Spaceman Spiff and Piet 3 Quote
Spaceman Spiff Posted August 29, 2016 #13 Posted August 29, 2016 Jake's is awesome. I think I could just make a meal of those sweet corn nuggets! Good stuff. What part are you in? mtaylor and Piet 2 Quote
VACorsair Posted March 24, 2017 #14 Posted March 24, 2017 Hows the build coming along? Anymore progress? VA Beach resident here as well (Kempsville). - Stan mtaylor 1 Quote
Eddie Posted March 24, 2017 #15 Posted March 24, 2017 Hey howya goin mate welcome. mtaylor 1 Quote I'm probably not going to live long enough to build all these but I'm BLOODY going to try HAHAHA. Future Builds: The Schooner Bluenose, scale 1:48, POF Scratch Build (Gene Bodnar practicum - Plans from modelshipbuilder.com) HMS Victory, scale 1:64 or 1:48, POF Scratch Build (John McKay's plans) Current Builds: 42ft Longboat Armed for War 1834, scale 1:36 POF Scratch Build (Plans from A.N.C.R.E.) Galley Washington 1776, scale 1:48, POF Scratch Build (NRG's Plans) Ragusian Carrack, scale 1:59, POB kit (MarisStella) King of the Mississippi, scale 1:80, POB Kit (Artesania Latina) HMS Snake 1797, 18 Gun Sloop of War, scale 1:64, POB Kit (Jotika/CalderCraft) Current Build: Stage Coach 1848, scale 1:10, Kit (Artesania Latina) Shhh don't tell the Admins I'm building this I'll hide it here ^under this line^ so they don't see it HAHAHA.
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