Pierretessier Posted March 19, 2017 Share #61 Posted March 19, 2017 Looking good! Nirvana 1 Quote Pierre. All in all it's pretty relaxing when you just take your time..... Current build Santa Maria by MarisStella Completed Batelina by MarisStella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonInAZ Posted March 22, 2017 Share #62 Posted March 22, 2017 Wow Derek, Great build log so far... Your pictures are fantastic. Nice and close and very easy to relate to what your describing in the log. I have this model in my stash, but am working on some simpler builds first. She makes a beautiful model though and I'm leaning towards this as my first plank on bulkhead model. Also, I'm not sure if you found this already as part of your research, but a gentleman named Gary Brinker has a detailed 40 part YouTube build of this kit from start to finish. I know he discusses some of the pitfalls of the instructions and ambiguities of the plans during the build. In the end, his turned out VERY nice and I believe he said it was only his 2nd wood ship model as well. Anyway, thank you for sharing your hard work and I look forward to following your progress. Don Blighty 1 Quote Current Build: Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Midwest Products Completed Builds: Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff by Midwest Products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share #63 Posted March 22, 2017 Thanks for the kind works Don, I have seen the Gary Brinker videos and found them helpful. This is only my second build and I learned a lot from my first build. My first was a ton of trial and error but in the end I was happy with the results and it was a great learning tool. Plus, I got a lot of help on this forum as well. I look forward to following along on your build when you get started. Nirvana and Blighty 2 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share #64 Posted March 24, 2017 I'm still planking the hull, ya da ya da slow moving process and pictures aren't really necessary. However tonight I tried my hand at serving and seizing. For my first time I think it wasn't too bad. I used Syrens serving machine. I'm wondering if there is a way to use the Serving machine to seize the lines? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Nirvana, Heronguy, Fright and 1 other 4 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Posted March 24, 2017 Share #65 Posted March 24, 2017 That illustrates very well the appearance before and after treatment. Did it take long to do? Nicely done by the way. Len Nirvana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share #66 Posted March 24, 2017 Hi Len, it didn't take long at all. I think perhaps 5 minutes tops. With practice it will become a lot quicker and neater. Nirvana 1 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share #67 Posted March 24, 2017 Just to update, still planking the hull. I have been practicing my serving and seizing but I still need more practice. It's not too bad but there is still room for improvements. hof00, Fright, Steve 12345 and 3 others 6 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share #68 Posted March 30, 2017 Latest update, I'm still planking the hull. I think part of the problem is that I am using carpenter's glue and it takes time to dry. I'm not a fan of CA glue so avoid it when I can. I get a row of planking installed then need to walk away until the glue dries. Maybe I should be doing some sub-assemblies while I wait. The planking has been very easy and I'm happy with the results. I'm almost at a point now where I have to reverse direction. I think it may get a lot more interesting from here on. Jack12477, Tigersteve, Fright and 3 others 6 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 12345 Posted March 30, 2017 Share #69 Posted March 30, 2017 Hi derek looking great I would perhaps give the ca another shot as you will be giving the hull a thourougly good sanding anyways so won't have to deal with any residue just a thought. as for the seizing of the line I'm impressed that is something I haven't tried or have any experience Heronguy and Nirvana 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 12345 Posted March 30, 2017 Share #70 Posted March 30, 2017 I should have mentioned you can still use you carpenters glue between planks just ca for where they meet the bulkheads speeds things up a lot Nirvana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heronguy Posted March 31, 2017 Share #71 Posted March 31, 2017 Way to go Derek. Looks good. Nirvana and Steve 12345 2 Quote Doug Current Builds: Bluenose II - AL / Krabbenkutter / Prince de Neufchatel / Essex Cross-section / Syren / Barque Stefano / Winchelsea / Half Hull / Maria HF31 - Dusek / Bandirma - Turkmodel On the Shelf: Santisima Trinidad and Cross Section / HMS Cutter Alert / Tender AVOS / Confederacy Suspended Build: Bluenose II - Billing Boats Nr 600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Posted March 31, 2017 Share #72 Posted March 31, 2017 Nice planking Derek, some of the tightest I've seen, gives me inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share #73 Posted March 31, 2017 Thanks for all the kind comments. I wasn't happy with the one plank on the bow, there was too much of a gap between the plank and the keel. So I decided to remove a portion and replace it with a tighter fitting plank. Anyway, long story short and not paying attention, I delivered a very nasty slice to my left index finger. Still debating if stitches are needed. The Admiral has me patched up for now but she wants to see if the bleeding will stop on its own first. Doesn't help that I take blood thinners. Anyway, a good reminder of SAFETY FIRST. Always realize what you are doing and anticipate the worst to protect against it. I have a pair of Kevlar gloves which were moved to my workshop tonight for future use. After all, I did just order a scalpel handle and blades. hof00, GuntherMT, Nirvana and 1 other 4 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heronguy Posted March 31, 2017 Share #74 Posted March 31, 2017 I feel your pain Derek. Hope it heals quickly. Nirvana 1 Quote Doug Current Builds: Bluenose II - AL / Krabbenkutter / Prince de Neufchatel / Essex Cross-section / Syren / Barque Stefano / Winchelsea / Half Hull / Maria HF31 - Dusek / Bandirma - Turkmodel On the Shelf: Santisima Trinidad and Cross Section / HMS Cutter Alert / Tender AVOS / Confederacy Suspended Build: Bluenose II - Billing Boats Nr 600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share #75 Posted April 1, 2017 So, it's not serious. In the immortal words of Monty Python and the Holly Grail "Tis but a scratch" (when the Black Knight lost his arm). Nirvana, Tigersteve and Don Quixote 3 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 12345 Posted April 1, 2017 Share #76 Posted April 1, 2017 i have no symphony for you bud I thought ship building was a manly thing you just gone and let the side down Nirvana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share #77 Posted April 1, 2017 Lol sorry Steve. Steve 12345 and Nirvana 2 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share #78 Posted April 5, 2017 I thought the planking was going remarkably well but then of course I found a small problem. The planks were sitting proud of the stern bulkheads close to the garboard strake. I thought that to correct this I would add a shim. However, thinking into it a little longer I decided this wasn't the best approach because it would only cause me problems further down the line. Of course, the best solution was to remove and replace. Which is what I did I then reattached the planks and made sure they were fastened to the keel and bulkheads After which, I used my proportional dividers to determine that the plank on the forward part of the ship needed to be shaved down a bit so that it would match the stern. I think I am now back on track (I hope). Fright, Steve 12345, GuntherMT and 3 others 6 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 12345 Posted April 5, 2017 Share #79 Posted April 5, 2017 Looking good derek all things considered later in the build what's bothering now won't even cross your mind Nirvana and Fright 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted April 5, 2017 Share #80 Posted April 5, 2017 It's coming along nicely. Stick with the wood glue. Steve Nirvana 1 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share #81 Posted April 11, 2017 I thought the planking was going remarkably well but then of course it soon took a turn for the worse. I truly don't understand how to add sealers or belts or how to properly taper a plank so I ended up with a lot of tapered planks that tapered to a point. I really need to get this down pat because one of these days I'm going to do a single planked hull and it will definitely test my ability. I calculated that I had over 25 hours in planking the hull. Once done I gave it a light sanding then added body fill. I plan on adding fill and sanding a couple of times then sanding with finer grits until I have a smooth hull. Fright, Jack12477, Steve 12345 and 3 others 6 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 12345 Posted April 11, 2017 Share #82 Posted April 11, 2017 Looks like she will paint up fine derek to be fair not sure how I would have approached that hull there is a lot of planks heading for a very limited area Nirvana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted April 12, 2017 Share #83 Posted April 12, 2017 Derek, nice job on the planking, I also noticed you were being judge by someone in the background. Didn't know you invited Judge Judy for inspection of your build. Estoy_Listo, Jack12477 and Fright 3 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share #84 Posted April 12, 2017 It's funny Per, I actually debated about deleting that picture because I noticed Judge Judy in the background and I thought "I don't want these people to think I watch Judge Judy." I usually don't have her on, I was just so wrapped up in the boat I didn't bother to change the channel. Nirvana, Tigersteve and Jack12477 3 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fright Posted April 15, 2017 Share #85 Posted April 15, 2017 Court fines you $100 for falling asleep at the wheel. The boat is coming along nicely! Estoy_Listo and Nirvana 2 Quote Robert O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share #86 Posted April 19, 2017 After sanding, filling and more sanding I think I finally have the hull where I want it. After which I though it might be a good idea to put on a layer of polyurethane just to seal everything before painting. However, painting won't happen for a while yet. Jack12477, Lacy Joyce, piter56 and 4 others 7 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genericDave Posted April 19, 2017 Share #87 Posted April 19, 2017 Derek, planking looks great! From your photos it looks like you did a great job with the planks that have to twist going up to the stern post (those didn't line up great for me on my build). It already looks great, but once you get the hull painted, I think the shape is going to look perfect! Jack12477 and Nirvana 2 Quote Dave | genericDave Current Build: Model Shipways Fair American 1:48 Completed Builds: Model Shipways Bluenose 1:64 Model Shipways Phantom 1:96 Blog: Suburban Ship Modeler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share #88 Posted April 25, 2017 I started planking the fore deck. So far so good but I have to figure out nibbing. I'm not sure I understand how to measure and cut the planks. Tips would be nice. One thing that I really enjoy is reading the drawings. I'm using a Lauck Street practicum but I follow along with the actual drawings. It's fun to find the information on the drawings. I find that the practicum takes shortcuts only because it's designed for beginners however I want to step up a bit. I want to add a bit more detail than the practicum. The practicum has a good build sequence (so far). Fright, Jack12477, piter56 and 2 others 5 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 12345 Posted April 25, 2017 Share #89 Posted April 25, 2017 Try this derek if you want realistic Jack12477 and Captain Poison 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fright Posted April 25, 2017 Share #90 Posted April 25, 2017 Stumbled on this regarding nibbing. A tad long-winded but it may be helpful. Quote Robert O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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