Alfons Posted February 16, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 16, 2013 Hi all. This project, beeing my first build, was started in september 2011. Having thought about building a wooden ship for many years i finally got around and ordered my Schooner from Blue Jacket in the US. In MSW 1.0 I maintained a build log since day 1, sadly, all the information were lost during the crash. However, all of the pictures are still on my hard drive. In below posts I have added all the pictures in somewhat of an order, this post contains the pictues of the current status of the build. The Blu Jacket kit is of excellent quality, containing a solid hull and a small box of britannia castings. There are no laser cut wooden parts, all parts are built from profiles and sheets. The instructions are thorough and contains a number of hand drawn sketches, and also a number of pictures of the prototype build by Blue Jacket. The length of the finished model will be about 33¨, and I plan to make my own glass (or similar) display case. There will be no sails, but a full running rig. I really enjoy my new hobby, and starting a build log at MSW has been extremely helpful and encouraging. Thanks for looking in, and I hope you will follow my progress along the way. /Alfons avsjerome2003, cmreid91, MikeB4 and 6 others 9 Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintergreen Posted February 19, 2013 Share #2 Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks for reposting some of your images Alfons Your schooner looks sooo good! Quote Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfons Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks, it´s good to be back. I am working on the dory, progress is rather slow at the moment, but an update is around the corner. /Alfons Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricky146 Posted February 19, 2013 Share #4 Posted February 19, 2013 Beautiful neat work Alfons. Keep it up. Looking forward to more progress. Ricky Quote Ricky Current Builds Titanic - Mantua Victory - Mantua Completed Builds Norske Love - Billings Bluenose - Billings Danmark - Billings Riva Aquarama - Scratch Plus literally hundreds of others over a 55 year period Planned Neechiemose - scratch build of my 50 ft ketch in my avatar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfons Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks Ricky. Tim. Regarding the rudder assembly, see pictures below. I attached both the rudder stock and the rudder to the stern post. I guess this is not the proper way to do it, but the result came out well and I am happy. However, the rudder is glued solid and will not be able to swing. Please note that I forgot to cut the small slots above the rudder hinges, not allowing for the rudder to come off during overhaul. /Alfons Elia, avsjerome2003, Timothy Wood and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfons Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) I am uploading the rest of my pictures, the new log required a little bit more life to it. Sorry that the time line does twist a little bit back and forth. /Alfons Edited December 8, 2013 by Alfons Mirabell61, Tigerdvr, MSzwarc and 9 others 12 Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elia Posted February 19, 2013 Share #7 Posted February 19, 2013 Alfons, Superb. I'm so glad you've begun your log again. I'm just finishing the monkey rail on my schooner and I've come to your log for reference numerous times. What a crisp, sharp model you've built. Cheers, Elia Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintergreen Posted February 20, 2013 Share #8 Posted February 20, 2013 What a treat, your deck is just beautiful! Quote Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfons Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) Time for a small update, just to let you know I am alive Thanks for the kind words, it good to be back. I am making slow progress with the seine dory, next step is finishing the main rail. Thanks for dropping by. /Alfons Edited February 25, 2013 by Alfons canoe21, avsjerome2003, Elia and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintergreen Posted February 25, 2013 Share #10 Posted February 25, 2013 Oh, that was a sleek little boat. Will there be oarlocks and oars too? Quote Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pier44 Posted February 25, 2013 Share #11 Posted February 25, 2013 Nice and very usefull details.... Thanks so much! I working on my Bluenose, and I appreciate that you share your know how... pier44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfons Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted February 25, 2013 For sure Håkan, there will be oars, oarlocks, rope work, and even a small bucket to go with that /Alfons avsjerome2003 1 Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john46 Posted February 25, 2013 Share #13 Posted February 25, 2013 You are doing a great job, it is an impressive built. Thanks for sharing. Regards John Quote <span style='font-family: courier new'>In progress: <a class='bbc_url' href='http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/177-king-of-the-mississippi-artesania-latina-scale-180/'>King of the Mississippi</a></span><br /> <br /> <span style='font-family: courier new'>Completed : <a class='bbc_url' href='http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/176-mare-nostrum-4331-artesania-latina-scale-135/'>Mare Nostrum 4331</a></span><br /> <span style='font-family: courier new'><a class='bbc_url' href='http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/51-16th-century-galeass-imai-scale-1160/'>16th century Galeass</a></span><br /> <span style='font-family: courier new'><a class='bbc_url' href='http://members.upc.nl/carla.en.john/Modelbouw/Rocket.htm'>George Stephenson Rocket Locomotive</a></span><br /> <br /> <span style='font-family: courier new'>Next build : sl Louise</span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elia Posted February 26, 2013 Share #14 Posted February 26, 2013 Alfons, That is one sweet dory! Very nice. Elia Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Wood Posted March 1, 2013 Share #15 Posted March 1, 2013 Alfons, I look forward to watching your log also. I really like your deck work, you aree doing a fine job! How do you like the BlueJacket kit? Tim Quote Tim Current Build: Future Build: BlueJacket - USS Kidd (Fletcher Class Destroyer) Solid Hull BlueJacket - U.S.S. SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, DE413 | Butler-Class Destroyer Escort BlueJacket - 310' Destroyer "The famous "four-piper" of both World Wars" Model Shipways - Pride of Baltimore II (Topsail Schooner) Model Shipways - Willie L. Bennett (Chesapeake Bay Skipjack) Constructo - Pilar (Ernest Hemingway's Fishing Yacht) Sergal - Race Horse (Bomb Ketch) Classic Warships - USS Salem CA-139 (Heavy Cruiser) Resin Kit Pen Duick Schooner - Half Hull (Scratch Build) CSA Submarine Hunley (Resin Kit) Classic Warships - USS Washington BB-56 (Battleship) Resin Kit Blue Ridge Models - USS Alaska CB-1 (Resin Kit) Completed Builds: 18th Century Sea Mortar Endeavour Half Hull by BlueJacket Ship Crafters Scratch Build - Atlantic (Schooner 1903) Half Hull: Winner of the 1905 Kaiser's Cup Race. BlueJacket 80' ELCO PT Boat 1/48 scale Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfons Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share #16 Posted March 1, 2013 Thanks for your kind words. Tim. About the Blue Jacket kit. Not having buit to many kits (yet), I dont have to much to compare with. The quality of the supplied wood are good but most of the castings (very few) are out of shape, but reasonable OK after some modifications. There are three sheets of drawings, with a few detailed views included. On numerous occasions, I have had to estimate detailed dimensions due to missing information. There are no pre-cut wooden parts (except for the roughly shaped hull), everything else is built from scratch. Instructions are quite thourough, but illustrations are in my opinion rather poor, mostly due to the fact that pictures are drawn by hand. As an overall impression, I wouldnt recomend the Smuggler kit as a first build. Never the less, I have learnt a lot about ship building technique, and the result so far is satisfactory according to my standards. My next project is the Riva Aquamarine from Amati. I have had the chance to look trough the box contents at my local shop, my impressions is that castings and details are of better quality, and the supplied instructions are much moore thorough. Thanks for dropping by. /Alfons Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Sailor Posted March 1, 2013 Share #17 Posted March 1, 2013 Alfons, I, like so many others are impressed by the crispness of your woodwork. There is an almost total lack of 'fuzzies" about your woodwork. How do you do it? Also, your deck planks almost appear to have beveled edges. Is this so or is it an illusion? All in all it is very nicely done. Thanks for sharing. Ron Franck BETAQDAVE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfons Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share #18 Posted March 2, 2013 Thanks Ron, Im glad you like my work. As for the woodwork, I am using a very special technique.. no macro photos Apart from that, high quality wood and a nice set of tools takes me far. I have also learnt to be very careful during painting, not to use too thick paint, but rather many thin layers. The deck in the kit came as sheets of scribed veneer, but I decided to cut the sheets plank by plank. This allowed me to achieve the nibbing and the curvature along the quarter deck, but also to keep the beveled edges intact. /Alfons avsjerome2003, tasmanian and BETAQDAVE 3 Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerty Posted March 2, 2013 Share #19 Posted March 2, 2013 Wow - Terrifc work Alfons ! Really like your deck planking - great job ! BETAQDAVE 1 Quote Current Build: Willie L. Bennett - Model Shipways Future Interests: Friendship Sloop - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Cape Cod Catboat - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfons Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share #20 Posted March 2, 2013 Thanks Gerty. Small update today; the making of the dory main rail. Next up is priming and painting. /Alfons canoe21, BETAQDAVE, olliechristo and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfons Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share #21 Posted March 3, 2013 Sun is shining, son and wife are taking a nap, people are skiing just outside my house....and the oars supplied with my kit are way out of dimension. :mellow: Stay tuned.. /Alfons Mirabell61 1 Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfons Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share #22 Posted March 3, 2013 I shall make my own oars for the dory, the ones that came with the kit are far to big and also out of shape. What better to use than tooth picks! Excellent wood quality and roughly the right size. My Dremel served as a vertical lathe, allowing for the right tapering effect. I then glued a pair of wood pieces to each oar. Finally, sanding to the right shape. Much better, furthermore, how many fishing crews are able to enjoy a loverly scent of mint while at sea 3 more to go and then priming and painting. Thanks for dropping by. /Alfons BETAQDAVE, canoe21 and avsjerome2003 3 Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elia Posted March 3, 2013 Share #23 Posted March 3, 2013 Alfons, Very nice dory rail and very very nicely done oar. I have to say again that's a great looking dory you've built. The smoothness of the wood finish, along with the paint job, makes for a really attractive little boat. Elia vincent lombardi and BETAQDAVE 2 Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintergreen Posted March 3, 2013 Share #24 Posted March 3, 2013 Hammarby-backen? Well, excellent dingy and oars Alfons! And your paint job is flawless. So nice to look at. BETAQDAVE 1 Quote Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfons Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share #25 Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks Håkan and Elia. And yes, it is Hammarbybacken, as seen from my living room. I shall be back soon with the finished dingy, final painting starts tonight. /Alfons. Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted March 4, 2013 Share #26 Posted March 4, 2013 Alfons, Impressive work, especially the deck planking, well done! Are the techniques you are showing all given in the kit, or are you inventing some of your ideas? I look forward to your next posts. Allan 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted March 4, 2013 Share #27 Posted March 4, 2013 Alfons, Nice to catch up on your build again. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted March 4, 2013 Share #28 Posted March 4, 2013 Alfons, Wish I had found this earlier. Fine work. Bob BETAQDAVE 1 Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 5, 2013 Share #29 Posted March 5, 2013 Alfons: This model is just beautiful. You are making a wonderful piece out of the kit. I really like the dory. That is a nice little model in itself. Thanks for bringing this build log back. Russ BETAQDAVE 1 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfons Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share #30 Posted March 6, 2013 Thanks Allan, Michael, Bob, and Russ, I am glad you like my work. There are not to many techniques described in the kit instructions. I am making things up as I go, plus, I am learning loads of stuff from you guys The oars are finished, dory is undergoing final painting. This weekend I will visit my parents up north, this will be nice as always. As a bonus, I will have the opportunity to use my fathers lathe Hopefully I will be able to make the jib boom according to the (rather poor) drawing. I will bring lots of raw material, so a number of attempts are possible.. /Alfons tasmanian and avsjerome2003 2 Quote Current Build: Gloucester Fishing Schooner - Blue Jacket - Scale 1:48 Next Project: Riva Aquamarine - Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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