Meteor 1851 by Jim Lad - Scale 1:96 - Immigrant Ship

[Jim Lad]

Another update at last.  Following our trip up north to visit family and week at the museum where no model making was done due to other commitments, I've finally got a little more done on the Meteor.

 

The planking under the counter is completes and rough sanded and I've started (just) planking the inside of the hull.  Once I have the inside planking done I'll do the final fairing and sanding of the outside of the hull and get the planking on there.

 

John

 

[Jim Lad]

The internal planking creeps slowly ahead - more slowly than usual of late as we've had school holidays here and the museum has been full of families - which is great, except that I don't get much done between talking to people!  Now that the kids are back at school it might go a tiny bit faster.

 

John

 

[Bedford]

Looking good John, working at ANMM is a bit of a two edged sword isn't it.

[Jim Lad]

Thanks, mate.  I see working at the museum as a good opportunity to 'spread the word' about our wonderful hobby.  A lot of people who stop to chat are really interested.

 

John

[Mark Pearse]

Hi John

 

it's really nice to watch how the feel of the boat increases with each addition.

 

[KeithAug]

12 hours ago, Jim Lad said:

more slowly than usual of late as we've had school holidays here and the museum has been full of families

I'm betting you love it John, nice when others value your work.

[Jim Lad]

Wouldn't do it if I didn't love it, Keith.  Of course if anyone is really interested and mentions a possible desire to try building, I recommend a certain model building web forum! 

 

John

[BANYAN]

A lovely collection of bent sticks there John   Looks like a great base for her planking.

 

cheers

 

Pat

[KeithAug]

23 hours ago, BANYAN said:

A lovely collection of bent sticks there John

Pat - You made me laugh - beautiful simplification of a complex task. 

[Jim Lad]

The first section of internal planking is now on and treenailed.  As usual with my planking, it looks a real 'dog's breakfast' prior to clean-up.  I was going to clean up this first section and add the deck clamp before doing the upper section of planking, but I've now decided to continue with the planking and clean it all up in one go.

 

I have some commitments coming up that will keep me away from the museum for the next few weeks, so the next update might be a while.

 

John

 

[wefalck]

Actually, your 'dog's breakfast' looks quite realistic in the sense that the interior part often was left quite rough in real ships

 

You may have discussed this earlier, but I am too lazy to go back to earlier posts: I am surprised to see the framework without any bracing during the building. Aren't you afraid of warping during the building ?

Edited October 28, 2019 by wefalck

[Jim Lad]

Thanks to all those who have hit the 'like' button.

 

Wefalck, I have a building stand that supports the model when I'm not working on it.

 

John

[Jim Lad]

What, with one thing and another, it's been a while, but at last here's an update on the 'Meteor'. The internal planking is finally finished and has been rough sanded - a big milestone in my mind.  Next job is to plank the stern and then get the external planking done before finishing off the inside of the hull.

 

John

 

[druxey]

And a happy New Year to you, John. Nice to see an update now and again!

[Jim Lad]

Thanks, Druxey.  Hopefully updates will become a little more regular in this new year!

 

John

 

 

 

[Mark Pearse]

Hi John

 

Great to see that the gears of industry are turning again. All the best, 

 

 

[Chuck]

Looks very good....good to see this one take shape again.  How the heck did you treenail those interior planks...looks like a tight space.  How weird is it that you are now in 2020 and I am still in 2019........or 1985 as my kids keep reminding me.   

Shouldnt you still be sleeping???

[Jim Lad]

Currently 10.12 in the morning here, Chuck (1st of January, that is).

 

I just had enough room to get in to those planks with my trusty Dremel battery powered tool at an angle! 

 

John

[michael mott]

Looking great John great to see the progress. and a Happy New Year to you and your Family.

 

Michael

[Jim Lad]

Thanks Michael, and a Happy New Year to you and yours.  

 

John

[KeithAug]

Happy New Year John. Meteor continues to impress.

[Jim Lad]

Thanks Keith.  it seems funny to be wishing a Happy New Year to people currently living in the cold wet and snow while we're expecting temperatures in the mid forties tomorrow with the fire risk set at catastrophic!

 

John

[cog]

No hazards wheather wise  here, John, this is the wet part of the globe. Although it seems a bit strange to wish a happy new year when those are "threatened" by fire/smoke. Dispite the former I hope you and yours will have a very happy and healthy 2020, and I hope to enjoy the fruit of your modelling endeavours

[Jim Lad]

Thank you, Carl.  I wish the same to you and your family.

 

John

[FriedClams]

The hull is looking very nice John.  Will be anticipating future updates.

 

Gary

[KeithAug]

20 hours ago, Jim Lad said:

with the fire risk set at catastrophic

John - Yes the news is full of it here - it sounds pretty horrific. Wishing everyone a safe New Year.

[Jim Lad]

The planking is now on the stern, so I'll be able to start the outside planking shortly, but I think I'll do the mast steps first before I forget them!

 

John

 

[Bedford]

Lovely work John

[BANYAN]

Looking good John; all very symmetrical

 

cheers

 

Pat

[Cathead]

John, a question, to my eye it seems that the planking above the opening differs on the port and starboard side. On the port side it curves down to meet the vertical piece on the outside, but on the starboard side there's a distinct flat zone between the curve and that outside piece. Am I seeing this wrong? Hate to pick nits, but I'm curious about this.