Albuk Posted February 16, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 16, 2013 (I will try to recreate my Norden build log) This is my first build. When I opened the box everything from the list was inside. The instructions are very basic for a beginners set. On some boards, the laser didn't go all way through and some were bit warped which made me think of problems joining the two halves, later on. Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted February 16, 2013 I made the waterways (which are not included in the kit) from a thin sheet ofplywood. I thought the deck would look nicer with them. Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted February 16, 2013 I decided to glue the two halves before planking. The wood glue that I'm using is setting so fast that I failed to align them perfectly. A little bit of sanding made my problem invisible. I also did some fairing of the bulkheads and got close to the scary part - fitting the bulwarks and hull planking. Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted February 16, 2013 With the help of a steam iron and a couple of different sized ceramic mugs I have pre-bent the bulwarks in a matter of minutes. I was worried about the wood bending process, but it turned out to be easy. To glue the bulwarks, I first positioned them properly, trimmed them to size and then glued the stern half. After 20 minutes I glued the bow half. The glued bulwarks left a gap on the bow deck. I'll have to fill the gap somehow. Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted February 16, 2013 (edited) Hull planking... It took a while to do it. I was planking both sides at the same time so that the hull wouldn't bend to one side as the planks dried. I should have started tapering the planks immediatly. Failing to do so led to some clinkering on the stern. I was bending the planks by soaking them in hot water for a minute and then shaping them with a help of a steam iron and ceramic mugs Edited February 16, 2013 by Albuk Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted February 16, 2013 As I was planking both upwards and downwards, I was left with gaps in the planking. I had to use stealers to fill them. I really enjoyed the whole planking process. Salty Sea Dog 1 Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted February 16, 2013 I sanded the hull and used wood filler on the stern as it is made with balsa. I decided not to use wood filler on the rest of the hull as I wanted the planks to be visible through the paint job. Wishmaster 1 Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted February 16, 2013 I painted the hull with different sized brushes. I took 4 coats of paint in some parts. After using the right type of masking tape, I was finaly able to make a nice water line. The red line was made in the same way. Wishmaster and Panteg Models 2 Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted February 16, 2013 The rudder was made with the supplied material. Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted February 16, 2013 For the handrail I used a mix of walnut and mahogany wood stain and then finnished it with a satin clearcoat. Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted February 16, 2013 I glued the deck planks making shure that I had no glue spills as I wanted to stain it. I used CA to do it and it was quite difficult as the glue dries very quickly, resulting in some small gaps here and there. After sanding the deck to make it flush, I stained it with a wallnut stain. To make it look more realistic I sanded it a bit with a fine grit sand paper. Satin clear coat was used after that. Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted February 16, 2013 The bow cabin... Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted February 16, 2013 The stern cabin. Getting the angles for the panels took some time. They needed to be tappered to make them fit and I used wood filler to fill the gaps between them. The steering wheel is out of scale but will at least be visible through those small windows. Wishmaster 1 Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted February 16, 2013 Windows, doors... Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted February 16, 2013 Fittings, details... Wishmaster 1 Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share #16 Posted February 16, 2013 Masts, rigging... Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share #17 Posted February 16, 2013 More fittings, rigging. Only sails remain to be done... GrandpaPhil 1 Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mike- Posted February 20, 2013 Share #18 Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) That's a lovely looking ship Albuk. Nice and neat - good work. Much better than my first build! Looking forward to seeing the sails up. Edited February 20, 2013 by -Mike- Quote Mike When all else fails - read the instructions. current build Model Shipways Pride of Baltimore II completed Billings L'Etoile (1996) Billings Mary Ann (2012) Occre Brig Aurora (2013) AL J.S.Elcano (2014) Model Shipways Flying Fish (2018) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share #19 Posted February 20, 2013 Thank you for your kind words Mike. Here are the sails (finally). First I tried to dye the sail cloth with black tea... It darkened it a bit and left stains which I kind of like because it made it look weathered. I drew the contours of the sails and before cutting the cloth, I painted the edges with diluted PVA so that I could cut the sails more easily. To make sewing easier (or that is what I thought) I glued the seams with CA which made the sewing machine unable to do its work until a sharper needle was used. You learn new things with every step... Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share #20 Posted February 20, 2013 My first build is finally finished. Gundorph and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mike- Posted February 21, 2013 Share #21 Posted February 21, 2013 She looks really good Albuk, I hope your proud of it - I think you should be. Were you happy using CA on the sail hems in the end? Would you do it that way again? Finally, my last question - what build is next? Quote Mike When all else fails - read the instructions. current build Model Shipways Pride of Baltimore II completed Billings L'Etoile (1996) Billings Mary Ann (2012) Occre Brig Aurora (2013) AL J.S.Elcano (2014) Model Shipways Flying Fish (2018) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share #22 Posted February 21, 2013 Thank you Mike. I am quite happy with the result as most of the time I had no clue what I was doing . As for the CA on the sail, well... The seams look better but there is an added rigidity. It is easier to sew as you don't have to hold the edges (which is hard, given the scale and my skills) but you need a strong sewing machine and a very sharp needle. If you make a mistake you are left with gaping holes, as the cloth doesn't "heal" itself. So, Its a love and hate situation. I would have to try without CA to get a final opinion. Also, I don't know what will time do with the CA-cloth combination. My next build... I had my eyes on Billings FD 10 Yawl. There used to be a nice gallery on the old MSW and would have made things much easier as Billings instructions are well... . Cheers, Alex Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandorm Posted March 6, 2013 Share #23 Posted March 6, 2013 Hi Alex Congratulations to your build -- Your are a great sail-tailor She looks very very pretty -- nice details cheers Steffen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share #24 Posted March 6, 2013 Thank you Steffen! It was a long journey (7-8 months?) with a happy ending. Alex Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted March 6, 2013 Share #25 Posted March 6, 2013 superb job on her Alex.......so clean and neat........nice lines! the time you spent on her is quite realistic.......took me five months to do the Cux........but it all equates to just how much time, at any one sitting, you can devote to the build. you've built a very nice ship here......I'll look forward in seeing your next build! Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share #26 Posted March 6, 2013 Thank you for your kind words Popeye. Your builds of the Cux and Mary Ann were very inspirational during my build. Unfortunately (or fortunately), my day job involves a lot of staring at computer monitors so my eyes end up very tired to be able to devote the time this beautiful hobby deserves. Cheers Alex Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted March 7, 2013 Share #27 Posted March 7, 2013 could have fooled me........she looks great! Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Sea Dog Posted March 12, 2013 Share #28 Posted March 12, 2013 Hi Alex! Very nice job on your Norden! Well done! Quote -Buck Current build: AL Morgan's Whaleboat (1st build) Kits in the ships locker: I cannot confirm nor deny that there may be a few kits in there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albuk Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share #29 Posted March 12, 2013 Thank you Buck! Quote Current build: Bracera Previous build: Norden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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