Kevin Kenny Posted June 14, 2017 #1 Posted June 14, 2017 To celebrate this years Americas Cup i decided to build a model of the original ship. This was a kit i had for many years. When i open the kit i was shocked to find that powder post beatle had attacked the wooden parts. At first i decided to just remake the damaged parts but as the work progressed i decided to make a second scratch built model using the kit to make the scratch built parts. As with my other projects i plan to make a video of this build. Elijah, Chuck L, MWerth and 1 other 4 Quote
Papa Posted June 14, 2017 #2 Posted June 14, 2017 Looking forward to seeing this build. Elijah 1 Quote
Justin P. Posted June 14, 2017 #3 Posted June 14, 2017 Indeed, cant wait! Elijah 1 Quote Current: US Brig SYREN - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 Completed: HMS TRITON - Cross Section - Scale 1:48 / Gallery Secret Vessel MOREL - Master Korabel - Scale 1:36 / Gallery 18th Century Armed Longboat - Model Shipways - Scale 1:24 / Gallery HMS BOUNTY Launch - Model Shipways - Scale 1:16 / Gallery
Kevin Kenny Posted June 14, 2017 Author #4 Posted June 14, 2017 Here is the first video fnkershner, Ryland Craze, Elijah and 6 others 9 Quote
Kevin Kenny Posted June 14, 2017 Author #5 Posted June 14, 2017 Looking for ways to make deck gratings. This must have been covered somewhere on the forum kevin Elijah 1 Quote
Nirvana Posted June 15, 2017 #6 Posted June 15, 2017 Kenny, I put sandpaper on top of the deck where the gratings were to be placed. Once the gratings was made, I sanded them on the area of sandpaper and had perfect deck matched gratings. I also made the Constructo version. Looking forward seeing more of this build. 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
Kevin Kenny Posted June 26, 2017 Author #7 Posted June 26, 2017 This is the second video on the building of the America. It is my first attempt to build gratings. bsaylor, AntonyUK, Chasseur and 1 other 4 Quote
Chasseur Posted June 26, 2017 #8 Posted June 26, 2017 Excellent Video Kevin and one sweet man cave you have there! Jeff Kevin Kenny 1 Quote A mighty fortress is our God a bulwark never failing!
Kevin Kenny Posted July 1, 2017 Author #9 Posted July 1, 2017 Video 3 Installing the cockpit IgorSky, bsaylor, Tjalle58 and 2 others 5 Quote
Kevin Kenny Posted August 7, 2017 Author #10 Posted August 7, 2017 IgorSky, Ryland Craze, Justin P. and 1 other 4 Quote
Kevin Kenny Posted August 7, 2017 Author #11 Posted August 7, 2017 Justin P., Ryland Craze and gsdpic 3 Quote
Kevin Kenny Posted August 16, 2017 Author #12 Posted August 16, 2017 Video number 6 bsaylor, IgorSky and gsdpic 3 Quote
Nirvana Posted September 4, 2017 #16 Posted September 4, 2017 Kevin, Very nice planking, that planking will look gorgeous once varnished with oil. Are you to copper the bottom? 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
Kevin Kenny Posted September 4, 2017 Author #17 Posted September 4, 2017 14 minutes ago, Nirvana said: Kevin, Very nice planking, that planking will look gorgeous once varnished with oil. Are you to copper the bottom? Yes i plan to copper the bottom so no one will see the local Mahogany Nirvana 1 Quote
Kevin Kenny Posted September 10, 2017 Author #18 Posted September 10, 2017 bsaylor, Ryland Craze and Nirvana 3 Quote
Kevin Kenny Posted September 10, 2017 Author #19 Posted September 10, 2017 bsaylor, Nirvana and hexnut 3 Quote
Kevin Kenny Posted September 11, 2017 Author #20 Posted September 11, 2017 New word " Fantastly" Ryland Craze and Nirvana 2 Quote
Kevin Kenny Posted September 12, 2017 Author #21 Posted September 12, 2017 Nirvana, bsaylor and MD11pilot 3 Quote
Kevin Kenny Posted September 13, 2017 Author #22 Posted September 13, 2017 I am in the process of gathering imformation about coppering the bottom. This will be my first attempt at coppering so any advice would be appreciated. Nirvana 1 Quote
Kevin Kenny Posted September 14, 2017 Author #23 Posted September 14, 2017 The coppering has started Nirvana, bsaylor and Ryland Craze 3 Quote
Kevin Kenny Posted September 20, 2017 Author #24 Posted September 20, 2017 Nirvana, hexnut and bsaylor 3 Quote
Kevin Kenny Posted October 1, 2017 Author #25 Posted October 1, 2017 Coppering complete. Video to follow. hexnut, Nirvana and bsaylor 3 Quote
Kevin Kenny Posted October 4, 2017 Author #26 Posted October 4, 2017 Nirvana, Haliburton, bsaylor and 1 other 4 Quote
rghensley Posted October 8, 2017 #27 Posted October 8, 2017 Thank you. I have watched every one of the videos and I do not have the tools as you do, yet I have gleaned a enormous amount of knowledge from your willingness to share with us your skills. I am a fan and look forward to more of your work. I have the Bluejacket kit and much of what you have taught will be used. Thank you Rick😎 Nirvana 1 Quote
Kevin Kenny Posted October 8, 2017 Author #28 Posted October 8, 2017 Hi Rick i am so glad you have found them useful. All I can tell you is that although power tools help make the work easy, hand tools can do every thing a power tool can do. The Bluejacket is a great kit one that you will have great fun with. If I can be of any help feel free to contact me. Best regards Kevin rghensley 1 Quote
Kevin Kenny Posted March 4, 2018 Author #29 Posted March 4, 2018 bsaylor, gsdpic and Haliburton 3 Quote
Kevin Kenny Posted March 7, 2018 Author #30 Posted March 7, 2018 gsdpic, Haliburton, bsaylor and 1 other 4 Quote
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