Seren Posted September 23, 2017 Share #1 Posted September 23, 2017 Hi First post! I am starting a build, almost complete novice, a Billings build many years ago. I am starting a build of a sailing Barque. The original was built by a tiny local shipyard at Aberdyfi (Aberdovey) in Wales. This was the largest ship built on the river and was roughly 100ft long. I have a copy of an excellent painting showing the hull form and rigging, along with the sail pattern. Basis of the build is a kit to save having to buy individual components. So starting with a " Charles W. Morgan kit" chosen as being a very similar size and sail pattern in a convenient scale. At the moment bulkheads have been modified to replicate the required hull form, framing built up with stiffeners. Waterway and main rail have been cut from hardwood to follow the new hull form. There is supposed to be a ship model in a local museum, but it is not on display so I am asking if I can view it in storage. The difficult part is working out the deck fittings, there does not seem to be much looking at the painting. The ship carried Slate to South America, returning with Guano. So no glamorous cargo! Anyway wish me luck. mtaylor, geoff, ccoyle and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 23, 2017 Share #2 Posted September 23, 2017 Welcome to MSW, Seren. I hope you'll consider opening a build log so we can follow along. You have set a high bar for yourself and I hope the research and build go well. geoff 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted September 23, 2017 Share #3 Posted September 23, 2017 Seren, It looks like an interesting and challenging model. Welcome aboard and good luck with the build. geoff 1 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted September 24, 2017 Share #4 Posted September 24, 2017 Welcome to MSW Seren, good luck with the build. mtaylor and geoff 2 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted September 24, 2017 Share #5 Posted September 24, 2017 Welcome to MSW Seren. All the best with your project, looks very interesting! Geoff mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noel_colledge Posted September 24, 2017 Share #6 Posted September 24, 2017 Welcome from across the border in Herefordshire. Good luck with the Barque Noel mtaylor 1 Quote Finished builds are 1/35 Endeavour's Longboat by Artesania Latina 1/36 scratch built Philadelphia Gunboat from the Smithsonian Plans Current build is Scratch build Boudroit's Monograph for La Jacinthe at 1/36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek C Posted September 24, 2017 Share #7 Posted September 24, 2017 mtaylor 1 Quote Derek C Quote A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder --Thomas Carlyle Current Build 18th Century Whaling Vessel "Lagoda" Finished Builds Triton Cross Section by Derek C 1/48 18th century longboat by Slideways - FINISHED - Model Shipways 18th century longboat by sideways from MS plans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted September 25, 2017 Share #8 Posted September 25, 2017 Welcome from Belgium. And good luck with the the build Quote Regards, Patrick Finished : Soleil Royal Heller 1/100 Wasa Billing Boats Bounty Revell 1/110 plastic (semi scratch) Pelican / Golden Hind 1/45 scratch Current build : Mary Rose 1/50 scratch große-jacht / Yacht D'Oro 1/50 Corel Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch Shore leave, non ship models build logs : ADGZ M35 funkwagen 1/72 Einhets Pkw. Kfz.2 and 4 1/72 Autoblinda AB40 1/72 122mm A-19 & 152mm ML-20 & 12.8cm Pak.44 {K8 1/2} 1/72 10.5cm Howitzer 16 on Mark. VI(e) Centurion Mk.1 conversion M29 Weasel 1/72 SAM6 1/72 T26 Finland T26 TN 1/72 Autoprotetto S37 1/72 Opel Blitz buses 1/72 Boxer and MAN trucks 1/72 Hetzer38(t) Starr 1/72 Cleaning the 1/72 military collection Si vis pacem, para bellum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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