Marie-Jeanne by captgino - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/50 - Thonier de Concarneau

[captgino]

Here's my new project for next few months. I'm going to build this ship for my first daughter.

I got so excited that I did not take any picture of the content before starting. Lol

[scasey88]

nice! have fun with it.

[AntonyUK]

Hi Jean.

Nice little fishing boat. 

Should keep you busy for a while.

And a nice gift for your daughter in the process.

Will drop in now and again to catch up on progress.

 

Regards Antony.

 

[captgino]

2 hours ago, AntonyUK said:

Hi Jean.

Nice little fishing boat. 

Should keep you busy for a while.

And a nice gift for your daughter in the process.

Will drop in now and again to catch up on progress.

 

Regards Antony.

 

Thank you Antony!

[Jack12477]

Hi Jean,

Pulling up a stool to watch. I built this same kit a while ago.  Build log link is in my signature.

 

[pwallace2]

Hi Jean,

 

This boat is next in my build queue after the bounty gets a rigged. 

 

Are you using the preformed small boat or making one out of wood? 

[tasmanian]

Marie Jeanne was my first model long time ago  i think 1978 ?

[Robin Lous]

I love these french fishing boats...instant holiday feeling!

 

Maybe I should build something like this after what I do now...and before I start on something I can't handle yet.

 

I look forward to see this come together!

 

Robin 

[grsjax]

I will be following this closely as I have this same kit in my stash.

[captgino]

6 hours ago, Jack12477 said:

Hi Jean,

Pulling up a stool to watch. I built this same kit a while ago.  Build log link is in my signature.

 

Hi Jack,

Thank you. I have bookmarked your build . You did a great job! So far I am having the same type of frustration with the direction as you had. The pictures are not always easy to follow.

[captgino]

6 hours ago, tasmanian said:

Marie Jeanne was my first model long time ago  i think 1978 ?

Is she still around?

[captgino]

6 hours ago, pwallace2 said:

Hi Jean,

 

This boat is next in my build queue after the bounty gets a rigged. 

 

Are you using the preformed small boat or making one out of wood? 

Not sure yet. I was surprised by its weight.

[Jack12477]

1 hour ago, captgino said:

Hi Jack,

Thank you. I have bookmarked your build . You did a great job! So far I am having the same type of frustration with the direction as you had. The pictures are not always easy to follow.

Hang in there, Jean. Study the instructions and photos carefully. You will figure it out.  Took me a while but I did figure it out.  Just proceed slowly. It is a beautiful mode when completed

[petervisser]

Hi JP,

I have built the Billing version of this boat years ago. It is a very shapely vessel and I built it because of its fine lines. And I agree with Robin. It does have a holiday feel. Years ago while surfing the internet, I came across a Japanese ship model website that featured numerous builds of this model. They showed lots of imagination and painted the hull in all sorts of colours. They were awesome!

 

I named my model after my wife, which was an instant "point getter"!

 

Have fun with your build!

 

Peter

Edited October 3, 2017 by petervisser

[captgino]

12 hours ago, petervisser said:

Hi JP,

I have built the Billing version of this boat years ago. It is a very shapely vessel and I built it because of its fine lines. And I agree with Robin. It does have a holiday feel. Years ago while surfing the internet, I came across a Japanese ship model website that featured numerous builds of this model. They showed lots of imagination and painted the hull in all sorts of colours. They were awesome!

 

I named my model after my wife, which was an instant "point getter"!

 

Have fun with your build!

 

Peter

Hi Peter,

I think I must have come across this site as well. You are right, great build and a lot of inspiration for my build. Here are the Japanese sites:

https://www.theropetokyo.org/展示会作品集/第27回展-2002年/第27回展-4-5/

https://www.theropetokyo.org/展示会作品集/第41回展-2016年/第41回展-1-6/#41-05

 

I also like this french site.The scale is different (1/36) but great details especially on the rigging.

 

http://www.planeteloisirs-bg.fr/index_fichiers/pages/bateau/marie-jeanne-1.html

 

[captgino]

Time for a little update. I have dry fitted the bulkheads. No major problem. Except the 2 number 5

Installed the second level desks and planked them. I blacked the inside of the bulkhead.

Frame 13 and 14 gave me a few difficulties. It was my fault for not inserting #13 deep enough. Some deconstruction had to be made. I had some wood on the side of #14 for support when I will be planking.

[Elijah]

Looks like a fun build JP! Nice work!

[captgino]

Here is the current status of the build. I have been working on fairing the frames to allow the false deck to adhere properly.

 

 

I might have some additional work to do on the stern. The next steps will tell me.

 

 

For the bow. I used some filler to ensure a good angle.

 

Preparation for the deck planking

[Jack12477]

Jean, nice job on getting the deck to align properly with the stern bulkheads.  I had a devil of a time with that.  Model is looking nice.

[captgino]

50 minutes ago, Jack12477 said:

Jean, nice job on getting the deck to align properly with the stern bulkheads.  I had a devil of a time with that.  Model is looking nice.

Thank you Jack. It was indeed a pain to figure out what to do. The direction does not tell you how to handle the Stern. 

[captgino]

Planking is starting...

The first plank required to be placed 3mm from the bottom of the false desk. I used some spacers to achieve that.

 

 

I had to borrow some school glue from the girls. Of course, it had to be pink with glitters. LOL

 

Result

[captgino]

10/06.

Planking continues. I will be painting the Hull after using wood putty. So I am going a rougher job with the planking that I would normally.

 

10/07

 

 Completed the planking. 

 

I was not really sure how should the stern look. So I did it very roughly. I knew I had some work to do after installing the keel. See pictures to come. 

[captgino]

10/8

First putty coat and repair.

I know that are we are probably to do more when I install the bulwarks. I used some primer to better see where I need more attention. 

Edited October 8, 2017 by captgino

[Heinrich der Seefahrer]

Thanks CapTino,

 

that's great I think it looks fine. Somewhere in the cellar I think I've got this kit, too. Bought on a secondhandmarket some 15 years ago - looked in and never got a chance to  get started her.  Removal, more interesting plastic kits, changing the job.

 

It is very nice to see her put into action.

Great job you did.

 

I'm going to look for your progress.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 8, 2017 by Heinrich der Seefahrer

[captgino]

After reviewing the plan from AL and reading a few French build log. It became apparent that I needed to get some better documentation and plan. So I purchased the plans from the association des amis du musée de la marine

 

http://www.aamm.fr/boutique/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=235

 

I am going to change a lot if things based on these documents. Love them, what a difference!! 

Edited October 15, 2017 by captgino

[captgino]

Attached the bulwarks and the upper stern. I decided to deviate from the directions à little bit by not planking first and install the stringers yet. 

In my opinion, it will be easier to make adjustments to ensure the stringers are nice and flush to the inner bulwarks. 

 

I started the deck planking. Another problem with the directions from AL. The width of the plank cannot be 5mm; with the scale of the ship I should be about 3mm.  My planks will be 3mmx60mm in a pattern of 3. Jig used to cut the planks. 

 

I decided to use a new technique for me to represent the caulking, black thread. 

It is a bit more difficult and time consuming but I am happy with the results so far. Thoughts? 

[Jack12477]

Looks nice !  Good job on mating those laser cut side pieces to the rest of the hull.  Nice job on the stern also - that took me two tries and was still not completely satisfied with the results.

[captgino]

12 minutes ago, Jack12477 said:

Looks nice !  Good job on mating those laser cut side pieces to the rest of the hull.  Nice job on the stern also - that took me two tries and was still not completely satisfied with the results.

Thank you Jack. You are right the bulwarks was a bit tricky. I used a hot curling iron to get the curb. For me the biggest problem was that lack of clear directions on how the upper stern should be attached. 

[captgino]

Finished the deck planking. It turned out OK I think. The main problem is the thickness and the quality of the wood. It was hard to get a clean edge.  Next step are the treenails. 

Here it is... 

Attached the side stringers. 

Edited October 16, 2017 by captgino

[captgino]

Continued to work on La Marie-Jeanne.

Installed more of the stringers

 

Craved the stringers to create the 2 scuppers.

Preparation for the treenails. A lot of holes....

I am thinking about this song from Serge Gainsbourg, 'Le poinçonneur des Lila'sabout making holes days in and out. (38s to 58s) A Classic!!

LOL

 

 

Now I will need to fill them up.