Derek C Posted November 6, 2017 #61 Posted November 6, 2017 Yup looking good , much better this time round .Slow and steady bud alde and Tigersteve 2 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
alde Posted November 6, 2017 Author #62 Posted November 6, 2017 31 minutes ago, Tigersteve said: Looks good. Don't forget to line the first couple frames and the last couple. Steve Thank you. Will do. The planking fan sure makes it easy. Tigersteve and CaptainSteve 2 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
Cathead Posted November 7, 2017 #63 Posted November 7, 2017 Two planks a day? You must be retired, you're cruising right along! One thing I realized on my build was that the aesthetic effect was improved by ensuring that the planking on both sides of the stem lined up; it looks especially nice when each line of planking matches its opposite partner. I didn't always get it right, but it helps to keep in mind as you move forward. You're doing great so far. CaptainSteve, alde and Derek C 3 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West
alde Posted November 7, 2017 Author #64 Posted November 7, 2017 19 minutes ago, Cathead said: Two planks a day? You must be retired, you're cruising right along! One thing I realized on my build was that the aesthetic effect was improved by ensuring that the planking on both sides of the stem lined up; it looks especially nice when each line of planking matches its opposite partner. I didn't always get it right, but it helps to keep in mind as you move forward. You're doing great so far. Yep, I'm retired but I don't seem to get as much time working on my models as I would like. I'll keep an eye on the evenness of both sides and try to keep it as even as I can. I wish I had narrowed those second from the bottom plank's a bit more up forward but I'll make up for it as I go. Cathead, CaptainSteve and Derek C 3 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
alde Posted November 14, 2017 Author #65 Posted November 14, 2017 One thing this little boat has taught me is to know when to walk away for the day. I spent more than 2 hours edge bending, shaping and trimming a single plank. I was getting to the point where it would just sit in place the whole length. I was trying to tweek the bend at the bow to lay into the rabbit nicely and the front half inch snapped off. Oh well, it will be there tomorrow Derek C, Blue Ensign, Archi and 2 others 5 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
Derek C Posted November 14, 2017 #66 Posted November 14, 2017 wooosa.. soooo how bout another guitar lol . CaptainSteve and alde 2 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
alde Posted November 14, 2017 Author #67 Posted November 14, 2017 1 minute ago, Derek C said: wooosa.. soooo how bout another guitar lol . Now that's funny. It was easier in some ways. CaptainSteve 1 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
Tigersteve Posted November 15, 2017 #68 Posted November 15, 2017 Sounds about right! You are doing really well. Steve alde and Cathead 2 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways
alde Posted November 15, 2017 Author #69 Posted November 15, 2017 6 minutes ago, Tigersteve said: Sounds about right! You are doing really well. Steve Thanks Steve. It seems like a lot of these things are little life lessons. I just have to remember it's a hobby and nobody depends on me getting it done at any certain time and all the parts can be remade. It's just more practice. Cathead, Nirvana and CaptainSteve 3 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
Tigersteve Posted November 15, 2017 #70 Posted November 15, 2017 I do very little at a time. I think sometimes it helps the quality. This plank bending takes time and is frustrating on these small boats. If you do Chuck's Pinnace kit, you get to do inboard planking too. Steve alde, Nirvana and CaptainSteve 3 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways
alde Posted November 15, 2017 Author #71 Posted November 15, 2017 28 minutes ago, Tigersteve said: I do very little at a time. I think sometimes it helps the quality. This plank bending takes time and is frustrating on these small boats. If you do Chuck's Pinnace kit, you get to do inboard planking too. Steve I have the Pinnace kit in the closet. I may wait until I scratch build a POF 74 gun Ship of the Line first for practice though. MEDDO, CaptainSteve, Nirvana and 3 others 6 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
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