Eric W Posted January 28, 2019 Author #31 Posted January 28, 2019 Stern framing....egad! Most of the pieces on this kit have been excellent. My stern frames were a bit warped, though. When I first had everything fitted, it looked about as straight as an eight year -old's mouth. I should have taken a photo then. After sanding and re-gluing some pieces, I have the following result. Better, but there is a slight curve aft on the port side. I am using "hope" as a method, and hoping it will come into line once I start paying planks. It is pretty flexible. Nirvana, Tom E, Peter Bloemendaal and 1 other 4 Quote
Eric W Posted January 28, 2019 Author #32 Posted January 28, 2019 I am also going to take Chuck's advice and fill in the spaces on either side of the stern ports. Nirvana 1 Quote
Eric W Posted February 26, 2019 Author #33 Posted February 26, 2019 All Hail to the wales! Sorry couldn't resist. Love Chuck's practicum. So far it has not led me astray. However, I was a bit concerned when he starts Chapter 5 with a statement assuming. The builder has previous POB experience......NOT this guy. I did look at a couple of POB guides, but Chuck's instructions and photos are too notch, so forward! Tom E, Peter Bloemendaal, JpR62 and 1 other 4 Quote
Sea Hoss Posted February 26, 2019 #34 Posted February 26, 2019 Coming along nice...brings back memories! Quote Current: Emma C. Berry Lobster Smack-Model Shipways-1:32-1866 Back on the shelf: USS Essex- MS- "Old Yellow Box" Solid Hull Wall Hanger (Half Hull) Completed: 18th Century Armed Longboat-MS 1/24 USN Picket Boat-MS 1864 1/24 US Brig Syren by Sea Hoss- Model Shipways-1803 18th Century Carronade/Ship Section Mayflower-Pilgrims Pride by Sea Hoss-Model Shipways-1620 18th Century Long Boat by Sea Hoss-Model Shipways USS Constitution by Sea Hoss-Revel-Plastic
Eric W Posted March 11, 2019 Author #35 Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) As this is my first POB build, I think I have discovered a certain "zen" in planking. I am really enjoying the process. Don't get me wrong here, I suck at it am making copious mistakes, but it is totally taking away the stress. Also, I am using the hull itself as my "jig" , and bending planks to the hull prior to cutting them. You can see this with the top plank still damp from soaking. So far this has worked fairly well. I will probably be painting vs. Staining to hide some of the gaps and nicks. I was going to lightly sand the planks once in place to also mitigate some of the fitting issues. Edited March 27, 2019 by Eric W zappto, Dutchman, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Quote
Eric W Posted March 18, 2019 Author #36 Posted March 18, 2019 First swipe at cutting out the gun and sweep ports. A bit rough still, but coming a long. I'll probably leave a little room prior to fitting the port lids, any recommendations on this? Tom E, JpR62, abelson and 1 other 4 Quote
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