J Haines Posted March 22, 2013 Share #31 Posted March 22, 2013 Amazing job! Your post answered all the questions I had. Emma C is my first true plank on frame build . I just laid the keel and assembled the building jig. The main question I have is beveling the frames. I don't like Model Shipway's approach, and tried there way on there Bluenose kit and I didn't like the out come. I used to live in Mystic Ct, ( early 90's) and would see Emma C. floating at her mooring, when I headed up the Mystic river to go chase Bass and Bluefish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share #32 Posted July 10, 2013 Despite many other projects going on, I could not help but work a little bit on the model. Not much progress done, but I almost completed the bowsprit: Twelve gaskets were installed to help fold the genoa (or gib): The bowsprit bands are made with the supplied brass strips, soldered and carefully drilled with a 0.5 mm drill. All painting is done with acrylic paint, diluted and brushed in many coats. The black is Black Gesso which is used to prime canvas with a black background and which presents the fantastic property to be very easy to brush and to have a perfect finish. in my opinion, it is the perfect way to finish whales and other black surfaces on a model ship. Yves GrandpaPhil, canoe21 and pete48 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted July 10, 2013 Share #33 Posted July 10, 2013 The bowsprit looks good, Yves. Looking forward to when I can get the new shipyard set up! canoe21 1 Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share #34 Posted July 11, 2013 Dirk, Thanks for your kindness. I really appreciate your Syren and will use your Build Log when I start the kit which is sitting in my closet. Yves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Wood Posted July 11, 2013 Share #35 Posted July 11, 2013 Wow! What a great job! Keep up the good work. Tim Quote Tim Current Build: Future Build: BlueJacket - USS Kidd (Fletcher Class Destroyer) Solid Hull BlueJacket - U.S.S. SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, DE413 | Butler-Class Destroyer Escort BlueJacket - 310' Destroyer "The famous "four-piper" of both World Wars" Model Shipways - Pride of Baltimore II (Topsail Schooner) Model Shipways - Willie L. Bennett (Chesapeake Bay Skipjack) Constructo - Pilar (Ernest Hemingway's Fishing Yacht) Sergal - Race Horse (Bomb Ketch) Classic Warships - USS Salem CA-139 (Heavy Cruiser) Resin Kit Pen Duick Schooner - Half Hull (Scratch Build) CSA Submarine Hunley (Resin Kit) Classic Warships - USS Washington BB-56 (Battleship) Resin Kit Blue Ridge Models - USS Alaska CB-1 (Resin Kit) Completed Builds: 18th Century Sea Mortar Endeavour Half Hull by BlueJacket Ship Crafters Scratch Build - Atlantic (Schooner 1903) Half Hull: Winner of the 1905 Kaiser's Cup Race. BlueJacket 80' ELCO PT Boat 1/48 scale Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhermann Posted July 12, 2013 Share #36 Posted July 12, 2013 Yves - that bowsprit is just another example of your fine work. I am fascinated by some of the hardware shown here and the general shape of the spar. Keep up the good work! Bob Quote Current build -- MS Bluenose Future build - MS Flying Fish "A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for." - William G. T. Shedd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted August 11, 2013 Share #37 Posted August 11, 2013 Don and Yves, Regarding your transom questions, I had the opportunity to take several photos of the real Emma a month or so ago, maybe they will help? http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3221-emma-c-berry-photos-at-mystic-seaport-2013/ cheers Quote Current Build: Emma C Berry - Model Shipways - POF kit build Previous Build: Phantom - Model Shipways Next Build: Syren POB (MS/Chuck) then Pelikan POF (Hahn plans) Mini-tutorials etc --Build a plexi-glas display case --Emma C Berry photos from Mystic Seaport, CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share #38 Posted December 24, 2015 (edited) Lawrence, Thanks for the kind words. Yes, these framed ships are a regal to build and I need to get back to work on mine. It is still standing in the same condition as the last picture published on the Blog.... which is pretty sad. Personal issues in my life have not allowed me to make any progress, plus I am pursuing too many other projects at the same time. I think I am going to try to get in the groove and resume the building of this lovely ship. Yves Edited December 24, 2015 by yvesvidal canoe21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share #39 Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) After a long hiatus, some updates. Since it may be a while before I have time to work on the boat itself, I told myself that at least the structure should be displayed. With that objective in mind, I decided to build a base that will present the model as it is today. Having the model on display (rather than a box) may motivate me to proceed with the build. The base is made of two pieces of pine glued together. The overall size is 30 inches by 7 inches. The base is painted with black acrylic Gesso which is a wonderful medium to obtain a silky and very uniform appearance without too much sanding and painting. Ultimately, this base will be covered with fine dirt and I may turn it into a diorama as suggested by the Model Shipways cover picture. http://imageshack.com/a/img633/2826/tQALl3.jpg Since the shipyard uses leftovers from a nearby railroad company, the boat will sit on massive pieces of wood and railroad ties. The ties are made of 1/4" x 1/4" basswood (provided in the kit) and I have used miniature spikes in the scale of 1/32nd to secure the pieces of wood to the base and the pieces between themselves. The basswood is stained before assembly using the Brown Micro-Mark Age-it-easy fluid. The spike are driven into the basswood using a special spike pliers/driver and finished with a small hammer. Without the spiker tool (also available from Micro mark/Xuron), it is very difficult and almost impossible to drive correctly the spike into the hard wood. http://imageshack.com/a/img903/989/riMfCI.jpg The result is not too bad and will allow this base to sit in a glass enclosure, if I ever finish the model. http://imageshack.com/a/img633/6307/79iNtZ.jpg The boat sits gracefully on top of its Building Ways. My next little project will be to fabricate the lateral stands to stabilize the hull. http://imageshack.com/a/img633/29/ccbtwf.jpg Yves Edited December 29, 2015 by yvesvidal canoe21, Duanelaker, hexnut and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury S Posted December 28, 2015 Share #40 Posted December 28, 2015 Yves, I don't know if it's at my end or not, but none of the pictures are showing up on your post...I see pics on all others. Maury Quote Current diversion: Anchor Hoy c 1815 - 1825 1:48 scale Recent Builds: Fair American: 18th C. Longboat: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2284-longboat-18th-c-by-maury-modelshipways-by-chuck/ Echo Cross Section: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/513-echo-cross-section-by-maury/ Emma C. Berry http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/203-emma-c-berry-132-pof-by-maury/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share #41 Posted December 29, 2015 I just finished the side stands for the Building Ways. I tried to make them as realistic as possible, as it would be in a shipyard a few decades ago: http://imageshack.com/a/img633/1531/NvgETL.jpg The Emma C. Berry (structure) can now be proudly displayed: http://imageshack.com/a/img907/1196/ujY6ma.jpg Yves GrandpaPhil, pete48, Duanelaker and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Fodder Posted February 27, 2016 Share #42 Posted February 27, 2016 As I have started this model as well, and you are far ahead of me, I will be following along. I was trying to look ahead about what the heck a king plank was and your log helped me out. I love your blocking. Quote Build in progress: Emma C. Berry by Cannonfodder Model Shipways 1:32 Finished Builds: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by Cannon Fodder AL 1:25 Swift 1805 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted February 28, 2016 Share #43 Posted February 28, 2016 Hi Yves, I just discovered your build, Very nice, She's looking good, I will have to follow along Best Regards, Pete Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share #44 Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) Thank you Pete, Coming from you it is an honor. Did you notice the other boat on the ledge? http://imageshack.com/a/img907/1196/ujY6ma.jpg Yves Edited February 29, 2016 by yvesvidal pete48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted February 29, 2016 Share #45 Posted February 29, 2016 Hi Yves, You are very kind, it was nice to see the picture, I had to show it to Kate, she loved it and likes your house. Best Regards, Pete Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchguy Posted June 2, 2017 Share #46 Posted June 2, 2017 Hi Yves, Emma C. Berry will be my next build after I finish my Benjamin Latham. Have you made any progress since your last post? Cheers Stephan Quote Current Build: Hesper (kind of on hold), Wide A Wake Completed Builds: Benjamin W. Latham, Le Renard, Smuggler, Bluenose, Pride of Baltimore, Alexandra, Jolie Brise, Marie Jeanne -1 and Marie Jeanne -2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted June 2, 2017 Share #47 Posted June 2, 2017 This is looking good. Steve Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share #48 Posted October 7, 2020 I realized that this thread has been idle for the past seven years..... 😴 Now that the Type VIIc submarine is almost completed, it may be time to resurrect this build log and do a smooth transition away from polystyrene and resin to the good old Basswood wood construction. Besides, there are not too many Emma C. Berry on this forum and this lovely fishing boat deserves more fame. Yves BobG, lmagna, gjdale and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted October 7, 2020 Share #49 Posted October 7, 2020 1 hour ago, yvesvidal said: it may be time to resurrect this build log I just read through your build log, Yves, and I'm really happy to see that you've decided to continue with building this wonderful model. Seeing your excellent work so far has made me think that this model should be on my tick list as well. I'm looking forward to following along. yvesvidal 1 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share #50 Posted October 11, 2020 Just a couple of pictures to situate where we are at this stage, of what is called End of Phase 1. The hull has been entirely framed and the covering board have been installed. The texture of the basswood is really unctuous and I hope I will not make a disaster when planking it: The scale of 1/32 makes for a nice and beefy model. Here, you can see the famous well used to keep the fish fresh and alive, until the boat can be returned to the harbor. The hull has been "faired" but I will get back to it, before laying the first planks. I have never planked a hull, so this will be a new experience for me. In parallel to the nice set of instructions and plans provided by Model Shipways, I also purchased that little booklet that tells about the restoration of the Smack Emma Berry in Mystic Seaport. That book is illustrated of hand drawn sketch which are very well done. I may publish a couple, as we go along. Yves davec, ccoyle, Duanelaker and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted October 11, 2020 Share #51 Posted October 11, 2020 3 hours ago, yvesvidal said: The scale of 1/32 makes for a nice and beefy model. The large scale will certainly make for an impressive model. I didn't realize it was that large. Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted October 11, 2020 Share #52 Posted October 11, 2020 Nice to see you back at this model Yves. This is another that I have in my way too big stash. I’ll enjoy following along with your build. yvesvidal and BobG 2 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted October 22, 2020 Share #53 Posted October 22, 2020 I never knew Model Shipways had a plank on frame kit until I stumbled upon this log. I'll watch with interest. This is a model I might be getting sometime in the near future 😁 BobG 1 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted October 22, 2020 Share #54 Posted October 22, 2020 As I'm currently into fishing boats Yves, I will follow your build continuation with interest. She looks really good as you have her currently displayed, standing in frame only, and what an elegant setting. Regards, B.E. yvesvidal, gjdale and BobG 3 Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share #55 Posted October 22, 2020 5 hours ago, Blue Ensign said: As I'm currently into fishing boats Yves, I will follow your build continuation with interest. She looks really good as you have her currently displayed, standing in frame only, and what an elegant setting. Regards, B.E. Thank you Blue Ensign. I am an ardent supporter and admirer of your fishing vessels build logs and really enjoy what you are doing. It may be a while before I resume the Emma Build, but we will get there. Yves lmagna and BobG 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share #56 Posted November 14, 2020 After many years of hiatus, I have decided to resurrect this Build log. I must confess that I have never planked a hull on frames (or bulkheads for that matter) and that prospect was blocking me from making any progress. But like many enthusiasts, until you try planking you will never know the ultimate satisfaction of wood ship building. So, there we go, working on the "C" belt, as recommended by the instructions: 4 down.... 8 to go on the "C" belt. Yves Duanelaker, JpR62, BobG and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share #57 Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) I believe it is coming to no surprise for the members of this forum, but I am starting to like planking that hull. Very refreshing and relatively easy. Alsmot meditative in essence. Eight planks down and four more to go, for the "C" belt: The planks are glued on the frames, with CA glue. Later on, I brush a mixture of white wood glue thinned in warm water to penetrate the basswood and allow some kind of adhesion between the planks. After some light sanding, the planks regain their soft and smooth surface. Yves Edited November 15, 2020 by yvesvidal GrandpaPhil, Duanelaker, WalrusGuy and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share #58 Posted November 15, 2020 And the "C" belt is finished. Waiting for the white glue to dry, then some light sanding and we can move to the "B" belt. It is not perfect, but for a first attempt I am not too dissatisfied. It is a good thing that the hull will be painted :-) Yves marktiedens, davec, GrandpaPhil and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.L. Posted November 15, 2020 Share #59 Posted November 15, 2020 Looks very nice, Yves. lmagna, yvesvidal and cog 3 Quote G.L. Current projects: Oostends schipje (Ostend shrimper) - scale 1:20 Clipper d'Argenteuil - POF - scale 1/15 - SMALL Completed projects: Norwegian Whale Boat - POF - scale 1/10 - SMALL Anatomy of a boat by G.L. - scale 1/10 - POF - SMALL Day gaff sailing boat with center board - FINISHED - SMALL - scale 1/10 Cross section fishing smack - FINISHED -scale 1:20HMS Triton cross section - FINISHED - Scale 1:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted November 16, 2020 Share #60 Posted November 16, 2020 Looks great, Yves! yvesvidal 1 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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