markjay Posted June 19, 2018 #1 Posted June 19, 2018 Hi all, I'm thinking about doing this project. I was very pleased with a prior Woody Joe kit and was wondering if anyone has done this kit. I need a change from from rigging 18th century ships. https://zootoyz.jp/contents/en-us/p1657_Woody_JOE_Khufu_ship__The_first_Solar_Boat_Wooden_Ship_Model.html Thanks for the input. hexnut 1 Quote Mark Phoenix, AZ Current builds; Previous builds, in rough order of execution; Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat. On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis.
catopower Posted June 20, 2018 #2 Posted June 20, 2018 Hi Mark, I have not, but have been thinking about it. I know someone in the SMA club down in Southern California who started one last year. I'll ask him about it. It looks like a very interesting model and if you buy from the new Zootoyz site for wooden kits, Morikawa-san has a sale going on there that ends in 4 days, on 6/24. Well, that is, the sale prices are good through the end of the 24th. They're a day ahead of us, so maybe make that 6/23! By the way, it's my understanding that he just created an MSW account, so maybe he'll start chiming in direction on the Woody Joe stuff! Clare Canute, mtaylor and hexnut 3 Quote Clare Hess He's a -> "HE" Current Builds HMS Wolf, 1754 - Shipyard Laser Cut Kit Kitamaebune - Japanese Coastal Trade Ship, 18th/19th Centuries - Woody Joe Kit Atakebune - Japanese Sengoku Period Warship - Woody Joe Kit
markjay Posted June 20, 2018 Author #3 Posted June 20, 2018 Thanks Clare, for some strange reason I knew I would here from you (can't imagine why). I got Morikawa-san's email about the new site and sale a few days back. Well I could not resist the temptation and ordered one. Looks simple but...? I just needed a change from heavily detailed models and the simple elegant lines just fit the bill. I don't like posting builds but I'll keep you up to date when the build starts. By the way your long boat is very fine looking and the research very informative. Regards Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Mark Phoenix, AZ Current builds; Previous builds, in rough order of execution; Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat. On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis.
catopower Posted June 22, 2018 #4 Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) Hi Mark, Congrats on jumping in on that kit. I think you'll really like it. I did hear back from the Khufu ship builder I mentioned, and he commented that he really enjoyed the kit. He had some problems understanding the Japanese instructions until he found a translator app for his iPad. I have Google Translate on my iPhone and that seems to work pretty well too. He's planning on bringing it to the NRG conference this Fall. That doesn't help you any, but I did get a photo from him. I didn't get his permission to post it, but I can PM a copy to you so you can see a built model for yourself. Best Regards, Clare Edited June 22, 2018 by catopower Canute 1 Quote Clare Hess He's a -> "HE" Current Builds HMS Wolf, 1754 - Shipyard Laser Cut Kit Kitamaebune - Japanese Coastal Trade Ship, 18th/19th Centuries - Woody Joe Kit Atakebune - Japanese Sengoku Period Warship - Woody Joe Kit
markjay Posted June 22, 2018 Author #5 Posted June 22, 2018 Clare I have Google translate and planned on using it. I also understand there is a person in a shop here who can help with the translation if I have a problem. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Mark Phoenix, AZ Current builds; Previous builds, in rough order of execution; Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat. On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis.
catopower Posted June 25, 2018 #6 Posted June 25, 2018 Forunately, it's supposed to be a fairly easy build, and I'll bet you can figure out the instructions with just the Google Translate app. For the benefit of others, here's a photo of this kit from the box art, in case you don't know anything about this kit. It's a 1/72-scale model of a boat that was buried along with various treasures of King Khufu (Cheops). Here's a photo of the kit built by Don Dressel of the SMA, Fullerton, posted with his permission... This is a really nice looking kit and Don said he really enjoyed building it. You can find it easily through the Japanese online hobby dealer Zootoyz.jp. Okay, now I'm jealous Mark. I want to build this kit too! Clare mtaylor, Canute, hexnut and 3 others 6 Quote Clare Hess He's a -> "HE" Current Builds HMS Wolf, 1754 - Shipyard Laser Cut Kit Kitamaebune - Japanese Coastal Trade Ship, 18th/19th Centuries - Woody Joe Kit Atakebune - Japanese Sengoku Period Warship - Woody Joe Kit
markjay Posted June 25, 2018 Author #7 Posted June 25, 2018 I know where you can order one catopower, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Mark Phoenix, AZ Current builds; Previous builds, in rough order of execution; Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat. On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis.
markjay Posted June 30, 2018 Author #8 Posted June 30, 2018 (edited) What's in the box...All instructions are in Japanese so a good translator app is necessary. However, with the multiple pictures, instruction in most cases will be self explanatory. Laser and strip materials are all packed in well marked sleeves as to, part number, name, dimensions and quantity of each. In my experience with the Hacchoro model, there is very little extra strip material, I would imagine the same is true here. Measure twice cut once, for sure. As far as I can tell it looks like the outer hull is done on a skeleton frame, it is removed, and then the inside framing is done. From what I have read the ancient Egyptians built in that fashion. Sorry the files did not load in order. And there was a surprise gift enclosed as well, nice touch. Edited July 1, 2018 by markjay Grammar Ryland Craze, yancovitch, catopower and 7 others 10 Quote Mark Phoenix, AZ Current builds; Previous builds, in rough order of execution; Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat. On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis.
markjay Posted July 1, 2018 Author #9 Posted July 1, 2018 Thanks for all the likes...this should be fun. catopower, yancovitch, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Mark Phoenix, AZ Current builds; Previous builds, in rough order of execution; Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat. On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis.
harold best Posted April 21, 2022 #10 Posted April 21, 2022 This may be a dumb question from an amateur. Does the woody joe king khufu kit come with laser-cut hull planking as is true with joe's other kits? thank you. Harold Best catopower and mtaylor 2 Quote
mtaylor Posted April 22, 2022 #11 Posted April 22, 2022 20 hours ago, harold best said: This may be a dumb question from an amateur. Does the woody joe king khufu kit come with laser-cut hull planking as is true with joe's other kits? thank you. Harold Best This is an old topic so I would suggest you PM catopower as he's a big Woody Joe fan and has built quite a few of the kits with build logs here on MSW. catopower and Canute 2 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)
catopower Posted April 22, 2022 #12 Posted April 22, 2022 An old topic, but not forgotten. And, not a dumb question at all. I've never built this kit before, but I'm familiar with their instructions and laser-cut parts. From what markjay posted, I can see that the hull planking is laser-cut. In fact, it looks like three or four laser-cut sheets that have the planks cut into it. Hope this is okay to do. These are markjay's photos, posted above. I downloaded them so I could repost them here: The red arrows point to what appears to be the laser-cut hull sheets. On some wester-style ships, Woody Joe provides strips for planking the hull. But, for these more unusual types, including the Japanese vessels, they're pretty consistent with providing laser-cut sheets. But, I say this, not having built this model. And, I don't own the kit either – I know, it's a shock... 😉 Canute, BobG and mtaylor 2 1 Quote Clare Hess He's a -> "HE" Current Builds HMS Wolf, 1754 - Shipyard Laser Cut Kit Kitamaebune - Japanese Coastal Trade Ship, 18th/19th Centuries - Woody Joe Kit Atakebune - Japanese Sengoku Period Warship - Woody Joe Kit
BobG Posted April 22, 2022 #13 Posted April 22, 2022 2 hours ago, catopower said: I've never built this kit before This is a fascinating and beautiful model that has always been intriguing to me. mtaylor 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
markjay Posted April 22, 2022 Author #14 Posted April 22, 2022 This is a fun kit to build. Easy but not to easy. All laser work fits well, some delicate handling, but not too much. I did not to stain the model. The wood finish is very pleasant toy eye BobG, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Mark Phoenix, AZ Current builds; Previous builds, in rough order of execution; Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat. On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis.
markjay Posted April 22, 2022 Author #15 Posted April 22, 2022 (edited) I am not in the habit of posting builds but if you like I will post some of this build process. Edited April 22, 2022 by markjay catopower, Canute, tarbrush and 2 others 5 Quote Mark Phoenix, AZ Current builds; Previous builds, in rough order of execution; Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat. On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis.
tarbrush Posted April 22, 2022 #16 Posted April 22, 2022 I would be very interested in following your build! Canute, mtaylor and catopower 3 Quote John future build: to finish Mary Rose http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/8507-mary-rose-by-tarbrush-scale-172-1545/?hl=%2Bmary+%2Brose completed builds: Constructo Steam Launch Louise
BobG Posted April 22, 2022 #17 Posted April 22, 2022 11 hours ago, markjay said: I am not in the habit of posting builds but if you like I will post some of this build process. I would be interested in seeing your build log and I'm sure many others would also. Thanks for the offer. mtaylor, Canute and catopower 3 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
markjay Posted April 23, 2022 Author #18 Posted April 23, 2022 I just posted a summary of the build. Enjoy! mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Mark Phoenix, AZ Current builds; Previous builds, in rough order of execution; Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat. On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis.
BobG Posted April 23, 2022 #19 Posted April 23, 2022 5 hours ago, markjay said: I just posted a summary of the build. Enjoy! Thanks for posting those photos of your build, Mark. It's a beautiful model. Here's a link to the photos: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/31894-khufu-solar-boat-woody-joe-summary-of-2020-build/#comment-904163 Canute and mtaylor 2 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
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