18th Century Armed Longboat by alichty044 - Model Shipways - Scale 1:24 - Small - First Wooden Ship Build

[alichty044]

Hello Everybody!

 

I was encouraged to start a build log.  I stated that once I received the replacement part from Model Expo that I would do just that.  I received my package on Friday and so I am now going to begin my log. Let me apologize in advance for all of the "basic" questions that I will have along the way.  As I have previously stated, I am very eager to learn from all of the incredibly talented people on this forum.

 

The first picture is of my workspace (it's a good thing that I am single lol)

The remaining photos are of the bearding line and rabbet

The keel and false keel are not yet glued in the following picture but soon will be

 

Please, if anybody sees something that i have done (or am doing) incorrectly, tell me - I promise that I won't be offended

 

Aaron

 

[alichty044]

It would help if added the final picture lol

[Tigersteve]

Congrats on your first kit and posts. Looking forward to following. 

Steve

[Osmosis]

I'm in. Keep posting. Believe me there is no shortage of help here. All of it friendly and all of it helpful.

[alichty044]

Thank you Steve. Thank you Art.  I will be sure to keep posting as I continue to make progress.

 

Aaron

[alichty044]

Well.... My entry into this hobby has not been kind to me lol.  First, I break the bow portion of the false keel off.  Then I accidentally stabbed myself in the finger with my XACTO blade. Now this...

 

When I came home from work, I was excited to begin working; however, this excitement was short lived.  When I picked up the freshly glued keel/false keel assembly, I noticed that it was seriously twisted.  As I was working on each portion individually, I never noticed anything that would give me any indication that this was even a remote concern.

 

So it's time for my first question - I am using Titebond III.  What do I use to debond the glue?  I believe I have read that you use acetone.  Can I use nail polish remover or do I need a more concentrated solution? If I need a more concentrated solution, where can I purchase it?

 

Allow me to post some pictures so that you can see what I am talking about.

 

This first picture just is looking along the keel

This next picture shows the degree of the twist at the stern

This next photo shows the extent of the twist at the stem

[ccoyle]

2 minutes ago, alichty044 said:

Then I accidentally stabbed myself in the finger with my XACTO blade.

 

You haven't really "arrived" in this hobby until you stab/slice/impale/gouge yourself with some sharp instrument.

[Dr PS - Paul Schulze]

Hello Aaron, I just noticed you have not posted in a good while.  I hope you continue to make progress on your boat.  As a suggestion, I would contact Model-Expo again and request a new sheet which contains the keel and false keel.  Paul

Edited June 25, 2019 by Dr PS - Paul Schulze

[Chuck]

admin test please disregard......but check out the great log and model!!!!