Tector Posted May 31, 2019 Share #361 Posted May 31, 2019 The first round of planking smoothed out nicely, and it looks like you're already applying the lessons learned from that process on the second. Keep up the good work, and remember-- the only person you are competing against here is yourself. It's useful to look around and take notes about how other people are doing things, particularly if they are working on the same subject, but at the same time it's important to let your build reflect your own choices and style. Old Collingwood, mtaylor, SHIPSCAT and 1 other 4 Quote Under Construction HMAV Bounty, Artesania Latina, 1/48 Scale Completed 18th Century Long Boat, Model Shipways, 1/48 Scale Drift boat, scratch build, c. 1/12 Scale Bluenose, Model Shipways, 1/64 Scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted May 31, 2019 Share #362 Posted May 31, 2019 those who rush through their projects, usually pay for it later your first ship project, you learn all this. mtaylor and SHIPSCAT 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIPSCAT Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share #363 Posted May 31, 2019 18 hours ago, Tector said: Keep up the good work Hello Tector Thank you for your kind words I will do my best. Jo. popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build: IL Leudo - Mamoli - 1:34 FD10 Arnanes 701 Billings scale 1:50 "Good conversations are the ones you have with people you do not know" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIPSCAT Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share #364 Posted May 31, 2019 17 hours ago, popeye the sailor said: those who rush through their projects, usually pay for it later your first ship project, you learn all this. Hello Popeye Thank you, I will not rush my build. Love your train build. Jo. popeye the sailor, mtaylor and SigEp Ziggy 3 Quote Current Build: IL Leudo - Mamoli - 1:34 FD10 Arnanes 701 Billings scale 1:50 "Good conversations are the ones you have with people you do not know" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIPSCAT Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share #365 Posted June 1, 2019 Hello all I have now glued 4 planks on each side and to my surprise they all meet up at the bow and stern, well only about 1/2mm out at the bow. I also gave part of the planks a quick sand down to see what it looks like. Jo. cog, yvesvidal, SigEp Ziggy and 9 others 12 Quote Current Build: IL Leudo - Mamoli - 1:34 FD10 Arnanes 701 Billings scale 1:50 "Good conversations are the ones you have with people you do not know" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises Victoria Posted June 1, 2019 Share #366 Posted June 1, 2019 Good work, dear. It is looking really nice so far. Keep on it. You will see it is not that hard!!! Best regards Ulises Old Collingwood, mtaylor, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIPSCAT Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share #367 Posted June 1, 2019 16 hours ago, Ulises Victoria said: You will see it is not that hard!!! Hello Ulises Now I know you must be joking with me 😿. Jo. popeye the sailor, Ulises Victoria, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: IL Leudo - Mamoli - 1:34 FD10 Arnanes 701 Billings scale 1:50 "Good conversations are the ones you have with people you do not know" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises Victoria Posted June 2, 2019 Share #368 Posted June 2, 2019 3 hours ago, SHIPSCAT said: Hello Ulises Now I know you must be joking with me 😿. Jo. Hehehe I will re-phrase that: The more you do it, the easier it gets!!! Best regards! mtaylor, SHIPSCAT, cog and 2 others 5 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted June 2, 2019 Share #369 Posted June 2, 2019 5 hours ago, Ulises Victoria said: Hehehe I will re-phrase that: The more you do it, the easier it gets!!! Best regards! Jo, Ulises is right. Maybe not at once with your first build, but that's the beauty of it all, you can go on to your next build and know things will get easier, and we can see you improve with every plank you shape Old Collingwood, mtaylor, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIPSCAT Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share #370 Posted June 2, 2019 19 hours ago, Ulises Victoria said: The more you do it, the easier it gets Hello Ulises. Yes I do hope it gets easier. I have more glue on my fingers than on the planks 😊. Jo. mtaylor, Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: IL Leudo - Mamoli - 1:34 FD10 Arnanes 701 Billings scale 1:50 "Good conversations are the ones you have with people you do not know" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIPSCAT Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share #371 Posted June 2, 2019 13 hours ago, cog said: we can see you improve with every plank you shape Hello Carl Did you have your eyes open when you looked at my photos 🤣. Not sure if I will improve or not but I do hope so as I don't wish to let you all down. But I have to say the ship looks better than the photos. I have about 9 planks on each side to glue on, then the hard job of sanding down (my poor fingers are going to bleed again I just know it haha). Jo. mtaylor, popeye the sailor, cog and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: IL Leudo - Mamoli - 1:34 FD10 Arnanes 701 Billings scale 1:50 "Good conversations are the ones you have with people you do not know" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted June 2, 2019 Share #372 Posted June 2, 2019 If I used my eyes, Jo ... well it is more something like a "Fingerspitzengefühl" what you will be missing after sanding according to your writings Everybody improves, even I did, although not noticeably There is just one dilemma 16 minutes ago, SHIPSCAT said: But I have to say the ship looks better than the photos. where are the photographs ...? mtaylor, Old Collingwood, SHIPSCAT and 1 other 4 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIPSCAT Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share #373 Posted June 3, 2019 4 hours ago, cog said: where are the photographs Hello Carl Soon 😊. Question, when I have sanded the hull planks down I am told that I should put some sanding sealer on. Now is it just for varnish or paint or both. Jo. mtaylor and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Current Build: IL Leudo - Mamoli - 1:34 FD10 Arnanes 701 Billings scale 1:50 "Good conversations are the ones you have with people you do not know" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIPSCAT Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share #374 Posted June 6, 2019 Hi all. Ok I have finished the planking on both sides and started sanding down one side. I still have to go over the hull with 120 grit and 320 grit (that is what the man said at the shop). After I have finished the sanding down I will plank the bottom of the keel and the back and front bits. I also have a bit of filling to do before I do the final sanding, but my fingers have been bleeding so will leave it till tomorrow 😪. Jo. yvesvidal, tasmanian, J11 and 12 others 15 Quote Current Build: IL Leudo - Mamoli - 1:34 FD10 Arnanes 701 Billings scale 1:50 "Good conversations are the ones you have with people you do not know" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises Victoria Posted June 6, 2019 Share #375 Posted June 6, 2019 Looking good Jo. Sorry about your sore fingers. We all have been through that! Sincerely you are doing a tremendous job for a first timer! popeye the sailor, SHIPSCAT, Old Collingwood and 2 others 5 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIPSCAT Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share #376 Posted June 6, 2019 Hello Ulises Thank you for your comment it is very much appreciated, but when I look at other builds I say to myself why don't mine look like that, but hey I have a lot of learning to do. Thank you again my friend. Thank you all for your support and likes. Jo (with bleeding finger tips). mtaylor, cog, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: IL Leudo - Mamoli - 1:34 FD10 Arnanes 701 Billings scale 1:50 "Good conversations are the ones you have with people you do not know" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted June 6, 2019 Share #377 Posted June 6, 2019 Hello Ms Bleeding Kitty Cat, Wonderful job, especially for a first time. The tips of your fingers will get tougher, it all takes time, like the ease of work you will gain with every laid plank. Keep your spirits up Cheers Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor, SHIPSCAT and 2 others 5 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises Victoria Posted June 6, 2019 Share #378 Posted June 6, 2019 8 hours ago, SHIPSCAT said: Hello Ulises Thank you for your comment it is very much appreciated, but when I look at other builds I say to myself why don't mine look like that, but hey I have a lot of learning to do. Thank you again my friend. Thank you all for your support and likes. Jo (with bleeding finger tips). Jo: I have been building models since I was a child (I'm 70 now) and wooden ships exclusively for over 15 years, and I still look at others builds and say to my self "why don't mine look like that, but hey, I have a lot of learning to do" Get used to that feeling, my dear, and use it to your advantage Hugs Ulises SHIPSCAT, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIPSCAT Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share #379 Posted June 6, 2019 11 hours ago, cog said: The tips of your fingers will get tougher Hello Carl Thank you, it looks like I have 8 lives left 😌. Jo. popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: IL Leudo - Mamoli - 1:34 FD10 Arnanes 701 Billings scale 1:50 "Good conversations are the ones you have with people you do not know" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIPSCAT Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share #380 Posted June 6, 2019 5 hours ago, Ulises Victoria said: Hugs Hello Ulises Thank you that makes me feel a lot better and I need a HUG or two 👩❤️👩. Jo. Ulises Victoria, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: IL Leudo - Mamoli - 1:34 FD10 Arnanes 701 Billings scale 1:50 "Good conversations are the ones you have with people you do not know" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted June 6, 2019 Share #381 Posted June 6, 2019 3 hours ago, SHIPSCAT said: Hello Carl Thank you, it looks like I have 8 lives left 😌. Jo. More like 8 fingers Will a pat on the head do too? mtaylor, Old Collingwood and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIPSCAT Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share #382 Posted June 6, 2019 2 hours ago, cog said: Will a pat on the head do Hello Carl Yes you can pat me on the head, and thank you for the PM you sent me, you don't know how I feel by reading it. Jo . mtaylor and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Current Build: IL Leudo - Mamoli - 1:34 FD10 Arnanes 701 Billings scale 1:50 "Good conversations are the ones you have with people you do not know" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIPSCAT Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share #383 Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) Hello shipmates I have now filled and sanded both sides, will go over it again with some 320 grit like the man at the shop told me to. I think I will paint the top part white, if the middle of the hull looks Ok I will varnish that part, and the bottom will be painted but not sure what colour yet, was thinking dark green ?. So excited now most of that nasty sanding has been done 😁. Jo. Sorry the H at the end of varnish has moved down hahahaaahhahhaa. Edited June 8, 2019 by SHIPSCAT mtaylor, src, BETAQDAVE and 10 others 13 Quote Current Build: IL Leudo - Mamoli - 1:34 FD10 Arnanes 701 Billings scale 1:50 "Good conversations are the ones you have with people you do not know" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted June 8, 2019 Share #384 Posted June 8, 2019 Jo, Your planking looks good! I would start the varnish from the water line up to the protruding (wale) plank. The waterline is the black line painted on the hull , see the box. I like your choice of colours SHIPSCAT, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIPSCAT Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share #385 Posted June 8, 2019 15 hours ago, cog said: Your planking looks good! Hello Carl, yes I am surprised also 🤣😁. Jo. mtaylor and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Current Build: IL Leudo - Mamoli - 1:34 FD10 Arnanes 701 Billings scale 1:50 "Good conversations are the ones you have with people you do not know" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted June 9, 2019 Share #386 Posted June 9, 2019 Getting caught up here Jo, Your planking looks quiet good. Give yourself an Atta-Girl! Sam cog, mtaylor, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIPSCAT Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share #387 Posted June 9, 2019 4 hours ago, src said: Your planking looks quiet good Hello Sam Thank you for your comment, it was hard going for me but I am happy with it (I think). Jo. src, mtaylor and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Current Build: IL Leudo - Mamoli - 1:34 FD10 Arnanes 701 Billings scale 1:50 "Good conversations are the ones you have with people you do not know" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonyUK Posted June 9, 2019 Share #388 Posted June 9, 2019 Hi Jo. Just catching up on your build log.. I am most impressed with you build and humour. On 6/6/2019 at 5:06 AM, SHIPSCAT said: Jo (with bleeding finger tips). A first class job on the planking to the hull. 41 minutes ago, SHIPSCAT said: Thank you for your comment, it was hard going for me but I am happy with it (I think). But look at the quality of the finished product All the best. Regards Antony. popeye the sailor, SHIPSCAT, src and 1 other 4 Quote Best advice ever given to me."If you don't know ..Just ask. Completed Mayflower Completed Fun build Tail boat Tailboat Completed Build Chinese Junk Chinese Pirate Junk Completed scratch built Korean Turtle ship 1/32 Turtle ship Completed Santa Lucia Sicilian Cargo Boat 1/30 scale Santa Lucia On hold. Bounty Occre 1/45 Completed HMS Victory by DeAgostini modelspace. DeAgostini Victory Cross Section Completed H.M.S. Victory X section by Coral. HMS Victory cross section Completed The Black Pearl fun build Black Queen Completed A large scale Victory cross section 1/36 Victory Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altduck Posted June 9, 2019 Share #389 Posted June 9, 2019 Jo, Just stopped by to take a look, and you've really made a lot of progress. And I agree, the planking looks very good. It's all coming together nicely and hey, you grow more blood every day so don't begrudge your ship a few drops now and then. Keep up the good work, mtaylor, popeye the sailor, cog and 1 other 4 Quote Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIPSCAT Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share #390 Posted June 9, 2019 Hello Antony and Richard Thank you both for your kind words it is very much appreciated. I hope my sense of humour is not over the top. Jo. mtaylor, popeye the sailor and Ulises Victoria 3 Quote Current Build: IL Leudo - Mamoli - 1:34 FD10 Arnanes 701 Billings scale 1:50 "Good conversations are the ones you have with people you do not know" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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