Duanelaker Posted December 28, 2019 Share #1 Posted December 28, 2019 Since I went EBay crazy and bought a few midwest kits, I figured I would start with the kits I had doubles of 😂...but the opened ones first of course.... these kits are so nice, it’s a shame someone doesn’t jump on board and build these or similar. I have also got into the habit of scanning the plans so in the future when or if I decide to scratch build they might be of assistance. yvesvidal, GrandpaPhil, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share #2 Posted December 28, 2019 The best part about these kits is the clear instructions and plans...so I followed them.... yvesvidal, GrandpaPhil, jgodsey and 1 other 4 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted December 28, 2019 I did fix that frame, I noticed it before I glued. I have learned on my last kit (s) to dry fit before gluing and double check twice... so I continued following the plans and instructions, making sure to take my time, these kits are perfect to try to really get everything exact. yvesvidal, jgodsey, hexnut and 3 others 6 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted December 28, 2019 Frames got sanded at an angle and installed, this model went together quickly which was nice. I enjoy these simple kits for the quick satisfaction. blocks come with the kit and you must set up a build board...also another reason I make a copy of the plans so I can cut one up and damage it lol. I thought this was a great idea, but I’ll admit the board did not make it any easier, but I wanted to avoid putting tacks through the hull. thibaultron, GrandpaPhil, EricWilliamMarshall and 2 others 5 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted December 28, 2019 Once I got the bottom two planks on (starboard and port side) I was able to remove the boat from the board without it losing its curve. GrandpaPhil, hexnut, jgodsey and 3 others 6 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted December 28, 2019 I did my best to avoid excess glue, I didn’t do terrible, but I’m not sure how much less glue I could possibly loose. As soon as I squeeze it, it’s bound to ooze. I dont really want to use CA however. I guess just more practice... EricWilliamMarshall, GrandpaPhil, thibaultron and 3 others 6 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted December 28, 2019 So all planking is complete and I was very happy with the outcome. The wood in these kits is not terrible, but brittle. I would love to see the wood in a brand new kit. So instructions said to sand everything even... EricWilliamMarshall, jgodsey, GrandpaPhil and 4 others 7 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted December 28, 2019 Trying to make sure the inwales, risers and quarter knees fit well. This is where I am trying to improve myself by taking the extra time to make sure they fit nicely. jgodsey, thibaultron, EricWilliamMarshall and 3 others 6 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted December 28, 2019 Share #9 Posted December 28, 2019 Beautifully built. Congratulations. Yves Duanelaker and thibaultron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 29, 2019 Share #10 Posted December 29, 2019 That's a very nice job you've done there, David. John Duanelaker and thibaultron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted December 29, 2019 Thank you all for the likes and compliments! It means a lot honestly. I ended up switching out some of the bass wood pieces with cherry I bought from model expo and I really like the way it is looking. I guess practice really does make you a little better each time...I’ve enjoyed this model very much! hexnut, jgodsey, EricWilliamMarshall and 3 others 6 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted December 29, 2019 Started the oars, blades are cherry I cut the frames down... im not sure what this is called but it is also cherry...I pre-bent it as well to the shape of the plan. I cut the oars and had enough for the night. all thats left left is the seats, paint, shaping oars, the stand and rope. yvesvidal, hexnut, EricWilliamMarshall and 3 others 6 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share #13 Posted December 29, 2019 I have finished trimming the “Grip”...now I have to finish the skeg, guards and seats. GrandpaPhil, jgodsey, hexnut and 2 others 5 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted December 30, 2019 Only got the oars done today...they are a mix of basswood and cherry. Actually still need to finish the handles... jgodsey, thibaultron, GrandpaPhil and 1 other 4 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 30, 2019 Share #15 Posted December 30, 2019 Very classy looking oars, David! John Duanelaker and thibaultron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted December 30, 2019 Share #16 Posted December 30, 2019 Beware of the kits they put out at the end of production! My neighbor was interested in a simple kit, so I bought the last one Hobby Lobby had, after they stopped production, and gave it to him as a gift. When he started it, they had only supplied the planking for one side, and had changed the parts list in the instructions from Quantity 2 to Quantity 1! I gave him my older kit so he could finish it. That kit listed quantities of 2 for these parts. Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share #17 Posted December 30, 2019 10 hours ago, Jim Lad said: Very classy looking oars, David! John Thank you John! 2 hours ago, thibaultron said: Beware of the kits they put out at the end of production! My neighbor was interested in a simple kit, so I bought the last one Hobby Lobby had, after they stopped production, and gave it to him as a gift. When he started it, they had only supplied the planking for one side, and had changed the parts list in the instructions from Quantity 2 to Quantity 1! I gave him my older kit so he could finish it. That kit listed quantities of 2 for these parts. Surprising they went to the trouble of changing the parts list! I notice the boxes are either yellow, or white...do you which ones are newer? Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted December 30, 2019 Share #18 Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) No, I can't remember the color of the one I bought. Edited December 30, 2019 by thibaultron Duanelaker 1 Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share #19 Posted December 31, 2019 Finished the oars... I also got both of the guards on.... as I note, I love the alligator clips that don’t have teeth for tight areas! All I have left is fitting the seats, the oar locks, the tie down...I’m not doing the bumper with the rope, the rope is super twisted. thibaultron, jgodsey, G.L. and 2 others 5 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share #20 Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) Even though I have to work tomorrow I couldn’t resist playing around a little... Edited December 31, 2019 by Duanelaker GrandpaPhil, jgodsey, yvesvidal and 2 others 5 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricWilliamMarshall Posted December 31, 2019 Share #21 Posted December 31, 2019 On 12/30/2019 at 11:01 AM, Duanelaker said: do you which ones are newer? The yellow box is the older. The build is looking great! How did you decide to make the oar handles? thibaultron 1 Quote Current adventures: USS Perry of 1843, model kit by Bluejacket - Scale 1:96 Lost at Sea: Dapper Tom - model kit by Model Shipways Previous adventures: an English Pinnace, model kit by Model Shipways, Opium Smuggler Schooner Yacht 1805, model kit by Authentic Holland Models Chesapeake Bay Flattie, model kit by Midwest, USS Constitution, model kit by Revell Albatros 1912, card model kit by HMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted December 31, 2019 Share #22 Posted December 31, 2019 What a precious jewel of a model. Great job. Yves Duanelaker and thibaultron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share #23 Posted January 1, 2020 22 hours ago, EricWilliamMarshall said: The yellow box is the older. The build is looking great! How did you decide to make the oar handles? I pretty much copied the handle design on the plan. The instructions said to use a scalpel, but I used a round file and made the groove and then sanded them into the tear drop shape. Easier then I thought! EricWilliamMarshall and thibaultron 2 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share #24 Posted January 1, 2020 21 hours ago, yvesvidal said: What a precious jewel of a model. Great job. Yves Thank you! Very kind of you 😊 EricWilliamMarshall, yvesvidal and thibaultron 3 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share #25 Posted January 8, 2020 I have been adding more coats of poly satin finish on...so far so good! I also finished the seats. I should be wrapping this one up by end of week for sure. G.L., yvesvidal, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share #26 Posted January 8, 2020 I did a few more coats, made a rope coil and I think I am calling this one finished. GrandpaPhil, VTHokiEE, yvesvidal and 1 other 4 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted January 9, 2020 Share #27 Posted January 9, 2020 Small but beautiful collection. Yves thibaultron and Duanelaker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted January 9, 2020 Share #28 Posted January 9, 2020 Well done! Duanelaker and thibaultron 2 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted January 9, 2020 Author Share #29 Posted January 9, 2020 2 hours ago, yvesvidal said: Small but beautiful collection. Yves 52 minutes ago, GrandpaPhil said: Well done! Thanks everyone! They were quite enjoyable builds...not sure what’s next after the Dory. thibaultron 1 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.L. Posted January 9, 2020 Share #30 Posted January 9, 2020 That is a very nice small boat squadron. 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...
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