Kevin G Posted January 9, 2020 Author #2 Posted January 9, 2020 I got this kit recently, it is my first attempt at a wooden ship, any advice would be gratefully accepted. Quote
ccoyle Posted January 9, 2020 #3 Posted January 9, 2020 First hint would be to start a build log and post a few pics of the unboxing. Read the instructions once-over, inventory the parts -- try to get a sense of how it should come together. Read the threads on hull planking and have a look at some examples in the build logs. Ship Modeling Simplified by Frank Mastini is a good primer if you haven't yet done any reading. Relax and don't be afraid to start cutting and gluing -- everyone is a beginner at some point. Cheers! Kenneth Powell and Kevin G 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
Kevin G Posted January 10, 2020 Author #4 Posted January 10, 2020 Here are the first pictures of box and contents GrandpaPhil 1 Quote
Kevin G Posted January 10, 2020 Author #5 Posted January 10, 2020 the first thing that i have done to the kit is to plank the top surface, which looks like the next photo GrandpaPhil 1 Quote
Kevin G Posted January 10, 2020 Author #6 Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) after looking through all of the parts listed, i cant find any missing, i just need to sand the edges so they fit flush, and then go on to the next stage , which according to the instructions is to drill holes for masts and the rudder shaft Edited January 10, 2020 by Kevin G spelling mistakes Quote
ccoyle Posted January 10, 2020 #7 Posted January 10, 2020 Chuck Passaro wrote an excellent practicum for building a plank-on-solid-hull model based on Model Shipways' Sultana kit. Your kit is built in the same style. You can view and download the practicum by clicking here. Cheers! Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
Kevin G Posted January 10, 2020 Author #8 Posted January 10, 2020 Have taken your advice and ordered a copy of ship modelling simplified by frank mastini ccoyle 1 Quote
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