Wahka_est Posted February 11, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 11, 2020 Hi everyone, Have been reading the forum for months now and thought it would be wise to intreduce myself and start my own build log to get advice from others. Im 33 years young engineer for facades myself with big intrest in modelling and history as long as i can remember. I have started Constructo Bounty 10 years ago but due to life I didnt finish it. Got almost to point where hull was planked (quality of my build was terrible). Few years ago I started bulding some pastic models (Bismark 1:350 Tamya) and Ugears wooden models (trains, ships, cars). Seeing that building models gives me satisfaction cause i build something beautiful I thought I should step up in the field. Thats how i came to wooden ship modelling. Plastic models just didnt have that spirit in them. Wood somehow feels alive. So taken all that into account I have started big (like I usually do when I start something). I ordered Terror and Beagle from Occre, bought all the tools, built up working area in flat and also organised my tools with Occre working startion. I started building Terror in the middle of January working on the evening when son is sleeping (1,5 years old, have tried to build it together but impossible). So every other day I work 2-3 hours in the evening time on my ship. My progress so far is that I have allmost completed the hull planking. Taken into account that its my real first planking Im quite happy with result (wood filler and sanding will fix my mistakes hopefully). What i have learned so far: 1) Be careful with glue - i have a habbit to apply it to much and then it runs on other surfaces also. 2) Preparation with sanding before planking is really important - spend 1 hours more here otherwise you will spend 10 hours more later by fixing missalignements. 3) Do test with the glues to find suitable one - there is no right of wrong as long as it works, find a suitable for yourself. Reagarding building I have made allready following mistakes: 1) overglued the deck planking. Tried to fix it with mahagony varnish - glue was still visible. Sanded the whole deck in 3 hours. Somehow the outcome is really good with old/used look (in my opinion). 2) Didnt sand the bulkwards well - had problems doing the planking. Areas where i need you helo the most are probably: 1) Planking techiques - to get it even nicer. 2) Rigging - have read a lot and ordered few books to get it right. I guess thats it for the moment. Here are progress pictures so far: mtaylor, GrandpaPhil, BETAQDAVE and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted February 11, 2020 Share #2 Posted February 11, 2020 You're off to a very good start, and of course, learning. You'll never stop learning. Those are very nice kits too. I reviewed them here on MSW. Your work is looking very good. Look forward to seeing the first planking layer sanded down. JeffT and mtaylor 2 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted February 11, 2020 Share #3 Posted February 11, 2020 Welcome to MSW. Its looking good so far! mtaylor 1 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted February 11, 2020 Share #4 Posted February 11, 2020 Hello Wahka, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjay Posted February 11, 2020 Share #5 Posted February 11, 2020 mtaylor 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 11, 2020 Share #6 Posted February 11, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Wahka. Looks pretty good from here. I'd suggest you start a build log as it's the best way to get help when you need it. 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxis Posted February 11, 2020 Share #7 Posted February 11, 2020 From the other side of the Gulf I also welcome you to this very friendly forum. If you need more information for your work, just ask. Or in the need of instructions for planking the hull & other things, there are many nice tutorials here too. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted February 11, 2020 Share #8 Posted February 11, 2020 12 hours ago, Wahka_est said: What i have learned so far: 1) Be careful with glue - i have a habbit to apply it to much and then it runs on other surfaces also. 2) Preparation with sanding before planking is really important - spend 1 hours more here otherwise you will spend 10 hours more later by fixing missalignements. 3) Do test with the glues to find suitable one - there is no right of wrong as long as it works, find a suitable for yourself. Great advice and welcome, Wahka. Bob 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted February 11, 2020 Share #9 Posted February 11, 2020 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahka_est Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted February 11, 2020 thank you everyone for good support! Today I finished first planking. Also tried to sand one side a bit to see how it looks. For a first timer i happy with the outcome. I put some woodfiller to gaps and hopefully that will make the overall look even better. GrandpaPhil and EricWilliamMarshall 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 12, 2020 Share #11 Posted February 12, 2020 Wahka, Please open a build log for this instead of posting your work here. This is the Terror kit, correct? If so, open the log here: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/10-build-logs-for-ship-model-kits-members-only/ Read the pinned post at the top of the first page on how to name your log. If need help, PM an Admin. Duanelaker 1 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted February 12, 2020 Share #12 Posted February 12, 2020 Welcome to the forum! mtaylor 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...
Baker Posted February 12, 2020 Share #13 Posted February 12, 2020 Quote Regards, Patrick Finished : Soleil Royal Heller 1/100 Wasa Billing Boats Bounty Revell 1/110 plastic (semi scratch) Pelican / Golden Hind 1/45 scratch Current build : Mary Rose 1/50 scratch Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch To do : Prins Willem Corel, Le Tonnant Corel, Yacht d'Oro Corel, Thermopylae Sergal Shore leave, non ship models build logs : ADGZ M35 funkwagen 1/72 Einhets Pkw. Kfz.2 and 4 1/72 Autoblinda AB40 1/72 122mm A-19 & 152mm ML-20 & 12.8cm Pak.44 {K8 1/2} 1/72 10.5cm Howitzer 16 on Mark. VI(e) Centurion Mk.1 conversion M29 Weasel 1/72 SAM6 1/72 T26 Finland T26 TN 1/72 Autoprotetto S37 1/72 Opel Blitz buses 1/72 Boxer and MAN trucks 1/72 Hetzer38(t) Starr 1/72 Si vis pacem, para bellum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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