Duanelaker Posted March 5, 2020 Share #1 Posted March 5, 2020 Another purchase off eBay. It’s obviously an older kit judging by the metal. i thought it was amusing that in another purchase i found a model expo ad for this exact kit dated 1995... anyways, it looks like a good time so here we go again. BobG, EricWilliamMarshall, GrandpaPhil 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 March 5, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted March 5, 2020 The frames were pretty rough cut...and the drawings didn’t match each other very well. I did my best to align them and get them close. BobG, JayCub, Retired guy 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 March 5, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted March 5, 2020 I then built them into the provided jig. The instructions and plans are quite well written I think. i flies the plan and jigs onto a build board. I then put the frames in the jig and started putting some of the strips of wood that form the gun port and outline the stair well GrandpaPhil, EricWilliamMarshall, coxswain and 6 others 9 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 March 5, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted March 5, 2020 The next step was to box out the gun port and stairs I still have to trim the lip formed within the gunport the plans show the stairs between frames 5 and 6 but the instructions and stair detail say 6 and 7... coxswain, yvesvidal, Retired guy and 5 others 8 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 March 5, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted March 5, 2020 I finished the night off carving up the post and fitting the planking (not glued yet) So far its not too shabby. I’m wondering what the sailer is doing, there is something under him that he is using a post to manipulate. I’ll get the picture off the plan later... Papa, John Ruy, hexnut and 8 others 11 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...
BobG Posted March 5, 2020 Share #6 Posted March 5, 2020 I love it! This kit is just way cool and it looks like it pretty good quality materials. I'll be following along on your build. Who knows, I may just have to go shopping around for one of these... 🤨 BTW, I think you must be a Gold Medallion Member of eBay by now! Duanelaker and EricWilliamMarshall 2 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...
Duanelaker Posted March 5, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted March 5, 2020 16 hours ago, BobG said: I love it! This kit is just way cool and it looks like it pretty good quality materials. I'll be following along on your build. Who knows, I may just have to go shopping around for one of these... 🤨 BTW, I think you must be a Gold Medallion Member of eBay by now! Hi, my name is Dave and I’m an eBay-aholic.... I can’t pass up on a deal lol. Landlubber Mike, BobG, JayCub 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...
VTHokiEE Posted March 5, 2020 Share #8 Posted March 5, 2020 Wow, interesting find! I think doing a battle station or a cross section would be quite interesting. I’ll have to keep an eye on your progress. BobG and Duanelaker 2 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted March 6, 2020 I actually purchased the full size version of this ship as well for a literal steal (under $200 including shipping!).... anyways, inside the box was a Corel product brochure and I was amazed to see all the options for dioramas/cross sections. also, please tell me what the rod in my diorama is representing...would it be the rudder?? Retired guy, BobG, JayCub 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...
BobG Posted March 6, 2020 Share #10 Posted March 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, Duanelaker said: I actually purchased the full size version of this ship as well for a literal steal (under $200 including shipping!).... anyways, inside the box was a Corel product brochure and I was amazed to see all the options for dioramas/cross sections. How about posting a photo of your model kit collection. It might motivate me to add to my collection just as I've been thinking of downsizing! Seriously, I'd love to see them. I've never seen some of these Corel kits before. EricWilliamMarshall and Duanelaker 2 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted March 6, 2020 Share #11 Posted March 6, 2020 That Wasa battle station in the advertisement is an interesting one that I learned of recently as well. 54 minutes ago, Duanelaker said: rod in my diorama is representing...would it be the rudder?? Are any of the parts labeled in the directions? Maybe that would give a clue. Duanelaker 1 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted March 6, 2020 42 minutes ago, BobG said: How about posting a photo of your model kit collection. It might motivate me to add to my collection just as I've been thinking of downsizing! Seriously, I'd love to see them. I've never seen some of these Corel kits before. ok, this is pretty embarrassing but since I turn 40 this year I am hoping to have all these done in my life time. I’m convinced I’ll be retired in 15 years 😂 the one on the bottom I’d occre bounty with open hull pretty much every model shipways kit when it was on sale...damn those sales recently the model shipways constitution was on sale for 200$...couldn’t resist. The other two are eBay wins... this Berlin kit is normally 450$ - $600! Got it for under 200 shipped....awesome looking materials never seen a Le grande lejon (which is a real boat) a rattlesnake and a very old victory kit. lots of Midwest... midwest steam engine kit which came with a boat and I ended up winning two Corel cross sections for $75. well I hope that motivates you to ummm...I don’t know but I think I need help 😆 Landlubber Mike, VTHokiEE, Bob Cleek and 9 others 12 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...
VTHokiEE Posted March 6, 2020 Share #13 Posted March 6, 2020 Wow, that is quite the collection! (Don’t be scared of planking, with that many ships you have plenty of practice 😂) Duanelaker, EricWilliamMarshall and Landlubber Mike 3 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted March 6, 2020 Share #14 Posted March 6, 2020 I hope you are also planning out one heck of a display area Duanelaker and BobG 2 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted March 6, 2020 I have the same thought! By the time I’m done I should have planking figured out 😆 luckily I have a wood stove redoing my master bedroom so yes I will certainly have a display area...I’ll also have to force some ships on family lol Landlubber Mike, BobG, EricWilliamMarshall 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 March 6, 2020 Author Share #16 Posted March 6, 2020 So I ended up taking the one beam out due to the fact the gap between the deck boards was just too much. i think after re-doing it was well worth it. BobG, Retired guy, Zarkon and 6 others 9 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...
BobG Posted March 6, 2020 Share #17 Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Duanelaker said: ok, this is pretty embarrassing but since I turn 40 this year I am hoping to have all these done in my life time. I’m convinced I’ll be retired in 15 years 😂 That's a really nice collection of interesting models. At your age you may be able to complete them all. At my age...well, the grim reaper will have done his thing before I could get through a quarter of them. Thanks for showing us your collection! 4 hours ago, Duanelaker said: well I hope that motivates you to ummm... Don't urge me on...I'm actually considering selling a couple of kits. I think I'm in trouble though. I've been reading some of those non-ship build logs and admiring some of those plastic models that some of the forum members are building. They're doing some incredible work especially with the weathering and realistic painting. Now I'm starting to feel the pull of the "dark side" and I might have to mix it up my modeling a little. BTW, your build looks great so far too. Edited March 6, 2020 by BobG JayCub, Duanelaker and EricWilliamMarshall 3 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...
BobG Posted March 6, 2020 Share #18 Posted March 6, 2020 I managed to resist the recent Model Expo sales and it wasn't easy with all those tempting emails showing up in my mailbox. Self-restraint is not my best quality! VTHokiEE, EricWilliamMarshall and Duanelaker 3 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...
Bob Cleek Posted March 6, 2020 Share #19 Posted March 6, 2020 18 hours ago, Duanelaker said: well I hope that motivates you to ummm...I don’t know but I think I need help 😆 I expect you'll soon be getting a call from that "Hoarders" reality-TV show. He who dies with the most kits wins? Good God, Man! You're worse with kits than my wife is with shoes! Duanelaker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share #20 Posted March 7, 2020 4 hours ago, Bob Cleek said: I expect you'll soon be getting a call from that "Hoarders" reality-TV show. He who dies with the most kits wins? Good God, Man! You're worse with kits than my wife is with shoes! I definitely think I have enough kits for now 😝 I’m hoping to die with most of them built, but if not I’ll sell the ones I decide not to build 🤣. not having a wife makes it easier to buy what I want 😆 VTHokiEE, Landlubber Mike and BobG 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...
VTHokiEE Posted March 7, 2020 Share #21 Posted March 7, 2020 Do I see two Sharpie Schooners in there? I enjoyed building that one a lot. i’m looking forward to watching you get to these (once you finish your current projects of course 😉). Duanelaker and BobG 2 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cleek Posted March 7, 2020 Share #22 Posted March 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Duanelaker said: not having a wife makes it easier to buy what I want 😆 Well, that explains a lot! If not for that, I'd be in the same boat you are. Like I wish... ! Duanelaker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share #23 Posted March 7, 2020 2 hours ago, VTHokiEE said: Do I see two Sharpie Schooners in there? I enjoyed building that one a lot. i’m looking forward to watching you get to these (once you finish your current projects of course 😉). At one point I was buying two of every Midwest kit 😂 two John Alden sloops, day sailer, sharpie....and on and on lol I think I have two lobster boats too 😮 VTHokiEE 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...
Duanelaker Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share #24 Posted March 7, 2020 I am almost complete with planking of the deck. I am wondering if I should try to do the trunnels... Retired guy, JayCub, hexnut 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...
VTHokiEE Posted March 7, 2020 Share #25 Posted March 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, Duanelaker said: am wondering if I should try to do the trunnels... I vote yes, go for it. The build is coming along really nicely! EricWilliamMarshall and Duanelaker 2 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted March 7, 2020 Share #26 Posted March 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Duanelaker said: I am wondering if I should try to do the trunnels... Another big affirmative vote from me too. You're doing such a nice job and it would and another fine detail to the model. It got old simulating nearly 700 nails on my Medway Longboat but it sure was worth it in the end. EricWilliamMarshall 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...
Duanelaker Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share #27 Posted March 8, 2020 Last piece of the deck....I’m amazed it only took me one try and no sanding! also this is the saw I used... and this is the marker I used to simulate the caulking... GrandpaPhil, EricWilliamMarshall, BobG 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 March 9, 2020 Author Share #28 Posted March 9, 2020 I finished the stairs (haven’t connected them yet) and started planking the bulwarks... BobG, hexnut, Retired guy 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 March 9, 2020 Author Share #29 Posted March 9, 2020 I have finished the bulwark planking over the gun port...tedious sanding but I think it can out nicely. im starting to notice things on the plans that aren’t on the box photo (like an extra railing next to the stairwell). I will have to look at my full-size Berlin plan. Retired guy, hexnut, BobG 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...
BobG Posted March 9, 2020 Share #30 Posted March 9, 2020 Nice clean work, Dave. What kind of wood is that in the decking? It looks like you live on a lake...?? Duanelaker 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...
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