Gregory Posted April 25, 2020 Share #31 Posted April 25, 2020 8 hours ago, Paul_S said: How do i go about this in future? What VTHokiEE is saying, is what I mentioned up thread. The chisel may not work so well with MDF, but sand paper and files should do it. If you have a rotary tool, a little drum sander would help if used carefully. tkay11 and EricWilliamMarshall 2 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_S Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share #32 Posted April 25, 2020 I sanded a bearding line in but with 1mm of first plank and 0.5 mm of second plank x 2 meant i needed to sand it down by 3mm total which is the thickness of the false keel so that didnt seem possible, i got it down pretty thin already and it still stood proud Gregory 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted April 25, 2020 Share #33 Posted April 25, 2020 My experience starts to fall off here very quickly but I think you want to sand down to account for that first layer of planking (1mm on both sides). Then the second layer can be fitted or sanded to make a nice edge if desired. someone with more experience will have to jump in here though to correct me if needed. I looked at the back of my build and I decided that I didn’t mind how it looked with the second layer a little proud towards the top. I noticed it in other builds with two layers of planking as well. I could only offer possibilities though since I don’t really know the answer. EricWilliamMarshall 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...
Nirvana Posted April 25, 2020 Share #34 Posted April 25, 2020 Paul, First of all a warm welcome to our corner of the model ship world. Choosing a Victory model as a second, I like it! I didn't know that the false keel was made out of mdf board. You have done a fantastic job so far. I will follow along this build. Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted April 25, 2020 Share #35 Posted April 25, 2020 Paul, you may leave the keel and sternpost-parts until the first planking is done and add them after that. The planks at the stern will almost lay flat on the false keel and you will be able to sand the first planking as much down as needed so the second planking will be in line with the keel and the stern post. Best regards, Andreas Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted April 25, 2020 Share #36 Posted April 25, 2020 4 hours ago, Paul_S said: I sanded a bearding line in but with 1mm of first plank and 0.5 mm of second plank x 2 meant i needed to sand it down by 3mm total which is the thickness of the false keel so that didnt seem possible, i got it down pretty thin already and it still stood proud Good information. With all said and done, I have that kit in my stash, and will have to think about making that work when I get around to building it. Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_S Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share #37 Posted April 27, 2020 So I planked the inside of the bulkheads which was pretty easy and have also planked the deck. I randomly chose a planking pattern and decided i was goign to try 'joggling' ( i think thats the name). I think its turned out pretty well I caulked each plank with a pencil to get some lines in between Halfway point Not too happy about how the ends of boards lined up at the top left leaving me with the small pieces, but not sure how to avoid that. Finished, can you spot the 2 deliberate errors? and post sanding tkay11, chris watton, EricWilliamMarshall and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_S Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share #38 Posted April 28, 2020 I need an opinion, should i do Tree nails or not? WIll it look better, will it justify the crazy amount of work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkay11 Posted April 28, 2020 Share #39 Posted April 28, 2020 (edited) You're the judge. If you do put treenails in the deck, they should be barely visible. At 1:64 they have to be 0.4mm diameter, then covered by a stopper of the same colour as the deck with the faintest of margins on the rim of the plug visible. Then imagine yourself looking at a real ship from the deck, where you can barely make them out when your eyes are 5 feet or so away, and then put yourself in the position of looking at the deck from from 64 times that distance. That would be 320 feet or 97 metres. Do you want to be realistic, or draw attention to your skill or do you want to replicate models? It's an old conundrum. Tony Edited April 28, 2020 by tkay11 added 'or' Edwardkenway 1 Quote === First build: Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne 1763 FINISHED 2nd build: Triton cross-section COMPLETED 3rd build: La Chaloupe Armée / 42ft Armed Longboat of 1834 by tkay11 – scale 1:36, plans by M. Delacroix COMPLETED 4th build: Allège d’Arles 1833 (Ancre) POB by tkay11 – scale 1:100, plans by F. Fissore COMPLETED Working on La Jacinthe 1:96 POB (ANCRE publications) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted April 28, 2020 Share #40 Posted April 28, 2020 I think Tony is spot on for accuracy... but I think they look neat. Judging by the fact that you’re asking I’m going to throw my vote behind - Sure, why not? It’s awesome to have a finished model but the journey, that is really the fun. If it adds significant time but you think it’d be a nice addition then I say go for it. tkay11 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...
Paul_S Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share #41 Posted May 7, 2020 Spent a few days messing around with treenails and couildn't come up with a method i was happy with so decided to forego them for now. Maybe next model.. Got a few other parts done now Wales are done although the measurements on my model didnt quite match up to the plans I think they are ok. Capping rails ar e on but were too short, definetly messed up the back end somehow can see where it looks a little uneven but i think i've managed to hide it. Seems to be a consistent theme for me, hiding where I ballsed it up. Red bits are painted as well as the wales. I think im going to leave the rest natural wood rather than paint it white, bit scared the paint will show up errors a bit too much, and i think the wood looks nicer. Started working on the deck furniture now with the hatches Quite pleased with this! Jonny 007, GrandpaPhil, Edwardkenway and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_S Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share #42 Posted June 13, 2020 Finally got all the deck furniture done. Took so much longer than I expected. On to the masts now and figuring out how to taper them Not entirely happy with the big thing near the front, looks very plastic-y and not sure how i can fix it, otherwise pretty chuffed with how its going chris watton, Jonny 007, EricWilliamMarshall and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted June 13, 2020 Share #43 Posted June 13, 2020 It’s looking really nice; I’d be quite proud of it as well. Is there any way to apply a clear matte coat to the large winch (I believe that is what it is)? That might tone it down a little bit, but I don’t know that it’s necessary. 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...
Paul_S Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share #44 Posted September 13, 2020 Well. Didn't get many chances to post updates but i've finally finished it Well pleased with how it turned out. Onto the next!!! maddog33, chris watton, VTHokiEE and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted September 13, 2020 Share #45 Posted September 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, Paul_S said: Onto the next!!! Congratulations! Any other pictures of it? What are you planning next? Nirvana 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...
Paul_S Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share #46 Posted September 13, 2020 No other pics atm but will try get some, that ones a bit blurry. My nephew has been fascinated by me building it and has asked me to make one for him. Hes pretty lively so i think HMS Terror will fit him perfectly so will be making that for him. If he can stay patient long enough for me to finish it ccoyle, VTHokiEE, Nirvana and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted September 13, 2020 Share #47 Posted September 13, 2020 The Terror is a magnificent ship, I will follow that build along as well. Nice finish of Lady Nelson. Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted September 14, 2020 Share #48 Posted September 14, 2020 Congratulations on finishing your Lady Nelson. You did an excellent job on building this model. Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkwz Posted October 22, 2020 Share #49 Posted October 22, 2020 Congratulations, she's a beaut! Thanks for sharing your journey too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted September 3, 2021 Share #50 Posted September 3, 2021 Congratulations! Well done! 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...
Dave_E Posted November 22, 2021 Share #51 Posted November 22, 2021 Very Nice! Just ordered my Lady this morning. What colors and brand of paints did you use? Dave Quote Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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