Schooner Polotsk by Wahka_est - Master Korabel - 1:72

[Wahka_est]

Hi

 

Decided to open a new blog for 3rd ongoing build-i hope no hard feelings from oldtimers as newbie hasnt finished any but allready has 3rd ongoing plus pile waiting to be started.

 

As my Cruiser and Terror are waiting for parts i started MK Polotsk that was waiting for its time, guess that time arrived. 
 

My Polotsk is Plus version with pearwood planking.

 

I chose MK Polotsk due to really positive feedback regarding laser cut part and instructions as it goes together like Lego cause allmost everything is laser cut and requires little or no sanding.

I have to admit during the build hours i have smile on my face and im truly impressed about the engineering work behind it.

Some points;
1) Hull has building template with a lot of holes. Everything fits there nicely.

2) Bulkwark have markings where to sand a after putting it together little extra sanding was needed.

3) All planking os laser cut and fits perfectly. 2nd planking is oearwood and black is ebony.

4) Deck planks (from one piece) and waterways are precut but needed adjustment to fit perfectly.

5) Level of detail is really high but it will also make the parts really fragilr and easy to break.

 

I had an accident also where i dropped the boat during sanding and i lt fell on stern gunport bulkwark corner. A lot of glue and clamps was used to het it into near shape. Therefore i have some deciations with mesaurements in that part. Nothing that eye will really catch if you dont know to look for it.

 

Below you can see progress. I have basicly finished planking on one side-last plank needs to be adjusted according to keel.

 

For 2nd planking i started with pva and ca but wasnt happy with result as edges were rounded up. It came to my mind that i had alplic rapid glue from Cronwall. Didnt use that before vause it had yellow look. This time i took the risk. I have to say best glue so far. Graps quick and you have enough time for adjustments. This means you can plank as much as you want.

For last i have to say that detail of the ship is super-laser has done its job!

Only real issue is that it ahould be bigger. I will definitely run into problems with smaller details but will try to keep the quality up.

 

Defenitely will order more kits from Master Korabel, probably Phoenix and others that they have on line dor future years.

 

 

 

[JeffT]

The planking looks excellent!

[Wahka_est]

Thank you JToma!

 

Just looked at topic here "So Where Do You Do Yours Then", showing members workplaces.....

It seems im not sick at all or obsessed with model building (at least not yet). Many members have tens and tens (maybe hundred) unstarted kits on selfs.So im good and do not need any medicine for that, atleast not yet .

 

 

 

[JeffT]

Yes, thats perfectly normal 😀

[DPK]

I hope you did not glue the sternpost yet. Otherwise it will be very hard to cut the second planking' protruding parts.

[Wahka_est]

I did glue that.... was think the same but photos showed to do that. I ordered mini rotary tool-pen size that i plan to use there.

 

2nd planking done and also 2nd layer of wales installed. Really happy with outcome-cant see it totally caused its taped for overnight but will run to check it in the morning.

 

Size comparison with Cruiser-polotsk should be 2 times bigger  

 

QUESTION- what is the best glue for photo etched parts glueing(golden brass on picture). Next is sterns illustratiins and i dont want to mess it up.

[JeffT]

I use CA for photo etch. Specifically Zap Slo-Zap.

[Wahka_est]

Like promised here are pictures from morning without tapes.

 

Whats the difference between ca and normal super glue?

[ccoyle]

6 hours ago, Wahka_est said:

Whats the difference between ca and normal super glue?

Nothing. Super Glue is a brand name; CA is the glue type (cyanoacrylate).

[DPK]

It is better to use some other glue (which glues wood AND metal), which is less toxic and which dries slower, so you can adjust the position. In Russia we have for example BF-2.

Edited May 6, 2020 by DPK

[Voyageur]

Beautifully done. That planking looks perfect!

[Wahka_est]

2 hours ago, DPK said:

It is better to use some other glue (which glues wood AND metal), which is less toxic and which dries slower, so you can adjust the position. In Russia we have for example BF-2.

Didnt know tou were from Russia-nice to meet you!

 

Question do you know kit Eskadra Mercury brig-is it good like MK?

[DPK]

1 hour ago, Wahka_est said:

Question do you know kit Eskadra Mercury brig-is it good like MK?

It has many flaws - both in manual and in the kit, especially in the rigging, but significantly better than many mainstream kits. Halfway to MK kits

Actually it was released only a year ago, so not many people have finished it, so the errors are still being corrected (I hope!).

[Wahka_est]

Sorry to hear that. Was thinking that it might be future build maybe after tough times.

Are there any other good Russian manufacturers?

[ccoyle]

42 minutes ago, Wahka_est said:

Are there any other good Russian manufacturers?

I would hardly expect the boys at MK to make such an admission! 😉

[Wahka_est]

Didnt know he DPK was from MK. 
glad to meet the people behind the kit!

[DPK]

1 minute ago, ccoyle said:

I would hardly expect the boys at MK to make such an admission! 😉

You are absolutely right

From the other hand, as I know, noone in Russia, except Eskadra and MK, currently produces bigger kits (not boats and not exotics)

[Wahka_est]

1 hour ago, DPK said:

You are absolutely right

From the other hand, as I know, noone in Russia, except Eskadra and MK, currently produces bigger kits (not boats and not exotics)

My straight forward question. How would it be possible to get Polotsk or Phoenix in bigger scale? Maybe special order? As i live in Estonia at some point will get Phoenix also from Russia but small scale will challenge my big hands.

[DPK]

11 hours ago, Wahka_est said:

My straight forward question. How would it be possible to get Polotsk or Phoenix in bigger scale? Maybe special order? As i live in Estonia at some point will get Phoenix also from Russia but small scale will challenge my big hands.

Unfortunately cannot be done. Remaking to another scale is similar do redesigning the whole kit, because many materials have standard thickness, not to mention all fittings.

[Wahka_est]

Progress.

2nd planking sanded-how to get the same color as it was before sanding?

Keels done, need sandning. 
Had to sand of stern keel cause rudder wont fit properly.

Today replacement wood for Cruiser arrived and also Terror chainplates(they fit good).

[Wahka_est]

Progress.

 

As my ship fell down on stern when sanding the alignment in stern isnt what it should be. Photo etched decoration has lower corners little sticking out etc. 
thought about possible solutions but didnt have any to make it better so i kept it. To be honest tou probably will notice it if tou dont raise the ship and look from bottom.

 

Railing done. Seems one part should be little more over bulkwark. Have to find a jig for buture build.

 

Laser cut part where rudder comes out....i broke it....agan broke the new one i made also.....

 

How to get little moro color for sanded pear(similar to bulkwarks)-danish oil or varnish will do the trick?

interesting is that on the pictures the faults seem worse...they are much better real life

[Dutchman]

Hi Wahka_est, how is your build going? Just curious.....

 

[Wahka_est]

49 minutes ago, Dutchman said:

Hi Wahka_est, how is your build going? Just curious.....

 

Hi

 

Has progressed a bit but havent updated the blog.

Mostly been working on Hms Cruiser hull. Also moved to new place and that has taken some time.

 

As my son now decided to go to bed 2 hoirs later as usual i dont have many build hours left in a day

 

But yes its slow as jumping between kits and life.

 

How are you?

[Dutchman]

I'm fine, thanks! Progress on my build is slow, because of work and too many hobbies. But I still enjoy working on it. Fortunately my sons are old enough to take care of themselves (32, 30 and 19). Well, have fun and stay healthy!