B-Ram Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share #31 Posted August 15, 2020 Hey everyone, I have the new planksheer in place. As I mentioned before, I think I got the transom figured out. Next up I will start planking. If you don't see anymore posts, the planking isn't going well. 😄 Bill EricWilliamMarshall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share #32 Posted August 22, 2020 Hey everyone, OK. I never thought of myself as the sharpest tack in the box, but I am not getting this. I have read everything I can find and I have watched every video I can find, but it is not clicking yet. It will click eventually. It's just taking a while. I do have a question that I hope someone can help me with. One of the reference items I bought is the booklet "How To Build First-Rate Ship Models From Kits". For planking, the Benjamin Latham is used as a reference in the booklet. On page 27 it discusses the layout of plank marks. As can be seen in the picture below, the booklet has included a picture of the of the plank marks on the bulkhead. In counting the plank marks there are 22. When I divide the length of the bulkhead by 22 I come up with plank widths of 3/16". This is also the case when I measure the width of the planks on the plank layout on the plans The problem is, the kit is supplied with 1/4" plank material and this is confirmed on the kit material list. Are they suggesting that I cut down the 1/4" material down to 3/16". I must be missing something. I am enjoying earning everything along the way. Sometimes I just need a wack in the back of the head to give me that oh yeah moment. Where's Mrs. Tilton ( my third grade teacher) when I need that wack. 😄 Thank you so much if you can point me in the correct direction. Bill EricWilliamMarshall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share #33 Posted August 24, 2020 Hey everyone, Ok. I think I’m getting this figured out. I just had to go to the store and buy some cheese to go with my whine. 😊 As soon as I have some progress, I will post the results. Thanks, Bill BobG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havelock Posted August 24, 2020 Share #34 Posted August 24, 2020 Just watched Captain Courageous. Amazing to see actual footage of these boats. Following your build for sure, Bill! Quote User: Havelock Build Logs -> Current: Taurus-MS-1:64 -> Completed: Polaris-OcCre-1:50 Stash: 18th Century Longboat-MS-1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyber Posted August 29, 2020 Share #35 Posted August 29, 2020 Just joining in and now following along with your build. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress. I love the look of the Latham! Robert Quote Current Build: Niagara by Gyber - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share #36 Posted August 29, 2020 Hi guys, Thanks for following along. Things are finally starting to click. I will have some new posts soon. Thanks, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share #37 Posted September 2, 2020 Hey everyone. I have gotten a little work started. I have the garboard strake and the second planks in place on the starboard and ports sides. The only problem I saw was that I did not get the rabbet depth consistent along along the keel. That will need a little extra sanding to get the edge of the strake smooth across the edge of the keel. Also for this build, I am going to use Titebond Quick & Thick glue. It appears to be thicker and stays in place. It also seems to set up quicker. Bill BobG and EricWilliamMarshall 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted September 2, 2020 Share #38 Posted September 2, 2020 I use Titebond Thick & Quick a lot and prefer it to regular Titebond since it isn't as runny and, generally, I can just use finger pressure for a few seconds to allow it to grab securely enough to move on. 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 February 18, 2021 Share #39 Posted February 18, 2021 Hello B-Ram, I was just reviewing your build log since I'm thinking of adding this model to my stash. It's a beautiful ship. Have you made any more progress? 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...
B-Ram Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share #40 Posted February 19, 2021 Hi Bob, Well, I sold my house and am in the process of building a new one. Also, I am renting right now and everything is packed away. I should have thought this through. I am slowly going stir-crazy. The new house will be finished around the end of April. I am using this time to learn as much as I can about ship building on MSW. Lots of great builders. Bill EricWilliamMarshall and BobG 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted February 19, 2021 Share #41 Posted February 19, 2021 Good luck on your new home build! We are thinking seriously of a whole house remodel which would require us to move out for quite a long time and, as much as I want to do the remodel, I'm dreading all that is involved including moving out. I look forward to you getting back to your model at some time in the future. 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...
B-Ram Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share #42 Posted June 16, 2021 Hello everyone, Well, my new home is finally finished. It took about a month longer than expected. For the most part, I have gotten my new shop set up. It's time to get back to work on the Benjamin Latham again. I am doing a little review of the instructions and what I have done so far. I've made the big start. Bill BobG, bhermann and yvesvidal 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share #43 Posted June 22, 2021 Hey everyone, After review of the instructions and looking at the work I had finished, I noticed there were several areas that are in need of being corrected. Among the items that need to be corrected is to remove the planksheer and replace it. I am also questioning how I started the planking. Looking at what should have been done and what I did makes little sense. My motto has always been " Don't confuse me with the facts, my mind is made up." Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share #44 Posted July 7, 2021 Hello everyone, I have gotten the port side planked. Now I have to finish the starboard half. I am sure I didn't follow the correct process for planking, but the planks went down with no issues. I will have a minimum amount of filler and sanding. I am happy with the results for my first planking effort and I am sure I will get better as I gain more experience. the biggest hurdle I found was how to hold the planks in place until the glue dries. I found that a combination of clamps and nails work the best for me. Bill BobG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share #45 Posted July 13, 2021 Hey everyone, I have finished planking. For a first attempt, I am very happy. Just have some filling and sanding to do. Bill Duanelaker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share #46 Posted August 23, 2021 Hey everyone, Sorry for the lack of posts, but I haven't had much progress other than fixing mistakes. I've been making some progress. I have gotten the stanchions in place. When I started installing the stanchions, I discovered that I had installed the planksheer incorrectly. So I had to cut the planksheer out, which left it unusable. I made a plank sheer and fitting it in. I'm making quite a few mistakes, but I am learning and am enjoying the build. I have also been doing some sanding on the hull. Bill yvesvidal, BobG, gieb8688 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted August 23, 2021 Share #47 Posted August 23, 2021 Way to hang in there B-Ram. She's looking good! I doubt that I will ever build a model in which I wasn't fixing mistakes. Seems to be part of the ship modeling process... 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...
B-Ram Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share #48 Posted August 24, 2021 Thanks Bob for the encouragement. I am enjoying this very much and have been bitten by the bug. I am already making plans for when I finish the Latham. Bill BobG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share #49 Posted October 18, 2021 Hi everyone, I have most of the deck planking finished. It has taken a while to it finished. Hope to be finished with the planking by tomorrow. Things should speed up going forward. Also, I build in my garage and with the cooler weather here in Florida I will be able to spend more time in the shop. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share #50 Posted October 18, 2021 Well that didn't work. The post above was the first time I tried posting from my iphone. I'll try again from my computer when I get inside. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share #51 Posted October 19, 2021 Try this again. The planking went well. Adding the material between the bulkheads helped a lot in keeping the planks aligned. Bill Duanelaker, BobG and gieb8688 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share #52 Posted October 24, 2021 Hi everyone, I've gotten the deck planking finished. I am happy with the results being it was my first try. I have a little sanding to do, but not much. I will have to decide if I am going to stain or paint the deck. I was reading Howard Chapelle's book " The American Fishing Schooners" and in the section about fishing schooners of this time frame, they could be painted or stained. Bill BobG, gieb8688, Duanelaker and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted October 24, 2021 Share #53 Posted October 24, 2021 Nice work, B-Ram! 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...
B-Ram Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share #54 Posted October 24, 2021 Thanks Bob. Things should start moving faster now. Bill BobG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlefever Posted October 24, 2021 Share #55 Posted October 24, 2021 Bill, The decking looks really neat and crisp. I can see why there would be a question about it's finish and like you referred to Chapelle when deciding how to finish mine. In the end I couldn't bear to cover the all the planking with paint so decided on what I suspect is a pretty non historic approach. I painted the outboard deck edges following the profile shown on the plans and applying a light stain / clear finish to the balance. Keep up the good work. Jim Quote My Current Project is the Pinky Schooner Dove Found here: Dove Build Log Previously built schooners: Benjamin Latham Latham's Seine Boat Prince de Neufchatel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share #56 Posted October 25, 2021 Thanks Jim. I’m thinking of staining the decking to give it a somewhat lightly weathered look. Just need to find the right stain. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share #57 Posted October 30, 2021 Hi everyone, I have started painting the bulwark, stanchions and planksheer before adding the main rail. I am using a satin acrylic paint. This will take several coats to give a good appearance. Painting did show that I need to do a much better job of finish sanding. The paint brings out all of the small imperfections. Bill BobG and gieb8688 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share #58 Posted October 31, 2021 Bob Thanks for the like. BobG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share #59 Posted November 1, 2021 Hi everyone, I have finished painting the bulwarks, stanchions and planksheer. I need to do a little cleanup and then I will start adding the main rail. Bill yvesvidal, gieb8688 and BobG 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share #60 Posted November 2, 2021 Thanks for the likes. Bill RobMann79 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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