Benjamin W Latham by B-Ram - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48

[BobG]

I actually think the deck color looks good, Bill.

[B-Ram]

Thanks Bob,

I’m happy with the results. I’m finishing the hull next. I just have a little filling and sanding and she will be ready for paint. 
 

Thanks for the encouraging words and likes.

 

Bill

 

 

 

 

 

[B-Ram]

Hey everyone,

 

 I’ve gotten some paint on the hull. It turned out pretty good. I thought I did a good job building and sanding the hull, but the paint accented all of the imperfections. 
 

Bill

[yvesvidal]

1 hour ago, B-Ram said:

 I’ve gotten some paint on the hull. It turned out pretty good. I thought I did a good job building and sanding the hull, but the paint accented all of the imperfections. 

 

Well, you are not building a yacht. This is a fishing vessel and as such, it does not have to be perfect in appearance.

Perhaps, some of the imperfections can be fixed with caulking or putty and a new paint coat sprayed on top of the other one. Do not forget to sand in between paint coats.

 

Yves

[B-Ram]

Hi Yves,

 

I agree it's a fishing schooner and all of the pictures I have seen of fishing schooners, that have been working for years, have a lot of wear. I spent a lot of time sanding, filling running my fingers over the hull and looking at it from every angle. I was just surprised that it wasn't as smooth as I had thought. Looking back, I should have used a primer before final paint. That would have allowed me the opportunity fill and sand again before final paint. I think I got a little hurried to see the hull painted and did not take the time I should have taken. Overall, I am very happy with the way it is turning out. With everything I have learned during this build, I will be better prepared for my next build.

 

Thanks,

Bill

[B-Ram]

Sorry.

I just realized that I didn’t add my picture to the post.

 

Bill

 

[B-Ram]

Hi everyone,

 

The wood soaked up a lot of paint. Three coats of black and red. First coat of white and  it will need several more coats.

 

Bill

 

 

[B-Ram]

Hello everyone,

 

I haven't made any updates for a while. 

 

I have made some progress on the Lathem. She is coming along well. I have made quite a few mistakes, but I am learning a lot. As you can see in the pictures, I have also started a new project. This is the Occre Endurance. I have started a build thread for this. Also, I am gearing up for my first scratch build. The French Corvette L'Amarante. Beautiful plans of a beautiful ship. I have also been collecting a lot of books and reading a lot of building threads.

I originally started the Benjamin Latham to see I would like scale wooden ship building. Now look what I've done.🙂 

 

Thanks,

Bill

 

 

[yvesvidal]

I see that you have your modeling future, all planned.

 

Yves

[B-Ram]

Hi Yves,

 

Yeah I like to plan ahead.  I find that the planning and research stages are as much fun as the actual building. The L'Amarante build could move around. I am also looking at the Young America from Sea Watch books.

 

Thanks,

 

Bill

[BobG]

Your Latham looks great, Bill! I look forward to following your Endurance build too. Great choice of models!

[B-Ram]

Thanks Bob,

 

The Latham has been a trial and error build. With a lot of error. I hope the Endurance turns out better.

 

Bill