DesertWolf Posted March 1, 2013 #61 Posted March 1, 2013 Your boat looks very good - a major improvement over the cast metal part in the kit. Nice work! Wolf Quote Wolf Current build : San Francisco II (AL)
Shazmira Posted March 1, 2013 #62 Posted March 1, 2013 The small boat is coming along very well...I have not yet decided if I am going to attempt building my own, modify the one provided with the kit, ot just use what I have been given. It this point, since I am now planking my ship for the third time, any thoughts to alternatives for anything else are on the backburner anyway. I do not know why your pic size is different...I know I save all my pics at 800x600 so mine all look the same, perhaps yours saved at a higher pixel value? Quote Robbyn If you risk nothing, you risk everything! Current builds Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0 AL San Francisco II Mordaunt (Euro Model) Completed Builds 18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro In the closet Battle Station Al Charles Morgan (1980s version)
msberkman Posted March 3, 2013 Author #63 Posted March 3, 2013 The small boat is coming along very well...I have not yet decided if I am going to attempt building my own, modify the one provided with the kit, ot just use what I have been given. It this point, since I am now planking my ship for the third time, any thoughts to alternatives for anything else are on the backburner anyway. I do not know why your pic size is different...I know I save all my pics at 800x600 so mine all look the same, perhaps yours saved at a higher pixel value? I check it out but all of them are 800x530... I will upload them once again later... davislo 1 Quote Currently buildingSan Francisco II by Artesania Latina My first wooden model ship Next building San Francisco II Section by Artesania Latina Wish List US Constellation by Artesania Latina
lamarvalley Posted March 3, 2013 #64 Posted March 3, 2013 msberkman, We're building the same kit, SF II, but I am far behind from where you are. Yet another one to learn techniques and get ideas from. Gotta love this site. Plus, from what I see, I'm betting your next build will be a scratch build. I think you have the skill and imagination. Impressive, especially for a first build. Randy Quote
msberkman Posted March 10, 2013 Author #65 Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) due to the heavy work during the week I could not find much time for the ship; but, I am dealing with it now on weekend... I will upload the photos soon... Edited March 10, 2013 by msberkman Quote Currently buildingSan Francisco II by Artesania Latina My first wooden model ship Next building San Francisco II Section by Artesania Latina Wish List US Constellation by Artesania Latina
msberkman Posted March 15, 2013 Author #66 Posted March 15, 2013 Quote Currently buildingSan Francisco II by Artesania Latina My first wooden model ship Next building San Francisco II Section by Artesania Latina Wish List US Constellation by Artesania Latina
Karleop Posted March 17, 2013 #67 Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) Hi msberkman, you are doing a nice job. I made the San Francisco a couple of years ago and also substituted some of the metal parts, some because they were not right (for example: the carriages of the guns where 2 wheels not 4 in those ships) and others because they did not look good. I tried to improve another ones by supplementing them with additional pieces, eg. the lifeboat. Additionally I substitute the banners and flags printing them with my computer in order to give them more "flexibility". I attached some pictures of these changes. Edited March 17, 2013 by Karleop msberkman 1 Quote Finished Models (Gallery): Pandora (Constructo), HMS Endeavour (AL), San FranciscoII (AL), Fishing boat (scratch), Vasa (Billing Boats) Construction logs: Vasa (Billing Boats) Pride of Baltimore II (M. Shipways)
msberkman Posted March 17, 2013 Author #68 Posted March 17, 2013 thanks Karleop; I will use some of the details of your ship especially for the small boat davislo 1 Quote Currently buildingSan Francisco II by Artesania Latina My first wooden model ship Next building San Francisco II Section by Artesania Latina Wish List US Constellation by Artesania Latina
msberkman Posted March 17, 2013 Author #69 Posted March 17, 2013 still building ... davislo 1 Quote Currently buildingSan Francisco II by Artesania Latina My first wooden model ship Next building San Francisco II Section by Artesania Latina Wish List US Constellation by Artesania Latina
msberkman Posted March 17, 2013 Author #70 Posted March 17, 2013 Quote Currently buildingSan Francisco II by Artesania Latina My first wooden model ship Next building San Francisco II Section by Artesania Latina Wish List US Constellation by Artesania Latina
lamarvalley Posted March 18, 2013 #71 Posted March 18, 2013 Huge improvement over the metal one in the kit. Good job! I think I might also do a wooden version. Randy davislo and msberkman 2 Quote
msberkman Posted March 23, 2013 Author #72 Posted March 23, 2013 Salty Sea Dog 1 Quote Currently buildingSan Francisco II by Artesania Latina My first wooden model ship Next building San Francisco II Section by Artesania Latina Wish List US Constellation by Artesania Latina
msberkman Posted March 24, 2013 Author #73 Posted March 24, 2013 by the way the gratings has arrived... Quote Currently buildingSan Francisco II by Artesania Latina My first wooden model ship Next building San Francisco II Section by Artesania Latina Wish List US Constellation by Artesania Latina
scott911 Posted April 26, 2013 #74 Posted April 26, 2013 Hi msberkman! Great job with your San Fran! I'm currently building one too and i'll start planking tomorrow.... i'm feared. I'ts my first build. I follow your build, continue your exelent work! msberkman 1 Quote
fish Posted April 27, 2013 #75 Posted April 27, 2013 Hi Scott, make sure you start a build log, there are a number of us building this model right now so there is a lot of help available. Aaron Quote “The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” - Augustine Current Build: Artesania Latina San Francisco II 1:90 Scale On the Shelf: Model Shipways Armed Virginia Sloop 1:48 Scale
msberkman Posted October 31, 2014 Author #76 Posted October 31, 2014 Hi everyone, After a long lazy period, I started my build again I cut all the square windows and start to place the side moldings. I think I'll finish it in a few days. Good to see you again davislo 1 Quote Currently buildingSan Francisco II by Artesania Latina My first wooden model ship Next building San Francisco II Section by Artesania Latina Wish List US Constellation by Artesania Latina
msberkman Posted October 31, 2014 Author #77 Posted October 31, 2014 this time I have little workers to help shipcarpenter 1 Quote Currently buildingSan Francisco II by Artesania Latina My first wooden model ship Next building San Francisco II Section by Artesania Latina Wish List US Constellation by Artesania Latina
msberkman Posted November 2, 2014 Author #78 Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) nearly finished the second layer of the side moldings... and I will sand it soon, I think it'll look much better... Edited November 2, 2014 by msberkman GuntherMT and lamarvalley 2 Quote Currently buildingSan Francisco II by Artesania Latina My first wooden model ship Next building San Francisco II Section by Artesania Latina Wish List US Constellation by Artesania Latina
jlheureux Posted November 2, 2014 #79 Posted November 2, 2014 Looking really good man. This was my first full on wooden ship too and I couldn't think of a better first ship. You get the whole treatment and when it looks done it's so worth it. Take a look at some of the finished builds on here if you need any help. My build log is on here as well and I tried to really hit all the main points as I went along. Be patient, that's the best suggestion I have. Really funny with the lego guys too! msberkman 1 Quote ~JasonCurrently Building: 1:64 US Blue ShadowHMS Triton Cross Section (Drydock)Completed: 1:85 USS Constellation1:90 AL San Francisco II1750 Naval CannonIndian Girl Canoe
msberkman Posted December 1, 2014 Author #80 Posted December 1, 2014 Quote Currently buildingSan Francisco II by Artesania Latina My first wooden model ship Next building San Francisco II Section by Artesania Latina Wish List US Constellation by Artesania Latina
msberkman Posted December 1, 2014 Author #81 Posted December 1, 2014 GuntherMT 1 Quote Currently buildingSan Francisco II by Artesania Latina My first wooden model ship Next building San Francisco II Section by Artesania Latina Wish List US Constellation by Artesania Latina
lamarvalley Posted December 1, 2014 #82 Posted December 1, 2014 Looks real nice and crisp. Good work! msberkman 1 Quote
msberkman Posted December 21, 2014 Author #83 Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) I have done the stringers between the decks and bulwarks. Then I made some inner reinforcements. I think it seems much prettier now. Edited December 21, 2014 by msberkman themadchemist and GuntherMT 2 Quote Currently buildingSan Francisco II by Artesania Latina My first wooden model ship Next building San Francisco II Section by Artesania Latina Wish List US Constellation by Artesania Latina
msberkman Posted December 21, 2014 Author #84 Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) after some more sanding... Edited December 21, 2014 by msberkman themadchemist and GuntherMT 2 Quote Currently buildingSan Francisco II by Artesania Latina My first wooden model ship Next building San Francisco II Section by Artesania Latina Wish List US Constellation by Artesania Latina
msberkman Posted December 21, 2014 Author #85 Posted December 21, 2014 I drilled a hole for the boom at the stern of the ship. But the back side of the hole is drilled too. So I cut a piece of apple wood to cover the hole as you can see in the next post. GuntherMT and themadchemist 2 Quote Currently buildingSan Francisco II by Artesania Latina My first wooden model ship Next building San Francisco II Section by Artesania Latina Wish List US Constellation by Artesania Latina
msberkman Posted December 21, 2014 Author #86 Posted December 21, 2014 GuntherMT and themadchemist 2 Quote Currently buildingSan Francisco II by Artesania Latina My first wooden model ship Next building San Francisco II Section by Artesania Latina Wish List US Constellation by Artesania Latina
msberkman Posted December 21, 2014 Author #87 Posted December 21, 2014 now after this stage must I varnish the ship? is there anything you can suggest about varnishing like one coat and sand then a second coat and sand then polish etc.? Quote Currently buildingSan Francisco II by Artesania Latina My first wooden model ship Next building San Francisco II Section by Artesania Latina Wish List US Constellation by Artesania Latina
le débutant Posted December 21, 2014 #88 Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) some photos for the ship's hull; finally it could be better but I like the result... 048.jpg 049.jpg 050.jpg 051.jpg excellent recovery job,and good build. Edited December 21, 2014 by le débutant Quote
msberkman Posted December 21, 2014 Author #89 Posted December 21, 2014 my first wooden door; I like it themadchemist and GuntherMT 2 Quote Currently buildingSan Francisco II by Artesania Latina My first wooden model ship Next building San Francisco II Section by Artesania Latina Wish List US Constellation by Artesania Latina
msberkman Posted December 23, 2014 Author #90 Posted December 23, 2014 finally I attached the wooden door to the bulkhead of the ship. I will varnish this part soon... GuntherMT and themadchemist 2 Quote Currently buildingSan Francisco II by Artesania Latina My first wooden model ship Next building San Francisco II Section by Artesania Latina Wish List US Constellation by Artesania Latina
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