Norwegian Sailing Pram by JohnN - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:12

[JohnN]

The Pram is completed.  Thanks to @SkiBee for his build log, which clarified some points as I was building.  

 

As a second kit, there is a reasonable increase in build complexity from the Dory.  Especially nice is the need for some rigging, and at a level I did not find daunting.  The scale choice is also appreciated, as it meant not having to deal with very small parts, and allowed concentration on technique.

 

The instructions do need an update to correct errors, and MS needs to be more careful with the Bill of Materials.  It is frustrating to discover missing or shorted parts.  While I realize the need to have beta testes of products, I do think it is reasonable to let customers know they are getting early versions, and to make provisions for quick interaction with the manufacturer.  This site did save me considerable annoyance.

 

The build has increased my familiarity with wooden ship model building, and the Dory, Pram build sequence is well designed.  If the kit is improved based on feedback, I can recommend it.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 8, 2020 by JohnN
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[Matt D]

It turned out beautiful, John.  Nicely done!

[ccoyle]

Well done!

[JohnN]

Well, this is interesting ....

 

https://modelexpo-online.com/muscongus-bay-lobster-smack.html

[shipman]

Indeed this is interesting. The basic structure is very similar to how the Yorkshire Coble is put together.

I'll find some time to study this properly.

[kurtvd19]

I am working on a kit review as I write this - actually I can't do both at the same time...😎

It will be just a bit before it is posted but it's a great Level 3 kit.

[JohnN]

lucky you @kurtvd19

[bobandlucy]

Hi, John - Looks great! I have a question:

 

How did you go about staining such small pieces? I'm at this point on the GB Dory model, and I want to stain the seats as you have. Did you just hold them in fingers and wipe with cloth? Silly question I know, but I don't want to screw this up. . .

 

Thanks, Bob

[GGibson]

Hi Bob - Not sure what John did when painting/staining, but when I was painting my Norwegian Sailing Pram, I wore vinyl gloves when painting the hull and the seats and just held them while painting.  I buy the vinyl gloves in boxes of 100 (I use them also for food handling when doing my meat smoking).  I am going to stain the display stand tomorrow and will use gloves and wipe the stain on with a cloth, as you suggested.  Hope your Dory is progressing well!

[GGibson]

Reading your posts about the sail construction, JohnN.  Great job!  I am to that point now on my build, and have a bit of anxiety in completing it properly.  The gluing, taping and making holes for the lacing all have me a bit worried.  Can I ask what ratio of glue/water you used to dilute the glue?

[bobandlucy]

On 2/7/2021 at 10:57 PM, GGibson said:

Hi Bob - Not sure what John did when painting/staining, but when I was painting my Norwegian Sailing Pram, I wore vinyl gloves when painting the hull and the seats and just held them while painting.  I buy the vinyl gloves in boxes of 100 (I use them also for food handling when doing my meat smoking).  I am going to stain the display stand tomorrow and will use gloves and wipe the stain on with a cloth, as you suggested.  Hope your Dory is progressing well!

Thanks, G!

[bobandlucy]

On 11/21/2020 at 12:16 PM, kurtvd19 said:

Some of the books had some pages not printed at 100%.  I am sure this has been corrected for future prints.

 

Not corrected on my set. . .

[druxey]

Dilute the white glue to a milk or light cream consistency.

[JohnN]

I apologize for missing all your questions, I need to learn how to properly receive notifications.

 

🙁