JC1113 Posted November 17, 2020 Share #1 Posted November 17, 2020 My first model. So far I have cut the pieces from the boards and trimmed and sanded them. Made a few mistakes but nothing major. Mostly a learning experience. E. g. little hole should be drilled first while the board is whole. yvesvidal, Ryland Craze and ccoyle 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC1113 Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted November 17, 2020 Particularly pleased with how the cutout for the cockpit came out. Knife and sandpaper only tools used. Ryland Craze and yvesvidal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC1113 Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted November 17, 2020 Time to paint the metal bits that came with the kit. I cleaned the metal as best I could, 50 year old pot metal had a lot of black tarnish. This is the second coat of primer. Really wish I had a mini bead blast cabinet, but that is way down on the list of things to buy. For the remaining pieces I’m thinking of etching them before the primer. I’ve never had to tie a clove hitch with thread before, I guess it will be good practice for the rigging. Also, how do I move this build to the proper date. I fat fingered and put it in the wrong one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted November 18, 2020 Share #4 Posted November 18, 2020 Nice build log. You are off to a good start. 3 hours ago, JC1113 said: Also, how do I move this build to the proper date. I fat fingered and put it in the wrong one. I moved it for you. JC1113 1 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CW_Tom Posted November 18, 2020 Share #5 Posted November 18, 2020 Looks great! I’m looking forward to seeing more. Did you have any knowledge of this particular ship before you bought it on eBay? JC1113 1 Quote Current Build: USS Tinosa (SSN 606) Fast Attack Submarine - Scratchbuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC1113 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted November 18, 2020 I knew the ship’s history and that of the America’s Cup. I know several people involved with the current NYYC challenge to get back the cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC1113 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted November 18, 2020 Rather than cut more tiny pieces I made due with what I had and decided internal strengthening would allow for easier finish work and carved a piece of wood to fit and set it in a healthy dose of white glue. Once dry I filled in the corners with plastic wood and filed once dry. It came out as close to perfect as I intend to go. Not 100%, but maybe 94. Gluing the piece of card that is the top of the companionway necessitated a quick run to the pharmacy for nail polish remover. The primer is drying on the made piece and top coat on the metal hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted November 18, 2020 Share #8 Posted November 18, 2020 22 hours ago, JC1113 said: Really wish I had a mini bead blast cabinet The acquisition of such an item would probably put you in some pretty select company as far ship modelers go. Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC1113 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted November 19, 2020 Well so much for using the hull that I thought the previous owner of my back up kit had meticulously crafted. I suppose the easy way out would be to trim the deck piece. But as this project is after all a learning experience, I suppose this is a good a time as any to learn to use patterns to shape the hull. Your thoughts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC1113 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted November 19, 2020 Companionway coming along nicely. Sanding, second coat and details will have to wait until paint cures. A project for next week. Ryland Craze and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC1113 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted November 19, 2020 The cockpit ring still needs paint work, need to find flat paint but it is very satisfying to see how things will look. Ryland Craze, GrandpaPhil, yvesvidal and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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