Sharpie Schooner by Sparky21 - Midwest Products - 1:32

[Sparky21]

This is my forth build, after completing my last build the 18th Century Longboat  by Shipways this should be an easier build for me.  Although I did learn a tremendous amount my failures and successes on the previous build. 

 

 

 

[GrandpaPhil]

Looking good so far!  
 

I built this kit back in the ‘90s.  It was the first wooden model that I ever built.

Edited December 9, 2020 by GrandpaPhil

[Azzoun]

this was my first wood model and was a very pleasant memory, and builds into a very nice model.   I still have it!  

[Cathead]

How is your build coming along? 

[Sparky21]

With the holidays its been a while since I posted my progress on the Sharpie Schooner.  After the deck was attached I did cabin and cargo hatches,

[Sparky21]

I then proceeded to install the keel strips and chine strips.  I was a bit confused as to how much to fair the bow end of theses strips as later in the instructions the stem was to be attached after the sheet planking was installed. After the side planks and the bottom planks were attached I then realized I didn't fair them correctly.  I had to use some wood fill to lessen the gaps on the stem.  I did not take any phots  the fairing was off when attaching the stem. 

[Sparky21]

Making of the Toe Rail was interesting.  The instructions said to cut a piece of scrap basswood 3" X 3/32" glue 220 grit sandpaper to it then lay the Toe Rail between to pieces of wood and sand the notches at the appropriate locations. ( Going to have to file this technic away in my brain for future builds)

[Sparky21]

Now its time to do some of the painting details before attaching the remaining items.

[Sparky21]

Most of the paint details are finished.  I intend to do some minor touchups, then put some coats of water base Minwax Polyurethane on.

[Duanelaker]

She’s looks great! Very clean work 

[Sparky21]

On 1/18/2021 at 11:24 PM, Duanelaker said:

She’s looks great! Very clean work 

Thank you

[Sparky21]

Needing some advice on seizing for the shrouds on blocks.  I've tied knots then wrapped the seizing around and around but it then

it collapse around the shroud. Not sure how to make them?

 

 

 

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Edited March 1, 2021 by Sparky21

[VTHokiEE]

There is a picture in this comment for the method that I frequently use: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/22920-hm-cutter-alert-by-vthokiee-finished-vanguard-models-164/?do=findComment&comment=745423

 

It isn't the most accurate but it works well.