Sparky21 Posted November 24, 2020 Share #1 Posted November 24, 2020 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. ccoyle, Ryland Craze, GrandpaPhil and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted December 9, 2020 Share #2 Posted December 9, 2020 (edited) 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 VTHokiEE and Sparky21 2 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzoun Posted December 9, 2020 Share #3 Posted December 9, 2020 this was my first wood model and was a very pleasant memory, and builds into a very nice model. I still have it! GrandpaPhil, Sparky21 and VTHokiEE 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted January 3, 2021 Share #4 Posted January 3, 2021 How is your build coming along? Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky21 Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted January 5, 2021 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, GrandpaPhil, bruce d and Cathead 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky21 Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted January 5, 2021 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. GrandpaPhil, Cathead, bruce d and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky21 Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted January 5, 2021 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) bruce d, GrandpaPhil and Cathead 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky21 Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted January 5, 2021 Now its time to do some of the painting details before attaching the remaining items. bruce d, Duanelaker, Cathead and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky21 Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted January 14, 2021 Most of the paint details are finished. I intend to do some minor touchups, then put some coats of water base Minwax Polyurethane on. Cathead, Blackreed, bobandlucy and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted January 19, 2021 Share #10 Posted January 19, 2021 She’s looks great! Very clean work Blackreed 1 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky21 Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share #11 Posted January 23, 2021 On 1/18/2021 at 11:24 PM, Duanelaker said: She’s looks great! Very clean work Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky21 Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share #12 Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) 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? c Edited March 1, 2021 by Sparky21 GrandpaPhil and Kaye 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted March 1, 2021 Share #13 Posted March 1, 2021 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. Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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