Nathan559 Posted December 3, 2020 Share #1 Posted December 3, 2020 This is a thread of my first model ship build. It is the bluejacket shipcrafter’s kit for the 1” scale Friendship Sloop. It is a plank on bulkhead model. I am new at this so bear with me as it will take a while. So far I have completed the first steps on preparing the framing pieces, currently I am working on the keel assembly. Ryland Craze, ccoyle, ubjs and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan559 Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted December 7, 2020 The keel assembly is finished and sanded. Moving on I will be fitting the bulkheads. All things considered I think I am making decent time, but that’s not really a big concern as I’m more interested in doing it right than doing it fast. Ryland Craze, JacquesCousteau, ubjs and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan559 Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted January 29, 2021 Sorry it has been so long since my last update, I have found myself quite busy with school over the last several weeks. Currently I am working to sand the bulkheads to accept the planking. Since the last time I posted I have glued the bulkheads as well as the deck and cockpit floor pieces in place. Hopefully in the next couple weeks I will start to apply planking to the hill. gsdpic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan559 Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted February 12, 2021 I finished beveling the model and it is ready for planks. I will have to read up on the specifics of bending planks, so it may be a while before I actually get started. For now I made a jig to hold the model while I plank. It is hinged so I can tip it if need be. There is a screw in the back that secures it from moving without permission. gsdpic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan559 Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted February 22, 2021 At this point I’ve put in the garboard planks and the mahogany piece at the back. I used a bit of lightweight sparkle to fill in some gaps and I’m quite pleased with how it’s coming. Moving forward I will be continuing the planking process. gsdpic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdpic Posted February 22, 2021 Share #6 Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) Looks like a good start. I am a fan of both Bluejacket and of small work or pleasure boats so I will follow along to see how your build goes. At first I thought this was the smaller of the two Bluejacket Friendship Sloop kits, but then I saw the ruler in the last picture. Is this the larger one, the 1"=1 foot scale model? By the way, I was just looking at your jig. It looks you will not be able to remove those screws holding the model to the jig once you complete planking. I assume you have a plan for that, but wanted to point it out just in case. Edited February 22, 2021 by gsdpic Nathan559 1 Quote - Gary Current Build: Artesania Latina Sopwith Camel Completed Builds: Blue Jacket America 1/48th Annapolis Wherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan559 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted February 23, 2021 33 minutes ago, gsdpic said: Looks like a good start. I am a fan of both Bluejacket and of small work or pleasure boats so I will follow along to see how your build goes. At first I thought this was the smaller of the two Bluejacket Friendship Sloop kits, but then I saw the ruler in the last picture. Is this the larger one, the 1"=1 foot scale model? By the way, I was just looking at your jig. It looks you will not be able to remove those screws holding the model to the jig once you complete planking. I assume you have a plan for that, but wanted to point it out just in case. Thanks for the support! Yes this is the 1” = 1’ model, when I was at bluejacket’s store I decided I liked the larger one more. And as for the screws I am planning to run some longer ones from up underneath the piece of wood it is fitted on so I can remove the model at the end. Thank you for pointing it out though! gsdpic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan559 Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted July 21, 2021 It’s been a while, I got quite busy nearing the end of the school year and my progress slowed. July allowed me to make much better progress however. At this point I have finished the planning on one side of the boat and am only a few planks away from being complete on the other side. Hopefully soon I’ll be able to sand it smooth and get the primer coat on. GrandpaPhil and gsdpic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan559 Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted September 6, 2021 The planking is done! It took me a while, mostly because I didn’t work on it steadily, but it’s complete. Moving forward it’s going to be time to sand and fill the little gaps then apply the primer coat. I am quite pleased with how the planking came out considering this is my first model. Duanelaker, gsdpic, GrandpaPhil and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted September 7, 2021 Share #10 Posted September 7, 2021 Very credible job, Nathan. A little putty and you'll have a fine hull. I can recommend these fillers: Auto glazing putty Bondo Wall spackle plaster if Paris I would stay away from carpenter's fillers, they dry too hard to sane evenly with the softer basswood. Nic PS - nice to see you last week. Nathan559 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan559 Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share #11 Posted September 27, 2021 On 9/7/2021 at 9:15 AM, MrBlueJacket said: Very credible job, Nathan. A little putty and you'll have a fine hull. I can recommend these fillers: Auto glazing putty Bondo Wall spackle plaster if Paris I would stay away from carpenter's fillers, they dry too hard to sane evenly with the softer basswood. Nic PS - nice to see you last week. Thanks for the recommendations Nic! I ended up using the light spackle and I think it came out well. Progress has been slow due to a large workload in school, but I should have an update up in the next day or two. Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan559 Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share #12 Posted September 27, 2021 At this point I have sanded the model down and put a base coat of white paint on it. First I sanded it using a mouse sander and 100 grit sandpaper to get the majority of the material off. Then I used 150 grit on the mouse sander to get it to a nicer finish before using wood filler. Then I used a light spackle to fill gaps in the hull and smooth out a few sections, and finally I sanded it smooth with 300 grit by hand. I ended up applying some more spackle and sanding it again with 300 before putting the paint on. Now that the base white coat is applied I am going to lightly sand it to take out some inconsistencies then paint the section above the waterline with a couple more coats of white until I am satisfied with the finish. Then I will draw the waterline and tape it to do the red below the waterline. Once the red is done I will use 1/8 inch black tape to put over the waterline to cover up any waviness and give it a nice sharp finish. Finally I will use varnish or some similar product to put a final finish on the hull before I move on to the upper works. I will be installing the rudder along the way as well. I’m hoping to make progress in a timely fashion, however I have a significant school work load so I cannot guarantee any timeline. I think it’s turning out well so far, and I am excited for the rest of the build. GrandpaPhil and gsdpic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan559 Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share #13 Posted November 28, 2021 Finished the hill painting, attached the rudder, and mounted it to its cradle. The directions show it being mounted to a baseboard, but because I’m going to make that myself I am waiting until later to do so. It seems to be turning out well so far. On to the upper works. gak1965 and gsdpic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turangi Posted December 2, 2021 Share #14 Posted December 2, 2021 Model looks very nice! Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rongo Posted July 18, 2023 Share #15 Posted July 18, 2023 I used a water base wood filler on the hull that easily sanded off to a fine dust. Next the entire hull was spray painted with primer. I would like to paint by brush the hull bottom and above the water line. Any suggestions to avoid brush-streaks? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam A Posted December 13, 2023 Share #16 Posted December 13, 2023 Working on the same build. Trying to understand the sheer line and how it all comes together. Any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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