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I started my build of the Andrea Gail.  Small in size but has many details on the finished model. 

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Billing building style of splitting the hull in half then combine together after planking is finished.

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Current Build:

      Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 

      St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 

 

Finished Build:

     Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50

       Lobster Boat - Midwest 

       Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35

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I didn't like to idea of planking the hull in two halves. I decided to glue the frame together before planking making sure both sides got build equal to each other.

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Current Build:

      Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 

      St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 

 

Finished Build:

     Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50

       Lobster Boat - Midwest 

       Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35

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off to a good start! :)    I did a scratch build using both of the billing kit's instructions.   I still have some of the info I dug up.......the kit is based on the Movie 'the Perfect Storm'.   the boat used in the movie as the Andrea Gail is called the Lady Grace.

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you can see where they painted over the name.  the HAnna Borden was another ship as well.....I haven't been able to find out what ship they used for her.

    I want to do another scratch build.......but so far,  I only have one picture of the actual Andrea Gail

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one day........perhaps ;) 

 

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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Well, I'll sign on, if'n the captain will have me.....

Current Build: F-86F-30 Sabre by Egilman - Kinetic - 1/32nd scale

In the Garage: East Bound & Down, Building a Smokey & the Bandit Kenworth Rig in 1/25th scale

Completed: M8A1 HST  1930 Packard Boattail Speedster  M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer  F-4J Phantom II Bell H-13's P-51B/C

Temporary Suspension: USS Gwin DD-433  F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" 1/32nd Scale

Terminated Build: F-104C Starfighter

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Both halves glued together. Got planking complete. Sanded down then filled and sanded again. Thanks everyone that has stopped by to watch my build.

 

Thanks popeye for the extra photos.

 

The movie "perfect storm" had a female captain named Linda Greenlaw as part of fishing fleet. I have met the real Linda Greenlaw portrayed in the movie. 

I live on the coast of Maine, so working boats are what I enjoy building. 

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Built a Ice machine on to the deck. Ice machine to keep the ships catch on ice.

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Current Build:

      Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 

      St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 

 

Finished Build:

     Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50

       Lobster Boat - Midwest 

       Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35

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the hull looks really good :)   here are some of the articles I found.

 

Lady Grace also gets harbor berth | Archives | gloucestertimes.com

HANNAH BODEN | Eastern Shipbuilding

 

I must have tossed the other articles,  but I do have a PDF of the search for the A.G.    there was a person where I work that knows the family,  but I have yet to meet her.   the Billing kit that your building does show the elongated stern.   that was one of the aspects that,  considering how I built mine,   that I didn't add to her.   my log should have the links that I seemed to have dumped .

 

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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  • 5 weeks later...

Back at the bench. This kit is great. I removed parts for the next step. The part is to "square" for the look I like to see on my build.20201119_124335.thumb.jpg.acebe9a4b53d98b18216b01a556207b8.jpg

 

I scratch build a replacement that is more "round" like the real part on the boat. It is more work but will have a better look to the finished model.

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Current Build:

      Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 

      St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 

 

Finished Build:

     Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50

       Lobster Boat - Midwest 

       Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35

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Billings makes great kits.......I started with one.  you got a leg up though......this is a laser cut kit ;)   my first one wasn't........but it's OK.....I learned to scratch build early on.

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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Started the build of main cabin. This kits laser cut parts are good which makes each step easy and enjoyable. 

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Current Build:

      Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 

      St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 

 

Finished Build:

     Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50

       Lobster Boat - Midwest 

       Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35

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After main cabin is built and painted...next step is to apply decals. Not a fan of decals because I don't think they will age well with the finished model. I decided to use vinyl numbers. Then I installed railings to the Andrea Gail.

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Current Build:

      Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 

      St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 

 

Finished Build:

     Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50

       Lobster Boat - Midwest 

       Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35

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very nice progress...the helm looks awesome :)   is that plastic rod?  did they supply it in the kit?

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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  • 4 months later...

Got time to get some work done on the build. I scratch build some deck fixtures with round styrene. I think the finished look is more realistic than the kits laser cut parts.  thanks for following my build.

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Current Build:

      Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 

      St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 

 

Finished Build:

     Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50

       Lobster Boat - Midwest 

       Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35

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More pictures of building with styrene. 

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Current Build:

      Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 

      St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 

 

Finished Build:

     Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50

       Lobster Boat - Midwest 

       Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35

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these bit were probably the most fun I had with this model........I used bamboo skewers.   there are four different diameters that I used.  good not to used the ply parts.......usually the laser cutting causes ply separation,  and then it's a repair job ;)   really look'in good :) 

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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  • 2 months later...

Been awhile with posting on my build. Hope everyone is still watching the Andrea Gail build log. I am at the point with adding deck fixtures and finishing pieces. 

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Current Build:

      Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 

      St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 

 

Finished Build:

     Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50

       Lobster Boat - Midwest 

       Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35

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some pic to catch up my photos of my build. I should be finishing this build soon. Got more pic coming soon of finishing touches.20210531_191326.jpg.a2bbc1447c5b864dfee986646f18fec5.jpg

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Current Build:

      Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 

      St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 

 

Finished Build:

     Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50

       Lobster Boat - Midwest 

       Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35

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catching up on builds I follow.   you've made some great progress........looks awesome! :) 

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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I just came across your build log and your Andrea Gail is coming along very well. This is a very nice model that we don't often see built here. Good job! 

Bob Garcia

"Measure once, cuss twice!"

 

Current Builds: 

Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models

Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28

 

Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. 

Member of the Nautical Research Guild

 

 

 

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