Andrea Gail by downeaster - Billing Boats 608 - 1:60 scale

[downeaster]

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

 

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

 

 

[downeaster]

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.

[popeye the sailor]

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.

  

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

one day........perhaps  

 

[Egilman]

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

[downeaster]

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. 

 

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

 

[popeye the sailor]

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 .

 

[downeaster]

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.

 

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.

[popeye the sailor]

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.

[downeaster]

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

[downeaster]

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.

[popeye the sailor]

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

[downeaster]

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.

 

[downeaster]

More pictures of building with styrene. 

 

 

[popeye the sailor]

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  

[downeaster]

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. 

[downeaster]

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.

[popeye the sailor]

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

[BobG]

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!