Polaris by Daniel Filipe - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:50 - first build

[Daniel Filipe]

@DrKThanks!

after the first planking, I’ve used only sandpaper. A round tool with sandpaper is good for the curves..

 

I had to remove almost all the nails, because sanding with nails is not easy 😬

 

This is my first model ship, I don’t have all the knowledge about ship modeling, in this forum you have masters than can help you a lot, more than myself 😅

 

 

[Daniel Filipe]

Testing..

I’ve made many mistakes with the bow.. made some arrangements and it looks better..

[Schubbe]

On 6/22/2021 at 7:54 PM, DrK said:

Incredible work! I'm also doing the Polaris, though I'm a bit behind you (I'm halfway through planking). Looking forward to following your progress. 

 

Perhaps a simple question, but any tips for sanding the hull after first planking? Any inexpensive tools that were helpful?  

Hi DrK,

I am building a different model, but to me the most useful tool was a broomstick piece with sanding paper glued around it. It worked perfekt in the stern/deadwood area. It's also quite inexpensive. And in the days of vacuum cleaners, who needs a broom... 😉

Edited June 25, 2021 by Schubbe

[Daniel Filipe]

Step 26 ✅
Made some mistakes before and now the bow is a bit different. But it’s fine, my second project will be better 🤞🏻
(Masts only for the photo) 😅

[Daniel Filipe]

Hello, I’ve made the two frontal pieces from scratch because i sanded to much..

Anyways, they are not glued yet, still drying.. I like the result. Balsa is amazing to work with..

[BobG]

You've done a nice job working through your mistakes. She looks great! 

[Daniel Filipe]

Step 29 ✅

[Daniel Filipe]

Step 30 ✅

 

[Daniel Filipe]

Step 31 ✅

[catopower]

Daniel Filipe, you are doing a wonderful job with this build. your model is looking great! 

[Daniel Filipe]

Thanks! 😅

[Daniel Filipe]

Step 34 & 35 ✅
Looking good I think
All passengers aboard! 😅

[Daniel Filipe]

Continuing the build..

Let’s go

[Daniel Filipe]

[Daniel Filipe]

First knot ever made

A simple one to start, took me more than 20 minutes to figure out that more knots would be needed before “closing” with the metallic peace.

Anyway, very happy and proud.

the second one was way easier 😅

 

[Daniel Filipe]

Enough for today 👍🏻👍🏻

[Daniel Filipe]

Well, time to post my recent work.

I really don’t like the metal water pump, even knowing i need to paint the little thing with brown color..

I will do it myself with wood..

something more natural will look good 👍🏻 

[Daniel Filipe]

Edited August 27, 2021 by Daniel Filipe

[Daniel Filipe]

I’m getting there 😅

[Daniel Filipe]

After some weeks, finally finished half of the story.

Now coming next, the masts and rigging.

[Daniel Filipe]

Going well on the fore mast.

 

[Daniel Filipe]

Fore mast complete.

Now the Main mast. Let’s go..

 

 

Edited September 29, 2021 by Daniel Filipe

[Tim Holt]

Very nice - it's interesting to see how this model compares to the Artesania Latina Swift kit.  Pretty similar model though some different deck furniture.

[Daniel Filipe]

It’s going well, (both masts are not glued yet)

 

[Daniel Filipe]

Main mast.

Still unglued.

[Daniel Filipe]

Well, it’s moving forward 😅

[Daniel Filipe]

I must try to use some diluted Pva glue for the rigging. I’ll try to leave the rope smooth..

[Daniel Filipe]

More rigging, it was challenging at first. I made the first one so I can do the rest with an example already made.

 

[BobG]

Very nice, Daniel, the rigging will bring your model to life!

[Daniel Filipe]