robertd Posted February 23, 2021 Share #1 Posted February 23, 2021 After building mainly RC models , my first Schooner with rigging etc , quite a challenge , I didn’t want to use nails on the planking and used clips , wood glue on the planking , unfortunately part of the top end Broke away so back to using CA Glue mainly , working on the rigging today . Last week an accident , I was sanding the bow whilst in clamped position , needless to say , the Keel gave away !! Glued it back together again , a bit of sanding and spray paint , I didn’t like the windlass that came with the kit and placed a spare Billing Boats windless I had some where and it is much better , I will keep it in Brass so much neater , also I have one anchor in stow position the starboard one just hanging . ccoyle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertd Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share #2 Posted February 23, 2021 I didn’t follow the instructions by AL to open the scuppers in the Hull, using the provided template would have been a disaster , my deck is a fraction higher than what is supposed to be , my mistake I should have checked it and rechecked , so my plan of action was drilling with a small Dremel bit from the inside placing the template on the deck to avoid any chuck damage , and used a small flat file both in and outside to finish the job hof00 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfold Posted February 25, 2021 Share #3 Posted February 25, 2021 Looking good Robert. Lovely paint job. looking forward to seeing your BN2 come to fruition. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfold Posted February 25, 2021 Share #4 Posted February 25, 2021 I too was worried about the keel breaking off, so I reinforced it with brass rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRS Posted March 8, 2021 Share #5 Posted March 8, 2021 Was searching scuppers and came upon your post. Cutting from the inside sounds like a great idea. Quote Paul Current Build: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed Build: HM Cutter Cheerful-Syren Ship Models 1/48 Completed Build: Artesania Latina Bluenose II Completed Build : Lady Nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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