u21rw87 Posted July 6, 2013 Share #1 Posted July 6, 2013 Built the frame to build the hull around. Build the Keelson, Stern Post, Skeg, and cut out a few other peices to join the Keelson together. This will be slow going since this is my first build and I am taking my time. I really don't want to frustrate myself right out of the gate. Rich Quote Rich From Baltimore Current (First) Build - Willie L. Bennett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted July 6, 2013 Share #2 Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) Rich: The moulds for the hull look good. Everything seems squared up. Nice start. Russ Edited July 6, 2013 by russ 4whelr 1 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerryAmp Posted July 11, 2013 Share #3 Posted July 11, 2013 Really good start Rich, so much depends on those hull frames being square and solid; and yours appear to be really well done.. Welcome to the Willie Bennett Club!! -Adam Quote -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRat Posted July 11, 2013 Share #4 Posted July 11, 2013 This will be slow going since this is my first build and I am taking my time. I really don't want to frustrate myself right out of the gate. Rich Perfect attitude! These builds seem to take longer than first-timers realize (I know ---I'm one). Taking your time and thinking things through pays off big time. Cuts down on the mistakes, re-works, and frustration. Good luck! Patience! Brian Quote "Give you joy!" Current Build: RATTLESNAKE 1:64 POB (Mamoli) Kits on hand: "Lexington", Mamoli: "Robert E. Lee", Scientific Scratch to do: "Fannie Dugan", 1870s Sidewheeler Steamboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bradfield Posted July 11, 2013 Share #5 Posted July 11, 2013 Rich, as Adam said, welcome to the Willie Bennett club. There are four other Bennett's underway on this forum and one in the completed gallery. Its great to have another! Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u21rw87 Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted July 11, 2013 Thanks for the support everyone, I hope to get more pictures up this weekend. Quote Rich From Baltimore Current (First) Build - Willie L. Bennett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jprince Posted July 11, 2013 Share #7 Posted July 11, 2013 Great job Rich. You're way ahead of me. If I can get mine going as good as yours I'll be delighted.Keep the photos coming. I'll be needing them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u21rw87 Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted July 16, 2013 Hi all, I was finally able to get back to the model and I have more pictures. Getthing the sides tied together and planking the deck. More pictures soon, my wife is the photographer so I am still figuring the camera out. Quote Rich From Baltimore Current (First) Build - Willie L. Bennett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u21rw87 Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted July 16, 2013 OK, more pictures. The deck is planked, just the chunks to go in. The chunks are in and 2 coats of primmer are on. I left teh sanding a little rough on purpose. I have seen many working skipjacks on the eastern shore and none of them look brand new, They are beat up just right. Quote Rich From Baltimore Current (First) Build - Willie L. Bennett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted July 17, 2013 Share #10 Posted July 17, 2013 That is the bottom you have planked. It looks very good. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerty Posted July 22, 2013 Share #11 Posted July 22, 2013 Nice Job Rich ! - look forward to following along. Quote Current Build: Willie L. Bennett - Model Shipways Future Interests: Friendship Sloop - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Cape Cod Catboat - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u21rw87 Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted July 22, 2013 Thanks Gerty, I'm going to try to get new pictures up tonight. I will need to slow down a little as I am waiting on missing parts from Model Shipworld.. Quote Rich From Baltimore Current (First) Build - Willie L. Bennett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u21rw87 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted July 23, 2013 I did not get a chance to load the pictures last night so here it goes. I'm still waiting on missing parts so the build will be even slower, however I may begin some of the other areas that don't depend upon the missing parts. However, I will need to do a little more research before I feel comfortable building out of sequence since this is my first build. Have a great day everyone, Quote Rich From Baltimore Current (First) Build - Willie L. Bennett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u21rw87 Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) Hi all, I'm finally back. My mother just retired and is moving to upstate New York, so I have been helping her get packed up. Here are the latest pictures, please note that I took some liberties with my build. Since all of this work will be covered up (and I made a few newbie mistakes ) I decided to practice different joints and cuts with the deck beams and carlins. I would also like to throw out an awesome job to the other Willie Bennett builders that I have been following, especially Adam, Richard and Gerty. I would have been so lost without your build logs to refer to. Maybe I'm more visual, but once I was able to see your builds, it all fell into place. So without further adieu, here are the pictures. Edited August 10, 2013 by Rich from Baltimore Quote Rich From Baltimore Current (First) Build - Willie L. Bennett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerty Posted August 12, 2013 Share #15 Posted August 12, 2013 Hi Rich - thank you for the kind words - you are moving along very nicely & soon I will be viewing your work for reference ! Great Job - Quote Current Build: Willie L. Bennett - Model Shipways Future Interests: Friendship Sloop - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Cape Cod Catboat - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u21rw87 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share #16 Posted August 12, 2013 Thanks Gerty! Quote Rich From Baltimore Current (First) Build - Willie L. Bennett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bradfield Posted August 24, 2013 Share #17 Posted August 24, 2013 Hey Rich, good job so far. I'm not sure if the photo is skewing the view but you might recheck the dimensions for the hatch and cabin openings against the boat center line as they appear off a bit. Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u21rw87 Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share #18 Posted August 24, 2013 Thanks Richard. They are off a little, but I plan on decking over everything so I'm leaving it alone. I really only went that far to learn new techniques since I am brand new to all of this. Quote Rich From Baltimore Current (First) Build - Willie L. Bennett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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