Norden by Halvor - Billing Boats - 1:30 - First build

[Halvor]

Buildweek 10 Entry 11

 

Hi All,

 

I am happy to announce that the two parts of the hull are now merged 🙂 I feel like it is a large milestone, and currently wondering what to do next. I guess I'll have some time to think about that while I am sanding and filling and sanding. 

 

What I did since Thursday is that I closed the gap in the port side hull:

 

And I glued the two halves together and mounted the stand so finally I have a hull to display. I am not sure that anyone will be impressed, however I will be more impressed next time I look at a complete ship model! 

 

I now look forward to try to decipher the Billing manual to figure out how to continue the build.

 

Also, I have studied some fishing vessels on my holiday this year, and realise that Norwegian fishing vessels of this type are rarely painted on the hull. I bought some wood to be able to carry out a second planking if I wish too, instead of painting the hull. I have to decide after I have sanded the hull, but I picked up some tricks from the Vanguard building manual for Fifie, which is available from its online store (front runner for my next build currently) and feel more confident attempting the second layer. With the hull parts merged it is more convenient to plank on each side simultaneously and if - in the end - the planking result is not worthy of mimicking a Norwegian fishing vessel I can still paint it over and go with the original plans.

 

Thanks for the likes and the comments, that really helps me keep going 🙂

 

Regards,

Halvor

Edited August 15, 2021 by Halvor
typo

[clearway]

Nice , i have built this kit three times now with two altered slightly with a scratchbuilt smaller wheelhouse and one as a stern trawler, Keep up the good work.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Keith

[Halvor]

Buildweek 11 - Entry 12

 

Hi all,

 

Since last entry I did some sanding, and the hull is now prepared for the second layer.

 

Starboard Bow:

 

Starboard Aft:

 

Port Bow:

 

Port Aft:

 

I am now going to start to add a second layer of planking, this is not part of the kit, but I want to try it in order to achieve an unpainted surface.

 

Thanks for following my project!

 

All the best from Halvor

[Baker]

Good work, keep going 👍

[pwog]

Hello Halvor,

 

I just came across your build. She's looking good. I've often eyed this kit. I'm going to follow your build, if you don't mind.