Retiredpm Posted June 22, 2021 Share #1 Posted June 22, 2021 Through the advice of many on this forum, I chose the Dory to begin my endeavor into this new hobby. The instructions say to take my time. Not a problem since I am a beginner. I am finding the terminology to be a different language to learn. I tried using an old cutting board, but it is so wavy, I will break down and get a proper board. The adventure begins. druxey, Matt D, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: Armed Longboat Current Build: Continental Navy Frigate Alfred - On Hold until a improve my skills Completed Build: Norwegian Sailing Pram Completed Build: Lowell Grand Banks Dory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted June 22, 2021 Share #2 Posted June 22, 2021 Welcome and have fun building her! Ryland Craze 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiredpm Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted June 23, 2021 Here is my progress report. I think I need more time spent on the oars. Any tricks out there to make them round? I am spinning them between my fingers with sandpaper. I’m finding the clamps to be too tight. Thick paper between the clamps seems to soften their effect on the wood. Ryland Craze, dvm27 and druxey 3 Quote Current Build: Armed Longboat Current Build: Continental Navy Frigate Alfred - On Hold until a improve my skills Completed Build: Norwegian Sailing Pram Completed Build: Lowell Grand Banks Dory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted June 23, 2021 Share #4 Posted June 23, 2021 One way to round a square section stick is to gently whittle off the corners at 45 degrees with a sharp blade first. Then take a small strip of sandpaper (150 grit will do), loop it with the grit inside and hold both ends between your left finger and thumb (if you are right handed. The stick is inserted in the loop and moved up and down, revolving it a little every few strokes. Keep the sandpaper loop fairly tight around the stick while you do this. Ryland Craze 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiredpm Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted June 24, 2021 I need to do some light sanding and then apply a primer coat. I’m finding this project to be enjoyable as well as mildly challenging. It is not perfect, but I am happy with my results. Matt D, JpR62, druxey and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: Armed Longboat Current Build: Continental Navy Frigate Alfred - On Hold until a improve my skills Completed Build: Norwegian Sailing Pram Completed Build: Lowell Grand Banks Dory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiBee Posted June 24, 2021 Share #6 Posted June 24, 2021 @Retiredpm Great job. I regard to the oars, they look good and the only way to get them round a this point is sanding. Just be careful not to put to much pressure while sanding, they break very easily. druxey and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Current Projects: Completed Projects: Phantom New York Pilot Boat - Model Shipways - 1:96 Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Model Shipways - 1:24 18th Century Long Boat - Model Shipways - 1:48 Norwegian Sailing Pram - Model Shipways - 1:12 Lowell Grand Banks Dory - Model Shipways - 1:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandlucy Posted June 25, 2021 Share #7 Posted June 25, 2021 Just found your log. Looks good! I found that a small vise is very useful in rounding the oars. Clamp the piece in the vise, extending the end an inch or so at a time, working your way down towards the blade. Hold a small, thin strip of the sandpaper by the ends and loop it around the oar shaft in a "C" shape to that it is in contact with the wood on the top and sides. Move your hands in opposition to one another to sand. Do this with the loop at the top, bottom, sides. Don't try to reach the final shape in one pass. . . Bob druxey, Retiredpm and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiredpm Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted June 25, 2021 Boat is painted. Next part is to paint, then install the cap rails. Not sure if I want to stain the presentation board or leave it natural. SkiBee, bobandlucy, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: Armed Longboat Current Build: Continental Navy Frigate Alfred - On Hold until a improve my skills Completed Build: Norwegian Sailing Pram Completed Build: Lowell Grand Banks Dory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiredpm Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted July 5, 2021 My completed dory! I think I may still stain the base but otherwise I’m done with this one. Next up will be the sailing Norwegian pram. I am getting hooked into this hobby. Ryland Craze, druxey, Jack12477 and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build: Armed Longboat Current Build: Continental Navy Frigate Alfred - On Hold until a improve my skills Completed Build: Norwegian Sailing Pram Completed Build: Lowell Grand Banks Dory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted July 5, 2021 Share #10 Posted July 5, 2021 Nice result for your first model. Well done! Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted July 5, 2021 Share #11 Posted July 5, 2021 Congratulations on completing this model. It is very well done and you should have no problems building the pram. Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiredpm Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share #12 Posted July 7, 2021 The complements are encouraging. My next model has been ordered. Going to check out more building logs. They are very helpful in learning this hobby. Matt D 1 Quote Current Build: Armed Longboat Current Build: Continental Navy Frigate Alfred - On Hold until a improve my skills Completed Build: Norwegian Sailing Pram Completed Build: Lowell Grand Banks Dory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted September 15, 2021 Share #13 Posted September 15, 2021 Congratulations! Well done! Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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