Ed Gibbons Posted July 16, 2021 Share #1 Posted July 16, 2021 BobG and ccoyle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share #2 Posted July 16, 2021 This is my first attempt at model building since my youth when then it was plastic jets and boats using the now banned model glue. This is a kit that is designed for beginners. I’ll keep everyone updated and am looking forward to receiving feedback. BobG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted July 16, 2021 This is what it should look like at completion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted July 16, 2021 Checked to see if everything was included. Started reviewing directions and thus far everything is easy to follow. ccoyle and BobG 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted July 16, 2021 Share #5 Posted July 16, 2021 This looks like a great model choice for getting back into the hobby. I will enjoy following you along as you build it. Good luck! Ed Gibbons 1 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted July 18, 2021 After using the templates to shape the bow & stern, I laid out the lines for shaping the hull. I found the directions a little tricky. I ultimately “eyeballed” the lines on the bottom of the hull. They look good to me. Organ tech and BobG 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted July 19, 2021 Working on the hull. Again, I found the directions a little unclear. I found on this forum, pictures of other Yankee Hero builds that helped immensely. BobG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted July 21, 2021 Getting closer. Will glue keel, stern, & bow parts soon. BobG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted July 23, 2021 Took some time off and went sailing on my Marshall Sanderling Catboat. BobG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share #10 Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) Worked on the cabin. Took me some time but eventually figured it out. Edited July 24, 2021 by Ed Gibbons BobG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandlucy Posted July 25, 2021 Share #11 Posted July 25, 2021 Looks like a nice kit! Good job with shaping the hull. Ed Gibbons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share #12 Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) Sanded and used Elmers wood paste to smooth the hull. Primed with Krylon spray paint. Observed a few imperfections so put on a little more paste and another coat of primer. Looking good so next will be the gray primer that came with the kit. Edited July 26, 2021 by Ed Gibbons PRS, BobG and Organ tech 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted July 27, 2021 Share #13 Posted July 27, 2021 Looks really good, Ed! Ed Gibbons 1 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share #14 Posted August 3, 2021 Mast hole did not align up with deck hole. Filled it in with an epoxy wood filler. I’ll wait a bit then drill a new hole. With new location, deck will align up almost perfectly with the hull and only a minimal amount of sanding to complete the job will be needed. BobG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share #15 Posted August 9, 2021 (edited) Took a week off while grandchildren were visiting. Took some time regaining focus. Rub rail, gaff & boom, cabin, and rudder done. This is a much different experience than my other hobby, woodworking. Edited August 9, 2021 by Ed Gibbons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share #16 Posted August 10, 2021 I am trying to take the backing off of the white tape for the boottop. Having a difficult time taking the backing off of the tape. Suggestions would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted August 11, 2021 Share #17 Posted August 11, 2021 tease it with an Xacto blade Ryland Craze 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share #18 Posted August 11, 2021 Soaked the toe rails and placed them in this jig. BobG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share #19 Posted August 12, 2021 Glued the deck onto the hull. There was some overhang on the stern. I’ll use my dremel to bring it back to the edge of the hull. BobG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share #20 Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) Progress continues. Most difficult part so far was taking the backing off of the white tape. Next step will be painting the hull. Based upon another Yankee Hero thread, I put a coat of flat acrylic finish over the boottop tape to help prevent any bleeding through. Hopefully it works. Edited August 14, 2021 by Ed Gibbons wtimlen and BobG 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtimlen Posted August 15, 2021 Share #21 Posted August 15, 2021 Looking good. Good luck. I am following. All the best! Bill T. Ed Gibbons 1 Quote Take care folks, always appreciative of everyone's support! Bill T. Finished Builds: Revell: Cutty Shark 1980 (1/96 Plastic); Thermopylae 1981 (1/96 Plastic); USS Constitution 1983 (1/96 Plastic), USS United States 1985 (1/96 Plastic) Midwest Products: Chesapeake Bay Skip-Jack Success Series (2001 Wood), Booths Bay Lobster Boat Working R/C Success Series (1"-1' 2002-2019) Blue Jacket Shipcrafters: Yankee Hero (3/8-1 2020 on MSW), Revenue Cutter (1/4"-1' Current) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share #22 Posted August 20, 2021 Started painting the hull. Keeping fingers crossed that when I take off the white boottop tape, it comes off cleanly. I did thin the paint. First coat of red went on too thick. BobG, MichaelW and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share #23 Posted August 23, 2021 Still having issues taking backing off of boottop tape. When I “tease” the tape with any exacto knife, only a thin layer of the paper comes off the back. Additional hints would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted August 23, 2021 Share #24 Posted August 23, 2021 44 minutes ago, Ed Gibbons said: Still having issues taking backing off of boottop tape. Ed, I've had good luck with Tamiya Modeling Masking Tape. It comes in several sizes and they also have some that is made to bend around curves. It works really well. I got mine on Amazon and it is probably available in good hobby shops as well. Ed Gibbons 1 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelW Posted August 25, 2021 Share #25 Posted August 25, 2021 Looking good. I haven't experienced that problem with the boot tape. I usually use narrow masking tape. With all masking tape you don't want to leave it on any longer than is necessary. I remove it soon after the paint is dry enough to handle lightly. The boot tape should lift off - if it takes some paint, you can touch that up. It won't be visible as you will be putting the final boot tape on top of that line. f it looks like the boot tape is taking up paint to the left and the right of the tape, use a hobby knife to lightly score the paint along the tape. That will help limit any paint removal to what's under the tape. It's all a learning experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share #26 Posted August 25, 2021 5 hours ago, MichaelW said: Looking good. I haven't experienced that problem with the boot tape. I usually use narrow masking tape. With all masking tape you don't want to leave it on any longer than is necessary. I remove it soon after the paint is dry enough to handle lightly. The boot tape should lift off - if it takes some paint, you can touch that up. It won't be visible as you will be putting the final boot tape on top of that line. f it looks like the boot tape is taking up paint to the left and the right of the tape, use a hobby knife to lightly score the paint along the tape. That will help limit any paint removal to what's under the tape. It's all a learning experience. Thanks Mike. I contacted Nick from Bluejacket. He thinks I may have “bad tape.” When I take the backing off, a sliver of the paper backing remains on the back of the vinyl tape. I’ll be giving it another try. If I can’t get the backing to come completely off, Nick will send me another roll. I appreciate the encouragement. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share #27 Posted September 5, 2021 Progress being made. Got some CA glue on hull and deck while gluing toe rails. Little bit of paint took care of hull but not sure how to minimize impact on deck. Suggestions appreciated. I had a dickens of a time taking backing off of boottop tape but finally had success. GrandpaPhil, MichaelW and BobG 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted September 6, 2021 Share #28 Posted September 6, 2021 I have found that a rope coil can hide a multitude of sins. Ed Gibbons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share #29 Posted September 11, 2021 On 9/6/2021 at 10:29 AM, MrBlueJacket said: I have found that a rope coil can hide a multitude of sins. Any tip on how to glue the traveler without getting glue on deck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Gibbons Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share #30 Posted September 12, 2021 Probably a silly question. Do I attach the blocks to the eye hooks with the supplied thin wire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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