Bob Fraser Posted March 8 Share #121 Posted March 8 12 hours ago, Cleat said: I found it difficult to work the rigging while the mast and gangway moved around. Parts of the routing didn’t make sense; I wasn’t sure where some lines ended. ALs rigging diagram is a bit confusing, took a while using the big picture and the photo manual. 12 hours ago, Cleat said: adjusted the lines to get the gangway to the proper height but between sorting out the spaghetti of lines and taking up slack it had moved. I opted to be awkward and installed 2 of the things! 1 up and 1 lowered, the height can be a personal choice. whatever looks good to you. Cleat 1 Quote Bob Current build Cutty Sark, Mini Mamoli Finished King of the Mississippi No trees were harmed by this message, but an awful lot of electrons were put out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleat Posted March 13 Author Share #122 Posted March 13 I am proud to finish my King of the Mississippi riverboat. A picture, a parts list, and minimal instruction required me to figure out how to do things I haven’t done before – problem solving is a good thing. I want to thank the others who made build logs and those who answered my questions in this log. I repeatedly referenced other build logs. I learned a lot and want to try another kit next fall. The build was a challenge for me, I enjoyed most of it but there was frustration (there was some a lot of swearing). When I built the spiral staircase, I knew I could overcome anything in the build. It felt good when I figured out how to complete a task (a few beers might have helped with the problem solving and feeling good). I’ll build a stand for it when my garage becomes available. Now I’m wondering how to deal with dust, the riverboat is moving into its dust collection era; I might look into a Plexiglass container but that isn’t a priority. kgstakes, ccoyle, yvesvidal and 2 others 4 1 Quote Completed Build: King of the Mississippi by Cleat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleat Posted March 13 Author Share #123 Posted March 13 A couple favorite tools included Rockler’s silicone micro glue applicators and the Gluelooper CA glue applicator. I haven’t mastered tweezers yet but I got a lot of practice. I used Minwax Wipe-On Ploy on all of the wood, the number of coats depended on how much shine I wanted on the piece. I had built a small tools chest a few years ago (my best woodworking project). Here are a few more pictures: Cathead, Loracs, berhard and 1 other 3 1 Quote Completed Build: King of the Mississippi by Cleat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted March 17 Share #124 Posted March 17 Sorry for the slow response, I'm catching up on MSW after a busy stretch. You've done such a nice job with this kit, I hope you enjoy displaying it for many years to come. Thanks for sharing the journey with us! Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted March 17 Share #125 Posted March 17 Very nicely done sir: may I suggest that you make a display case for it soon. I had my Mayflower on the self for 10 months and was surprised by the amount of dust on it, and how long it took me to clean it lol. Amazing work, looking forward to starting mine and following your next build. Bob M. Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Santa Maria -Amati 1:65, La Pinta- Amati 1:65, La Nina -Amati 1:65 , Hannah Ship in a Bottle -1:300 The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 , The Mayflower-Amati-1:60 Current Build: 1972 Ford Sport Custom, Viking Ship Drakkar -Amati-1:50 On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted March 17 Share #126 Posted March 17 Congratulations, and nicely done! Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleat Posted March 17 Author Share #127 Posted March 17 (edited) I looked at the dust on my first boat kit (dust collector) and decided to look into cutting plexiglass, I'll have to get some and try cutting it. I'll be using a dry cleaning bag to cover my riverboat until my garage becomes warm enough to see how plexiglass works. I'm checking out build logs for the Bluenose kit (or something similar) and cross-section kits for my next project. Edited March 17 by Cleat Quote Completed Build: King of the Mississippi by Cleat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snug Harbor Johnny Posted March 17 Share #128 Posted March 17 A swell job, for sure ... nicely done & deserving of a case ! Quote Completed builds: Khufu Solar Barge - 1:72 Woody Joe Current project(s): Gorch Fock restoration 1:100, Billing Wasa (bust) - 1:100 Billings, Great Harry (bust) 1:88 ex. Sergal 1:65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgstakes Posted March 29 Share #129 Posted March 29 Nice job indeed !!! Hope my riverboat comes out as good as yours! Great Job, well done!! Cleat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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