kayakerlarry Posted January 14, 2022 Share #1 Posted January 14, 2022 Quote Larry Current Build: New Bedford Whaleboat by Model Shipways scale 1:16 Completed Builds: Cape Cod Nimblet Knockabouts - Loon, Hawk, Gull and Falcon Howard W. Middleton scale 1:96 - 1883 coastal coal schooner Susan P. scale 1:24 - Maine Lobster Boat by Freedom Song Boatworks Yacht America scale 1:96 by Marine Models Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 12 1/2 scale 1:12 Thermopylae scale 1:124 - English Tea Clipper by Mantua Models Roar Ege - Roskilde, Denmark Coastal Trader Viking Ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakerlarry Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share #2 Posted January 14, 2022 Reposted from Mike_in_RI Whaleboat build log... I just restarted my Whaleboat after taking a break for my Cape Cod Nimblets and see I have a question. Appears page 56 is missing from my Ronnberg "To Build a Whaleboat' that came in the Model Shipways kit. I can probably figure it all out but if anyone can take a picture of that page and send to me, that would be much appreciated. I'll start my own log shortly. Quote Larry Current Build: New Bedford Whaleboat by Model Shipways scale 1:16 Completed Builds: Cape Cod Nimblet Knockabouts - Loon, Hawk, Gull and Falcon Howard W. Middleton scale 1:96 - 1883 coastal coal schooner Susan P. scale 1:24 - Maine Lobster Boat by Freedom Song Boatworks Yacht America scale 1:96 by Marine Models Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 12 1/2 scale 1:12 Thermopylae scale 1:124 - English Tea Clipper by Mantua Models Roar Ege - Roskilde, Denmark Coastal Trader Viking Ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakerlarry Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted June 15, 2022 Limited time to work on model but it's coming along. Have started on frames - about 1/2 of first layer complete. My apologies to Mike_In_RI as I inadvertently posted to his site - that's what happens when you haven't been around for a while... GrandpaPhil, Jorge Hedges and SiriusVoyager 3 Quote Larry Current Build: New Bedford Whaleboat by Model Shipways scale 1:16 Completed Builds: Cape Cod Nimblet Knockabouts - Loon, Hawk, Gull and Falcon Howard W. Middleton scale 1:96 - 1883 coastal coal schooner Susan P. scale 1:24 - Maine Lobster Boat by Freedom Song Boatworks Yacht America scale 1:96 by Marine Models Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 12 1/2 scale 1:12 Thermopylae scale 1:124 - English Tea Clipper by Mantua Models Roar Ege - Roskilde, Denmark Coastal Trader Viking Ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_In_RI Posted June 16, 2022 Share #4 Posted June 16, 2022 Hi Larry, I just now found your build site. The whaleboat is coming along nicely. Regarding all the frames: Probably you know this already but just double check that a frame is not in the way of some other piece for future placement. I remember I had to belatedly shift a few frames one way or the other to avoid the centerboard case or a thwart(??). One other planning issue: The temporary plank holding in the stem & stern pieces keep the width of the hull correct until the frames go in. Once that is out, the hull may or may not narrow. Mine narrowed about 1/8" which does not seem like much but the large line tub is a tight fit so I had to make it slightly undersized so it looked OK (not slanted). Keep up the good work. Mike Quote Current: Hannah - Plans by Randle Biddle published by Nautical Research Journal Finished: New Bedford Whaleboat - MS ; 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit - NRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakerlarry Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share #5 Posted February 26, 2023 It's been a while since I worked on the Whaleboat but just finished all 96 pieces of the frames. I final figured out it was MUCH easier to work on the frames closest to the mold pieces after removing the mold - first layer was down but waited on second for about half of those closest to the mold. Also, I didn't read ahead enough to see that I should wait on the frames outside of mold pieces #1 and #5 and struggled with the first layer of frame pieces in the stern - the bow pieces are properly bent and sistered along the keel. Now I will read ahead... Jorge Hedges, Prowler901, Mike_In_RI and 3 others 6 Quote Larry Current Build: New Bedford Whaleboat by Model Shipways scale 1:16 Completed Builds: Cape Cod Nimblet Knockabouts - Loon, Hawk, Gull and Falcon Howard W. Middleton scale 1:96 - 1883 coastal coal schooner Susan P. scale 1:24 - Maine Lobster Boat by Freedom Song Boatworks Yacht America scale 1:96 by Marine Models Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 12 1/2 scale 1:12 Thermopylae scale 1:124 - English Tea Clipper by Mantua Models Roar Ege - Roskilde, Denmark Coastal Trader Viking Ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_In_RI Posted February 27, 2023 Share #6 Posted February 27, 2023 Hi Larry..... nice photo of the frames. The planks and frames look great! I remember how strong the model felt at this point. As mentioned, double check if the waist is any wider/narrower vs. the plans. Once the thwart risers go in, there will be little chance to adjust it. Keep it up.. Mike Quote Current: Hannah - Plans by Randle Biddle published by Nautical Research Journal Finished: New Bedford Whaleboat - MS ; 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit - NRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakerlarry Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share #7 Posted March 4, 2023 Thanks Mike. Both bow and stern had to be widened by 3/32” at third frame. At least both ends were equal so I assume that’s a good thing. Is there a trick to keep the spreaders in place? bruce d 1 Quote Larry Current Build: New Bedford Whaleboat by Model Shipways scale 1:16 Completed Builds: Cape Cod Nimblet Knockabouts - Loon, Hawk, Gull and Falcon Howard W. Middleton scale 1:96 - 1883 coastal coal schooner Susan P. scale 1:24 - Maine Lobster Boat by Freedom Song Boatworks Yacht America scale 1:96 by Marine Models Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 12 1/2 scale 1:12 Thermopylae scale 1:124 - English Tea Clipper by Mantua Models Roar Ege - Roskilde, Denmark Coastal Trader Viking Ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_In_RI Posted March 8, 2023 Share #8 Posted March 8, 2023 I forget the next steps but the thwart risers will add a lot more stiffness to the hull. And, of course, the thwarts themselves. If you need a spreader, I'd just temporarily glue it in place in a spot that will not show when finished. Maybe just below the height of the ceiling plank. Quote Current: Hannah - Plans by Randle Biddle published by Nautical Research Journal Finished: New Bedford Whaleboat - MS ; 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit - NRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakerlarry Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share #9 Posted April 1, 2023 Ceiling complete... Mike_In_RI, bruce d, Ghost029 and 1 other 4 Quote Larry Current Build: New Bedford Whaleboat by Model Shipways scale 1:16 Completed Builds: Cape Cod Nimblet Knockabouts - Loon, Hawk, Gull and Falcon Howard W. Middleton scale 1:96 - 1883 coastal coal schooner Susan P. scale 1:24 - Maine Lobster Boat by Freedom Song Boatworks Yacht America scale 1:96 by Marine Models Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 12 1/2 scale 1:12 Thermopylae scale 1:124 - English Tea Clipper by Mantua Models Roar Ege - Roskilde, Denmark Coastal Trader Viking Ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakerlarry Posted November 25, 2023 Author Share #10 Posted November 25, 2023 It's been a while since I posted anything but here are a few pictures thru inwales, gunwales, bow/stern sheet build (page 82). I opted to only use the nails in the first ceiling plank just to get the feel of the process. Now onto priming and painting hull interior. As the paints I used to use (Model Master acrylic) are difficult to find I have ordered acrylics from Vallejo on Amazon. They seem to get decent reviews on wood so will give it a shot. I did find this set which has all the colors called for so hopefully all will go well - Vallejo Naval Steam Era Paint Set, 17ml, Naval Steam Era Paint Set 17ml, 0.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 16). Has anyone had any experience with these? Mike - thanks for the heads up on keeping proper beam measurements. After installing the gunwale I'm dead nuts on at the beam. Paul Le Wol, mgatrost, JacquesCousteau and 1 other 4 Quote Larry Current Build: New Bedford Whaleboat by Model Shipways scale 1:16 Completed Builds: Cape Cod Nimblet Knockabouts - Loon, Hawk, Gull and Falcon Howard W. Middleton scale 1:96 - 1883 coastal coal schooner Susan P. scale 1:24 - Maine Lobster Boat by Freedom Song Boatworks Yacht America scale 1:96 by Marine Models Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 12 1/2 scale 1:12 Thermopylae scale 1:124 - English Tea Clipper by Mantua Models Roar Ege - Roskilde, Denmark Coastal Trader Viking Ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakerlarry Posted November 25, 2023 Author Share #11 Posted November 25, 2023 As a bit of an aside, I am using one of my older models (Herreshoff Buzzards Bay Boy's Boat) in a silent action I am holding to raise funds for a great charity - ZERO Prostate Cancer. I have it on display at Harbor Fish Market in Scarborough, Maine if anyone is "driving by". As of today, I have bids on everything except the model (minimum bid $500) but obviously there is a much smaller customer base for that. If someone bids the minimum on the model that will put me over $15,000 raised since end of July. scrubbyj427, Chuck, knightyo and 6 others 9 Quote Larry Current Build: New Bedford Whaleboat by Model Shipways scale 1:16 Completed Builds: Cape Cod Nimblet Knockabouts - Loon, Hawk, Gull and Falcon Howard W. Middleton scale 1:96 - 1883 coastal coal schooner Susan P. scale 1:24 - Maine Lobster Boat by Freedom Song Boatworks Yacht America scale 1:96 by Marine Models Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 12 1/2 scale 1:12 Thermopylae scale 1:124 - English Tea Clipper by Mantua Models Roar Ege - Roskilde, Denmark Coastal Trader Viking Ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted November 25, 2023 Share #12 Posted November 25, 2023 Good on you, Larry. What a great cause to support! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted November 25, 2023 Share #13 Posted November 25, 2023 Wonderful model and a wonderful cause....well done. Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakerlarry Posted December 3, 2023 Author Share #14 Posted December 3, 2023 Primed two coats and started to paint inboard before securing thwarts, etc. Used a golden brown in bow and stern to represent unfinished planks below ceiling. I think it’s reasonable. The “pea green” the book suggests is a Spanish olive green. Again I think it works. Second coats next. JpR62, bbrennan737 and JacquesCousteau 3 Quote Larry Current Build: New Bedford Whaleboat by Model Shipways scale 1:16 Completed Builds: Cape Cod Nimblet Knockabouts - Loon, Hawk, Gull and Falcon Howard W. Middleton scale 1:96 - 1883 coastal coal schooner Susan P. scale 1:24 - Maine Lobster Boat by Freedom Song Boatworks Yacht America scale 1:96 by Marine Models Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 12 1/2 scale 1:12 Thermopylae scale 1:124 - English Tea Clipper by Mantua Models Roar Ege - Roskilde, Denmark Coastal Trader Viking Ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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