Don37 Posted February 10, 2022 Share #1 Posted February 10, 2022 BOWDOIN kit started 2/8/22. Completed keel, framing, subdeck and sanding steps. robdurant, Captain Shaun, yvesvidal and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted February 10, 2022 Share #2 Posted February 10, 2022 Hi Don, Looks like a solid start. Hope you won't mind if I follow along. Rob Quote Current build(s): Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler "Erycina" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Paused on the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) / HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted February 10, 2022 Share #3 Posted February 10, 2022 Hi Don, Welcome to the forum. Introduce yourself. Quote Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don37 Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted February 10, 2022 BOWDOIN Log - 2/10/22: Completed scribed decking, mast step, transom block (shaping, installation and sanding) and water way. Next step is planking. Note: fun project while watching the Olympics. GO USA! ccoyle, robdurant, yvesvidal and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don37 Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted February 16, 2022 BOWDOIN Log 2/16/22: The planking is moving along at a nice pace - slowly. I think this is the truly fun part of any plank on frame model; so, I am taking my time and maximizing the enjoyment. The instructions called for starting at the top of the subdeck and fastening 5 planks down before moving to the garboard plank and proceeding up the hull. I did 7 planks down from the subdeck as the 6th and 7th plank fit nicely. Now working from the garboard plank up and will do a few large stealer planks instead of many small ones. clearway, robdurant, yvesvidal and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted February 16, 2022 Share #6 Posted February 16, 2022 Hi Don, It's looking great! That's a lovely neat line you've got where the starboard and port planking joins up at the stern. It's probably already occurred to you, but when you get to putting the stealers in, it's worth trying to make them terminate on one of the bulkheads rather than in the gaps between. That way you shouldn't have any problems with them dipping into the hull or sinking away from the sandpaper or scraper when you're trying to get the hull smooth. Ask me how I know Looking forward to seeing your next update! Rob Quote Current build(s): Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler "Erycina" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Paused on the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) / HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted February 16, 2022 Share #7 Posted February 16, 2022 If you do end up with a stealer end floating between bulkheads, you can always put a sister plank under it. robdurant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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