John Murray Posted September 20, 2022 #1 Posted September 20, 2022 (edited) I started my 1st model boat in decades. It is the Dory from the 3 kit kombo from Model Shipways. I got this kit not for the subject but to bring me up to speed hopefully as I progress through the 3 kits so I can tackle more advanced kits. The instructions are good, although there are minor things that took me a while to catch on to. I initially did not realise the garboard planks were not symmetrical. The tapers at each end are different lengths and I did not pick this up until after I had bent the planks and held in place to set the bends. I suspect that is for trimming to final size. Apart from that, there was no issue. Edited September 20, 2022 by John Murray Added pictures. AON, ccoyle and druxey 3 Quote Regards John Current builds: Model Shipways 3 Kit Combo for Beginners. 1/48th HMS Echo Cross Section by Admiralty models. Pending Builds: Victory Models HMS Pegasus and HMS Vanguard
John Murray Posted September 22, 2022 Author #2 Posted September 22, 2022 I spent time in the shed today messing around. I fixed the garboard plank on and am waiting for tomorrow for time to clean it up before placing the 2nd plank on. I need to come up with better fixtures for the ends of the planks to hold in place. The garboards weren't particularly well done. Tom E, ccoyle, Wacom and 3 others 6 Quote Regards John Current builds: Model Shipways 3 Kit Combo for Beginners. 1/48th HMS Echo Cross Section by Admiralty models. Pending Builds: Victory Models HMS Pegasus and HMS Vanguard
John Murray Posted September 25, 2022 Author #3 Posted September 25, 2022 Some further work overnight on the Dory. I sanded the garboard planks flush. The joints weren't as good as I wanted but, still learning so will accept that. I then placed the broad strakes in boiled water and soaked for 10 minutes or so before placing on the frame to bend before fixing properly. bobandlucy, Wacom, Ryland Craze and 3 others 6 Quote Regards John Current builds: Model Shipways 3 Kit Combo for Beginners. 1/48th HMS Echo Cross Section by Admiralty models. Pending Builds: Victory Models HMS Pegasus and HMS Vanguard
AON Posted September 25, 2022 #4 Posted September 25, 2022 Those joints look pretty good from the cheap seats. John Murray 1 Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021)
Wacom Posted September 25, 2022 #5 Posted September 25, 2022 1 hour ago, AON said: Those joints look pretty good from the cheap seats. +1👌 John Murray 1 Quote Reg
John Murray Posted September 27, 2022 Author #6 Posted September 27, 2022 I have the broad strakes on now. I am disappointed in the stem. I did not pick up the fact that the stem had twisted slightly when I was bracing it while it cured. There is a slight twist in it.🤬 I left it for tonight while I consider whether to plow on or try and debond it which may affect the other three ends in there as well. ccoyle, Ryland Craze, druxey and 1 other 3 1 Quote Regards John Current builds: Model Shipways 3 Kit Combo for Beginners. 1/48th HMS Echo Cross Section by Admiralty models. Pending Builds: Victory Models HMS Pegasus and HMS Vanguard
John Murray Posted October 3, 2022 Author #7 Posted October 3, 2022 After putting it off, I tried debonding the stems broadstrake planks. I used my electric plank bender to heat it up and I was surprised how it came apart. I have now left it tonight and will clean it up tomorrow. I will also ensure the stem is properly braced so it cannot move next time I glue the broad strakes in position. Ryland Craze, ccoyle and AON 3 Quote Regards John Current builds: Model Shipways 3 Kit Combo for Beginners. 1/48th HMS Echo Cross Section by Admiralty models. Pending Builds: Victory Models HMS Pegasus and HMS Vanguard
AON Posted October 3, 2022 #8 Posted October 3, 2022 (edited) Usually it is more difficult to decide to take something apart then it is to actually do it. It doesn't get easier over time but the time to decide gets shorter. Edited October 3, 2022 by AON Ryland Craze, John Murray and druxey 2 1 Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021)
John Murray Posted October 4, 2022 Author #9 Posted October 4, 2022 23 hours ago, AON said: Usually it is more difficult to decide to take something apart then it is to actually do it. It doesn't get easier over time but the time to decide gets shorter. That is what I am finding as well..👍 druxey and AON 1 1 Quote Regards John Current builds: Model Shipways 3 Kit Combo for Beginners. 1/48th HMS Echo Cross Section by Admiralty models. Pending Builds: Victory Models HMS Pegasus and HMS Vanguard
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