Azzoun Posted November 22, 2022 Share #1 Posted November 22, 2022 Hello, After being distracted with other projects, it’s time to resurrect a previous build log of this shelf queen, Model Shipways (Now not so popular) 1/64 Prince De Neufchatel. Operated as a privateer for the United States during the War of 1812. Started the project back in 2015 as my third build and suffered some analysis paralysis late 2018. Since 2018, it has resided on the shelf in this current state. Hull planking and deck planking (Alaskan Cedar) is completed on its completed base. My daughter was born in 2016, it’d be very sentimental to complete this build considering this picture of her as an infant. I have a better understanding of ship model building since then and am better equipped to get beyond the vague instructions and drawings. I’ve also acquired the Smithsonian Plans which should also assist. Plan to display bare poled, level of rigging is to be determined. BobG, CiscoH, GrandpaPhil and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzoun Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share #2 Posted November 22, 2022 Unboxing of the kit. GrandpaPhil, Ryland Craze and hollowneck 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzoun Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) I was actually rounding the edges of the timbers for the base in the hospital while my wife was in labor. Edited November 22, 2022 by Azzoun hollowneck, Benjamin sullivan, GrandpaPhil and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzoun Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted November 22, 2022 Construction of the Hull - CiscoH, hollowneck, mgatrost and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted November 28, 2022 Share #5 Posted November 28, 2022 Happy to see the model back on the workbench. Azzoun 1 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...
Derek Carroll Posted November 28, 2022 Share #6 Posted November 28, 2022 Just how exactly did you get the deck plate on. Mine seems very tight (even with some sanding) and I’m concerned that it might snap if I bend it to fit in. Azzoun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollowneck Posted November 28, 2022 Share #7 Posted November 28, 2022 Rig it, Josh. You can do it. Great Winter project leaning into the NE Conference next April, 2023. Azzoun and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Ron Director, Nautical Research Guild Secretary/Newsletter Editor, Philadelphia Ship Model Society Former Member/Secretary for the Connecticut Marine Model Society Current Build: Godspeed 2, (Wyoming, 6-masted Schooner) Completed Builds: HMS Grecian, HMS Sphinx (as HMS Camilla) Ongakuka Maru, (Higaki Kaisen, It Takes A Village), Le Tigre Privateer, HMS Swan, HMS Godspeed, HMS Ardent, HMS Diana, Russian brig Mercury, Elizabethan Warship Revenge, Xebec Syf'Allah, USF Confederacy, HMS Granado, USS Brig Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzoun Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share #8 Posted November 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Derek Carroll said: Just how exactly did you get the deck plate on. Mine seems very tight (even with some sanding) and I’m concerned that it might snap if I bend it to fit in. I remember having to shave the openings up larger to get it to fit.. it wasn't a smooth experience. Ryland Craze and hollowneck 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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