Jim Lad Posted August 22 Share #91 Posted August 22 Just catching up, Paul. She really is looking the 'ant's pants'. John robert952, Paul Le Wol, FriedClams and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Le Wol Posted August 22 Author Share #92 Posted August 22 John, thank you very much! Jim Lad, robert952, CiscoH and 1 other 4 Quote Regards……..Paul Completed Builds Glad Tidings Model Shipways. - Nordland Boat. Billings Boats . - HM Cutter Cheerful-1806 Syren Model Ship Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Le Wol Posted August 31 Author Share #93 Posted August 31 Hi Everyone, I hope you are all well. Thank you for your generous Comments and support. The deck planking is underway. I went with the curved planking that was shown in a previously posted photo, and king planks. I’m guessing on whether or not king planks were used but they certainly make the planking easier to lay. Each plank is edge bent and sealed with the WOP/ pigment mixture before gluing to the sub deck. The excess glue can then be removed with a damp brush or cloth with worrying about it affecting the stain penetration. I use a pipette to put the WOP in a bottle cap, dip a cotton swab in the pigment and then mix the two together. This is usually enough to stain one or two planks. The results vary depending on how much the wood absorbs but generally they are close enough. If I was going to do it again I would probably use 3/32” wide planks instead of 1/8”. Both for looks and bend-ability. The pump wells were installed when I got to them. They are made from a 1/8 x 1/8” strip of wood sheathed in 1/32” strips that result in a 3/16” x 3/16” box. The 1/8” core was made shorter than the sheathing to give it the hollow look. A spare carronade carriage truck was used to make a sheave for the center board hoist. It was mounted to a cutoff blade spindle and shaped. And then the planking continued. Hope to see you soon. Colin B, davec, ccoyle and 10 others 12 1 Quote Regards……..Paul Completed Builds Glad Tidings Model Shipways. - Nordland Boat. Billings Boats . - HM Cutter Cheerful-1806 Syren Model Ship Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted August 31 Share #94 Posted August 31 Really like the color tone of the planking, Paul! I think the pre-staining was a good way to go and brings out the individuality of the planks without it looking busy. Very nice ! Gary Keith Black, Canute and Paul Le Wol 2 1 Quote Current Build Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger Completed Scratch Builds Rangeley Guide Boat New England Stonington Dragger 1940 Auto Repair Shop Mack FK Shadowbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Le Wol Posted August 31 Author Share #95 Posted August 31 Thank you very much Gary. I should have the hang of this staining just as the last plank is laid. 😀 Canute, FriedClams, robert952 and 1 other 1 3 Quote Regards……..Paul Completed Builds Glad Tidings Model Shipways. - Nordland Boat. Billings Boats . - HM Cutter Cheerful-1806 Syren Model Ship Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted August 31 Share #96 Posted August 31 lovely Paul. Keith Black, Paul Le Wol, robert952 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted August 31 Share #97 Posted August 31 Continues to impress, Paul. John Paul Le Wol, Keith Black, FriedClams and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdgiantman2 Posted August 31 Share #98 Posted August 31 boat model looks great, even though I am not much of a seafood fan. Unique construction method but has come out well. Brian D robert952, Keith Black, Canute and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Le Wol Posted August 31 Author Share #99 Posted August 31 Thank you @KeithAug, @Jim Lad and @bdgiantman2 for your comments. I appreciate them very much. robert952, FriedClams and Canute 3 Quote Regards……..Paul Completed Builds Glad Tidings Model Shipways. - Nordland Boat. Billings Boats . - HM Cutter Cheerful-1806 Syren Model Ship Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted August 31 Share #100 Posted August 31 Paul, she's a sleek beast, looks like a wet greyhound. KeithAug, Canute, robert952 and 2 others 2 3 Quote Current Builds: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Le Wol Posted September 1 Author Share #101 Posted September 1 1 hour ago, Keith Black said: Paul, she's a sleek beast, looks like a wet greyhound. Thanks Keith, you gotta love those greyhounds. Canute, robert952, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Regards……..Paul Completed Builds Glad Tidings Model Shipways. - Nordland Boat. Billings Boats . - HM Cutter Cheerful-1806 Syren Model Ship Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Le Wol Posted September 13 Author Share #102 Posted September 13 Hi Everyone, thank you very much for the great Comments and Likes. I have just finished planking the deck. The samson post and the forward hatch were completed a couple of weeks ago so they were ready to install as I got to them. According to what I’ve read, some sharpies had “ boxtop “ hatches where the top slides down over the coaming and sits on the deck. Because there is a king plank that sits proud of the deck planks, there will be a gap which would probably help to reduce rot if water cannot be trapped there. ( Just an opinion ) The samson post was made from the same strip of wood as the bow sprit but was sheathed in 1/32” ayc sheet to build it up to 3/8” x 1’4”. A space was left for the bow sprit to fit into. It was left long just to make it easier to hold onto. The post was shortened and the shaft for the windlass was attained with brass straps. The planking then continued. Some of the planking turned out a bit dark so every once in a while I would sand an area and use a cotton swab dipped in methyl hydrate to try to lighten it up. It’s an ongoing process. This last photo is how it stands now. Test fitting masts and getting ready for metal work. I forgot to mention that I made some boards to protect the deck from the dredges. Pretty sure they will be used. Hope to see you all soon. Seventynet, Knocklouder, Canute and 9 others 8 4 Quote Regards……..Paul Completed Builds Glad Tidings Model Shipways. - Nordland Boat. Billings Boats . - HM Cutter Cheerful-1806 Syren Model Ship Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquesCousteau Posted September 13 Share #103 Posted September 13 That looks fantastic! Canute, robert952, Paul Le Wol and 2 others 4 1 Quote Kits: Model Shipways Dory (1:24) - Finished NRG Half-Hull Planking Kit (1:48) - In-progress Midwest Maine Peapod (1:14) - In-progress Scratch Builds: Xochimilco Trajinera (1:32) - Finished Lake Chapala Canoa de Rancho (1:32) - In-progress Juana y José Cross Section (1:32) - Finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Le Wol Posted September 13 Author Share #104 Posted September 13 59 minutes ago, JacquesCousteau said: That looks fantastic! Thank you Jacques, I appreciate your comments very much! Keith Black, FriedClams, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Regards……..Paul Completed Builds Glad Tidings Model Shipways. - Nordland Boat. Billings Boats . - HM Cutter Cheerful-1806 Syren Model Ship Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted September 13 Share #105 Posted September 13 Jacques is right, Paul. The Sharpie is not only fantastic, it's fantastically beautiful! Very very nice. I'm truly impressed. robert952, Canute, FriedClams and 2 others 4 1 Quote Current Builds: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Le Wol Posted September 13 Author Share #106 Posted September 13 13 minutes ago, Keith Black said: Jacques is right, Paul. The Sharpie is not only fantastic, it's fantastically beautiful! Very very nice. I'm truly impressed. Hi Keith, your comments always give me a smile. Thank you. Canute, robert952, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Regards……..Paul Completed Builds Glad Tidings Model Shipways. - Nordland Boat. Billings Boats . - HM Cutter Cheerful-1806 Syren Model Ship Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted September 13 Share #107 Posted September 13 What Keith said! 🙂 John Paul Le Wol, FriedClams, Canute and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Le Wol Posted September 14 Author Share #108 Posted September 14 28 minutes ago, Jim Lad said: What Keith said! 🙂 John Hi John, what I said to Keith.😀 Thank you! FriedClams, Keith Black, robert952 and 2 others 5 Quote Regards……..Paul Completed Builds Glad Tidings Model Shipways. - Nordland Boat. Billings Boats . - HM Cutter Cheerful-1806 Syren Model Ship Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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