JoeMacD Posted June 4, 2023 Share #1 Posted June 4, 2023 I bought the boat model from Model Expo back in 1989 along with the solid hull Phantom which will be another re started build! I framed it up and planked the deck and used toothpicks for the treenails, using a sharpie around the edges of the deck planking! I then performed the first hull planking and this is how I left it since 1989! My hopes are with my renewed interest in model ship building I will finally finish what I started decades ago! Tonight I added one more plank to the hull both side of the hull since then now understanding tapering! More building and pics to follow! Artesania Latina and Bryan Woods 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMacD Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share #2 Posted June 7, 2023 (edited) A few more hull planks add and more experience leaned! I did more YouTube tutorial research on planking and bending planks! Edited June 7, 2023 by JoeMacD Bryan Woods, ESF and bruce d 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMacD Posted June 8, 2023 Author Share #3 Posted June 8, 2023 (edited) It took me 34 years to finish the planking ! I’m now hoping and planning to complete this one in a month or two! Edited June 8, 2023 by JoeMacD bruce d and Bryan Woods 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMacD Posted June 19, 2023 Author Share #4 Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) Finally got the keel installed and pretty satisfied with it! Edited June 20, 2023 by JoeMacD Thukydides, Paul Le Wol, Bryan Woods and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMacD Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share #5 Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) Moving slowly I managed to get some work done! I added the cheeks, sheer strake and main wales and channels! I also played around with some staining and Tung oil on the bottom of the hull! Edited July 23, 2023 by JoeMacD Artesania Latina, ESF and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMacD Posted August 2, 2023 Author Share #6 Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) Worked on the rudder and tiller! IMG_4974.mov Edited August 2, 2023 by JoeMacD ccoyle, Bryan Woods and Altduck 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Woods Posted August 2, 2023 Share #7 Posted August 2, 2023 That’s looks great Joe! But remember, it’s not a toy:-) JoeMacD 1 Quote Current builds: Captain John Smith’s shallop - Pavel Nikitin, Peterboro Canoe- Midwest Back on the shelf: Gretel - Mamoli completed builds: Sea of Galilee boat Lowell Grand Banks dory Norwegian sailing pram Muscongus bay lobster smack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMacD Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share #8 Posted August 4, 2023 (edited) Here are some more pictures of progress! Deck housing and bilge pump, bowsprit bitt! Edited August 4, 2023 by JoeMacD Bryan Woods and Altduck 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMacD Posted September 1, 2023 Author Share #9 Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) I have to ask, is there a rule of thumb on design and installation of deadeye chain plates on a model such as the pilot boat SWIFT? when I build and try and attach mine the deadeye it seems to be coming up to the top railing and would probably be rubbing the rigging on the railing and I feel that would not be right to have rope rubbing back and forth on a real ship especially for a standing rigging . Edited September 1, 2023 by JoeMacD Bryan Woods 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted March 21 Share #10 Posted March 21 Hi, Joe. Wondering if you ever got around to finishing your project? Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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