Bill Saindon Posted August 2, 2023 Share #1 Posted August 2, 2023 This is my first build of a model ship. Unfortunately I don’t have any photos of the start of my build I have been taking photos from glueing the deck forward. Have to say I’ve really enjoyed every minute that I spend on my model. My false keel was also bent seems to be a common problem. I was able to straighten it with a light coating of water and heavy plates on top. I let it dry for several days. Seems to work. I’m really trying to follow the instructions for my own sake but I did make some minor changes to the decking. Instead of using the long strips in the instructions I cut the planks to 6cm. Very pleased with the results. At this time I’ve also finished the first planking and installed the bulwarks Probably shouldn’t have but I jumped ahead and built the cabin and hatch I’ll post more pictures as I finish stages Thanks for the warm welcome ccoyle, chris watton, AJohnson and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossR Posted August 2, 2023 Share #2 Posted August 2, 2023 Your first layer of planking on the hull looks fantastic. I am very impressed for your first ship. Cutting the deck planks is a good decision. Looks really good. Mr Whippy and Bill Saindon 2 Quote Completed Build: HMS Beagle - Occre Current Build: Frigate Diana - Occre https://modelshipworld.com/topic/33530-frigate-diana-by-rossr-occre-185/ On the Shelf: Santisima Trinidad Cross Section - Occre, NRG Half Hull, the US Brig Syren - Model Shipways and USF Essex - Model Shipways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted August 2, 2023 Share #3 Posted August 2, 2023 34 minutes ago, RossR said: Your first layer of planking on the hull looks fantastic. I agree! That's a superb result, especially for a first effort. Mr Whippy 1 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...
OllieS Posted August 2, 2023 Share #4 Posted August 2, 2023 Your careful style means a great future I would say. With your precision, thinking outside the box will add a great deal so you will want to read around when you feel like it. Probably the next one... AJohnson and Mr Whippy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Saindon Posted August 2, 2023 Author Share #5 Posted August 2, 2023 Thanks for the great comments. I’m going slow since this is a first effort for me but above all else I’m really trying to learn to build things correctly. Looking forward to posting more progress. AJohnson and RossR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Saindon Posted August 3, 2023 Author Share #6 Posted August 3, 2023 Finally took a few pictures of my progress. The second layer of planking is applied. Top rails are finished and first coat of polyurethane is applied. Really thought the second layer of planking would be easier but I was wrong. Working with the contact cement was definitely a challenge. However I am pleased with the results. Made some modifications to the transom and I also posted a picture of the cabin and hatch that I built. Next up is finishing all the components for the deck and installing the rudder. I really look forward to getting out to the shop and working on my model. Thanks for looking and please feel free to offer suggestions or criticisms. Thanks for looking at my build log. Diver, Boerscht, WizardOfOs and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlax Posted August 3, 2023 Share #7 Posted August 3, 2023 Wow it looks so good. I am interested in this kit, so I'm looking forward to watching your build log. Great job Bill! Bill Saindon and AJohnson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelSmith Posted September 5, 2023 Share #8 Posted September 5, 2023 This is coming together very well for a first build. Occre I think recommend it as a good kit to make a nice model for newcomers to the hobby. They certainly follow up well with all their on line help videos etc. Looking at this I would say that Bill has a natural instinct for building that is very obvious looking at the progress of the Polaris here. AJohnson and RossR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Saindon Posted January 22 Author Share #9 Posted January 22 Finally got to the final stage of my first build. I really don’t want to be known as one of those modelers that never finished. JacquesCousteau and ibozev 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Saindon Posted January 22 Author Share #10 Posted January 22 I will admit I made a ton of mistakes but I truly enjoyed every frustrating minute of the build. Already started my second build OcCre Esmeralda. Quite a step up for me. I’ve fortunately corrected and improved on my mistakes from my first build only to make new ones on my second build. That’s how I learn. woodartist, ibozev, Vlax and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquesCousteau Posted January 22 Share #11 Posted January 22 Nice job, it looks great! 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...
Bill Saindon Posted January 22 Author Share #12 Posted January 22 Thank you Jacques Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLovehitch Posted January 22 Share #13 Posted January 22 Nice Ship, One thing about building these models one is learning all the time how to build these. I like the colors!Nick Bill Saindon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLovehitch Posted January 22 Share #14 Posted January 22 Your deck work is fantasitc where did you learn this? Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Saindon Posted January 22 Author Share #15 Posted January 22 cLovehitch. Thanks for the great compliment. I watched a lot of YouTube videos. Unfortunately there isn’t anyone that I know that builds these models so most of the time I do the best I can and hope it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadwijm6 Posted January 29 Share #16 Posted January 29 (edited) Fantastic. I've got this to model to start next, will also be my first wooden ship build. I hope I can do it the same justice that you have. Great work Bill Edited January 29 by chadwijm6 Quote Cheers, James. Current Builds Airfix Westland Sea King HU.5 1/48 Microaces Scrappee Liaison Radio Controlled Occre Polaris 1/50 Hong Kong Models 1/32 B25 J Mitchell Completed Airfix Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc 1/24 Airfix Avro Lancaster B.III (SPECIAL) 'THE DAMBUSTERS' 1/72 Airfix Titanic 1/400 Airfix King Tiger 1/35 In the hangar, dockyard or factory Airfix Fairey Gannet AS.1/AS.4 1/48, Airfix North American P-51D, Mustang 1/48, Airfix Supermarine Spitfire FR Mk.XIV 1/48, Airfix MGB 1/32, ICM Gloster Gladiator 1/32, 5 Airfix Tanks, Airfix Blackburn Buccaneer S.2 C/D 1/48, Artesania Latina Zuiderzee Botter 1912 1/50, Airfix WWII British Army 30-cwt 4x2 GS Truck 1/35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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