King of the Mississippi by robert1965 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:80

[robert1965]

Hello I'm Robert from Netherlands.

 

This is my second wooden ship build.

 

Technical data:

 

Length: 660 mm

Height: 192 mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Richard50]

Hi Robert, Welcome. I look forward to viewing the build log

[dragzz]

hell rob just to help a bit when doing the keel and frames make sure u check for warp mine had some just to let u know good luck hope to see more 

[robert1965]

 

 

 

Hello Dragzz what do you mean bij warp mine my English is not so good   

[dragzz]

sorry some parts like the keel and the frams  was  warped in my kit so just make sure u look at the all of thos parts befor u glue them  that what i ment 

[Adrieke]

hello Robert good to see you started a build log

[robert1965]

sorry some parts like the keel and the frams  was  warped in my kit so just make sure u look at the all of thos parts befor u glue them  that what i ment 

 

The parts in this Kit looks good see the pictures.

[robert1965]

Here are a few pictures of the start of construction.

 

 

 

 

Edited September 9, 2013 by robert1965

[Adrieke]

verry good start Robert

 

next make sure to check the placement of the 2 rooms as you will notice one of them doest fit in the slots of the deck. whatever way you go (extend the room or remove the part that fits in the slot) you need to check when you add the next deck because it wil not line up properly

[robert1965]

verry good start Robert

 

next make sure to check the placement of the 2 rooms as you will notice one of them doest fit in the slots of the deck. whatever way you go (extend the room or remove the part that fits in the slot) you need to check when you add the next deck because it wil not line up properly

 

Thanks I will be careful when I do not understand, I just ask.

[robert1965]

I have checked the slots and correct it.

I can not believe such a thing never changed by the KIT builder. :(









Also the upper deck fits nicely now. 

[Script]

Hi Robert,

 

Looking good. Nice to see another riverboat build log.

 

Cheers,

 

Jim

[robert1965]

Hi Robert,

 

Looking good. Nice to see another riverboat build log.

 

Cheers,

 

Jim

 

Thanks Jim

[Adrieke]

I have checked the slots and correct it.

 

I can not believe such a thing never changed by the KIT builder. :(

 

yes it is disapointing that such an obvious mistake doenst get corrected. unfortunately it is not the only one in this kit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Sjors]

Hi Robert,

 

Welcome to the wonderful world of MSW.

You have notice it all ready that when you have a question, just ask.

There are always members to help you…..

As far i can see it now you are doing great job on your paddle steamer.

Take a look at Adrieke his build log.

He is a great help !

Make sure that you measure twice and cut once…..

I will send you a PM.

 

[jarero]

Nice start to your build! I will watch this one with interest.

 

Jared

[robert1965]

Thanks Jared

[robert1965]

Here a few pictures of the progress the first deck planking.

 

 

 

[Adrieke]

very nice Robert

 

do be careful with the 2 pieces that will hold the paddle wheel. a fair bit into the build i broke one of them

[Sjors]

That looks good Robert !

 

Are you giving it a layer of varnish?

And what kind of varnish are you using?

 

[robert1965]

That looks good Robert !

 

Are you giving it a layer of varnish?

And what kind of varnish are you using?

 

 

Sjors i make it little darker it is very light now. Than i finish it with Lord Nelson (see picture)

 

[robert1965]

The deck is very light I think.

I'm going to make it a little darker, What do you think of the test piece?

[Sjors]

That looks good !

 

I use yacht varnish and that makes it darker.

When you have do the whole deck, maybe I'm gonna use that for my Aggy when I'm at that stage ( In a couple of years….       )

It's Nelsons favourite ship so I have to use that Nelson varnish !

 

Edited September 13, 2013 by Sjors

[trippwj]

I like that shade for the deck, Robert.  Very nice work!

[S.Coleman]

I have not long finished this model too. Looking at you log brings back the memories for sure. Doing great. I like the darker deck planking by the way

[robert1965]

The deck given slightly more color because the lines looks better.

 

 

This is the finished color on the deck.  

 

[Sjors]

That looks great !

Nice job you have done !

Keep on going and I enjoy 

 

[Adrieke]

that looks prefect

 

are you going to simulate tree nailing on it ?

[robert1965]

that looks prefect

 

are you going to simulate tree nailing on it ?

 

On the deck i will not simulate the nailings. 

[robert1965]

Another couple of pictures, I have the body covered with hull lining strakes and the keel fitted.

 

Now just paint the hull and then can be the first deck posted.