Boerscht Posted October 17, 2023 Share #1 Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) After finishing the OcCre Bounty launch my next project already started: The OcCre 1:50 Polaris. Little bit bigger than the Bounty launch but same amount of sails. With this Model I will try a weathered look, let‘s see how this will work out. False kiel was perfectly straight out of the box this time. Scelleton is already done and the false deck is mounted with glue and the help of some nails. It is a little bit bended so the nails were useful and I would recommend everyone to apply the false deck first before planking it. In the instructions planking comes first. If you do so, you cant use nails to fix it to the scelleton. marked my planking pattern on the deck and started with 6 cm pieces planking. Also here I will do it different than the instructions. They use whole planks but I will use smaller pieces like it would be in reality. also glued the provided stand together and did the first two layers of Black colour. One more and clear coat will follow I guess. Edited November 5, 2023 by Boerscht Vlax, ibozev and JacquesCousteau 3 Quote Greetings boerscht ✌🏼 Current build: HMS Beagle - 1:60 - OcCre Finished models: Polaris - 1:50 - OcCre Endeavour J-Class - 1:80 - Amati Bounty boat - 1:24 - OcCre Goletta Elisabeth - 1:122 - Mini Mamoli Optimist Dinghy - 1:10 - Krick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerscht Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share #2 Posted October 18, 2023 Deck planking is finished: tried the weathered look on one plank: First Layer of Black which then is sanded down. Then apply the occre pine dye and clear coat. Looks like this: i am happy with the look so started blackening the Deck GrandpaPhil 1 Quote Greetings boerscht ✌🏼 Current build: HMS Beagle - 1:60 - OcCre Finished models: Polaris - 1:50 - OcCre Endeavour J-Class - 1:80 - Amati Bounty boat - 1:24 - OcCre Goletta Elisabeth - 1:122 - Mini Mamoli Optimist Dinghy - 1:10 - Krick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerscht Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share #3 Posted October 18, 2023 The weathered deck is finished and I am happy how it turned out. sanding the black layer off: adding pine dye, clear coat and marking small nails with a pencil: ccoyle, Vlax, GrandpaPhil and 5 others 8 Quote Greetings boerscht ✌🏼 Current build: HMS Beagle - 1:60 - OcCre Finished models: Polaris - 1:50 - OcCre Endeavour J-Class - 1:80 - Amati Bounty boat - 1:24 - OcCre Goletta Elisabeth - 1:122 - Mini Mamoli Optimist Dinghy - 1:10 - Krick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerscht Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share #4 Posted October 19, 2023 Did some work on the Main cabin. Planked it and blacked everything to get the right look again… ubjs, Vlax, The Gimps Chimp and 1 other 4 Quote Greetings boerscht ✌🏼 Current build: HMS Beagle - 1:60 - OcCre Finished models: Polaris - 1:50 - OcCre Endeavour J-Class - 1:80 - Amati Bounty boat - 1:24 - OcCre Goletta Elisabeth - 1:122 - Mini Mamoli Optimist Dinghy - 1:10 - Krick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibozev Posted October 19, 2023 Share #5 Posted October 19, 2023 Nice job with the deck weathering! I will be looking forward to see your progress on Polaris. Boerscht 1 Quote Regards, Ilia Finished build(s): Polaris - OcCre - 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlax Posted October 20, 2023 Share #6 Posted October 20, 2023 Looking good! I am Just starting this model as well and am looking forward to see yours progress. Gl and good work! Boerscht 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerscht Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share #7 Posted October 20, 2023 21 hours ago, ibozev said: Nice job with the deck weathering! I will be looking forward to see your progress on Polaris. Thanks! Already read your build log. Nice job with your polaris, especially the sails. 2 hours ago, Vlax said: Looking good! I am Just starting this model as well and am looking forward to see yours progress. Gl and good work! Thank you! You too. Vlax 1 Quote Greetings boerscht ✌🏼 Current build: HMS Beagle - 1:60 - OcCre Finished models: Polaris - 1:50 - OcCre Endeavour J-Class - 1:80 - Amati Bounty boat - 1:24 - OcCre Goletta Elisabeth - 1:122 - Mini Mamoli Optimist Dinghy - 1:10 - Krick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerscht Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share #8 Posted October 20, 2023 Sanded down the kiel and frames: and parallel did some work on the main cabin and more decking stuff: GrandpaPhil, Diver, Vlax and 1 other 4 Quote Greetings boerscht ✌🏼 Current build: HMS Beagle - 1:60 - OcCre Finished models: Polaris - 1:50 - OcCre Endeavour J-Class - 1:80 - Amati Bounty boat - 1:24 - OcCre Goletta Elisabeth - 1:122 - Mini Mamoli Optimist Dinghy - 1:10 - Krick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerscht Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share #9 Posted October 21, 2023 Bulwalks are added with the help of some nails started planking with the pattern which is shown in the instructions And this weathered decking part is finished: Vlax and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Greetings boerscht ✌🏼 Current build: HMS Beagle - 1:60 - OcCre Finished models: Polaris - 1:50 - OcCre Endeavour J-Class - 1:80 - Amati Bounty boat - 1:24 - OcCre Goletta Elisabeth - 1:122 - Mini Mamoli Optimist Dinghy - 1:10 - Krick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerscht Posted October 22, 2023 Author Share #10 Posted October 22, 2023 Planking the first layer is finished now without any problems: Did some sanding on it but will need some more with 80 and 120… think I will not need any filler at all. JacquesCousteau and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Greetings boerscht ✌🏼 Current build: HMS Beagle - 1:60 - OcCre Finished models: Polaris - 1:50 - OcCre Endeavour J-Class - 1:80 - Amati Bounty boat - 1:24 - OcCre Goletta Elisabeth - 1:122 - Mini Mamoli Optimist Dinghy - 1:10 - Krick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerscht Posted October 22, 2023 Author Share #11 Posted October 22, 2023 Dry fitted the kiel and broke it…damn. But nothing a little bit of glue cant fix. used my dremel to flex the kiel zone which worked well. also the rear is planked now Diver, kgstakes, Vlax and 2 others 4 1 Quote Greetings boerscht ✌🏼 Current build: HMS Beagle - 1:60 - OcCre Finished models: Polaris - 1:50 - OcCre Endeavour J-Class - 1:80 - Amati Bounty boat - 1:24 - OcCre Goletta Elisabeth - 1:122 - Mini Mamoli Optimist Dinghy - 1:10 - Krick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerscht Posted October 23, 2023 Author Share #12 Posted October 23, 2023 Started with the second planking: also I decided to plank the inner sides of the rear and bulwarks and weather them with white look. Normally in the instrucions the inner sides are not planked… the Final Look: GrandpaPhil, ibozev and JacquesCousteau 3 Quote Greetings boerscht ✌🏼 Current build: HMS Beagle - 1:60 - OcCre Finished models: Polaris - 1:50 - OcCre Endeavour J-Class - 1:80 - Amati Bounty boat - 1:24 - OcCre Goletta Elisabeth - 1:122 - Mini Mamoli Optimist Dinghy - 1:10 - Krick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgmartz Posted October 25, 2023 Share #13 Posted October 25, 2023 On 10/18/2023 at 9:02 AM, Boerscht said: The weathered deck is finished and I am happy how it turned out. sanding the black layer off: adding pine dye, clear coat and marking small nails with a pencil: That weathering looks phenomenal! Boerscht 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerscht Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share #14 Posted October 25, 2023 7 hours ago, Sgmartz said: That weathering looks phenomenal! Thanks a lot! Quote Greetings boerscht ✌🏼 Current build: HMS Beagle - 1:60 - OcCre Finished models: Polaris - 1:50 - OcCre Endeavour J-Class - 1:80 - Amati Bounty boat - 1:24 - OcCre Goletta Elisabeth - 1:122 - Mini Mamoli Optimist Dinghy - 1:10 - Krick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerscht Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share #15 Posted October 25, 2023 First side is planked with the second layer and sanded down: Weathering every part takes a lot of time: GrandpaPhil, JacquesCousteau and Vlax 3 Quote Greetings boerscht ✌🏼 Current build: HMS Beagle - 1:60 - OcCre Finished models: Polaris - 1:50 - OcCre Endeavour J-Class - 1:80 - Amati Bounty boat - 1:24 - OcCre Goletta Elisabeth - 1:122 - Mini Mamoli Optimist Dinghy - 1:10 - Krick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerscht Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share #16 Posted October 26, 2023 A lot of progress today. Finished planking the second layer: sanded it down a first time and then painted everything black now sanding it down again until it looks good clear coat now on top also working on the inner bulwarks whalers are added, decided to add some golden nails to them thats it for now GrandpaPhil and ibozev 2 Quote Greetings boerscht ✌🏼 Current build: HMS Beagle - 1:60 - OcCre Finished models: Polaris - 1:50 - OcCre Endeavour J-Class - 1:80 - Amati Bounty boat - 1:24 - OcCre Goletta Elisabeth - 1:122 - Mini Mamoli Optimist Dinghy - 1:10 - Krick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerscht Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share #17 Posted October 28, 2023 (edited) Worked a lot on the deck. Some parts I had to fix with additional nails: rudder in the making: Bow: rear: deck: Weathered every small wooden part so far to get this look. Was quite some work. Edited October 28, 2023 by Boerscht GrandpaPhil and JacquesCousteau 2 Quote Greetings boerscht ✌🏼 Current build: HMS Beagle - 1:60 - OcCre Finished models: Polaris - 1:50 - OcCre Endeavour J-Class - 1:80 - Amati Bounty boat - 1:24 - OcCre Goletta Elisabeth - 1:122 - Mini Mamoli Optimist Dinghy - 1:10 - Krick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgmartz Posted October 28, 2023 Share #18 Posted October 28, 2023 What’s your weathering technique? I’m new to wood ship building (not plastic). Boerscht 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerscht Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share #19 Posted October 28, 2023 24 minutes ago, Sgmartz said: What’s your weathering technique? I’m new to wood ship building (not plastic). I am painting the wood completely black, then sand it down a lot so that there is more wood to see than black. Then dye it in the wood colour you like and apply clear coat. I am also a newbie so maybe there are better or easier ways to do so… Quote Greetings boerscht ✌🏼 Current build: HMS Beagle - 1:60 - OcCre Finished models: Polaris - 1:50 - OcCre Endeavour J-Class - 1:80 - Amati Bounty boat - 1:24 - OcCre Goletta Elisabeth - 1:122 - Mini Mamoli Optimist Dinghy - 1:10 - Krick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerscht Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share #20 Posted November 5, 2023 Lately no updates but I just finished my weathered Polaris. Rigging was easy and fast done. little bit too fast, thought it will be more… I broke one mast while sanding it but could fix it with a nail inside and some glue. The sails went into some black tea to get the look right. All in all it was a relly fun, but short and easy build. I could need some reccomendtions for my next model! should be something more challenging. elegant like my Endeavour but more rigging (I like rigging), good quality and can be time consuming. Definetly a sailing vessel. Any recommendation is welcome! pictures of the finished Polaris 1:50 by OcCre: modeller_masa, JacquesCousteau, Auger and 3 others 6 Quote Greetings boerscht ✌🏼 Current build: HMS Beagle - 1:60 - OcCre Finished models: Polaris - 1:50 - OcCre Endeavour J-Class - 1:80 - Amati Bounty boat - 1:24 - OcCre Goletta Elisabeth - 1:122 - Mini Mamoli Optimist Dinghy - 1:10 - Krick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted November 5, 2023 Share #21 Posted November 5, 2023 Congratulations on finishing! Boerscht 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted November 5, 2023 Share #22 Posted November 5, 2023 Congratulations! Well done! Boerscht 1 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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