Olli Sukunimisson Posted June 13 Share #1 Posted June 13 Hello everyone, I'm creating this post to keep the story of my very first real ship modeling adventure. Before starting, I investigated the forum, and I want to thank you all for the tons of useful tips and helpful techniques, especially for the list of kits for newbies. I've chosen Amati's Lady Nelson, and I'm more than happy with the choice. It seems challenging enough but not too tough, and it doesn't require a shipyard to build it. So far, it's been pure fun to build it. Here's my progress after a week of building. PS: I'm trying to build it without any hurry, step by step as described in the kit instruction (more or less ). Everybody starts here Everything was just fine and clear. The only thing I've 'improved' is adding small pieces of paper for better fixation in the sockets. Clips and bands magic I made this thing out of cardboard to bend the bulwark. In the photo, the bulwark is bending in the wrong direction. I later redid it. However, later I noticed that the instructions were perfectly accurate. After soaking the bulwarks for an hour, they bend easily on the model, so that cardboard thing was unnecessary. Isn't she beautiful, even in this very early stage? catopower, Thukydides, JacquesCousteau and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted June 15 Author Share #2 Posted June 15 It is so tough to keep calm and not hurry. I have almost finished the first planking for the left board. It's not ideal, but definitely better than I expected. I am gluing paper patches and sanding them out to form a smooth surface. I want to finish the left board to understand what problems should be avoided on the right board. chris watton, modelships, JacquesCousteau and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted June 16 Author Share #3 Posted June 16 Well, the first planking for the left board is done. It might not win a Nobel Prize for the best first planking of Lady Nelson this year, but it's mine! And I still hope to be on the shortlist! Conclusions: Don't panic; everything can be fixed with PVA and sanding. The planks are thin for any type of sandpaper. modelships, Mirabell61, Pfälzer and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted June 17 Author Share #4 Posted June 17 (edited) Wow! I can't believe it - the first planking is done! The right board is ready for sanding. It was a cool experience. And it's even great that there's a lot of sanding work ahead because the second planking, though, is what scares me. Edited June 17 by Olli Sukunimisson catopower and Coyote_6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted June 18 Author Share #5 Posted June 18 Well, the first hull is more or less done. Now it's time for operation 'Slightly Less Painful Planks.' I'm using some leftover planks from the first level to see if I can bend them to lay them as perfectly as possible. Like a pro. catopower and Thukydides 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted June 18 Share #6 Posted June 18 Hello Olli, Slowing down is my biggest problem, I joined MSW 3 years ago , built 9 ships and one truck. If you want to lay planks like the pros, do what the pros do. Look at MSW article data base, the pros have an excellent instructions on how to plank. I study it often, don't quite have the hang for it ,but getting there lol , but the data base sure has help me. Good luck on your journey. Bob M . Olli Sukunimisson 1 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 , Amati } Hannah Ship in a Bottle:Santa Maria : LA Pinta : La Nana : The Mayflower : Viking Ship Drakkar The King Of the Mississippi Artesania Latina 1:80 Current Build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston-Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted June 19 Author Share #7 Posted June 19 Thanks, Mr. Knocklouder, for the message and the good advice. I have made a couple of attempts to reproduce the steps from https://thenrg.org/resources/Documents/articles/APrimerOnPlanking.pdf without much success. However, I am going to keep trying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted June 21 Author Share #8 Posted June 21 (edited) Well, half of the second planking is done. I have no skills, no tools, and no time — just desire to build it and inspiration from your logs. Thanks, masters! Is it legal to rename your ship? I'd name her "Acceptable". Or "Desire." This is my ship. There are many like her, but this one is mine Edited June 21 by Olli Sukunimisson catopower, modelships and Knocklouder 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 21 Share #9 Posted June 21 You're right! It's your little ship. Just keep at it and learn as you go. John catopower and Olli Sukunimisson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted June 24 Author Share #10 Posted June 24 Well, 2nd planking + deck planking are done. And started to polish the hull for painting. It's an extremely meditative process, almost impossible to stop. Yeah! Masters! Could you advise if it makes sense to paint natural wood parts, such as the deck and the hull above the waterline? And if so, what should be used? catopower 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted June 25 Author Share #11 Posted June 25 Planking is (almost) done modelships, chris watton and catopower 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 26 Share #12 Posted June 26 Coming along nicely. I wouldn't paint the deck, but a matt clear finish will preserve the timber. John Olli Sukunimisson, Knocklouder and catopower 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted June 28 Author Share #13 Posted June 28 Thanks, Jim Lad! Well, painting is a very, very specific challenge. Not terrible in general, I guess, but I do need some paint remover. I've tried to paint her in a Sherbourn style (after HM Armed Cutter Sherbourne – 1763 by Vanguard Models: https://vanguardmodels.co.uk/product/hm-armed-cutter-sherbourne-1763/). I don't know which scheme is more appropriate for a fictional ship, but this one looks more complete (in my opinion). catopower and chris watton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted July 1 Author Share #14 Posted July 1 ccoyle, Knocklouder, Thukydides and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted July 6 Author Share #15 Posted July 6 My beautiful Lady is not without her traits, but they make her unique. I've collected a lot of ideas for the next project BLACK VIKING, modelships, chris watton and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted July 10 Author Share #16 Posted July 10 The Lady and slightly upgraded stuff modelships, ccoyle, catopower and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGoff Posted July 10 Share #17 Posted July 10 On 6/28/2024 at 2:24 AM, Olli Sukunimisson said: I've tried to paint her in a Sherbourn style I am considering doing the same with mine considering viewing some early models from NMM. modelships, catopower and Olli Sukunimisson 3 Quote Johnathon Current Build: Lady Nelson Completed Build: NRG Half-Hull Planking Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted July 22 Author Share #18 Posted July 22 Hello dear all. My Lady is in good shape during the rigging process. I've come to two conclusions: 1. Planking is much more enjoyable 2. I do need new glasses Have a wonderful day SiriusVoyager, Danstream and chris watton 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted July 22 Author Share #19 Posted July 22 PS: Yeah! During the Tall Ships Race 2024 in Turku, I've realized that real vessels are much less picturesque and organized than we try to present them in our models :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted July 26 Author Share #20 Posted July 26 It's such a long story. I decided not to use glue at this stage. Knit, unknit, repeat. I do need a long sea shanty JGoff, Knocklouder, SiriusVoyager and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted July 28 Author Share #21 Posted July 28 (edited) She is so beautiful. I'm trying to find the next kit, but I can't. Maybe this one: https://kolderstok.com/en/collections/modellen/products/verkenningsjacht-de-duyfken?variant=34578437210275 ? I do love the Netherlands, and the producer is from Dordrecht, which is so close to my beloved Delft. It wouldn't just be a story about the ship, but also about Nieuwe Kerk, Katwijk aan Zee, the smell of weed in Leiden and the glorious Dutch Golden Age. The ornaments in the photos on their site scare me a bit. I'll experiment with 3D printers in the Helsinki public library and decide then. If you have a similar kit in mind, preferably slightly smaller (around 1:74 scale) and with less controversial ornaments, please let me know Edited July 28 by Olli Sukunimisson Ishmael, chris watton, SiriusVoyager and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted July 31 Author Share #22 Posted July 31 Rigging is in progress. IMHO, it is the most painful operation (at least for me). Planking was fun because every single plank was like a challenge. You solved it, and your ship became much more complete. And now, you are so close to the final stage. It seems you've done most of the work, but you have to reknit and reknit these terrible parrels that break again. Heh. The only thing that drives me crazy in this wonderful kit is the terribly weak 0.75 black thread. It might be a good idea to replace it from the beginning. Anyway, I'm in the process, close to the final. P.S.: The next project will be https://seahorse.pl/en/sets/236-zestaw-speeljacht.html. Maybe in wood A Dutch Golden Age ship (exactly what I wanted) from Poland, in memory of Stanisław Katzer, whose book "Mikroflota" was one of my best friends in childhood. Polska strong! Thukydides, Danstream, Knocklouder and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted August 2 Author Share #23 Posted August 2 Good day, gentlemen! My first adventure into the amazing world of small ships ends here. This working stand emphasises the idea that construction can never be truly finished. Nevertheless, the building of my beautiful Lady Nelson is officially complete. Great thanks to Amati for the excellent kit (I have no objections to the quality and completeness of the kit, maybe just the 0.75 black rope, but c'mon :)) to Chris Watton for the amazing design and clear vision of what a newbie like me can achieve and to all of you for your attention, your passion, and your blogs that inspired and helped me a lot. Finished! Let's change the title of the post! TheDuckDetective, Thukydides, chris watton and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted August 2 Share #24 Posted August 2 Congratulations nicely done, Bob M. AJohnson, Swinging the lead and Olli Sukunimisson 3 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 , Amati } Hannah Ship in a Bottle:Santa Maria : LA Pinta : La Nana : The Mayflower : Viking Ship Drakkar The King Of the Mississippi Artesania Latina 1:80 Current Build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston-Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted August 2 Share #25 Posted August 2 Very well done! Congratulations! AJohnson and Olli Sukunimisson 2 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...
JGoff Posted August 2 Share #26 Posted August 2 Congratulations on the completion of your build! AJohnson and Olli Sukunimisson 2 Quote Johnathon Current Build: Lady Nelson Completed Build: NRG Half-Hull Planking Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiriusVoyager Posted August 3 Share #27 Posted August 3 Great looking ship you made there Olli! I would never guess that was a first model. Olli Sukunimisson 1 Quote - Eric In the shipyard: San Francisco Cross Section Finished: Norwegian Sailing Pram, Lowell Grand Banks Dory, Muscongus bay lobster smack, OcCre Palamos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danstream Posted August 3 Share #28 Posted August 3 Great result Olli, congratulations! I am amazed by how fast you have been in building your model. In just a couple of month you went from start to finish. Well done, Dan Olli Sukunimisson and AJohnson 2 Quote Current build : Mayflower - AL 1:64, Lady Nelson - Amati Victory 1:64 Completed non-ship builds : Spitfire MK I - 1:48, Arado 196B - 1:32, Sea Fury - 1:48, F-15C Eagle - 1:48, Hawker Tempest Mk.V - 1:48, F104S Starfighter - 1:48 "The most effective way to do it, is to do it" - Amelia Earhart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olli Sukunimisson Posted August 3 Author Share #29 Posted August 3 (edited) 1 hour ago, Danstream said: Great result Olli, congratulations! I am amazed by how fast you have been in building your model. In just a couple of month you went from start to finish. Well done, Dan Thanks! I suppose it is mainly because Lady Nelson was so well designed for beginners with a very limited set of tools and skills. My entire setup is shown in the photo + scissors + enthusiasm + two weeks of vacation. And + superglue, of course Edited August 3 by Olli Sukunimisson TheDuckDetective, SiriusVoyager, AJohnson and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted August 3 Share #30 Posted August 3 Congratulations on finishing her. 👏 Olli Sukunimisson 1 Quote Andrew Current builds:- HM Cutter Trial - Vanguard models (1/64), HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64), Hawker-Typhoon-1b-"Car-Door" - Airfix (1/24) Completed:- "Nisha" - Vanguard Models (1/64), HMS Orestes(Mars) - Caldercraft (1/64), HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft (1/64), TSS Earnslaw - Paper Shipwright (1/250), Puffer "Starlight" - Paper Shipwright (1/250) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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