Jim M Posted October 8 Author #31 Posted October 8 33 minutes ago, robert952 said: Thanks for the reply. No problems with delay. Family life is important, too. As to your question, the kit is one produced by Midwest Models. Model Expo has re-released the kits. From what I glean here on MSW, it appears they did not change the models. (Maybe laser cut instead of stamped?) The peapod is the second Midwest kit I've built. (I have 3 or 4 more MW models in my stash.) You might get a better sense of the kit from my build log (link in my signature). I think it's a good beginner's model (shown as Skill Level 2 of 4 levels). I would also suggest this kit for modifications. The kit is as a rowing craft. To push my skill set a bit I am adding gaff rig and sail which requires making a bit more of a keel (scratch built). 'Furled sail' is in the plans, too. This is in line with a plan as a lighthouse tender in Chapman's book book on small craft. My feeling is a bit opposite of yours. Based on Chapman's drawing, the mast is 3" diameter. At 1:14 scale that works out to be 0.214 inch. While 1/4 inch is a bit large it could be my starting point. However, aesthetically, to me that size looks small so I am considering 3/8" (therefore closer to a 5" mast). Still have time to consider and I have to figure what size the rigging lines should be. Thanks for your input. It helped me with my sanity check. Your photos on the step gives me a model to follow also. Those kind of details in build logs helps. (I over thought the process in my head.) So, also thanks for the build log in general. Thanks for the kind words @robert952. robert952 1 Quote In progress 18th Century Merchant half hull planking - NRG In queue Norwegian Sailing Pram - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Model Shipways Peterborough Canoe - Midwest Products/Model Shipways Batelina - MarisStella Completed Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Grand Bank Dory - Midwest Products/Model Shipways
Jim M Posted October 10 Author #32 Posted October 10 Good evening, a minor update. I spent the last two nights sanding and priming. For the sanding, I used 240, 320, 400, 1000. Over all three coats of sanding and primer; the Dory is looking much better. Considering my skill level (novice at best) I think I have a good foundation for painting this weekend. I ended up using surfacer 1200 for the final coats of primer. You can see some glue lines in the interior I could not get rid of. Lesson to be learned here is that be more diligent with removing glue overage. Tomorrow I will wet sand with 5000 after the primer fully cures. robert952, JacquesCousteau and Bryan Woods 2 1 Quote In progress 18th Century Merchant half hull planking - NRG In queue Norwegian Sailing Pram - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Model Shipways Peterborough Canoe - Midwest Products/Model Shipways Batelina - MarisStella Completed Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Grand Bank Dory - Midwest Products/Model Shipways
Bryan Woods Posted October 10 #33 Posted October 10 That’s a great looking paint job Jim! robert952 1 Quote Current builds: Le Martegaou- 1:80 - Billing Boats Back on the shelf: Gretel - Mamoli Nonsuch 30 - 1:24 - Model Shipway Completed builds: Mini Oseberg no 302 -Billing Boats Sea of Galilee boat Lowell Grand Banks dory, Norwegian sailing pram Muscongus bay lobster smack Peterboro Canoe- Midwest Captain John Smith’s shallop - Pavel Nikitin Chesapeake double kayak
Jim M Posted October 10 Author #34 Posted October 10 1 minute ago, Bryan Woods said: That’s a great looking paint job Jim! thanks @Bryan Woods i used my airbrush for the first layer then canned surfacer 1200 for the next 2. i will my airbrush for the final coats. robert952 and Bryan Woods 2 Quote In progress 18th Century Merchant half hull planking - NRG In queue Norwegian Sailing Pram - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Model Shipways Peterborough Canoe - Midwest Products/Model Shipways Batelina - MarisStella Completed Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Grand Bank Dory - Midwest Products/Model Shipways
Jim M Posted October 13 Author #35 Posted October 13 Good morning. I finally finished my Dory this weekend. Yesterday I spent day painting the Dory, between coats, and the dehydrator, I was able to get some layers on. The interior is an off-white, and the exterior a yellow, and dark green gunwales and thwarts. This morning, I finished up he final details: Rigging the mast, and boom. Painting and installing the trawl assembly. I also installed the thole pins. Overall I am pretty satisfied with the outcome of my second model. Reflections on the kit: If I compare this kit the the Model Shipways kit, I found the instructions to be better. The size difference is nice. However I did struggle with the size and my airbrush booth. I guess I need to invest in a bigger booth. I definitely learned a lot from this kit, and it would be interesting in a couple years to redo the kit to see an improvement. Some key take aways: 1. I need to be more patient. Case in point, I mounted the stand just by doing the measurements in the kit, instead of stepping aways and doing it by feel so the Dory would be more level. 2. Painting yellow sucks. It is such a hard color. I really struggled to get an even coat. 3. Tieing small bowlines and figure eight knots are not fun. I am looking forward to my next project, which will be the planking tutorial, instead of the Norwegian Pram. I will tackle that kit in January. Dan Poirier, JacquesCousteau, Desertanimal and 6 others 9 Quote In progress 18th Century Merchant half hull planking - NRG In queue Norwegian Sailing Pram - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Model Shipways Peterborough Canoe - Midwest Products/Model Shipways Batelina - MarisStella Completed Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Grand Bank Dory - Midwest Products/Model Shipways
JacquesCousteau Posted October 13 #36 Posted October 13 Congratulations, the model looks great! It's interesting to see the differences with the Model Shipways kit, too. Paul Le Wol and robert952 2 Quote Current Builds: Lake Chapala Canoa de Rancho (1:32) [Scratch]; Lancha Chilota Coasting Sloop (1:32) [Scratch]; Completed Kit Builds: Model Shipways Dory (1:24); NRG Half-Hull Planking Kit (1:48); Midwest Maine Peapod (1:14) [Kit] Completed Scratch Builds: Xochimilco Trajinera (1:32); Juana y José Cross Section (1:32)
ccoyle Posted October 13 #37 Posted October 13 1 hour ago, Jim M said: I finally finished my Dory this weekend. She looks very sharp! Paul Le Wol, JacquesCousteau and robert952 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop
Paul Le Wol Posted October 13 #38 Posted October 13 Jim, congratulations on completing your Grand Banks Dory. A superb job! robert952 and JacquesCousteau 2 Quote Regards……..Paul Completed Builds Glad Tidings Model Shipways. - Nordland Boat. Billings Boats . - HM Cutter Cheerful-1806 Syren Model Ship Company.
Jim M Posted October 13 Author #39 Posted October 13 14 minutes ago, ccoyle said: She looks very sharp! Thank you @ccoyle robert952 1 Quote In progress 18th Century Merchant half hull planking - NRG In queue Norwegian Sailing Pram - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Model Shipways Peterborough Canoe - Midwest Products/Model Shipways Batelina - MarisStella Completed Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Grand Bank Dory - Midwest Products/Model Shipways
Jim M Posted October 13 Author #40 Posted October 13 11 minutes ago, Paul Le Wol said: Jim, congratulations on completing your Grand Banks Dory. A superb job! Thank you @Paul Le Wol Paul Le Wol and robert952 2 Quote In progress 18th Century Merchant half hull planking - NRG In queue Norwegian Sailing Pram - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Model Shipways Peterborough Canoe - Midwest Products/Model Shipways Batelina - MarisStella Completed Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Grand Bank Dory - Midwest Products/Model Shipways
Dan Poirier Posted October 13 #42 Posted October 13 A very nice looking model. robert952 and Jim M 1 1 Quote Current projects: HM Armed Cutter Sherbourne, NRG's 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit Completed projects: Lowell Grand Banks Dory, Norwegian Sailing Pram, Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack
Desertanimal Posted October 13 #43 Posted October 13 Nicely done. She’s a beauty! Chris Jim M and robert952 1 1 Quote
Jim M Posted October 14 Author #44 Posted October 14 13 hours ago, Dan Poirier said: A very nice looking model. Thank you @Dan Poirier robert952 1 Quote In progress 18th Century Merchant half hull planking - NRG In queue Norwegian Sailing Pram - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Model Shipways Peterborough Canoe - Midwest Products/Model Shipways Batelina - MarisStella Completed Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Grand Bank Dory - Midwest Products/Model Shipways
Jim M Posted October 14 Author #45 Posted October 14 11 hours ago, Desertanimal said: Nicely done. She’s a beauty! Chris 11 hours ago, Desertanimal said: Nicely done. She’s a beauty! Chris Thank you @Desertanimal (Chris) robert952 1 Quote In progress 18th Century Merchant half hull planking - NRG In queue Norwegian Sailing Pram - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Model Shipways Peterborough Canoe - Midwest Products/Model Shipways Batelina - MarisStella Completed Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Grand Bank Dory - Midwest Products/Model Shipways
Jim M Posted October 14 Author #46 Posted October 14 13 hours ago, Scott Crouse said: Well done! Thank you @Scott Crouse robert952 and Scott Crouse 2 Quote In progress 18th Century Merchant half hull planking - NRG In queue Norwegian Sailing Pram - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Model Shipways Peterborough Canoe - Midwest Products/Model Shipways Batelina - MarisStella Completed Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Grand Bank Dory - Midwest Products/Model Shipways
Knocklouder Posted October 14 #47 Posted October 14 Nicely done Sir: she is a beauty. Bob M. Jim M and robert952 1 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
Bryan Woods Posted October 14 #48 Posted October 14 Great job! Well done! Jim M and robert952 1 1 Quote Current builds: Le Martegaou- 1:80 - Billing Boats Back on the shelf: Gretel - Mamoli Nonsuch 30 - 1:24 - Model Shipway Completed builds: Mini Oseberg no 302 -Billing Boats Sea of Galilee boat Lowell Grand Banks dory, Norwegian sailing pram Muscongus bay lobster smack Peterboro Canoe- Midwest Captain John Smith’s shallop - Pavel Nikitin Chesapeake double kayak
Jim M Posted October 14 Author #49 Posted October 14 2 hours ago, Bryan Woods said: Great job! Well done! Thank you @Bryan Woods robert952 1 Quote In progress 18th Century Merchant half hull planking - NRG In queue Norwegian Sailing Pram - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Model Shipways Peterborough Canoe - Midwest Products/Model Shipways Batelina - MarisStella Completed Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Grand Bank Dory - Midwest Products/Model Shipways
Jim M Posted October 14 Author #50 Posted October 14 6 hours ago, Knocklouder said: Nicely done Sir: she is a beauty. Bob M. Thank you @Knocklouder robert952 1 Quote In progress 18th Century Merchant half hull planking - NRG In queue Norwegian Sailing Pram - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Model Shipways Peterborough Canoe - Midwest Products/Model Shipways Batelina - MarisStella Completed Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Grand Bank Dory - Midwest Products/Model Shipways
MBerg Posted October 15 #51 Posted October 15 Congrats! The end result looks very good! robert952 and Jim M 1 1 Quote On the slip: Norwegian sailing pram On the drafting table: OcCre Polaris Muscongus Bay lobster smack Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory
Jim M Posted October 15 Author #52 Posted October 15 1 hour ago, MBerg said: Congrats! The end result looks very good! thank you @MBerg robert952 1 Quote In progress 18th Century Merchant half hull planking - NRG In queue Norwegian Sailing Pram - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Model Shipways Peterborough Canoe - Midwest Products/Model Shipways Batelina - MarisStella Completed Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Grand Bank Dory - Midwest Products/Model Shipways
AsherT Posted October 26 #53 Posted October 26 Jim, as a first time builder I really appreciate the detail of your log and posting the steps and photos. I have a Swampscott Dory kit made by BlueJacket and have been quite intimidated as the instructions are not what I would call robust. Your log is really helpful to me as I set out on my first ship build adventure. Congrats on your accomplishment! Jim M, Bryan Woods and robert952 2 1 Quote
Jim M Posted October 26 Author #54 Posted October 26 (edited) 57 minutes ago, AsherT said: Jim, as a first time builder I really appreciate the detail of your log and posting the steps and photos. I have a Swampscott Dory kit made by BlueJacket and have been quite intimidated as the instructions are not what I would call robust. Your log is really helpful to me as I set out on my first ship build adventure. Congrats on your accomplishment! Thank you for the kind words @AsherT. I am looking forward to seeing your build log. Edited October 26 by Jim M robert952 1 Quote In progress 18th Century Merchant half hull planking - NRG In queue Norwegian Sailing Pram - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Model Shipways Peterborough Canoe - Midwest Products/Model Shipways Batelina - MarisStella Completed Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Grand Bank Dory - Midwest Products/Model Shipways
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