ForbiddenShrimp Posted September 8 #1 Posted September 8 Hello everyone, Starting my first build log so if anything looks wrong please let me know thanks, also since this is my first kit im looking for any feedback on anything and everything! So getting into it I set up my workstation. I later realized that my table choice was a mistake as it is not level and dips in the middle, luckily this didnt affect to much and I caught it pretty early on. Anyways after reading the foreword to the instructions and getting everything out of the box I got right into it and started by gluing the three parts to the bottom of the boat, following that up with gluing on the cleats. I did struggle with the cleats for a little bit just making sure they were the right size and the instructions called for chamfering them which I worried about doing to little or to much. I do think it turned out alright however. Then came the stern cleat, transom, and stem. These were a fun little challenge to get them glued together and sanded. I also had the fun adventure of snapping part of the transom while sanding. Easy fix with some glue, but learned not to use so much pressure. Everything looks good comparing to the pictures the guide includes. Finally I left it overnight to create the rocker or curvature on the bottom of the dory. Thats everything for right now, hopefully I formated this all correct, let me know if not! I also was wondering if people has any advice on sanding in general, so far one of the parts im struggling with is figuring out how much/little to sand each peace before gluing. Besides that any other advice or comments based on my work so far please let me know. Thanks everyone! Ryland Craze, Desertanimal, robert952 and 4 others 7 Quote Current Builds: Coming Soon! Completed Kit Builds: Lowell Grand Banks dory by ForbiddenShrimp - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24 - first build Quote "I have never yet known a man to admit that he was either rich or asleep... perhaps the poor man and the wakeful man have some great morale advantage"
ccoyle Posted September 9 #2 Posted September 9 5 hours ago, ForbiddenShrimp said: Starting my first build log so if anything looks wrong please let me know thanks, also since this is my first kit im looking for any feedback on anything and everything! I have marked your log as a first build. This alerts members to folks who could use more than the usual amount of help and encouragement. Good luck on your project! robert952 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
Knocklouder Posted September 9 #3 Posted September 9 Good luck on your journey, have fun😁 Bob M. ForbiddenShrimp and robert952 2 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
ForbiddenShrimp Posted September 9 Author #4 Posted September 9 14 hours ago, ccoyle said: I have marked your log as a first build. This alerts members to folks who could use more than the usual amount of help and encouragement. Good luck on your project! Thank you, I didn't know you could do that. Appreciate the help! robert952 1 Quote Current Builds: Coming Soon! Completed Kit Builds: Lowell Grand Banks dory by ForbiddenShrimp - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24 - first build Quote "I have never yet known a man to admit that he was either rich or asleep... perhaps the poor man and the wakeful man have some great morale advantage"
ForbiddenShrimp Posted September 12 Author #5 Posted September 12 Hello everyone, back again! I've been making slow progress over the past few days and feel I've done enough to actually warrant an update now. So I got back into it by creating the Frames first, pretty much no problems here just some gluin'. I did manage to snap one or two by sanding a little to heavy handily. Still learning that finer touch, not something I needed nearly as much with my plastic models. But since I snapped these I haven't broken anything else... yet haha. I did forget to take pictures of this no great loss. After this I inserted them into the stand and glued the bottom to the frames. Alright, on to the scary and most exciting part, planking. I will be the first to admit that my planking here leaves a decent amount to be desired. They aren't very even and I most definitely had to much over lapping between the Garboard and the Broad planks. But that being said overall, it turned out alright. I could have stripped the glue and redo it but I didn't notice until after the sheer plank. I'd rather keep the beginner mistakes so I can look back some day to see my growth. Plus I know exactly how I messed up and what to do with the next ship. On the next image you can see my mistake with the Broad Plank, I have it to far up in the middle. And as such my Sheer plank followed suit. I must have subconsciously noted my mistake as it does not have the same issue of overlaying to much on the Broad plank though. After have the three planks on I removed it from the stand and got a sandin'. Got the frame looking good, add the false stern and generally cleaned up everything. Well that's everything I got done so far. Lot's of progress over the last few days. Got a few things to add to the boat itself and then on to painting! Once again any suggestions or reccs, are appreciated, thanks for reading everyone! SiriusVoyager, JacquesCousteau, davec and 1 other 4 Quote Current Builds: Coming Soon! Completed Kit Builds: Lowell Grand Banks dory by ForbiddenShrimp - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24 - first build Quote "I have never yet known a man to admit that he was either rich or asleep... perhaps the poor man and the wakeful man have some great morale advantage"
robert952 Posted September 12 #6 Posted September 12 Good start. Making mistakes and learning from them is all part of the process. Looking good so far. Ryland Craze and ForbiddenShrimp 2 Quote ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Robert Chenoweth Current Build: Maine Peapod; Midwest Models; 1/14 scale. In the research department: Nothing at this time. Completed models (Links to galleries): Monitor and Merrimack; Metal Earth; 1:370 and 1:390 respectively. (Link to Build Log.) Shrimp Boat; Lindbergh; 1/60 scale (as commission for my brother - a tribute to a friend of his) North Carolina Shad Boat; half hull lift; scratch built. Scale: (I forgot). Done at a class at the NC Maritime Museum. Dinghy; Midwest Models; 1/12 scale (Does LEGO Ship in a Bottle count?)
ForbiddenShrimp Posted September 13 Author #7 Posted September 13 2 hours ago, robert952 said: Good start. Making mistakes and learning from them is all part of the process. Looking good so far. Thanks! And I agree, wouldnt be any fun if I was perfect right away haha robert952 1 Quote Current Builds: Coming Soon! Completed Kit Builds: Lowell Grand Banks dory by ForbiddenShrimp - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24 - first build Quote "I have never yet known a man to admit that he was either rich or asleep... perhaps the poor man and the wakeful man have some great morale advantage"
SiriusVoyager Posted September 15 #8 Posted September 15 I am almost done with my fifth model and I still make plenty of beginner mistakes. Just remember, you will always be your own worst critic. ForbiddenShrimp 1 Quote - Eric Drafting: Sultan Arab Dhow Finished: Norwegian Sailing Pram, Lowell Grand Banks Dory, Muscongus bay lobster smack, OcCre Palamos, San Francisco Cross Section
ForbiddenShrimp Posted September 15 Author #9 Posted September 15 41 minutes ago, SiriusVoyager said: I am almost done with my fifth model and I still make plenty of beginner mistakes. Just remember, you will always be your own worst critic. Oh I'm sure I'll be makin the mistakes for a while as well, luckily I got my fiance to tell me it looks good to a lay person at least haha, most important part is learnin' from em. I see you also completed the same three kit intro as I'm doin', when I get to the smack i'll check out your log for some references. Your most recent completed an' the cross section yer workin on lookin pretty smakin too boss! robert952 and SiriusVoyager 2 Quote Current Builds: Coming Soon! Completed Kit Builds: Lowell Grand Banks dory by ForbiddenShrimp - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24 - first build Quote "I have never yet known a man to admit that he was either rich or asleep... perhaps the poor man and the wakeful man have some great morale advantage"
ForbiddenShrimp Posted October 14 Author #10 Posted October 14 I am back for one final post here I unfortunately quite bad at remembering to update the log and to take pictures. Surely as I get more used to it I'll get better at remembering these things haha. So starting off I did add the last bits to the dowry itself, unfortunately it has been a while since I did it, and I have no pictures. So I'll just skim over it. Most of it was cleaning up the interior of the hull, adding cleats, and shaping the bow and stern. After this was painting time. Luckily I have been painting plastic wargaming models for a long time, so this part wasn't too bothersome or worrisome for me. I haven't painted on wood except staining so there was some differences but overall a enjoyable process. After which I attached the cap rails and added the tow rope. Attaching the rails was a somewhat tedious process but came together well so no complaints there. I also used some wood putty to fill in the gap where they meet at the stern. After this came the oars. This was a very fun process all things considered. Much sanding and shaping but seeing the finished product come from a block of wood was satisfying. I also did the optional step of adding the leather strip on the oar as well, I think it adds a lot to it. At this point I also added the thole pins, they are very small and as such were slightly a pain but nothing to bad. Last two steps were the seats and the stand itself. At present I left it as bare wood, I am considering staining the base but am unsure. But with that the Dory is complete!! Overall I had no build ending mistakes and the mistakes I did make I was able to overcome/rectify. I am really happy with the end product and feel like I learned a lot! I have it proudly set it up on the shelf I put up just for it haha. I am quite excited to start the next ship in this series of "tutorial" builds. I overlooked the instructions today and realized that I will need a few more tools and equipment. So it may be a bit before I am able to sadly. Also reading the instructions for the next ship, it looks to be quite the step up in things. I am excited for the challenge but a healthy bit anxious as well, I'll be sure to post when I can start! Thanks to everyone for reading! druxey, ccoyle, robert952 and 3 others 5 1 Quote Current Builds: Coming Soon! Completed Kit Builds: Lowell Grand Banks dory by ForbiddenShrimp - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24 - first build Quote "I have never yet known a man to admit that he was either rich or asleep... perhaps the poor man and the wakeful man have some great morale advantage"
druxey Posted October 14 #11 Posted October 14 Well done, shrimp. To finish your first model is an accomplishment in itself. You did a nice job of those oars as well. Now you can build on those foundational skills. robert952 and ForbiddenShrimp 2 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
ForbiddenShrimp Posted October 14 Author #12 Posted October 14 7 minutes ago, druxey said: Well done, shrimp. To finish your first model is an accomplishment in itself. You did a nice job of those oars as well. Now you can build on those foundational skills. Thank you! I can't wait to start the next ship in the series and get better step by step! robert952 1 Quote Current Builds: Coming Soon! Completed Kit Builds: Lowell Grand Banks dory by ForbiddenShrimp - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24 - first build Quote "I have never yet known a man to admit that he was either rich or asleep... perhaps the poor man and the wakeful man have some great morale advantage"
JacquesCousteau Posted October 14 #13 Posted October 14 Congratulations, you did a great job! I love how you displayed it with the oars in action. Looking forward to your next build! ForbiddenShrimp and robert952 1 1 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)
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