Johngr Posted October 28 #1 Posted October 28 After a long period of intensive work I am back. And in parallel with HMS HOOD I decided to start a relatively small project from Vanguard Models the 22ft Yawl ship boat. The quality of the kit is excellent and so are the instructions, In fact comparing them to a similar kit from ModelExpo that I have is like night and day. And at the start I managed to break one of the bulkhead. Special care must be taken because MDF is relatively fragile and delicate. However, I managed to fix it by putting the small pieces together.!! Then all the temporary bulkheads were placed on the jig, glued and waiting for the glue to dry. Ryland Craze, AJohnson, JacquesCousteau and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
AJohnson Posted October 28 #2 Posted October 28 I'll be really interested in following your progress as I'm currently building the VM 18ft Cutter and I am about the same stage as you. Mine will be part of the Sparkler build log though. Ryland Craze 1 Quote Andrew Current builds:- HM Gun-brig Sparkler - Vanguard (1/64) , HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64) Completed (Kits):- Vanguard Models (1/64) :- HM Cutter Trial , Nisha - Brixham trawler Caldercraft (1/64) :- HMS Orestes(Mars), HM Cutter Sherbourne Paper Shipwright (1/250) :- TSS Earnslaw, Puffer Starlight
aliluke Posted October 29 #3 Posted October 29 I'll keep an eye on this too! I did two of these kits - you can see them in my HMS Fly log - and they are very good as is VM's support. Fiddly but perfectly doable with care. They are very fragile at certain stages of the build. Ryland Craze and AJohnson 2 Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log)
Johngr Posted October 31 Author #4 Posted October 31 On 10/28/2024 at 10:49 PM, AJohnson said: I'll be really interested in following your progress as I'm currently building the VM 18ft Cutter and I am about the same stage as you. Mine will be part of the Sparkler build log though. Thank you Andrew, mine is not part of any larger project and is intended as a gift to the wife for her office. AJohnson 1 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
Johngr Posted October 31 Author #5 Posted October 31 On 10/29/2024 at 5:29 AM, aliluke said: I'll keep an eye on this too! I did two of these kits - you can see them in my HMS Fly log - and they are very good as is VM's support. Fiddly but perfectly doable with care. They are very fragile at certain stages of the build. Thank you Alistair, It really needs a lot of attention, I already managed to break two pieces but fortunately I was able to repair them. AJohnson 1 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
Johngr Posted October 31 Author #6 Posted October 31 With great care the sanding was completed and now it is the turn of the planking. SiriusVoyager, rcweir, AJohnson and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
Johngr Posted November 3 Author #7 Posted November 3 Planking begins. gieb8688, SiriusVoyager, rcweir and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
Johngr Posted November 9 Author #8 Posted November 9 The wonderful smell of pear wood was irresistible to my dog who chewed all the rest of the wood for the planking. Fortunately, I had some strips of another kind of wood in my stock and started from the beginning. Although they are on a different scale because they will be painted there will not be such a big impact on the result. The planking is done, and I gave it a coat of putty with a wet finger for a smoother surface and easier sanding. AJohnson, JacquesCousteau, rcweir and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
Johngr Posted November 10 Author #9 Posted November 10 The hull was sanded with 100 to 400 grit and then the internal MDF bulkheads were removed. Unfortunately, in two places the outer plank also came off together, apparently because I didn't follow Chris's advice not to use CA glue For the repair I used the dust from a sanded toothpick combined with CA glue. For internal sandpapering, the proxxon tool proved to be very useful. It looks like wood pink! After all this, the inner ribs were glued in place and the interior was painted with a coat of flat varnish to seal and protect the parts. chris watton, JacquesCousteau, brunnels and 6 others 8 1 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
Johngr Posted November 13 Author #10 Posted November 13 For today I painted the bottom wood and the hull and installed some of the parts. Some imperfections on the hull will be covered at later stage AJohnson, JacquesCousteau, schooner and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
AJohnson Posted November 13 #11 Posted November 13 (edited) That looks very nice, what did you paint the P.E. parts with to look like wood - really well done. 👏 Edited November 13 by AJohnson Quote Andrew Current builds:- HM Gun-brig Sparkler - Vanguard (1/64) , HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64) Completed (Kits):- Vanguard Models (1/64) :- HM Cutter Trial , Nisha - Brixham trawler Caldercraft (1/64) :- HMS Orestes(Mars), HM Cutter Sherbourne Paper Shipwright (1/250) :- TSS Earnslaw, Puffer Starlight
Johngr Posted Saturday at 06:41 PM Author #12 Posted Saturday at 06:41 PM On 11/13/2024 at 10:59 PM, AJohnson said: That looks very nice, what did you paint the P.E. parts with to look like wood - really well done. 👏 Hi Andrew and than you very much. For the PE parts I used the Artesania Latina technique with "Micro Template for Wooden Simulation on Modeling" and the result, even though it was my first time, was really good. AJohnson 1 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
Johngr Posted Saturday at 07:00 PM Author #13 Posted Saturday at 07:00 PM For today i solder and paint the anchors , the oars , paint and glue the wales and place the rubber etc. And a pose where the size of 11 centimeters long is best distinguished. The next tasks have to do with the placement of the anchor, oars, hooka and some other accessories such as ropes etc. I am also preparing a base using the base from MDF which was used in the beginning for the construction of the frames. schooner, chris watton, rcweir and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
Nick 843 Posted Saturday at 07:41 PM #14 Posted Saturday at 07:41 PM Really nice! Will follow this also. Nick AJohnson 1 Quote
Johngr Posted Sunday at 08:20 PM Author #15 Posted Sunday at 08:20 PM On 11/16/2024 at 9:41 PM, Nick 843 said: Really nice! Will follow this also. Nick Thank you Nick. Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
Johngr Posted Sunday at 08:22 PM Author #16 Posted Sunday at 08:22 PM The base is ready to support the boat. AJohnson, schooner, Swinging the lead and 5 others 7 1 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
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