Norwegian Sailing Pram by Jim M - Model Expo - 1:12

[Jim M]

I thought I would start to work on the Norwegian Sailing Pram in tandem with my Half hull planking project as I can optimize my time while glue is setting.

 

Instead of doing a out box photos, I decide to just get right into the build.

 

Yesterday, I cutted out the knees and transom pieces from the kit.

 

I rounded first removed the char, and then proceed to mark out the center, and on the transoms. I also marked the upper stern transom with a 1/8 inch line so I can attach the lower and upper transoms together.

 

 

 

I then glued on the knees.

 

 

 

I then proceeded to bevel the transom, being careful to keep the facets intact.

 

This concludes steps 1 - 4 in the documentation.

Edited December 8, 2024 by Jim M

[Jim M]

Today, I was able to complete step 5, building out the building board.

 

I found that the forms needed some fitting, so I had to expand the joints. Pre fitting the parts, I noticed that the bow and stern posts where a little loose, whereas the frame forms where to large for the opening. I am noticing a trend with the Model Expo kits they are not fully uniform.

 

I then made some re-enforcements for forms to maintain their strength and to help keep them at 90 degrees to the building board.  When mounting to the building board, I had the numbers printed on the part going towards the bow.

 

 

I broke the stern post while I was dry fitting the piece.

 

 

I then cut a couple pieces reinforcements for the joint as I glued it back together.

 

 

I also added some more stock to help support the bow stem post.

 

 

Similarly with the stern post.

 

 

Overall here is the final after the glue had a chance to set.

 

 

The bow.

 

 

Finally the stern.

 

 

 

[druxey]

Nice, methodical approach, Jim!

[Jim M]

17 minutes ago, druxey said:

Nice, methodical approach, Jim!

thank you @druxey

[SiriusVoyager]

Off to a good start!  Make sure that all of those knees are perfectly square, especially that bow transom knee.  It will be noticeable if it is not once the hull is planked.  (Not saying yours doesn't look square, just offering a tip from my experience).

[Jim M]

On 12/14/2024 at 5:30 PM, SiriusVoyager said:

Off to a good start!  Make sure that all of those knees are perfectly square, especially that bow transom knee.  It will be noticeable if it is not once the hull is planked.  (Not saying yours doesn't look square, just offering a tip from my experience).

thanks the knees are square to the transoms though the pictures are off they at quite loose in the frame and i may add another support to keep square

[Jim M]

Good evening, and Happy New Year.

 

The weekend prior to the Christmas holiday I was able to get some work done on the pram, covering steps 7 and 8.

 

First I cut out the two bottom planks, and then soaked them in some hot water so that I can get a nice curve on the planks.

 

Similarly I added the third plank and was able to get a nice curve. As a side note I did help the curve along using my plank bender after mounting the planks onto the jig.

 

After I was satisfied with the bend I then glued everything together.

If you notice that the stern post holder is broken. The tension shattered my piece so I ended up tacking the transom into the jig with some pva, and I pinned it to hold it in place. I will need to use isopropyl to break the bond. I am really frustrated with these Model Expo kits, and the quality. 

 

The bow is lined up nicely with the center of the bow transom.

 

A side view of the clamps to hold the boards together.

 

A view of the stern and pin. Notice that the centre board is lined up with the center of the transom.

 

Finally after the glue had a chance to set, I removed the clamps. Again with the quality issues, notice that one of the side boards is not even in width. I spent a lot of time getting the boards tight onto the jig, however the jig is not correct.

 

 

Have a good night