Model Ship Structural Eng Posted March 5 #1 Posted March 5 (edited) I've constructed the Bluejacket Shipcrafters Swampscott Dory kit and wanted to share the results. This was my first attempt at building a model ship. I spent a lot of time searching these blogs trying to find information regarding the details, so hopefully my step-by-step photos are helpful. I generally followed the instructions included with the kit, but in several instances I elected to perform certain steps in a slightly different order. The photos below are shown in accordance with that sequence. One issue others should know is that the frame that spans the centerboard trunk (F2) is incorrectly dimensioned in the section view of the plans. The frame needs to be expanded in width by an amount equal to the width of the centerboard trunk (this can be seen in the photos below). There are a few other errors in the plans, but this is the most critical. (I'm an engineer and have a lot of familiarity with design drawings). Edited March 5 by Model Ship Structural Eng eatcrow2, Harvey Golden, J Snyder and 3 others 6
JacquesCousteau Posted March 5 #2 Posted March 5 Really sharp results! J Snyder and Model Ship Structural Eng 2 Current Builds: Lancha Chilota Coasting Sloop (1:32) [Scratch]; Bateau de Lanveoc (1:32) [Scratch] Completed Kit Builds: Model Shipways Dory (1:24); NRG Half-Hull Planking Kit (1:48); Midwest Maine Peapod (1:14) Completed Scratch Builds: Xochimilco Trajinera (1:32); Juana y José Cross Section (1:32); Lake Chapala Canoa de Rancho (1:32)
gsdpic Posted March 5 #3 Posted March 5 Wow, very neat and tidy results, especially for a first boat, though I presume you may have other modeling experience. Hope to see you take on and document something more challenging. Any plans for what's next? Model Ship Structural Eng and J Snyder 2 - Gary Current Build: Bluejacket Friendship Sloop Completed Builds: Blue Jacket America 1/48th Annapolis Wherry Artesania Latina Sopwith Camel Fujimi Dino 246GT Tamiya Lotus 49 Tamiya Lotus 72D Tamiya Lotus 78 Tamiya Porsche 917 (x2) Revell Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2
J Snyder Posted March 5 #4 Posted March 5 50 minutes ago, gsdpic said: Wow, very neat and tidy results, especially for a first boat, though I presume you may have other modeling experience. Hope to see you take on and document something more challenging. Any plans for what's next? I agree completely! Question: did the blocks come with the kit or did you buy them separately? gsdpic 1
ccoyle Posted March 5 #5 Posted March 5 Very nice work! Model Ship Structural Eng 1 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Mitsubishi A6M5a
Wawona59 Posted March 5 #6 Posted March 5 Very impressive build. I like how you included a series of step by step photos. Very nice model! What subject is next for you on the horizon? Model Ship Structural Eng 1 Wawona59 John Next Project: Cleaning off my messy workspace a putting my tools away. Selected Previous Completed Builds: Revell - 1/96 Thermopylae; Revell - 1/96 Cutty Sark, Revell - 1/96 Constitution, Aurora - Whaling Bark Wanderer, Model Shipways - 1/96 Phantom, AL - 1805 Pilot Boat Swift, Midwest - Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Monitor and Merrimac, Model Trailways - Doctor's Buggy
Model Ship Structural Eng Posted March 5 Author #7 Posted March 5 18 hours ago, J Snyder said: I agree completely! Question: did the blocks come with the kit or did you buy them separately? Thanks. The blocks came in the kit as lead castings. You need to add the red wire (also included) to finish them.
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