18th c. English Pinnace by PAckerman - Model Shipways - 1:24 scale - First Build

[PAckerman]

Here goes nothing! This build will be my first for wood models kits. I am looking forward to it, however, I have already made a few rookie mistakes even though I read and researched and read more. 1) I didn't completely read ahead and went to gluing. Well, the inch deep gash on my finger taught me this lesson the hard way. Knife wound trying to get the part apart. 2) Basswood is VERY fragile - I broke the false keel in two places. Trying to get them back perfectly so it does not screw up my lines. 3) I feel I am going slow, but apparently, maybe not. Its a marathon, not a dash.

 

Anyway, I will get pictures for the build shortly. I have some, but I do not have them on the computer yet for uploading.

 

Other Builds:

OCcre - Black Swan is one that I have been tinkering with. The instructions are way vague on this one. I am super slow with it at the moment and will be more on the Pinnace. Need more research and skill for that one.

 

Goals:

HMS Victory - C. Mamoli

Scratch Builds

Edited April 4 by PAckerman
corrected log title

[PAckerman]

Progress has been steady, albeit slow. Over the past few days, I found myself primarily focused on repairing the damage caused by my less-than-delicate hands. Basswood, as I've discovered, doesn’t stand much of a chance against them. It seems I need to either refine my touch or explore more durable woods for my projects.

I managed to repair the false keel as much as possible, filed the bearding lines, and dry-fitted the bulkheads. However, there’s still more work to be done, as the fine, hair-thin points at the ends snapped during handling. I also spent some time working on another boat project, though that one remains a work in progress as I build up my skills.

If you have any advice on how to better control my less-than-gentle grip, I’d greatly appreciate it!. 

 

Also, how do I get the photos in here right? Apparently, I am stumped

 

 

 

Regards,

Paul.

 

Edited April 5 by PAckerman
Missed photos in message.

[JacquesCousteau]

Good luck with your build! Thankfully it's pretty easy to repair most broken parts with glue (especially if the part will be painted), or even to replace parts by tracing and cutting out of scrap wood or a sheet of basswood (which is readily available in craft shops in 1/32‐, 1/16‐, and 3/32-inch thick sheets at a very reasonable price). You've chosen a tricky first model, given that it's single-planked and an open boat, so any errors in the planking will show up on the interior as well.

 

To include photos, you have to click "add files" and add the photos you want. Then you click your cursor where in your text you want the image, and scroll down to click "insert" and it should appear.

[PAckerman]

1 hour ago, JacquesCousteau said:

To include photos, you have to click "add files" and add the photos you want. Then you click your cursor where in your text you want the image, and scroll down to click "insert" and it should appear.

 

Thank you for the information @JacquesCousteau - I was able to see that I was not using my eyes. I did what you stated for the photos, but nothing happened. It was because the photos were .HEIC. Thought I changed them, but apparently - nope.

[PAckerman]

Made a little bit of progress. I have been busy and not able to do much as I wanted to. But I did get the bulkheads on and now waiting for the glue to dry. I believe I will start with securing the Bulkhead to fair the hull tomorrow.

[JacquesCousteau]

Nice job! That said, you may want to double-check that the bulkheads are on square to the keel. Maybe it's the angle, but in the first photo they look a little crooked, which might cause problems with the hull later on.

[PAckerman]

Thanks. Yea there was one or two that moved. Not to mention with the repair to the false keel - its a little tilted. There was one Bulkhead that was higher than it was supposed to.

 

I will have photos later, if I can get anymore work done with it other than a few repairs to hope to help further down the build.

[PAckerman]

I have not given up. I have been busy with work and haven't gotten around to uploading photos to the computer. I have made progress, though I believe my misfortune with misalignment and my big ape hands, I have caused more work for myself trying to make things look good. Anyway. I have photos below of where I am.

 

I am currently working on the cap hoping to be able to take more bad adjustments out.