Grand Banks Dory by Shiphappens - Model Shipways - 1:24

[Shiphappens]

This is my maiden voyage and I have little experience in modeling or even woodworking. I enjoy reading books about journeys on ships and boats. After reading about sailors making ships in bottles, I decided to try it for myself. I read Ship Modeling Simplified by Frank Mastini and rolled the dice. I based the build after a medieval cog due to the single mast, although I realize now that a triangular sail would have been easier.

 

 

 

After completing the bottled ship, I found that model building was a popular, and semi approachable hobby. While a new baby has halted any free time, I was gifted a weekend off of all duties so I took the opportunity to build something neat and found the Shipways Dory stater kit.

 

One thing I immediately noticed is the level of detail and patience that goes into models. These are two attributes I feel I could work on so I’m happy for the opportunity. 
 

I was most intimidated by the planking. I could definitely tell they were getting on a little wonky and I wish I had cleaned up the glue a bit more but ultimately, I’m happy with the progress.

[Shiphappens]

Welp, after finishing, I realized a few mistakes for next time. I put some of the planks on backerds and didn’t true up anything to make sure it was square. It made for a little wonkiness to the boat. I also didn’t feel like adding more than two oars or anymore thole pins than necessary. I think it gives a nice lonely feel and allowed me to be lazy. I also mistook the cap rail for the gunwale so I never put on the latter. Whoopsies. I also neglected painting the hull before putting on the cap rail as a result. This ended up taking more time than it should have. Overall, a very fun experience! I’m trying to figure out which ship to try next. Maybe a masted one? Thanks!

[JacquesCousteau]

Very nice job! Looks like you had a good time building it, and will be ready to tackle your next model.