Swift 1805 by modeller_masa - Artesania Latina - 1/50

[modeller_masa]

 

I'm building a famous ship that has already been modeled many times. The 22110-N Swift kit is the cheapest intro line-up of the Artesania Latina. It is a two-masted schooner with simplified details, and has been renewed several times for 50 years. There are tons of American schooner kits with better details in the market.

 

This post won't be a tutorial-like build log. I'm studying my building technique. I hope you skim my post quickly, and I'll be much obliged if you find any interesting point.

 

 

3-Dimentional error checking

Fixing errors

 

Plank battens

 

This is a small ship.  

 

 

Temporary planks are done.

 

The end of hull framing.

[modeller_masa]

Well... my rabbet and mortise doesn't work with this kit. 😪

I changed my plan and followed the AL manual.

 

 4 belts x 4 planks

 

Looking good.

 

 

I used $9 mini iron only.

 

Garboard

 

First strake

 

Wale

 

Stealer

 

 

Half my work has been done!

[ccoyle]

Your construction philosophy differs considerably from mine, which is "just wing that baby." Of course, my method doesn't always yield the best results. Hopefully your diligence will pay off!

[modeller_masa]

7 minutes ago, ccoyle said:

"just wing that baby."

I can't believe it! Based on your previous build logs and the expert skills you have demonstrated, you should have gained experience with many kits and met good friends. I'm checking every corner when I turn and polishing my tech one by one.  I wish I'll be at the level someday.

[modeller_masa]

I filled all the large gaps before I applied a wood filler.

 

After I finished planking, I removed all the plank battens.

 

 

The next step is a deck installation.

 

 

 

I warped the deck using a mini iron. The mini iron is really useful! It's over 300 W!

 

Also, I'm studying about varnish. I want to make a clean and smooth surface, like a plastic model project. Is it time to abandon my favorite shellac?

 

[Ronald-V]

Good start with the Swift! And a meticulous approach  👌

[modeller_masa]

Thank you for watching my project. As much as I learn, I know more that I don't know.

[modeller_masa]

Deck installation

 

Upgraded display stand.

 

 

Preparing deck planks.

 

 

Building masts.

 

 

I found my DIY ropes from last year's stashes.  

 

Better than original.

 

Polishing and dyeing blocks.

 

I used an alcohol ink and shellac.

 

 

 

Cleats

 

 

Blackening the brass parts.

 

 

Tomorrow's work will be deck planking, bulwark, and sanding the hull. 😎

[modeller_masa]

Deck caulking.

 

I used an wax oil crayon.

 

 

It's really dirty, but it can't penetrate the wood layer.

 

 

After massive sanding...

 

 

Not clean, but weathering effect.  

 

 

I added protective masking tape before I did hull sanding.

 

 

I made a sanding ball to sand concave deadwood area.

 

 

 

But it didn't work well....

 

The sanding detailer is the only valid option in the progress.

 

 

The brass rods reinforce slim keel parts.

 

I roughly sanded the hull. I'm checking the hull line carefully to attach the wide bulwark part. 🔎

 

 

 

I watched all the Tally Ho videos before I started this project. 

 

I found that the garboard rabbet in this kit is different from the Tally Ho project. Tally Ho has a very smooth rabbet line, but this kit is not designed in that way. I don't know much more...

Edited Friday at 01:10 PM by modeller_masa

[Ronald-V]

Lovely work so far! That deck looks really nice! Love the subtle weathering.  

[modeller_masa]

Thank you for watching my project, Ronald. The oil pastel didn't penetrate the thin wood strips.

 

The bulwark installation was tough work. I forgot to add wooden blocks under the edge of the deck plates. (Red arrows)

 

I precisely pinned the bulwark panel to the deck.

 

I drew guide lines using a marking gauge.

 

This is the reason I didn't make holes on the deck planks.

 

The transom part was easy work.

 

 

 

I summarized the issues related to the bulwark component. I made some 3D printed guide parts for a bulwark installation. I'll use them in future projects.

 

 

It is the first time I use the alcohol based ink. 

 

Masts and bowsprit.

 

 

The alcohol inks penetrate wood very well, like the oil based stains. It is essential to apply wood sealer before I use the alcohol inks.