Jerry Berenson Posted October 1, 2025 #1 Posted October 1, 2025 Having built many ship models as well as scratch builds over several decades, I am running out of room to display them.. i decided to build a mini model of the HMS Bounty. It is rated as a beginners model but I decided to “detail” it and make it more authentic. I researched the ship and found the true Royal Navy color pattern as well as the fact that it was copper bottomed. Here are a few initial pictures of my journey. ccoyle, AJohnson and Ryland Craze 3
Jerry Berenson Posted October 21, 2025 Author #3 Posted October 21, 2025 Deck planking done, ornamentation and cabin windows painted and placed on stern. Figurehead painted and installed on bow. I am using deadeyes instead of brass eyelets for the shrouds to make the model more authentic. AJohnson 1
Jerry Berenson Posted November 6, 2025 Author #4 Posted November 6, 2025 Many deck structures added. I framed the vents, made the pumps , built the belaying racks and painted the cannons and life boat among others. AJohnson and Russ2025 2
Jerry Berenson Posted November 7, 2025 Author #5 Posted November 7, 2025 I secured the cannons, painted and added the headrails and completed the rudder. As I stated in my initial posting, I am trying to make the ship more authentic by securing the cannons , coppering the hull and painting the ship in its original colors which are not stated in the instruction sheets. Onto the masts , bowsprit and yards! AJohnson 1
Jerry Berenson Posted November 22, 2025 Author #6 Posted November 22, 2025 I built and erected the fore, main and mizzen masts along with their respective tops. I then completed the shrouds, deadeyes and ratlines on the starboard side of the model. Port side next after time off for the Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Jerry ccoyle and AJohnson 2
Jerry Berenson Posted December 24, 2025 Author #7 Posted December 24, 2025 shrouds done, bowsprit built, painted and secured AJohnson 1
Jerry Berenson Posted December 28, 2025 Author #8 Posted December 28, 2025 Yards made and secured to the masts. I stained the masts and yards with oak stain as well as the rope securing the lifeboat to make it look weathered. It is a small detail but looks much better than having a white rope securing the boat.I am starting the rigging as can be seen on the formast. TerryPat, AJohnson and tmj 3
Jerry Berenson Posted January 7 Author #9 Posted January 7 90% of rigging done. I had some sailcloth from another model. I soaked the white sailcloth in a bath of tea to age the sails and let it dry and ironed it to remove any wrinkles. I am presently cutting out the sails and furling some so the detail on the ship and masts can be seen. I am going to try to make an ocean diarama to place the eventual completed ship in. Stay tuned…I have never made one before.😄 AJohnson 1
Jerry Berenson Posted Tuesday at 02:59 AM Author #10 Posted Tuesday at 02:59 AM I completed the build this weekend ! Instead of a stand I decided to try to make a diorama. I purchased a small shadow box and cut out a piece of foam board and cut out a portion where the ship was to be placed. I then spread modeling paste on the board and simulated waves and rough sea. After drying, I painted the ocean with blue, green and black combinations to simulate deeper areas of water. I also tried to simulate the wave action with white areas. Overall I am happy with the results. Working with a small model was at times much more challenging than with a 1/50 or 1/75 model. Thanks for viewing. Jerry JacquesCousteau, ccoyle, Ryland Craze and 4 others 4 3
ccoyle Posted Tuesday at 12:54 PM #11 Posted Tuesday at 12:54 PM Congratulations on finishing, Jerry! AJohnson 1 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Snug Harbor Johnny Posted Tuesday at 03:27 PM #13 Posted Tuesday at 03:27 PM 'A super display idea for an attractive build ! Thanks for sharing ! Ryland Craze and AJohnson 2 Completed builds: Khufu Solar Barge - 1:72 Woody Joe Current project(s): Gorch Fock restoration 1:100; Billing Wasa (bust) - 1:100; Great Harry (bust) 1:88 ex. Sergal 1:65
AJohnson Posted Tuesday at 05:14 PM #14 Posted Tuesday at 05:14 PM Congratulations Jerry! very nice presentation. Sorry I missed this log, normally look out for other Bounty builds. Ryland Craze 1 Andrew Current builds:- HM Gun-brig Sparkler - Vanguard (1/64) , HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64) Completed (Kits):- Vanguard Models (1/64) :- HM Cutter Trial , Nisha - Brixham trawler Caldercraft (1/64) :- HMS Orestes(Mars), HM Cutter Sherbourne Paper Shipwright (1/250) :- TSS Earnslaw, Puffer Starlight
JacquesCousteau Posted 23 hours ago #15 Posted 23 hours ago Very nice work! Current Builds: Bateau de Lanveoc (1:32) [Scratch]; Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack (1:32) [Rescaled and modified from kit]; NRG Capstan (1:32) [Scratch] Completed Kit Builds: Model Shipways Dory (1:24); NRG Half-Hull (1:48); Midwest Peapod (1:14) Completed Scratch Builds: Xochimilco Trajinera (1:32); Juana y José Cross-Section (1:32); Chapala Canoa de Rancho (1:32); Lancha Chilota (1:32)
Jerry Berenson Posted 12 hours ago Author #16 Posted 12 hours ago Thank you everyone for your kind words! Jerry
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