ray111 Posted October 24, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 24, 2013 a rough log of the construction of the Norske Love. ScottRC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted October 27, 2013 more photos of the log of the construction of the norske love. ScottRC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted October 28, 2013 added capstan and a stern view ScottRC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonborger Posted October 28, 2013 Share #4 Posted October 28, 2013 Without trying to sound too rude the ship could do with some sanding and a second layer of planking. I'd take off the false guns on the side, cover it with some wood filler and then give it a nice big sand, firstly with a thicker grained sandpaper, then finishing with a thinner grain sandpaper. Then apply the second layer of planking (which should be a hard wood of some sort). Quote Kits owned: Mamoli Royal Louis, Mamoli Friesland, Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90, Occre Santisima Trinidad, Constructo HMS Prince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted October 28, 2013 the model kit came with one layer of planking, the planks are balsa not sure how they would take to sanding, might be a risky venture perhaps? deciding on the stain to colour the hull with at the moment it may be western cedar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted October 29, 2013 hi Brian, Im located in Queanbeyan next to Canberra. I would have to order quite a few planks to give it a second layer of planking. cheers Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted October 29, 2013 not sure if 80 strips of walnut would be enough the model is around 1 meter long, not sure if the strips they sell are 1 meters long so may need to use one or more strips to cover the length of the hull, have to consider whether to order the strips or go for a stain which wouldn't be as good a finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted October 29, 2013 thanks for the help Brian, I have built around 8 wooden ship models already except this is the largest by far being a meter long. Not sure where to store it afterwards I have given away 3 model ships already. Will consider what to do with the Norske love with planking the second layer on the hull. Just there is the hassle of removing the gun ports attached to the hull, decorations at the stern and the bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted October 30, 2013 will have to think about it have already ordered over 70 dollars worth of fittings for it already such as ladders, gratings, capstan, chain plates, hinges for the rudder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted October 31, 2013 added some more ladders avsjerome2003 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted November 1, 2013 Hi Brian, not sure about sanding the hull since its balsa might be a bit fragile, will try filling some of the gaps with filler need to match the colour of the hull. The deck planking is using some planking matts i had left over from another model so they shouldnt need sanding. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted November 1, 2013 added rudder to hull avsjerome2003 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted November 1, 2013 yes I think it does Is that a squarish plank that runs around the base of the hull, I have some planks that are squarish and long, might see about gluing some on around where the waterline mark is on the hull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted November 2, 2013 painted white to around the waterline on the base of the hull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted November 2, 2013 painted white further up the hull, hopefully near the waterline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share #16 Posted November 2, 2013 Hi Brian yes im filling the gaps in the planks might need to match the filler with the western cedar stain I purchased today from the hardware shop. I aiming first to stain it first. The try and obtain a filler that matches it colour wise. cheers Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share #17 Posted November 2, 2013 stained the desk in areas where it wasnt coloured. stained the hull on one side have yet to stain the other side, not sure but it may need another coat of stain also it came out a little blotchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonborger Posted November 2, 2013 Share #18 Posted November 2, 2013 Shouldn't the gunports be staggered like in the plans? Quote Kits owned: Mamoli Royal Louis, Mamoli Friesland, Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90, Occre Santisima Trinidad, Constructo HMS Prince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share #19 Posted November 2, 2013 They should be, well was exercising some creative licence when i glued them onto the hull. Was using the plans as a rough guide and just assumed the gun ports were parallel rather than staggered as you have mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jthemanjack Posted November 2, 2013 Share #20 Posted November 2, 2013 I hope you don't mind me saying this Ray but i think you are trying to build her too fast ! these type of builds normally take 100s if not 1000s of hours to finish.......slow down a bit you will make a better job of it........it's not a race!. Cheers Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share #21 Posted November 2, 2013 Thanks Jack, already spent quite a few hours on it already, just trying to get the hull into a more near finished state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share #22 Posted November 2, 2013 stained the other side of the hull with western cedar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share #23 Posted November 2, 2013 applied the second coat of western cedar stain to both sides of the hull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share #24 Posted November 3, 2013 varnished the deck and one side of the hull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share #25 Posted November 4, 2013 your advice has been great thanks. ScottRC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottRC Posted November 4, 2013 Share #26 Posted November 4, 2013 Ray, Good job on tackling this kit, it is a bugger and I have seen many that were never finished, we are glad you are enjoying the build and sharing with us your work. You are an the prime example that we are here to build and have fun sharing each others work. Cheers, Scott jthemanjack 1 Quote Current Builds: Revell 1:96 Thermopylae Restoration Revell 1:96 Constitution COMPLETED Aeropiccola HMS Endeavor IN ORDINARY Planned Builds: Scientific Sea Witch Marine Models USF Essex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share #27 Posted November 4, 2013 Hi Scott, Thanks for the words of encouragement. cheers Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share #28 Posted November 4, 2013 applied a coat of varnish to the other side of the hull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share #29 Posted November 8, 2013 looking at adding chain plates for the shrouds or ratlines tommorow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray111 Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share #30 Posted November 8, 2013 painted the crows nests on the mast black, added rope rings to the lower part of 2 masts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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