Don Jane Posted November 19, 2013 Share #1 Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) I purchased me Gorch Fock last spring and wanted to finish my Bounty before I got into this build - I got my Bounty under glass last week, so I opened up the boxes of the Gorch Fock and got rite too it. So far I am very impressed with the kit - the lazer cuts are very precise and fit very nice. You noticed I said boxes - the kit came in 2 boxes - It mite have all fit in 1 but there is a lot of stuff so I guess OcCre dicided to pack it in 2 boxes. I have the hull super structure done and am now working on the decking - I find the instructions very good - they are very easy to follow and also incude color pics of the build - so far so good . I hope to have some pics up later today. Edited December 30, 2013 by Don Jane sawdust 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted November 20, 2013 I now have some photos from earlly in my build - I must say again that this OcCre kit is a real pleasure to work with - very precise !!! popeye the sailor, avsjerome2003 and Adrieke 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrieke Posted November 22, 2013 Share #3 Posted November 22, 2013 good start Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted November 29, 2013 I am now at the point of putting on the master plank - first question - what is the exact purpose of the master plank and second question - should it stick up above the grove in the bulkhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrieke Posted November 29, 2013 Share #5 Posted November 29, 2013 hello Don I think the purpose is to make it easy to plank. it gives you how the planks will need to flow yes it needs to stick out 3mm which is the thickness of the other planks so they fit nicely against it if you haven't done so yet make sure to bevel the grove the same way as the outside of the bulkhead to ensure the depth of it is 2 mm and the plank will stick out the 3 mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted December 24, 2013 I finished the second planking today, and started to apply wood filler - it looks pretty good to me, so tomorrow I will start the sanding. I will have some pics on my next post. Merry Christmas everyone !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted December 25, 2013 (edited) I finished the second planking and have one coat of wood filler on the hull - now I have the dusty job of sanding it nice and smooth. Edited December 25, 2013 by Don Jane Adrieke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted January 1, 2014 It was pointed out to me that I have the spelling wrong in the header this log - I can't figure out how to change it - anyone help me !!!!! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrieke Posted January 3, 2014 Share #9 Posted January 3, 2014 Don Edit your first post then click on full editor and you will be able to change the title and looking good on the second planking I am at the moment sanding the first layer a bit smoother before applying some filler and then finish off the sanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted January 3, 2014 Share #10 Posted January 3, 2014 Fixed the title for you Don. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted January 3, 2014 Hi Jeff - Happy New Year Thank you very much for fixing the title for me !!!! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted March 12, 2014 Well I am making some progress, but i just havn't been posting very much. I now have the hull completed and painted and some of the trim put on - strakes etc. it is now very slow going as there is a lot of trim painting to be done so I am spending a lot of time "Watching Paint Dry " very boring !!! I am very happy with my build and the quality of OcRee kit. Veru detailed instructions !! Adrieke, popeye the sailor, petervisser and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted March 12, 2014 As you can see, I have my ship mounted on its display base. More photos to come soon I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted March 24, 2014 I've made a bit more progress - I have a lot of the trim painted and now I have to do all the touchups ! GuntherMT, mathewp, popeye the sailor and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petervisser Posted March 25, 2014 Share #15 Posted March 25, 2014 Making good progress Don. I'll be home in a few days and would like to see her up close and personal. Maybe a get together is called for. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrieke Posted March 25, 2014 Share #16 Posted March 25, 2014 hey Don i see you made some good progress looking great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted March 25, 2014 Hi Peter Yes - we must get together when you are home - see you soon !! sawdust 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted May 19, 2014 I have made a bit more progress - It took me about 3 weeks just painting the metal parts ( it seemed as if they were never ending ) I got the porthols all drilled and installed and started on the deck hardware.[ Adrieke, hexnut, avsjerome2003 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share #19 Posted May 19, 2014 I will post again as I progress on the deck work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share #20 Posted June 13, 2014 I have made a bit of progress - I have been working for the last 4 days, rigging yard arms - I now have them done as well as the bow sprit, now all i have to do is tie on the thread ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share #21 Posted June 13, 2014 hexnut, Mirabell61, avsjerome2003 and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted July 17, 2014 Share #22 Posted July 17, 2014 Hi Don, your Progress is well under steam, all Looks very good, you probably shall be mounting several deck Fittings soon Nils Canute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share #23 Posted September 10, 2014 Finally another post - I pretty much have all the deck hardware in place and now comes the fun part ( Stepping the masts and Rigging !!!! Adrieke, avsjerome2003, CharlieZardoz and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted September 11, 2014 Share #24 Posted September 11, 2014 Don, she`s coming on very nicely, also great work on the wooden QD rail I like.... Nils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawdust Posted September 11, 2014 Share #25 Posted September 11, 2014 Don,that really is a beautiful ship and your excellent work does it justice. Thanks for sharing, Kip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share #26 Posted September 11, 2014 Hi Nils Thank you for the kind words - I am quite satisfied with my build so far, this being only my second build !! Mirabell61 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share #27 Posted September 11, 2014 Hi Kip Good to hear from you - This has been a busy summer for me - we must get together soon !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share #28 Posted September 16, 2014 Now I have come to the time too start stepping the masts and instaling the yard arms - Is it best to put the sails on the yards before I put them on the masts or what suggestions has anyone got. This is the first time that I am putting sails on a model ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share #29 Posted October 5, 2014 I now have a bit of an issue - I am ready to step the masts - Does anyone have an idea as to how I can get the riggibg lines tite - this model does not have dead eyes - it uses a turnbuckle system and the turnbuckles are not adjustable !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petervisser Posted October 6, 2014 Share #30 Posted October 6, 2014 Hi Don, Great work on your Gorch Foch! As for your turnbuckles, glue them in place and then do the following. Secure the shroud at the head of the mast. Take that line and thread it through the top of the turnbuckle. Cinch up the line by doubling the end back up the shroud. This takes the slack out of the shroud. Now pinch it off with an aligator clip about an inch (2.54 cm ) above the turnbuckle. And then seize the doubled line just at the turnbuckle. I just tie a series of half hitches a bunch of times to secure it. Then give the seizing a dab of matt laquer to hold all the knots in place. Presto! Hope this makes sense... Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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