cwraase Posted January 24, 2014 Share #1 Posted January 24, 2014 This is my first wooden model. My dad purchased the Scientific kit many years ago and never built it. I recently found it and have stared building it. It is a solid, mostly pre-carved hull. Not real fancy or super detailed. No scale given, but the overall length is 13 1/2 inches. I thought it would be a good first build kit. This has been quit the learning experience. The instructions are very basic and leave a lot to be desired. They even contradict themselves at times. (The directions state to trim the hull, then glue the deck to the hull. The image has a note to glue the deck first and use it as a guide to trimming the hull.) With the help of the Internet, and especially this site, I have been able to figure out how to the steps glossed over or completely ignored by the kit's instructions (such a bending wood). The kit The instruction page An example from the instructions UncleDuck (because someone else has already taken Chuck :-/) olliechristo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwraase Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted January 25, 2014 I have carved the hull (didn't take a before picture) and glued the main decking to the hull. I followed the written directions and carved the hull first. I missed the note on the drawings that said to glue the deck first, then carve the hull. I don't think it would matter, because the deck was about 3/8 inch wider than the hull. I got a little careless trimming the deck to fit the hull, and carved too deeply is several places. I had to splice in some scrap wood to fix the mistake. All part of the learning process :-) Lots and lots of sanding to make the hull smooth as a baby's behind. Eventually I figured out what the "Hull Lines Sections" drawing was for. I cut some paper templates to match the sections, and check my work on the hull. I was pretty close just eyeballing it, only had to do some minor adjustments. Then, more sanding! Bindy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted January 26, 2014 Share #3 Posted January 26, 2014 Nice start UncleDuck, The hull is looking very smooth. Looking forward to your progress. Anja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwraase Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) Thank you Anja. I only wish that I had thought ahead and sanded my basswood before cutting out the parts. That would have saved some sanding time. My posts have now caught-up to my build progress. Bulwarks, stem, keel, and rudder have been installed, trimmed, and patched. The instructions said to glue the stem first, then keel, then rudder. That seem backwards to me, so I did rudder, keel, and stem. Allowed me to get a better fit. Still had to patch the keel to stem joint a little (glue and sawdust worked fine). I trimmed too much of the hull away on the bow, so I needed to add a filler strip to the stem before attaching it to the hull. Worked fine. Pedestal cut-out made in the keel Hull fully sanded and sealed, ready for paint. The lower portion of the hull is going to be white. I read somewhere that regular white does not look correct on a model. They suggested adding a little grey or something to darken the white a bit. (I can't find the page where I read that unfortunately.) Any suggestions on painting greatly appreciated. Uncle Duck Edited January 26, 2014 by Uncle Duck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Powell Posted January 27, 2014 Share #5 Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) You've made excellent progress. I built this same kit several year ago and really enjoyed it. Seems like you are enjoying yours too. Kenneth Edited January 27, 2014 by Kenneth Powell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwraase Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted January 27, 2014 Kenneth, Yes, I am enjoying this kit a great deal. All the plastic models I made in my youth were just assembling. This is crafting a model. Did you paint your hull white or some off-white? Uncle Duck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottRC Posted January 27, 2014 Share #7 Posted January 27, 2014 Since I like old solid hull kits, I will be following your build. Looks like you are going on along quite well. These kits can be quite challenging in getting the shape and scale right. Yours looks great. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsl_01 Posted January 27, 2014 Share #8 Posted January 27, 2014 Hello Uncle Duck never heard of this kind of models before.Looks interesting... will follow your build to learn more about our beautiful Hobby Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwraase Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted January 27, 2014 Scott and Max, Thank you Scientific Models quit making kits some time ago. A number of them are available on eBay and elsewhere. Yes, the hull took a while. Hull Lines Sections helped a lot, also a lot of eyeballing and sanding. Uncle Duck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwraase Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted February 6, 2014 Been busy with other obligations, and have only had a couple of hours here and there to work on the Bounty. Major accomplishment has been the painting of the lower hull. Took several coats of white to cover. It is now masked off to add the stripped lines near the deck. While waiting for the paint to cure, worked on the next parts to be attached. The miscellaneous fittings as the instructions put it. Here are the metal fife rails; I don't know if I am being too rough with the parts, or if the old basswood (the kit was purchased 20+ years ago) is more brittle than normal, but I have been breaking lots of little parts. Well, it has given me lots of repair practice! All fixed and painted, ready to install. Now to finish painting the hull. Uncle Duck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted February 6, 2014 Share #11 Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) Hi Uncle Duck Well I'll be! I bought a ship model hull a few years back in an online auction. I'm sure it is the same kit. This is as I bought it (pictures attached) for (NZ) $75. Mine is definitely a solid hull and all the bits look the same. I have no plans to restore or change what I have - I kind of like it just the way it is. It has some of those white metal bits floating around too. It sure looks like the same kit - what do you think? BTW - you are doing great work with it and I'll follow your progress. Cheers Alistair P.S. Uncle Duck - I just took the pictures off this post so people don't get confused about which model is yours. If you want any of them for reference I can send by PM . Edited February 6, 2014 by aliluke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwraase Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted February 6, 2014 Alistair, Your kit is similar, but has more detail than mine. Uncle Duck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Powell Posted February 6, 2014 Share #13 Posted February 6, 2014 Uncle Duck - Sorry it's taken so long to get back to you. I painted mine white with no additives. Your white looks outstanding as well as the entire model. Keep up the good work! Kenneth Bindy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindy Posted February 7, 2014 Share #14 Posted February 7, 2014 Your Bounty is really coming along already! It is looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted February 9, 2014 Share #15 Posted February 9, 2014 Nice progress Uncle Duck, The white paint looks good. Anja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwraase Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted February 10, 2014 Bindy and Anja, Thanks. Painting the hull has been a slow process. Just about finished, hoping to see how well it turned out. Uncle Duck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwraase Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted February 10, 2014 Finished painting the hull, time for the great unmasking. Not exactly what I was hoping for. Lots of paint pulled off. May not have given the paint enough time to cure before putting on the tape. Live and learn, touch-up time. Uncle Duck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwraase Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted February 16, 2014 Finally fixed the hull paint job. Lots of fine detail hand painting. I don't trust tape anymore. Not perfect, but I was driving myself nuts trying to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted February 16, 2014 Share #19 Posted February 16, 2014 One of the things about taping up a hull for painting is to pull the off right after you finish painting. This way the dried paint will not stick to the tape. olliechristo and Bindy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindy Posted February 18, 2014 Share #20 Posted February 18, 2014 Gasp! That would have been heartbreaking but you have made a great recovery! And thank you for the tip dgbot, I will try that myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted February 18, 2014 Share #21 Posted February 18, 2014 Hello Uncle Duck, Nice work on the touch up. Anja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwraase Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share #22 Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) Thank you Bindy and Anja, but I am afraid I have joined "The Club" I guess the good news is that it did not splinter, and the stem fits clean and tight. Just another oppertunity to learn a new skill. UncleDuck Edited February 25, 2014 by UncleDuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindy Posted February 26, 2014 Share #23 Posted February 26, 2014 I am so impressed you would intentionally make such a sacrifice to learn a new skill ..... I have every confidence you can rebuild it better than ever! cwraase and SwordofConan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwraase Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share #24 Posted February 26, 2014 Bindy, Thanks for the laugh, it almost made me forget the sight of my poor bounty crashing to the floor. UncleDuck Bindy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwraase Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share #25 Posted March 3, 2014 The snail is back! (Just look at that figurehead and tell me it is not a snail) Clamped the figurehead up. I know, the clamp is bigger than the ship. After the glue dried, the great unavailing. While the piece dry-fit just fine, I had a little trouble getting the figurehead seated perfectly while applying the clamp. You can see where the two pieces almost come together. However, a little filing and sanding and all is good. You can still see the line, but it is perfectly smooth. After painting no one will ever know the what happened. (unless they read this post ) Bindy, Kenneth Powell and etubino 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindy Posted March 6, 2014 Share #26 Posted March 6, 2014 And once again the finest snail to sail the seven seas! Congrats on a great recovery! cwraase 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsjax Posted March 7, 2014 Share #27 Posted March 7, 2014 Great build log. I have this kit in my "will build someday" stash and look forward to more pictures and updates on your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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