maurino Posted February 21, 2014 Share #1 Posted February 21, 2014 This is my "fishing schooner" , built on plans found online ( lettie g. howard ) . We work for a few months... Mauro kvnrykvn, Elmer Cornish, trippwj and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted February 21, 2014 Share #2 Posted February 21, 2014 I have seen completed models of the howard pretty vessel. David B maurino 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted February 21, 2014 Share #3 Posted February 21, 2014 Mauro, that looks like a great start. I look forward to seeing the continuation. Michael maurino 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted February 21, 2014 Share #4 Posted February 21, 2014 Ciao Mauro, Your Lettie Howard is looking very nice. Do not forget to scrape a little of the paint on the bulkheads when you glue on the bulkhead stanchions so the glue gets into the wood. . Are you going to include the foretop mast or leave it off as she is rigged today? Thank you for posting the photos. maurino 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurino Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted February 21, 2014 @ David , I hope that my model is satisfactory for me and for those who follow my work ... @ Michael, thank you very much, I hope not to disappoint you! @ Allanyed, I do not know yet how I will do my model, I started from the designs of the "Lettie" but mine will be a model of fantasy, a work in progress ................ To all of you I apologize for my post, I'm using the Google translator is not always fully understand your questions ...........Mauro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurino Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) I start of covering the hull with copper plates . Using the self adhesive copper tape cut into pieces of 20 mm lenght . To simulate the riveting I press on each plate a file for iron . Mauro Edited February 22, 2014 by maurino Elmer Cornish, piperjoe, avsjerome2003 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted February 22, 2014 Share #7 Posted February 22, 2014 Looking good. Many modelers use the tape because it is easerand quicker to apply. David B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurino Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted February 22, 2014 Looking good. Many modelers use the tape because it is easerand quicker to apply. David B Hi David , the tape is faster and costs less . The genoese are more scrooge Scots !!! Mauro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted February 22, 2014 Share #9 Posted February 22, 2014 Nice to see someone else building the Lettie it will be interesting to see the differences. I am trying to build her as she was originally built. Looks like yours is as she is now. Am I right? Bob maurino 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurino Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted February 23, 2014 Hi Bob , mine is a schooner built from the plans of the "Lettie" but is a fantasy model . Will look like but does not want to be copying . I want to make a generic schooner , not identical to the original , customized by me . I will follow your work, it will be for me a source of inspiration . Mauro captainbob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted February 23, 2014 Share #11 Posted February 23, 2014 Hi Bob , mine is a schooner built from the plans of the "Lettie" but is a fantasy model . Will look like but does not want to be copying . I want to make a generic schooner , not identical to the original , customized by me . I will follow your work, it will be for me a source of inspiration . Mauro Sounds like you're in it for the fun of the build. That's great and lots of fun. I'm anxious to see the finished boat. Bob maurino 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurino Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted February 23, 2014 Sounds like you're in it for the fun of the build. That's great and lots of fun. I'm anxious to see the finished boat. Bob I am also looking forward to seeing the finished product, I hope not to disappoint you! Mauro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurino Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted February 24, 2014 The application of copper plates continues ... Mauro mtaylor, tasmanian, dgbot and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted February 25, 2014 Share #14 Posted February 25, 2014 Shes's coming a long nicely. I've grown to love these fishing schooners. They have such beautiful lines. maurino 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted February 25, 2014 Share #15 Posted February 25, 2014 The Grand Banks fishing schooner was designrf for s[[ed as well as cargo. The first vessel out to the fishing grounds got the best fish and the first vessel baxk got the best price, David B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurino Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted February 28, 2014 I finished coating the hull with copper plates, now I do oxidize the copper to have a distressed look ....Mauro tasmanian, DORIS, Elmer Cornish and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted February 28, 2014 Share #17 Posted February 28, 2014 nice coppering Maurino, with what tool did you Ponce the tape ? Nils maurino 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurino Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted February 28, 2014 Hi Nils, to give the copper plates I used a file for iron!Mauro phonedudeak, Mirabell61, tasmanian and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted February 28, 2014 Share #19 Posted February 28, 2014 congrats Mauro, very smart solution ! Nils maurino 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurino Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share #20 Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) thanks Nils !!!!!!! Edited February 28, 2014 by maurino Mirabell61 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted February 28, 2014 Share #21 Posted February 28, 2014 Mauro, I see things are moving on the "tape side plating".... I found your solution so nice that I had itching fingers to give it a Trial myself. Here the result made with an old Wood file. Put alu or copper tape (shiny side up) partially on it and rubbed it down and over with a rubber erasor, I must say, very good idea of yours.. Nils DORIS, Elmer Cornish, tasmanian and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurino Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share #22 Posted February 28, 2014 I am very happy with the result, sometimes the simplest method is the best . Mauro Mirabell61 and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurino Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share #23 Posted March 1, 2014 I did an experiment, I oxidized copper roofing of the rudder blade. If I meet him I will do all the coverage on the hull.Mauro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted March 2, 2014 Share #24 Posted March 2, 2014 Beautiful work she looks great! Very inventive idea with the file. maurino 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted March 2, 2014 Share #25 Posted March 2, 2014 Using the file is a new one for me. David B maurino 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phonedudeak Posted March 2, 2014 Share #26 Posted March 2, 2014 Mauro, That file trick is awesome! If its ok I will be borrowing this one in the future. maurino 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurino Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share #27 Posted March 2, 2014 I am happy that the idea of pressing the copper plates with the file you enjoyed, I find it easy and effective!Mauro Mirabell61 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurino Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share #28 Posted March 2, 2014 I decided to give the oxidation of the copper plates, in fact I got the green oxide on the plates but breaks off and crumbles, does not satisfy me.Mauro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurino Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share #29 Posted March 3, 2014 Start to prepare the sails ....Mauro Mirabell61, avsjerome2003, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurino Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share #30 Posted March 7, 2014 The ship on its base .......Mauro tasmanian, Elmer Cornish, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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