Børge Posted February 20, 2013 #1 Posted February 20, 2013 The first Dragen was built in 1929 in Gothenburg, Sweden. The sailing characteristics of the vessel were so fine that the boat soon was used throughout the world, and especially in Europe. As time passed, the Dragen changed gradually, so that today only the hull is original. In 1948 the Dragen became an Olympic yachting class, and all measurements have been standardized by the international Sailsport Union. I started this kit about 25 years ago, had it stored in my garage since then. Then i got interested again, and started to rebuild/restore here. It turned out to be a fun project, and joining the MSW only made it better, a lot of helpful people with a ton of knowledge. The build will continue, but first upload the buildlog pictures. I had a big job ahead, it looked like a stranded ship wreck. Børge yvesvidal 1 Quote Current build(restore, bashing)BB582 "Dragen" Scale 1:12 On hold: BB534 Bolougne Etaples Scale 1:20Not started: Model Shipways MS2040 USS Constitution 1:76
Jim Lad Posted February 20, 2013 #2 Posted February 20, 2013 Børge, It's nice to see you back with your dragon! John Quote
Børge Posted February 20, 2013 Author #3 Posted February 20, 2013 Børge, It's nice to see you back with your dragon! John Hi John I will upload the pictures, but had some problems. will continue tomorrow. Børge Quote Current build(restore, bashing)BB582 "Dragen" Scale 1:12 On hold: BB534 Bolougne Etaples Scale 1:20Not started: Model Shipways MS2040 USS Constitution 1:76
Sjors Posted February 20, 2013 #4 Posted February 20, 2013 He my Friend, You find your way home Welcome again! Glad you make it! Sjors Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre
mtaylor Posted February 21, 2013 #5 Posted February 21, 2013 Børge, Nice to see the return of the Dragon. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Børge Posted February 23, 2013 Author #6 Posted February 23, 2013 Some pictures of the planking progress. At first i was in doubt if i should double plank or single plank the hull. Doble planking might be easier as you get a better base for laying the planks, but i desided to try single planking. There was some trail and errors, but with careful measuring and a lot of sanding and steaming of the planks it turned out ok. This was the first time i had to use stealers, but with good help from MSW members i managed to fit them to. Børge malmoerik and yvesvidal 2 Quote Current build(restore, bashing)BB582 "Dragen" Scale 1:12 On hold: BB534 Bolougne Etaples Scale 1:20Not started: Model Shipways MS2040 USS Constitution 1:76
Børge Posted February 23, 2013 Author #7 Posted February 23, 2013 With the planking done i started putting in wood nails, fun job . The hull was sanded and received a coat of varnish, and then two coats of clear. Its nice to watch as you varnish the hull how the wood shows itself. Børge yvesvidal 1 Quote Current build(restore, bashing)BB582 "Dragen" Scale 1:12 On hold: BB534 Bolougne Etaples Scale 1:20Not started: Model Shipways MS2040 USS Constitution 1:76
Børge Posted February 23, 2013 Author #8 Posted February 23, 2013 (edited) Making the deck framing, and planking. I made a frame of Mahogany in 4 pcs.that i cut out of a sheet of 2mm Mahogany. First i glued a thin sheet of balsa to the deck to support the planking, installed the framing losely on paper so i could put the end of the plank under the frame to make a accurate marking for the cutting of the plank. I was very satisfied with the result Børge Edited February 23, 2013 by Børge yvesvidal 1 Quote Current build(restore, bashing)BB582 "Dragen" Scale 1:12 On hold: BB534 Bolougne Etaples Scale 1:20Not started: Model Shipways MS2040 USS Constitution 1:76
popeye the sailor Posted February 23, 2013 #9 Posted February 23, 2013 I still love the way you did that deck sheer Borge. Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch
Børge Posted February 23, 2013 Author #10 Posted February 23, 2013 I still love the way you did that deck sheer Borge. Thanks Popeye, it was a lot o work but it looked nice when done. Couldnt go for the original idea of a single Mahogany deck, nope. As we both love to do, a "bit" of kit bashing that make the models stand out as a one of a kind, the ideas just come flying in when building. Thats a great part of modelbuilding, being creative. ) Børge Quote Current build(restore, bashing)BB582 "Dragen" Scale 1:12 On hold: BB534 Bolougne Etaples Scale 1:20Not started: Model Shipways MS2040 USS Constitution 1:76
Børge Posted February 23, 2013 Author #11 Posted February 23, 2013 The build of the cabin. First i made a jig to be able to bend the cabin sidewalls, and aft part. I maybe stretched some laws in bending when making the rear part, it was just before it splintered when doing the 90 degree bending. When glueing the sidewalls and rear part together i use aluminium foil between the pieces so it didnt stick to the jig. The plans called for a dummy sliding hatch, nope... I had to make a working hatch . Børge yvesvidal 1 Quote Current build(restore, bashing)BB582 "Dragen" Scale 1:12 On hold: BB534 Bolougne Etaples Scale 1:20Not started: Model Shipways MS2040 USS Constitution 1:76
Børge Posted February 23, 2013 Author #12 Posted February 23, 2013 (edited) Pictures from the making of the cabin interior, i remember we had a lot of fun with theese on the old MSW Børge Edited February 24, 2013 by Børge yvesvidal and tarbrush 2 Quote Current build(restore, bashing)BB582 "Dragen" Scale 1:12 On hold: BB534 Bolougne Etaples Scale 1:20Not started: Model Shipways MS2040 USS Constitution 1:76
Sjors Posted February 23, 2013 #13 Posted February 23, 2013 I missed this Børge…. She is still a beauty. Glad that you post her back. Sjors Børge 1 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre
Børge Posted February 23, 2013 Author #14 Posted February 23, 2013 I missed this Børge…. She is still a beauty. Glad that you post her back. Sjors Hi Sjors Yes she is nice, and will be nicer I am having a major cleanup in my hobbyroom at the moment, it looks like WW3 ;D. To many projects, to many things. You know when you collect all sort of "handy" stuff you think will com to use sometime...... Børge Quote Current build(restore, bashing)BB582 "Dragen" Scale 1:12 On hold: BB534 Bolougne Etaples Scale 1:20Not started: Model Shipways MS2040 USS Constitution 1:76
Børge Posted February 24, 2013 Author #15 Posted February 24, 2013 Some more photos of the cabin installed, and some fitting installed. lower deck sides covered with 0,5mm veener. Benches completed, and put in place. Fitting of the mast, and boom with some fittings installed. Made a mast support on the lathe to fit in the front of the cabin. Most of the deck fitings is now in place. Børge popeye the sailor, tarbrush, fnkershner and 1 other 4 Quote Current build(restore, bashing)BB582 "Dragen" Scale 1:12 On hold: BB534 Bolougne Etaples Scale 1:20Not started: Model Shipways MS2040 USS Constitution 1:76
popeye the sailor Posted February 25, 2013 #16 Posted February 25, 2013 truly a georgious boat Borge.......as I mentioned before.......I do hope you sent pictures to Tom@ BillingUSA. I'm sure he would be quite impressed. so much fine brass work.....it's amazing! Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch
Børge Posted February 25, 2013 Author #17 Posted February 25, 2013 Hi popeye Thanks for nice compliments. I have not sent any yet, but i will when she is done. Børge Quote Current build(restore, bashing)BB582 "Dragen" Scale 1:12 On hold: BB534 Bolougne Etaples Scale 1:20Not started: Model Shipways MS2040 USS Constitution 1:76
popeye the sailor Posted February 26, 2013 #18 Posted February 26, 2013 please do........I would love Tom to see this! Fantastic work! Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch
captainbob Posted February 26, 2013 #19 Posted February 26, 2013 I have always loved the shape of the Dragon. It's a lovely boat and you did it proud. Good to see the cruser instead of the racer. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray
Børge Posted February 26, 2013 Author #20 Posted February 26, 2013 please do........I would love Tom to see this! Fantastic work!i I will do that, and thanks for lking my work. Børge Quote Current build(restore, bashing)BB582 "Dragen" Scale 1:12 On hold: BB534 Bolougne Etaples Scale 1:20Not started: Model Shipways MS2040 USS Constitution 1:76
Børge Posted February 26, 2013 Author #21 Posted February 26, 2013 I have always loved the shape of the Dragon. It's a lovely boat and you did it proud. Good to see the cruser instead of the racer. Bob Hi Capn Bob, thankyou so much for nice words on my build, its much apreciated. Børge Quote Current build(restore, bashing)BB582 "Dragen" Scale 1:12 On hold: BB534 Bolougne Etaples Scale 1:20Not started: Model Shipways MS2040 USS Constitution 1:76
Børge Posted February 26, 2013 Author #22 Posted February 26, 2013 Pictures from making the channel for the main sail. Started with a wooden channel, but it was to tight for the sail when inlayrope was installed, so it cracked I then went for a aluminium profile, and that was working well. Had to find a way to connect the two lenghts i was using. Welding was out of the question, to small. Then i searched the net about soldering aluminium, and found a great solution for this purpose. Alutite is a alloy for heating with a open flame, and melts before the alu melts, works like soldering, and is strong www.alutite.se Børge yvesvidal 1 Quote Current build(restore, bashing)BB582 "Dragen" Scale 1:12 On hold: BB534 Bolougne Etaples Scale 1:20Not started: Model Shipways MS2040 USS Constitution 1:76
Børge Posted February 26, 2013 Author #23 Posted February 26, 2013 Pictures from when i started to test rigging the ship. Some pictures are with the new sail channel. For the boom i milled a track in it. And some mail sail making And a picture of the great nature just 1km from our house. Børge yvesvidal and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Current build(restore, bashing)BB582 "Dragen" Scale 1:12 On hold: BB534 Bolougne Etaples Scale 1:20Not started: Model Shipways MS2040 USS Constitution 1:76
Børge Posted February 26, 2013 Author #24 Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) Theese picture is a variete from the fitting shop The flag pole is the onli thing i dint make myself, only the base for it. Børge Edited February 26, 2013 by Børge yvesvidal and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Current build(restore, bashing)BB582 "Dragen" Scale 1:12 On hold: BB534 Bolougne Etaples Scale 1:20Not started: Model Shipways MS2040 USS Constitution 1:76
popeye the sailor Posted February 27, 2013 #25 Posted February 27, 2013 I can't find the right word Borge.........she looks just super superbly fantastic! you knocked this one right out of the ballpark! you are truly a metal master as well! I am so jealous.........you made your "masterpiece"......and I love those sails.......WOW!!! bbrockel 1 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch
mtaylor Posted February 27, 2013 #26 Posted February 27, 2013 Borge, This is like watching it again for the first time. Just some super stunning work. I'm enjoying it. bbrockel 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Sjors Posted February 27, 2013 #27 Posted February 27, 2013 Børge, Unbelievable! Really great job. Sjors Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre
captainbob Posted February 27, 2013 #28 Posted February 27, 2013 Børge, You challenge us to do better. Great work. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray
Børge Posted February 27, 2013 Author #29 Posted February 27, 2013 I can't find the right word Borge.........she looks just super superbly fantastic! you knocked this one right out of the ballpark! you are truly a metal master as well! I am so jealous.........you made your "masterpiece"......and I love those sails.......WOW!!! Thanks Popeye, thats a lot of nice words my friend. and its higly apreciated Børge bbrockel 1 Quote Current build(restore, bashing)BB582 "Dragen" Scale 1:12 On hold: BB534 Bolougne Etaples Scale 1:20Not started: Model Shipways MS2040 USS Constitution 1:76
Børge Posted February 27, 2013 Author #30 Posted February 27, 2013 Borge, This is like watching it again for the first time. Just some super stunning work. I'm enjoying it. Thanks Mark, very kind of you. Børge Quote Current build(restore, bashing)BB582 "Dragen" Scale 1:12 On hold: BB534 Bolougne Etaples Scale 1:20Not started: Model Shipways MS2040 USS Constitution 1:76
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