Virginia by Littlebob - FINISHED - Artesania Latina

[Littlebob]

 

Like the title says Virginia by Latina, should be a nice simple build. The first pic is the box for those who don't know what the kit looks like, the second is all the bulk heads installed on the keel (all have been faired) and in the last pick the false deck has been glued and nailed. All comments and questions welcome.

[Littlebob]

 

Time for an update, I installed all the deck planking and added the simulated tree nails, also drilled the mast holes. All comments welcome.

[russ]

Robert:

Very neatly done so far. Good work.

 

What did you do to simulate the caulking between deck planks?

 

Russ

[Littlebob]

Thanks Russ, I used an 8B pencil, simple cheap and effective I think.

[Littlebob]

Time for an update, I am about 75% through the first layer of hull planks, with a little luck I will finish tonight, next filling gaps and lots of sanding. All comments welcome.

[Littlebob]

Time for another update, in the first 2 pics the first layer of hull planks are 100% installed, in the last pic most of the heavy sanding has been done by the dremel contour sander in the back round, love them power tools. All comments welcome.

[russ]

Nice job. The planking looks good.

 

Russ

[Littlebob]

Thanks Russ, there are a few small gaps in the planks but nothing big enough to effect the second layer of planks. Now I have to start trimming the planks for the false keel stem and stern post.

[Littlebob]

Time for another update, I got a decent amount done this time, I installed the stem post, stern post, keel, transom and bulworks. Next I will plank the out side of the transom. All comments wecolme.

[petehay]

What did you use to simulate the tree nails?

Pete in Portland

[russ]

Good looking hull. The planking shows very nice hull lines and the keel, stem, and sternpost bring the entire thing together very well. Great work.

 

Russ

[Littlebob]

Thanks Pete for the deck boards I used a very thin piece of steel wire in a pin vice give it a little twist and push at the same time and than I color in the indent with an 8B pencil.

 

Thanks Russ I am surprised the Latina hull came out this good.

Edited May 23, 2014 by Robert Vaglio

[WBlakeny]

Nice looking hull and deck, beautiful planked.

I really like your caulking of the deck.

[Littlebob]

Thanks Chris.

[dgbot]

Looking good so far the Virginia makes into a nice model and is open to heavy modification if you have the desire.

David B

[Littlebob]

Thanks Geoff, thanks David I will make a few mods, the chain plates are just twisted wire I don't like that and the bow sprit will need some work to.

[Littlebob]

Time for an update, the first pic shows the area around the stern post planked as well as the outside of the transom, I also added the wood name plate backing and painted it black to receive the Virginia brass PE letters.

 

The second pic shows the inside of the transom planked and I added a small piece of wood between the deck boards and the transom base (not sure what you call it) I also added the 2 ribs against the transom and I planked the inside of the bulwarks. All comments welcome.

Edited May 26, 2014 by Robert Vaglio

[Littlebob]

Thanks Geoff, working on the outer bulwark planks now.

[dgbot]

Your decking looks great Robert.

David B

[Littlebob]

Thanks David, looking to get clean build and along the way I will add a few small upgrades.

Edited May 27, 2014 by Robert Vaglio

[Littlebob]

Way past time for an update. I planked the outer bulwarks and got a good start on the lower planks. the reason it took so long is a few of the planks shifted position and I didn't notice till they were dry so off they came.

As you can see from the pic one of the lower planks has a big difference in color, I think I will either live with the color or paint the lower hull. All comments welcome.

Edited June 6, 2014 by Robert Vaglio

[dgbot]

Not bad but if you take of a few of the lower planks on start taping near the bow your runs will be better and more accurate.  There a several books on planking.  I found a good one by Donald Dressel titled Planking Techniques for Model Ship Builders.

David B

[russ]

You are doing a very neat job of planking. You may end up liking the color contrast on the lower hull.

 

Russ

[Littlebob]

Thanks David, the bottom 2 planks on both sides have been tapered they are about 30% smaller than the full planks, hard to tell in the pics, thanks Russ I may indeed like the contrast no need to decide now still plenty to do.

[aliluke]

Hi Robert

Just came across your log. You are doing some really nice work there - very clean and crisp. I like the contrast you are setting up between the upper and lower planking even though I'm more a fan of the painted hull.

 

I'll follow along.

[Littlebob]

Thanks Alistair, I don't have a problem with the contrast, but I also like a painted hull, I think I will change my mind at least a few more times on weather I leave it natural or paint it, lol.

[CurtisW]

Very nice work, I also am building the Virginia. Its on the back burner for now while I complete the MS Armed Virginia sloop. Keep up the good work.

[Littlebob]

Thanks Curtis, your Virginia looks good to.

[Littlebob]

Update time. I finished the lower hull planking, sanded and filled the gaps, and I gave it a light coat of cherry stain.

 

I still have to do more sanding before I apply the clear coat. All comments welcome.

[russ]

That looks great. The cherry stain works well against the lighter colored bulwarks. Very good work.

 

Russ