maltbyguy Posted June 7, 2014 #1 Posted June 7, 2014 Hi all I am still trying to work out my next major project I still want to build a POF model rather than the usual POB kits that I buy. I was browsing through E bay and found a part built Swift kit and thought it would make a good quick filer I put a £50 bid in it and won it for £45 !! bargain The kit arrived safely but the previous builder had made a bit of a mess the main bulkhead was bent the mast supports were in the wrong place but nothing ventured nothing gained so I broke the backbone in two added more supports and glued back together Next job was the deck this has quite a camber to it so loads of string and clamping methods were needed to get it to sit on the bulkheads correctly The 1st planking was so poor in quality I think it was just pine that it broke at the slightest bend so that made some nice paint stirrers ! and I used some pieces of walnut I had in stock I know it seems a shame to use it and then cover it up but when needs must MarisStella.hr, Piet, themadchemist and 1 other 4 Quote
cog Posted June 7, 2014 #2 Posted June 7, 2014 Nice work! It is always harder to redo compared to start with a fresh pristine build. Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
maltbyguy Posted June 9, 2014 Author #3 Posted June 9, 2014 1st planking and 2nd planking both finished but I didn't read the instructions correctly so planked all of the hull in walnut the top 4 planks should have been in the lighter colour Deck and inner bulwarks have all been planked in the lighter timber I am not sure what it is but it seems impossible to sand it clean so I decided to leave it slightly dirty and say it adds character to the deck DavidM, themadchemist and MarisStella.hr 3 Quote
Lory Posted June 9, 2014 #4 Posted June 9, 2014 I am scouring MSW for deck building, your looks great, I want the same sort of weathered look, thanks for the posting. Quote
DavidM Posted June 9, 2014 #5 Posted June 9, 2014 Nice work Andy and a very skilful restoration job, Regards, David Quote Completed build: HM Schooner Ballahoo Current build: HM Cutter Alert 1777
maltbyguy Posted June 17, 2014 Author #6 Posted June 17, 2014 I decided to paint inner bulwarks probably not strictly correct but as I have said before I am no a "rivet counter" I make my models for the enjoyment of the hobby and to make something that is pleasing to look at Masts were tapered on my Proxxon lathe I like their products this small lathe is ideal for mast and spar making Its amazing how much better a model looks with masts fitted even if its a temp dry fit Andy themadchemist and MarisStella.hr 2 Quote
maltbyguy Posted July 9, 2014 Author #7 Posted July 9, 2014 Hi sorry I haven't posted for a while but as I have said before I am a model builder not a photographer ! I have been finishing the deck fittings and the rigging The deck houses were built up as per the plan re enforcing the corners with some scrap I never like to see bare plywood so I cut off the overhang and made a frame from some walnut from the scrap box. the doors were made up and painted and dummy hinges fitted not really much rigging to do so a couple of pictures cover most things The anchors were missing so they will have to wait until I can find some of the right size next project ???? GrandpaPhil 1 Quote
testazyk Posted July 10, 2014 #8 Posted July 10, 2014 Nice work! You created order out of chaos! Quote Tom Current: Sergal Sovereign of the Seas Previous builds: AL Swift, AL King of the Mississippi, Mamoli Roter Lowe, Amati Chinese Junk, Caesar, Mamoli USS Constitution, Mantua HMS Victory, Panart San Felipe, Mantua Sergal Soleil Royal
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