Golden Hind:1580 by Bill Eichman 1/53 Scale Small

[WEich1213]

Hello, I've never posted to this site before so I hope I'm doing it right. I am building Sir Francis Drake's "Golden Hind," from plans by Mamoli. I've made one ship before from a kit, but this is pretty much the first scratch built ship I've tried to build. This is a fun hobby but I can't say I'm that good at it so far. I getting the wood from Corwall Models in England because they have a large selection, but it takes over a month for the wood to arrive here in California. If anyone knows of an online store that has a large wood selection in the U.S. please do tell.

Edited June 8, 2014 by WEich1213

[WEich1213]

Here's some more pics. I couldn't upload them from my Mac so I used a Windows computer. Also, I'm using carbon paper to trace the parts from the plans.

Edited June 8, 2014 by WEich1213

[mtaylor]

Weich1213,

 

Welcome to MSW.

 

Have a look here:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/384-where-to-buy-wood/

 

Also, feel free to start a build log. It'll be the fastest way to get help and encouragement. 

[WEich1213]

Thank you for the info.....

[mtaylor]

Ah.... forgot where I was.... this is a build log!!!!         My apologies.

[WEich1213]

My new plank bender

Edited November 7, 2014 by WEich1213

[WEich1213]

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[cog]

Bill

 

Looking good, I like your plankbender. I'll be following your build with interest

[WEich1213]

Thanks, it's my second ship. First scratch built one.

[WEich1213]

Here's my first. The Albatross kit by Constructo. I didn't do a very good job on it but it was my first ship. Hopefully this will turn out a bit better.

[Omega1234]

Hi Bill. Well done! She's a beauty. You're off to a great start.

 

All the best.

[WEich1213]

Thanks

[S.Coleman]

That's an interesting plank bender you have there. Your doing great. Keep it up.

[WEich1213]

New pic

[WEich1213]

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[Omega1234]

Hi Bill

 

Wow, you've come a long way and am doing an incredible job, as well. She looks great.

 

Out of interest, how long is the hull?

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[cog]

She showing some nice lines with colour added. Looking good

[WEich1213]

thanks, the hull is about 12 and a quarter inches long.

[Omega1234]

12.5 inches is a nice size...not too big so as to take up a lot of room, yet not so small that your eyes will go gaga!

 

Well done.  She's looking great!

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[WEich1213]

Thanks Patrick

[WEich1213]

Here's how I made the lifeboat. Didn't turn out as good as I wanted but it will work I guess.

[WEich1213]

Here's how I made the lifeboat. Didn't turn out as good as I wanted but it will work I guess.

[cog]

It looks close enough!

[Omega1234]

Nice job on the ship's boat!

[WEich1213]

Thanks, I might redo it later with a different wood. I was using balsa sheets and they kept falling apart when I cut them. Maybe I'll use a harder wood and I'll be able to make it more accurate. Now I have to wait for a new shipment of wood.

This is my first scratch model and I don't really know what I'm doing, but I'm learning more reading different posts in the forums.

Edited March 27, 2015 by WEich1213

[Omega1234]

Ah, interesting problem with the balsa wood. Have you thought of using a waxed wooden mould/plug to build the hull? If not, it doesn't matter, because, whatever method you chose, it's still going to look great.

 

All the best.

 

Patrick

Edited March 27, 2015 by Omega1234

[WEich1213]

Yes, I read about how to do that in a book I have. I might try it later to mold the boat along with the cannons. I think it would look a lot better.

[Nirvana]

Build log moved to correct time-era!