downeaster Posted February 24, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) My first build log. I have fell in love with this great hobby. It is very rewarding to see yourself build a ship from a bunch of sticks, (as the wife calls this kit). Pic of the box Pic of materials Edited September 8, 2013 by downeaster trippwj 1 Quote Current Build: Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 Finished Build: Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 Lobster Boat - Midwest Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeaster Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted February 24, 2013 Here is pic of my progress of my build so for. Got the Mare on the build board to help hold it straight. Slow and steady to enjoy this build. Isnt the old saying, check all your fitted parts twice than glue once. Quote Current Build: Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 Finished Build: Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 Lobster Boat - Midwest Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeaster Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted February 24, 2013 Got the deck shaped , fitted, and glued. I started the deck planking. Every step you get to see the shape of your Mare come together. Aussie048 1 Quote Current Build: Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 Finished Build: Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 Lobster Boat - Midwest Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeaster Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted February 24, 2013 Got to step that I was most worried about..PLANKING. I got alot of info and tips for this step from other great members of MSW in their build logs. MSW, its moderators and administrators make this a great site for anyone in the hobby. Aussie048 1 Quote Current Build: Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 Finished Build: Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 Lobster Boat - Midwest Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeaster Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted February 24, 2013 Got the planking done. The pics are the sanding, filling and shapeing of the hull. Very happy with the outcome of the shape of my hull after the planking. yvesvidal 1 Quote Current Build: Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 Finished Build: Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 Lobster Boat - Midwest Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeaster Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted February 24, 2013 Got all sanding done with the hull. I have decided to paint my Mare Nostrum. Here are some pics of hull all primed coated. gieb8688, Aussie048, yvesvidal and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 Finished Build: Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 Lobster Boat - Midwest Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeaster Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted February 24, 2013 This kit does come with a stand to display your finished Mare Nostrum. I didnt like the look of the stand, looked to small. So I scratch built my own stand. My first small step into scratch building in this hobby and enjoyed it. Pics are the stand holding the hull in its new home. Aussie048, jbford, timo4352 and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 Finished Build: Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 Lobster Boat - Midwest Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeaster Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted February 24, 2013 Got the hull fully painted. I have enjoyed this build and I recommend this kit to everyone. yvesvidal and Aussie048 2 Quote Current Build: Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 Finished Build: Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 Lobster Boat - Midwest Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeaster Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted February 24, 2013 More pics of deck getting finished and painted Aussie048 and yvesvidal 2 Quote Current Build: Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 Finished Build: Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 Lobster Boat - Midwest Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeaster Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted February 24, 2013 Got some deck furniture built and painted. Pics of those deck furniture in place on the deck of the Mare. Aussie048 and yvesvidal 2 Quote Current Build: Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 Finished Build: Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 Lobster Boat - Midwest Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeaster Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted February 24, 2013 More pics of my build. Aussie048 1 Quote Current Build: Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 Finished Build: Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 Lobster Boat - Midwest Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeaster Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted February 24, 2013 pics of the cabin built and placed into its spot on deck. timo4352, slagoon, Aussie048 and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 Finished Build: Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 Lobster Boat - Midwest Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john46 Posted February 24, 2013 Share #13 Posted February 24, 2013 Hello Downeaster, It is good to see your build log again. After the crash my build log of the Mare was the only completed one out of the four, which felt as a pity. Welcome back. Regards John Quote <span style='font-family: courier new'>In progress: <a class='bbc_url' href='http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/177-king-of-the-mississippi-artesania-latina-scale-180/'>King of the Mississippi</a></span><br /> <br /> <span style='font-family: courier new'>Completed : <a class='bbc_url' href='http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/176-mare-nostrum-4331-artesania-latina-scale-135/'>Mare Nostrum 4331</a></span><br /> <span style='font-family: courier new'><a class='bbc_url' href='http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/51-16th-century-galeass-imai-scale-1160/'>16th century Galeass</a></span><br /> <span style='font-family: courier new'><a class='bbc_url' href='http://members.upc.nl/carla.en.john/Modelbouw/Rocket.htm'>George Stephenson Rocket Locomotive</a></span><br /> <br /> <span style='font-family: courier new'>Next build : sl Louise</span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainscott Posted February 24, 2013 Share #14 Posted February 24, 2013 Hey great work, looking good! Quote Working on : Shrimpboat Built: Bounty Launch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussben Posted February 24, 2013 Share #15 Posted February 24, 2013 Nice model you have there downeaster, where in maine are you located? I used to live in millinocket until 2010! Ben Quote Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted February 24, 2013 Share #16 Posted February 24, 2013 Very nice work, downeaster. We used to live in Orrington - still have family there. Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Wood Posted February 25, 2013 Share #17 Posted February 25, 2013 Hello Downeaster, Welcome back, glad to see that log again! I spent four years stationed at NAS Brunswick, transfered back to Norfolk in 1987. Looking forward to hearing your answer to Ben. Regards, Tim Quote Tim Current Build: Future Build: BlueJacket - USS Kidd (Fletcher Class Destroyer) Solid Hull BlueJacket - U.S.S. SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, DE413 | Butler-Class Destroyer Escort BlueJacket - 310' Destroyer "The famous "four-piper" of both World Wars" Model Shipways - Pride of Baltimore II (Topsail Schooner) Model Shipways - Willie L. Bennett (Chesapeake Bay Skipjack) Constructo - Pilar (Ernest Hemingway's Fishing Yacht) Sergal - Race Horse (Bomb Ketch) Classic Warships - USS Salem CA-139 (Heavy Cruiser) Resin Kit Pen Duick Schooner - Half Hull (Scratch Build) CSA Submarine Hunley (Resin Kit) Classic Warships - USS Washington BB-56 (Battleship) Resin Kit Blue Ridge Models - USS Alaska CB-1 (Resin Kit) Completed Builds: 18th Century Sea Mortar Endeavour Half Hull by BlueJacket Ship Crafters Scratch Build - Atlantic (Schooner 1903) Half Hull: Winner of the 1905 Kaiser's Cup Race. BlueJacket 80' ELCO PT Boat 1/48 scale Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted August 13, 2013 Share #18 Posted August 13, 2013 Just touching base to see how the Mare is going! Hope all is well! Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopJack Posted August 14, 2013 Share #19 Posted August 14, 2013 She was my first build as well. A nice fun Kit. I really like how yours is looking with her paint. Great job on the planking and furniture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeaster Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share #20 Posted August 16, 2013 Hello to everyone here at MSW. Would like to let everyone know this build log isnt dead. With work and busy schedules my build is not over. Soon to update ....... Quote Current Build: Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 Finished Build: Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 Lobster Boat - Midwest Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeaster Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share #21 Posted November 14, 2013 Well I am back at the work bench again. Getting everything organized to continue my build and my build log of my Mare Nostrum. Just getting the tools out and refreshing my memory to where I left off......the boat building bug has started. timo4352, Aussie048 and tarbrush 3 Quote Current Build: Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 Finished Build: Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 Lobster Boat - Midwest Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted November 14, 2013 Share #22 Posted November 14, 2013 Welcome back, Mister Man. Looks good so far! Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg Posted November 14, 2013 Share #23 Posted November 14, 2013 Nice job! this is first time I've seen this boat model painted, looks cool. Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timo4352 Posted March 1, 2014 Share #24 Posted March 1, 2014 These do look good natural finished but I'm sure not done or even practical on the real ship. I like the painted look too. More realistic. Any more updates? Quote Tim "That's a fine looking pair of oars you got there, Sir"" 'em aint 'ores --- that's me wife and me daughter! " Current build: Glad Tidings Pinky Schooner Past builds: 1:1 Stick-Up Sharpie Build Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack by Timo4352 - Midwest Products - SMALL - First time builder Gunning Dory sail & oar boat 1:1 Future Build: Scratch built Mower Dory - scale undetermined yet another future build: Martha - Chesapeake draketail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaNina Posted March 13, 2014 Share #25 Posted March 13, 2014 I get my kit for this on Monday, first boat for me to attempt to make!Any chance I can make it RC? Also, any tips? What paint did you use? Anything extra I should get? I'm buying from http://www.mightyape.com.au/product/Artesania-Latina-Mare-Nostrum-Easy-Hobby-Plus-125-Wooden-Model-Kit/20905174 and it says it comes with everything. *so excited!* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeaster Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share #26 Posted March 27, 2014 Here are some pics to show where i am at in my build. I'm starting to get into the rigging of the build. Started to think about how I am going to put into this build a fishing net in the stern area of my Mare Nostrum. Aussie048 and tarbrush 2 Quote Current Build: Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 Finished Build: Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 Lobster Boat - Midwest Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justsayrow Posted March 27, 2014 Share #27 Posted March 27, 2014 This kit does come with a stand to display your finished Mare Nostrum. I didnt like the look of the stand, looked to small. So I scratch built my own stand. My first small step into scratch building in this hobby and enjoyed it. Pics are the stand holding the hull in its new home. DSC00252.jpgDSC00242.jpgDSC00243.jpgDSC00244.jpgDSC00246.jpgDSC00247.jpg Thanks for this!!! I've been struggling with how to display one of my models and this suits the bill finely. Quote ==================================== Currently building: Model Expo AMERICA, A/L KING OF THE MISSISSIPPI Completed: Mamoli Victory cross-section, Revell LSM (Plastic, in memory of Dad), A/L SANSON tug, MS Longboat (awesome model Chuck!), Dumas 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing runabout, A/L SWIFT, MS ELSIE, Constructo ELIDIR (now LOUISE), Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack, Amati 1:80 Yacht ENDEAVOUR, Mamoli CONSTITUTION cross section, Revell VIIc U-boat (1:72 plastic), lotsa other plastic ships Next up: who knows - there are too many to choose from! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeaster Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share #28 Posted April 21, 2014 Started to work on the little amount of rigging the build has. This is my first time doing rigging and it a great learning experience to have when in this hobby.Here are some pics showing my progress. tarbrush and timo4352 2 Quote Current Build: Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 Finished Build: Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 Lobster Boat - Midwest Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy2007 Posted August 26, 2014 Share #29 Posted August 26, 2014 Hi love the pics I have just purchased the same model and will start building soon. I have never built a wooden model and really have no idea so should be interesting.can you please offer me some tips on how to get started and how the plank bender works as it looks like a pair of scissors with 1 blade? I also noticed that you are using clamps on your planks that look like bulldog clips are these something that can be purchased. Sorry for all the questions but would appreciate any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeaster Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share #30 Posted December 10, 2014 Well I am back at the workbench finishing up the build. I decided to put on my boat a fishing net. This kit did not come with one so I came across this green material while shopping with the admiral. Also bought some colored beads to help with the look of a fishing net. Would like to know what everyone thoughts are on this idea.... trippwj 1 Quote Current Build: Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 Finished Build: Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 Lobster Boat - Midwest Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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