SimonV Posted June 24, 2014 #1 Posted June 24, 2014 Hi All, lets begin as promissed in my introduction post. I started this build on May 2013 with few breakouts, due to other projects. As my first wooden ship build I decided to do it out of box. I finished the hull with only one layer of planking, becouse everything is painted and no natural wood is visible. If anyone wish to offer advice, please feel free to do so. It all helps and I would be very grateful. CPS_skybolt, Aussie048, hexnut and 5 others 8 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
SimonV Posted June 25, 2014 Author #2 Posted June 25, 2014 Part 2. This is the stage where I am now. I painted hull with Caldercraft Admirality waterbased colors. On scrap wood I tried Matt Caldercraft varnish over black and red color, but I'm not happy with the result. Do you always varnish hull after paintig process to seal the paint, or I can leave as it is now? Dimitris71, bhermann, AON and 7 others 10 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
bhermann Posted June 25, 2014 #3 Posted June 25, 2014 Simon This is a very nice start to your build. Good clean lines and a symmetrical shape. About covering the paint, putting a coat over the finish will protect it from dings and scratches. I have to admit, I haven't over-coated my hull yet, but I do have a can of Minwax Wipe-On Poly on the table and may get to it someday. I am planning to use the clear satin finish, which may knock some of the sheen down, based on the pictures. Don't worry about how fast or slow you are moving - I've been at mine on and off for 7 years. When the mood strikes I work on it, when it doesn't she sits quietly and waits for attention. Bob Quote Current build -- MS Bluenose Future build - MS Flying Fish "A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for." - William G. T. Shedd
SimonV Posted July 2, 2014 Author #4 Posted July 2, 2014 Bob, thanks for kind words and comments . I will try with sattin-matt varnish from CC which I just received. Currently I am working on deck furniture and fittings. I collect all metal parts and first primed them with Vallejo primer. It is not as good as Mr. Surfacer (Mr. Hobby - Gunze), but it could be painted on with brush with good results. Then I painted everything with Black color. hexnut, Elia and MarisStella.hr 3 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
SimonV Posted July 3, 2014 Author #5 Posted July 3, 2014 All deck "furniture" completed waiting for painting. For first time I tried wallnut stain, but it came too dark and need to redo the process. I will also add some scratch build deck items, as seen on original Bluenose photos. hexnut, Mirabell61, Dimitris71 and 4 others 7 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
Littlebob Posted July 3, 2014 #6 Posted July 3, 2014 Good work for your first wood ship model, I am shore you will have fun with the rigging. Nice neat work area you have, mine looks like a bomb hit it. Quote
SimonV Posted October 3, 2014 Author #7 Posted October 3, 2014 A little update to my slow going project. All deck items are painted and attached on model. Becouse deck is already varnished I used 5min epoxy glue + all parts are secured with pins. It was quite a chalenge to achieve correct position of holes on deck. Next stage are two on deck boats in 1:100 scale. I will scratch build them, but need to figure out how bhermann, hexnut, Mfelinger and 6 others 9 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
ChrisLinden Posted October 4, 2014 #8 Posted October 4, 2014 Looks amazing and really tight clean work, especially if this is your first build Quote Finished: Pinta, Amati Current Build: Friesland Mamoli 1:75
SimonV Posted October 5, 2014 Author #9 Posted October 5, 2014 Thanks Cris . Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
SimonV Posted October 11, 2014 Author #10 Posted October 11, 2014 Finished bridges for boom ropes on deck and learned how to seize a line . Quite a challenge in 1:100 scale . I will leave ship boats "project" for later and moving to masts, starting with Bowsprit. GuntherMT, Landlubber Mike, shihawk and 6 others 9 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
shihawk Posted October 11, 2014 #11 Posted October 11, 2014 Lookin great Simon the Cruiser should be no problem to you Boyd Quote HMS Victory by Shihawk. Billing 1-75 wood finish
SimonV Posted October 11, 2014 Author #12 Posted October 11, 2014 Thanks Boyd. Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
hamilton Posted October 12, 2014 #15 Posted October 12, 2014 Looks great Simon - I built this same kit a while back an modified it somewhat - but it looks really nice the way you've approached it - well done! hamilton Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy
SimonV Posted October 18, 2014 Author #16 Posted October 18, 2014 Thank you bigcreekdad, Doug James and hamilton. I just received Proxxon wood lathe. It is worth every cent . It is so much easier and controlled to bevel masts, than hand drill which I used for Bowsprit. AON, GuntherMT, IgorSky and 1 other 4 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
Elia Posted October 19, 2014 #17 Posted October 19, 2014 Simon, I've just your Bluenose log here and wow - super job on it all. I'll be sure to keep following your progress. Very nice! Elia Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout
SimonV Posted October 22, 2014 Author #18 Posted October 22, 2014 Elia thank you for nice comment All masts are now tapered. The parts for mast caps were very poor quality and holes for masts were far too big for tight fit. I made my own from 2mm plywood. Every part is specific to the location they go. Nothing is not glued yet. Elia, Dimitris71, bhermann and 2 others 5 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
Redbeard Posted October 27, 2014 #19 Posted October 27, 2014 Nice work Simon! Getting ready to start my own Bluenose build so i'll stick around here and learn a few things. John Quote John Current Build: MSW 18 Century Longboat 1:48 Next Build: MSW Bluenose 1:64
SimonV Posted November 21, 2014 Author #20 Posted November 21, 2014 The parts for jaws were also poor quality, so I made new one from 2mm plywood. Next task was panting masts, gaffs and booms. I like natural "wallnut" wood finish and I tried several stains and paints . Best result was achieved with highly diluted wallnut brown paint. 2 very thin coats were needed. After that all blocks were tied on Bowsprit, masts, booms, and gaffs. IgorSky, Elia, Dimitris71 and 1 other 4 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
SimonV Posted November 21, 2014 Author #21 Posted November 21, 2014 Main mast and fore mast assembly completed. I can still remove Fore (main) mast from fore (main) topmast like seen on 2nd picture. Next task- sewing sails Elia, shihawk, IgorSky and 3 others 6 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
hamilton Posted November 22, 2014 #22 Posted November 22, 2014 Nice clean finish on the mast head, Simon - and great workmanship as well. hamilton Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy
SimonV Posted November 22, 2014 Author #23 Posted November 22, 2014 Thank you Hamilton and others. I really appreciate all your comments, or if you just stop by at my build. They give me "extra energy" for work . Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
bhermann Posted November 22, 2014 #24 Posted November 22, 2014 Looking very nice, Simon. Don't forget to put the mast hoops on before you permanently close up both ends of the masts (that was one of my biggest fears when doing the masts.) Bob Quote Current build -- MS Bluenose Future build - MS Flying Fish "A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for." - William G. T. Shedd
SimonV Posted November 23, 2014 Author #25 Posted November 23, 2014 Bob, thanks for tip. Actually I am planning to fully complete sails off the model, incl. attaching Mast hoops on sails.During construction I already finished display base. I think now is time to permanently mount model on it. Because I didn't install nothinginto the keel for mounting model I came up with next idea.I place M3 thread rood into the keel (keel thickness is 3,5mm). After that I made M3 thread into M4 bolt. So I can disassemble model of the base if it is needed. GuntherMT, shihawk, Elia and 2 others 5 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
SimonV Posted November 27, 2014 Author #26 Posted November 27, 2014 Paper templates are finished. I am still waiting for sail cloth, than will post my sewing progress . Mfelinger, bhermann, Elia and 2 others 5 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
SimonV Posted December 9, 2014 Author #27 Posted December 9, 2014 Amati did include sail cloth into the kit, but there is only enough material for one attempt, no mistake is allowed.After some research in shops I found material very similar to Amati sail cloth and bought it enough for a few models I borrowed Admiral's sewing machine and start to learn, from knowing what all those knobs are for to sewing first lines. After several days I managed to make three small samples, testing different colors and technics. The most difficult was that with sewn rope on outer edges,but is a bit out of scale. Maybe I will use it on future bigger models. I decide for first version (left - 2nd picture) with lighter thread. Than I made first real sail which came out fairly good, butI am not satisfied because it wrinkles too much. I think that tread tension is a bit too high. Practice, practice,... shihawk, Elia, hamilton and 3 others 6 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
hamilton Posted December 9, 2014 #28 Posted December 9, 2014 The sails look really great! Can't wait to see them on the model! hamilton Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy
shihawk Posted December 9, 2014 #29 Posted December 9, 2014 You could sell those ????? Quote HMS Victory by Shihawk. Billing 1-75 wood finish
SimonV Posted December 10, 2014 Author #30 Posted December 10, 2014 Thanks Hamilton and shihawk. At first I was very skeptical of how it will go sewing sails, but the fear proved to be superfluous. It is a lot of fun and I enjoy every minute . Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
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