Sam1957 Posted July 8, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 8, 2014 The build log begins! Dedicated to my sailor girl! Funny but I thought I would be intimidated by the abundance of parts but fortunately I am not. Wish me luck boys, I need this done by January / Feb 2015 and awaaaay we go ... Scale 1:63 schnu, yvesvidal and pete48 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted July 8, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 8, 2014 The kit makes into a great model. My main complaint is that they very soft wood for almost everything but this can be swapped out easy enough and the instructions are easy to understand. Have fun and enjoy. David B Sam1957 1 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolknight Posted July 9, 2014 Share #3 Posted July 9, 2014 I like it Sam1957 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1957 Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted July 10, 2014 I see what you mean Dave, very soft. Have to use a light touch! Have you are anyone else here tried a softwood hardener? Minwax makes one that is designed to re-enforce soft wood fibers. I am going to try a test on some scrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted July 10, 2014 Share #5 Posted July 10, 2014 It is good to see more and more J-Boats and small crafts on this forum. I will be watching with a lot of interest. Yves Sam1957 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnu Posted July 10, 2014 Share #6 Posted July 10, 2014 Good luck, don`t underestimate the low number of parts tho, it may still hold some surprises Sam1957 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted July 10, 2014 Share #7 Posted July 10, 2014 The secret to working with balsa is not to use it if you do not have to. Otherwise use a sharp knife at all times. The minute it dulls out either sharpen or replace it. Use a wood hardener or a solution of white glue and water. This will raise the grain but if you are cutting or shaping you do not have to worry. I have found aspen works good as a substitute if you cannot get basswood. David B Sam1957 1 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1957 Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted July 11, 2014 So far so good! Not bad for a few hours before turning in... Trying to figure the best way to secure the sub-deck to the bulkheads due to the slight curvature. I guessing CA is the right glue in this case. Sam "It's never too late to have a happy childhood!" yvesvidal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnu Posted July 11, 2014 Share #9 Posted July 11, 2014 I would use wood glue and clamps or other rubbers /tape (carefull what tape you use tho), as Ca hardens a lot faster, which lets a very small marge for error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted July 11, 2014 Share #10 Posted July 11, 2014 Soak the deck for a little while then clamp and tape it down over night. After that check the fit. The less stress the better. I am partial to wood glue and 5 min epoxy myself. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted July 11, 2014 Share #11 Posted July 11, 2014 Great another J class Yacht. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1957 Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted July 11, 2014 We all have to start somewhere .... Actually going to start a NY Pilot boat at the same time look for that log in a week or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juansystem05 Posted April 13, 2017 Share #13 Posted April 13, 2017 Hi Sam! Did you ever finished this model? Bought one from Ebay, unfortunately it is very incomplete , missing almost all wood parts and Sheet 2 of plans Any chance you could help me with sheet 2 of plans? I can buy more wood and see if I am able to cut my own parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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