GUNBOAT PHILADELPHIA by Steve.Y - FINISHED - Model Shipways

[bebopsteve]

I am gonna get HMS Endeavour build log started in a few days I hope. Fun build so far!

[bebopsteve]

Been so busy, back to first layer of planking on Endeavour!

[bebopsteve]

Here is Endeavour so far. Just started the 2nd layer of planking. Not easy!

[diajud]

Hi Steve, I see your in Seattle, I guess that leaves you out for walking on the replica of Philadelphia at Lake Champlain. I have also built Model Shipway's Philadelphia and enjoyed it.------Recently another gunboat (Spitfire) has been found and intact I think there's a CD for sale of the find at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vermont. A great day trip if your close by. Let me know if you would like some pictures of the replica. ----I stained my model when I was finishing it and was unhappy with the blochey appearance the basswood ended up as. My fault for not putting a sealer on the wood first. I was in a hurry. I'm ok with it now as the real boat was never painted anyway and probably blochy also. Also the cleats that come in the kit are from a Chris craft kit and will not  look very good, Find some wood ones like the real boat had. I also used Syren's Co.'s rigging rope and was very pleased. Feel free to contact me if needed.----Lacy

[bebopsteve]

Hi Lacy, Thanks! some pics would be cool! I am currently working on 2nd layer on Endeavour. Here is a lousy picture. The siren rope is outstanding as well as the blocks.

Chuck S.! What are You working on?

Go Hawks!!

[bebopsteve]

Chuck, how was the event in San Diego?

[Chuck Seiler]

Steve,

 

    Check your IM.

[bebopsteve]

I finally got time! Here are a few pics of my Endeavor build! Hope everyone is having a good 2017..Chuck, sorry about them Chargers! 

[bebopsteve]

Pictures are a bit fuzzy. I will post better ones in the next day or so. 

Thanks!

Steve