TonyUK Posted August 14, 2014 Share #1 Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) Hi everyone, I am new here, and am just starting my first model ship. After reading masses of information online, studying the instructions, labelling the parts and getting all my tools, I finally made a start yesterday. I glued the stand together, and removed the lazer cut frames and keel from the plywood sheets and a slotted them all together. I have a question already, should I taper the edges of the frames (to allow the planking to sit properly) BEFORE or after I glue the frames into place? Maybe a bit of both? Thanks in advance. Edited August 14, 2014 by TonyUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyUK Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted August 14, 2014 First of many pictures. The Sailor and VonHoldinghausen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sailor Posted August 16, 2014 Share #3 Posted August 16, 2014 Hi Tony To answer your question: I think, you get a better result when you taper the frames after glueing them into place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenr Posted August 16, 2014 Share #4 Posted August 16, 2014 Tony and Richard Would you at least sand the laser burn off before fitting ? Regards Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sailor Posted August 16, 2014 Share #5 Posted August 16, 2014 Ken In my opinion it's not necessary because there is no laser burn left after tapering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyUK Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted August 20, 2014 Thanks Richard. It's coming on quite well so far. Mirabell61 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyUK Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) In my Mantua kit, it has printed in the box "the laser engraved wooden sheet replaces the original photo etched brass sheet, it is felt blah blah" With the photo etched doors/windows I understand you would paint them white (in my case) and then sand them to reveal the non etched parts? Just wondering, what am I supposed to do with these wooden ones? The doors need to be white, but what of the etched bits around the edge? Any help/ideas appreciated. Edited August 20, 2014 by TonyUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted May 15, 2015 Share #8 Posted May 15, 2015 Hi Toni Nice to see another Gorch Fock underway - Im at the rigging stage with mine - fun ship to build - mine is an Occre Kit !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyUK Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted August 28, 2015 Some images of my build, more to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyUK Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share #10 Posted August 28, 2015 (edited) The hull gets painted With the water line lightly penciled on. Edited August 29, 2015 by TonyUK solomos2006, GuntherMT, hof00 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted April 13, 2016 Share #11 Posted April 13, 2016 Nice work so far Tony, Nils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyUK Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share #12 Posted April 19, 2016 Thanks very much Nils. Your build updates are the first thing I look for whenever i visit the site.....brilliant and inspirational! My kit build has been slow and steady over nearly 2 years, but i am nearly finished. Goodness knows how many hours i have spent working on it, but... i'm not counting! Rather than watching the box, i put some music on and sit at my work bench and try do the best i can with every part of the build, i know it cant be perfect, but make it as best i can. It has become a labour of love. (Apart from doing the 100's of ratline knots!) Here are some more pictures from along the way. modlerbob, iosto, GrantGoodale and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomasg Posted April 20, 2016 Share #13 Posted April 20, 2016 Very fine build! A kit to take in consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyUK Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share #14 Posted April 20, 2016 Thanks Tomasg. As its my first build, I don't really know how the quality compares to other kit manufacturers. The Mantua kit, which I managed to get for half the RRP, seemed pretty good to me. Good quality materials, clear plans, but not particularly helpful instructions (amusingly translated from the Italian by someone who might just have about passed a GCSC in English), they seem to just suggest the order in which to build the ship. Though half of the fun of building a model like these is working out how to do it. And with the vast resources available online, that was easy enough. The kit did have a few things missing, not enough portholes, dowls, eyelets and some of the decorative wooden strips missing. Though these were easy and cheap to buy. Other than that I'd recommend it. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomasg Posted April 20, 2016 Share #15 Posted April 20, 2016 Hi Tony i have a lot of experience with the Mantua family kits (Sergal, Panart), in fact all my six kits where from them, mostly because there is a shop that sells then not far from where i live and i prefer to buy them there since they also have Mantua wood and accessories. I must say i am surprised that parts where missing, usually there where extra parts in my kits, not to mention the wood, always in excess. Now that i know that it was your first build i must say i am even more impressed! Tomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted April 20, 2016 Share #16 Posted April 20, 2016 nice work Tony, your GF is coming on pretty well, stanchions and railing wires, standing riggings and ratlines look great... Nils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyUK Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share #17 Posted July 23, 2017 My finished model photos. I really enjoyed building this beautiful ship. When I look at some of the scratch builders work, mine seems less impressive, but for my first build I am very happy with the result. Cheers Ondras71, modlerbob, paulsutcliffe and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyUK Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share #18 Posted July 23, 2017 Bob, part number 44033 http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/mantua-laser-etch.html Scroll down this page. Laser etched sheet. I have these few bits left over if you want them. cheers petervisser and rony 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rony Posted July 23, 2017 Share #19 Posted July 23, 2017 Amazing and beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schiffebastler Posted February 28, 2019 Share #20 Posted February 28, 2019 Looks really nice, I like it. Joachim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jane Posted March 1, 2019 Share #21 Posted March 1, 2019 Fabulous build Tony This is a beutiful Ship - I completed the Gorsh Fock, by Occre about a year ago - I am just putting the finishing touches on Ameriogo Vesspucci by Mantua - like you said the assembly instructions leave a lot to the imagination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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