DRW-FJ40 Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share #31 Posted October 3, 2016 I finished the second layer of planking. I wasn't real sure how to handle the transition into the keel and ultimately I just transitioned to a single 1/32" plank and then transitioned to the first layer of planks just past the garboard strake. I did this to keep the width of the keel per the original plans. I put a coat of primer on which revealed a few areas that still need a bit of work. Mainly that transition around the garboard strake. I'm using model expo paint applied with a brush. On some of my hulls I've gone for a highly polished surface and I didn't want to do that here because I plan to paint it and I want it to look vintage ~1910 & still be able to see some of the plank lines & I think a sprayed and polished paint job would look like a modern fiberglass hull. Anyways, here is where I'm at & I'll work on a few spots and then start the deck planking. Nice to be moving on to another phase. skipper1947, ulrich, gerty and 4 others 7 Quote www.wolfcreekrcpark.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocBlake Posted October 3, 2016 Share #32 Posted October 3, 2016 Nice job The hull looks great! Quote Dave Click on images in posts to view them in full resolution! Click on the builds below and link to the log. Current Builds: -Gaff-Rigged Sloop, 1/4 Scale (3" = 1') -Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - Scratch Build - 1:48 scale -Hannah - 1:32 scale, Scratch-Built Plank-on-Frame Admiralty style -Generic Sharpie by DocBlake. 3/4" = 1' scale. NRG plans. -Fair American 1780 by DocBlake - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/48 scale - POF -Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale -HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale Completed Builds: -Bomb Vessel Granado 1742 Cross Section - 1:32 Scale Scratch Build -British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale -HMS Blandford - Cross Section - Scratch Build -1/32 Scale -17th Century Battle Station by DocBlake - HMS Mordaunt - 1:32 -17th Century Naval Cannon - 1:12 Scale -Royal Navy Ship of the Line Cross Section by DocBlake - (Mamoli's "Constitution") - 1:93 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768, 1/48 scale. -Virginia Pilot Boat "Swift", 1805, 1/50 scale -18th Century Naval Battle Station, 1/24 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768 "Patrick Henry", 1/32 scale, Lauck Street Shipyard, POF, Admiralty Style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted October 3, 2016 Share #33 Posted October 3, 2016 Looking good. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRW-FJ40 Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share #34 Posted October 3, 2016 Thanks! I'm toying with color ideas now... Quote www.wolfcreekrcpark.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipper1947 Posted October 3, 2016 Share #35 Posted October 3, 2016 Wow, that is a great looking hull. I used to day-dream about owning a Friendship sloop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRW-FJ40 Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share #36 Posted April 10, 2017 Well... I'm not breaking any speed build records here but I have made some progress. deck planks on, trimmed & stained. I kept fiddling with the hull finish to the point that you can no longer see the plank lines through the paint... not what I had intended but at this point, I have a fairly decent shape and it has enough slight imperfections so as not to look like a fiberglass hull and not so much that it looks like a botched model. I had resigned myself to the idea that I'll need to put a new mahogany veneer on the transom so I figured I'd paint the one that's on there and see how I liked that look... and I like it... I think I'm going to keep the paint the same color as the hull. hexnut, capnharv2 and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote www.wolfcreekrcpark.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juansystem05 Posted February 25, 2020 Share #37 Posted February 25, 2020 Any progress? I have this exact same kit and this is the only build log I have found so far. Great work btw hope you can make some more progress son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRW-FJ40 Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share #38 Posted February 27, 2020 I have made some, although looking at the date of my last update, the progress I have made isn't too impressive. I have the cabin on & seats, combing in. I did design and 3D print portholes for the cabin. I'll try to get some pics up this weekend. I 3D printed some portholes to fit the curvature of the cabin. I did them in plastic to make sure I had the fit right with the intent of printing them in brass but... probably will just paint them. Quote www.wolfcreekrcpark.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRW-FJ40 Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share #39 Posted February 27, 2020 And thanks for the compliment. post a link to your build... maybe it will motivate me to get back on it. I have to many hobbies. Quote www.wolfcreekrcpark.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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