Walkdaplank Posted November 3, 2014 #1 Posted November 3, 2014 Finally starting my build log. I have spent a good hour or so going through the kit and counting out the parts. Not too much missing, a few double blocks and 1 casting of a carronade roller assembly. Not too major but surprising. Being that it is a small part I will just try and carve one out of scrap wood when I get to it. Quote
Walkdaplank Posted November 3, 2014 Author #2 Posted November 3, 2014 My work space. lb0190, GuntherMT, edmay and 1 other 4 Quote
Cap'n Magee Posted November 3, 2014 #3 Posted November 3, 2014 The Niagara is a handsome subject indeed... I'll follow along here if you don't mind Quote -Captain Magee Currently working on: Brig Corsair by Occre
rfolsom Posted November 11, 2014 #4 Posted November 11, 2014 Welcome to the Niagara Fleet; this Girl's just as worthy as any Ship of the Line... Quote
GuntherMT Posted November 11, 2014 #5 Posted November 11, 2014 Finally starting my build log. I have spent a good hour or so going through the kit and counting out the parts. Not too much missing, a few double blocks and 1 casting of a carronade roller assembly. Not too major but surprising. Being that it is a small part I will just try and carve one out of scrap wood when I get to it. Just send a note to Model Expo via their support link on the website, they'll send out replacement parts. Unless of course you just want to make your own part for the challenge! Good luck, will be following along on this one. Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build)
Guest Tim I. Posted November 11, 2014 #6 Posted November 11, 2014 Looking forward to following your log! Welcome to the Niagara club. - Tim Quote
jwhineryjr Posted November 15, 2014 #7 Posted November 15, 2014 Welcome, I too just started my build. This model is truly a sleek and beautiful example of a shallow water brig. Look forward to seeing the progress. Quote
SgtSki in MI Posted November 17, 2014 #8 Posted November 17, 2014 I am waiting for my Niagara and tools to arrive in the mail. Good luck with your build. I am following and will be watching with great interest. Once I get started I will make sure to start and maintain a build log of my own. Quote "Any officer can get by on his sergeant. To be a sergeant you really have to know your stuff. I'd rather be an outstanding sergeant than just another officer." - SgtMaj Daniel J. Daly, USMC, 1921. Tom Current Builds: 1. Revell's 1/96 USS Constitution 2. Model Shipways 1/64 Niagara
Walkdaplank Posted November 23, 2014 Author #9 Posted November 23, 2014 Well , finally got some time to work. I have installed the keel, stem and stern post. Cut out the rabbet and marked the keel for the bulkheads. I almost forgot to taper the keel stem. I have just glued the first bulkhead in place. Not sure where I saw the lego brick idea but I thought I would try it. lb0190 1 Quote
SgtSki in MI Posted November 23, 2014 #10 Posted November 23, 2014 (edited) I'm itching to get started with my Niagara, but first I need to finish two plastic builds before I pull the trigger on her. Did you run into the same issue with the bulkhead slots on the centerpiece not matching up with the plan sheet? Someone else mentioned running into that. Edited November 23, 2014 by SgtSki in MI Quote "Any officer can get by on his sergeant. To be a sergeant you really have to know your stuff. I'd rather be an outstanding sergeant than just another officer." - SgtMaj Daniel J. Daly, USMC, 1921. Tom Current Builds: 1. Revell's 1/96 USS Constitution 2. Model Shipways 1/64 Niagara
Walkdaplank Posted November 23, 2014 Author #11 Posted November 23, 2014 Yes a little bit. I found that some of the bulkheads were off about 1-2 mm. The worst was the keel, about 2-3 mm. Quote
Cap'n Magee Posted December 5, 2014 #12 Posted December 5, 2014 Nice work with the clamps there. The Legos seem to have worked. Quote -Captain Magee Currently working on: Brig Corsair by Occre
Walkdaplank Posted January 4, 2015 Author #13 Posted January 4, 2015 Well progress is slow. With the holidays and work lately I just haven't found the time. I have done some and will post some pictures but it is more like if I have 30 minutes its glue a bulkhead and get to another one in about a week. Quote
biff Posted January 17, 2015 #14 Posted January 17, 2015 Looking forward to watching your progress. current build HMS Bounty. Completed: HMS Endeavor, Le Pourquoi-Pas? and Sao Miguel. Quote
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