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Flyer by captgino - FINISHED - Constructo - 1/100 - Pilot boat - first build


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Here we go. Finally decided to get started on this project. Never done a wooden ship before. I have decided to start with a solid hull as it seemed.a little bit less overwhelming. I am treating this model as an experimentation to prepare for some bigger project and I have my shelves.

The kit is very nice and the directions seemed clear enough.

I started by sanding the hull and adding a coat of wood filler. After a final sanding session I was able to get a nice smooth finish.

the direction on the kit, was asking you draw lines on the hull in lieu of deck planking. I have decided to practice planking by using thin strip of wood 3mm×50mm and glue them on the deck.

 

I am having some difficulty with the angles and how to treat the edges.

Good learning experience! !!

Here are some pics to get started. I would appreciate suggestions and recommendations.

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Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

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On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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the pictures taken from my phone are too big. I need to resize them.

Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

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On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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Finished planking the deck

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Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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Looking fine. Can you post some box art or other images so we can see where you are heading?

Cheers

Alistair

 

Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/

Previous Build  - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways

 

Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log)

 

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Hi Neptune,

I was not thinking about doing the planking on the side. I may start looking into this and think about that I could be a good idea.

Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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Started to work on the wales.

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Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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Worked on the wardroom

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Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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More progress on the hull

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Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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Some fixing is needed!!

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Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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Great progress tonight. It is starting to look like a ship.

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Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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it is not glued on yet but I am starting to finalize some details.

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Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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Get pin rails, and more ready. Drilling, sculpting, sanding time.

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Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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Worked last night on the carronade.

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Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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I have decided to enhance the stern.

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Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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this weekend, it was time to do some painting. Quite some fun to do.

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Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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More details added

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Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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Last night, I applied 2 coats of Min Wax Weathered Oak on the ship to give it some additional depth. I am happy with the overall result.

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Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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Some additional details added to the stern.

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Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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Worked on the bowsprit. Pretty happy with the result. I modified the attachment on the side of the hull. The plan just asked to use a nail and I did not like that. Again, I am using this first ship as a practicum and experimentation. 

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Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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The cables are looking fuzzy. How does one make them smooth? Any recommendations?

Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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Worked on the mast this weekend. I decided to enhance the mast platform as the one provided in this kit is not very detailed and fragile.

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Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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Not too happy with the vernis on the mast. I have to find a way to clean it up.

Any suggestions?

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Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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The cables are looking fuzzy. How does one make them smooth? Any recommendations?

 

Fine looking model you have built  :) As for fuzzy lines , you can run the rigging line through a block of wax or if the rigging is already on , a 50/50 mix of water and white glue . Dip a cotton ball into the solution , squeeze out the excess  and run it over the rigging . 

 

 

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Fine looking model you have built  :) As for fuzzy lines , you can run the rigging line through a block of wax or if the rigging is already on , a 50/50 mix of water and white glue . Dip a cotton ball into the solution , squeeze out the excess  and run it over the rigging . 

 

 

David

Thank you David. I will try your recommendation.

Cheers,

 

JP

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Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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Caronade details added. I decided to enhance my built. The original plan were not very detailed or telling the way to rig the caronade. I tried to find information on the web, but nothing for my specific ship, so I looked for different ship from the same era for details.

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Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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Dead-Eyes on

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Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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Added the first anchor on the starboard

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Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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Shrouds on...

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Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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Ratlines starting...

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Jean-Philippe (JP)

 

Current build: Syren , HMS Victory Cross Section, Essex

 

:dancetl6:Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

On Hold: Rattlesnake (Scratch built)
Completed:   Armed Virginia Sloop, Viking ship,  The Flyer, Pilot BoatKrabbenkutterMarie-JeanneSloup, The Smasher

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