captgino Posted November 7, 2014 Share #1 Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) 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. Edited June 1, 2016 by captgino avsjerome2003 and riverboat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted November 7, 2014 the pictures taken from my phone are too big. I need to resize them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) Finished planking the deck Edited November 7, 2014 by captgino zoly99sask, avsjerome2003 and riverboat 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted November 7, 2014 Share #4 Posted November 7, 2014 Looking fine. Can you post some box art or other images so we can see where you are heading? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted November 7, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) Started to work on the wales. Edited November 10, 2014 by captgino avsjerome2003 and riverboat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) Worked on the wardroom Edited November 10, 2014 by captgino riverboat, avsjerome2003 and GuntherMT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted November 12, 2014 (edited) More progress on the hull Edited November 12, 2014 by captgino avsjerome2003 and riverboat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted November 12, 2014 Some fixing is needed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted November 13, 2014 Great progress tonight. It is starting to look like a ship. riverboat and avsjerome2003 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted November 16, 2014 it is not glued on yet but I am starting to finalize some details. aliluke and GuntherMT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted November 20, 2014 Get pin rails, and more ready. Drilling, sculpting, sanding time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted November 20, 2014 Share #13 Posted November 20, 2014 Looking very nice so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted November 21, 2014 Worked last night on the carronade. WackoWolf, hexnut and avsjerome2003 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share #15 Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) I have decided to enhance the stern. Edited November 24, 2014 by captgino riverboat and GuntherMT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted November 24, 2014 this weekend, it was time to do some painting. Quite some fun to do. riverboat, avsjerome2003, GuntherMT and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted November 25, 2014 More details added WackoWolf, avsjerome2003, riverboat and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) 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. Edited December 8, 2014 by captgino riverboat and WackoWolf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share #19 Posted December 8, 2014 Some additional details added to the stern. WackoWolf and GuntherMT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share #20 Posted December 11, 2014 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. WackoWolf, riverboat and GuntherMT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share #21 Posted December 11, 2014 The cables are looking fuzzy. How does one make them smooth? Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share #22 Posted December 15, 2014 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. zoly99sask and GuntherMT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share #23 Posted December 15, 2014 Not too happy with the vernis on the mast. I have to find a way to clean it up. Any suggestions? russ, zoly99sask and hexnut 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratch Posted December 15, 2014 Share #24 Posted December 15, 2014 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 . David captgino 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share #25 Posted December 16, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share #26 Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) 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. Edited December 29, 2014 by captgino GuntherMT, riverboat and zoly99sask 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share #27 Posted December 29, 2014 Dead-Eyes on riverboat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share #28 Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) Added the first anchor on the starboard Edited December 31, 2014 by captgino riverboat and zoly99sask 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share #29 Posted January 6, 2015 Shrouds on... GuntherMT, riverboat and zoly99sask 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captgino Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share #30 Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) Ratlines starting... Edited January 6, 2015 by captgino Winlich and GuntherMT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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