Nice work and good progress Scott.
I've been soaking my planks and rubber banding them to the hull till dry.
Your build appears to be moving along smoothly, how much hair have you got left ?
Not only is my kit a bit pricey, but I've also invested quite a bit of money in Hineys to unfrustrate me after working on it, l.o.l.
Keep up the good work and I'm looking foward to more progress.
Glenn
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cheyenne
Joined: January 05, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, March 30, 2008 - 12:48 AM UTC
slodder
Joined: February 22, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, March 30, 2008 - 01:02 AM UTC
Ok - did I miss the obvious or what? Rubber banding to the hull,... oh well, I got an entry into the BAT campaign as a bonus.
I've got about 100 miles left to go on this. The skeleton is done and the decks are on. The plank above is the 'railing' blank that runs the length of the ship above the deck line. That'll go on today, then the interior planks, then a venier/cosmetic layer, then the fun - the masts and rigging!!!! That's when the liquid relaxation kicks in for real
I'll keep you all posted.
gator
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Posted: Sunday, March 30, 2008 - 11:56 AM UTC
Looking very good Scott.
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slodder
Joined: February 22, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 01:41 PM UTC
Sorry -no photos but there is progress. Photos later in the week.
One thing I just need to share is that the first time you build something brand new the first time each new thing is run up against it takes me so long to plan calculate and finally implement the task. Then it's usually myself telling me "duh that was easier than you made it out to be".
It took me three days of fiddling and test fitting and what not before I glued the mail rail to the skeleton.... and why..... not sure now.... But it's another hurdle I'm over....
One thing I just need to share is that the first time you build something brand new the first time each new thing is run up against it takes me so long to plan calculate and finally implement the task. Then it's usually myself telling me "duh that was easier than you made it out to be".
It took me three days of fiddling and test fitting and what not before I glued the mail rail to the skeleton.... and why..... not sure now.... But it's another hurdle I'm over....
Gunny
Joined: July 13, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 09:36 PM UTC
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Sorry -no photos but there is progress. Photos later in the week.
One thing I just need to share is that the first time you build something brand new the first time each new thing is run up against it takes me so long to plan calculate and finally implement the task. Then it's usually myself telling me "duh that was easier than you made it out to be".
It took me three days of fiddling and test fitting and what not before I glued the mail rail to the skeleton.... and why..... not sure now.... But it's another hurdle I'm over....
Ahoy, Scott!
I know what you're saying, mate, I feel the same way often...especially when you're working with a new type of subject/operation...but I have confidence in your skills, my friend! Looking forward to more...........
jba
Joined: November 04, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 11:51 PM UTC
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One thing I just need to share is that the first time you build something brand new the first time each new thing is run up against it takes me so long to plan calculate and finally implement the task. Then it's usually myself telling me "duh that was easier than you made it out to be
Could it be you work with computers too
I just plainly agree, and will keep on followng your build
slodder
Joined: February 22, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 01:03 AM UTC
LOL Oh yea computers can be a curse sometimes. Always looking for a perfect test, not wanting to 'blow things up' (I hate the blue screen of death), having 'test test test' drilled into your head.....
Well back to glue, clamp, wait......
Oh yea computers can be a curse sometimes. Always looking for a perfect test, not wanting to 'blow things up' (I hate the blue screen of death), having 'test test test' drilled into your head.....Well back to glue, clamp, wait......
slodder
Joined: February 22, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, April 06, 2008 - 03:36 AM UTC
This is the port bow main railing piece. The starboard side is already in place. The starboard side is the piece that took me three days to 'just do'. Once it was done, it was easier than expected. Learned a few things about twisting railings and vertical bulkheads - careful lining up nails.... 
In the photo the inset is my trick to make rubberbands that are too big fit (or too loose, tighter). I just insert a stick of anything that will be strong enough to hold the twist and then just wind it up and tuck it under.
In the photo the inset is my trick to make rubberbands that are too big fit (or too loose, tighter). I just insert a stick of anything that will be strong enough to hold the twist and then just wind it up and tuck it under.
cheyenne
Joined: January 05, 2005
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Posted: Monday, April 07, 2008 - 12:18 AM UTC
Scott, your genius will only be surpassed by your inventiveness. You'll be surprised as I've been at the jigs, do-dads and improved things to finish a woodie !!!
Nice progress and If you're feeling like I have been about the agonizing slowness and the impatience to " see more shape " come out of the build then we're on the right track.
Keep up the good work and the ' McGuyver " improvs.
Glenn
Glue - clamp - wait !!!!!
Nice progress and If you're feeling like I have been about the agonizing slowness and the impatience to " see more shape " come out of the build then we're on the right track.
Keep up the good work and the ' McGuyver " improvs.
Glenn
Glue - clamp - wait !!!!!
slodder
Joined: February 22, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 01:28 AM UTC
Glann - I've got a new one
Wet..... Bend.... Wait.....
quickly followed by
Glue.... clamp..... Wait.....
Here are some of the sub skirting or Hull Plank Strakes getting thier grove on.
Anyway while I was patiently waiting I was impatiently making some other progress. Here are some images of the 'steps of a canon'. I have to say for 1/35th scale these guys are going to end up to be somewhere in the nature of a 2 pound canon. They are small, barrel length is 3.5cm.
Wet..... Bend.... Wait.....
quickly followed by
Glue.... clamp..... Wait.....
Here are some of the sub skirting or Hull Plank Strakes getting thier grove on.
Anyway while I was patiently waiting I was impatiently making some other progress. Here are some images of the 'steps of a canon'. I have to say for 1/35th scale these guys are going to end up to be somewhere in the nature of a 2 pound canon. They are small, barrel length is 3.5cm.
slodder
Joined: February 22, 2002
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2008 - 11:15 PM UTC
Wow is this time consuming. These guys take a looong time to build. It's hard to make 'big' progress with my style. I have only been able to do one or two strakes at a time.
Here it is. Strakes done.Bending and fitting these was a challenge. I have made my own small scale nail sink to drop the nail heads down below the outter edge. A veneer is going over this layer so I need to sink the nails and sand it down for a smooth finish.
I will be putting a keel in too, so the ends are going to be tiddied up.
Here it is. Strakes done.Bending and fitting these was a challenge. I have made my own small scale nail sink to drop the nail heads down below the outter edge. A veneer is going over this layer so I need to sink the nails and sand it down for a smooth finish.
I will be putting a keel in too, so the ends are going to be tiddied up.
Gunny
Joined: July 13, 2004
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2008 - 11:44 PM UTC
Looking fine, Mr. Lodder!
And oh yes, I can relate to the time frame of these wooden wonders, my friend, they were my first love in ship modeling, and remain still to this day...progress is progress though Scott, keep at it, and thanks for the update!
Cheers,
~Gunny
And oh yes, I can relate to the time frame of these wooden wonders, my friend, they were my first love in ship modeling, and remain still to this day...progress is progress though Scott, keep at it, and thanks for the update!
Cheers,
~Gunny
goldenpony
Joined: July 03, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 12:47 AM UTC
Very nice Scott.
Wooden ships and Iron Men!
Someday I will give it a try. Thanks for the updates!
Wooden ships and Iron Men!
Someday I will give it a try. Thanks for the updates!
AndersHeintz
Joined: March 05, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 07:16 PM UTC
Scott,
Been a few years...any updates on this build? It almost makes me want to try a ship model, though it seems like quite the undertaking!
Either way, very interesting thread, would love to see how it went.
Been a few years...any updates on this build? It almost makes me want to try a ship model, though it seems like quite the undertaking!
Either way, very interesting thread, would love to see how it went.
95bravo
Joined: November 18, 2003
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Posted: Friday, October 19, 2012 - 08:13 AM UTC
Scott,
I've often toyed with the idea of doing a wooden model, they always look classy and beautiful. That said, you mentioned the word "involved". Yeah, well, I think I'll just set back and enjoy your progress and the finished project.
Look forward to seeing the finished product!
Steve
I've often toyed with the idea of doing a wooden model, they always look classy and beautiful. That said, you mentioned the word "involved". Yeah, well, I think I'll just set back and enjoy your progress and the finished project.
Look forward to seeing the finished product!
Steve
surfsup
Joined: May 20, 2010
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Posted: Monday, October 22, 2012 - 09:49 PM UTC
I always love watching Modellers build Wooden Kits as I never could and you are doing a beautiful job so far.....Cheers mark
LionsDen
Joined: June 28, 2013
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Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2014 - 12:40 AM UTC
Hello Scott,
Have you made any progress on the Indy since your last posting? I've been thinking about building this kit myself - but living vicariously thru your build might suffice. Thanks!
Have you made any progress on the Indy since your last posting? I've been thinking about building this kit myself - but living vicariously thru your build might suffice. Thanks!
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