Ken Gilkeson Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 plank on frame corel kit. mahogany, walnut, maple etc..
cobraman Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 That's some darn nice work. I built some much smaller wooden kits and they ain't easy.
landman Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 16 hours ago, Jim N said: That's gorgeous! Great work. X2
misterNNL Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 Looks like one of those no shortcuts and no super glue projects. Outstanding.
Mike Williams Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 (edited) Hello Ken, let me write that wooden ships are my favorite modeling experience….my opinion is, this genre is the real deal. This model is looking very good. I can imagine this being as Artesania Latina rendition (edit; you mentioned Corel) , and your attention to cannon rigging is well done, the planking looks to be correctly executed on the deck and hull, and the overall appearance is a treat. Did I say that I love wooden ship models…? lol. A magnificent model, compliments. I'll be dropping by when you update, thanks for sharing this endeavor. Edited June 28, 2019 by Mike Williams
mustang1989 Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 Oh my gosh man! I love stuff like this! So much to look at. Hats off to you good sir!!
vamach1 Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 Awesome craftsmanship. Only downside is it makes it looks I play with toy cars.
Dragline Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 Holy Moley! I have an Artisania ship kit and I eyeball it all the time. But I don't have the temerity to start it. Well done Sir.
Ken Gilkeson Posted June 30, 2019 Author Posted June 30, 2019 thanks everyone, more photos added. I have photos of the hull being built if anyone is interested.
peteski Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Wow! It takes a special kind of modeler to build wooden models os sailing ships, and you are a good one Sir!
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 2, 2019 Author Posted July 2, 2019 thanx everyone ! so many great builders on here and I enjoy looking at all their work. I personally started with cars and trucks when I was in the 1st grade and have built off and on my entire life. I think this forum is great, knowing the hobby is strong and the fact they're re releasing all the old kits keeps it affordable and interesting for all ages.
89AKurt Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 Ship building is an art unto itself. Someone brought a book to a model meeting, about ship models in museums, they used to build models before blueprints were done. I'm sure all the real ships are long gone, but the models remain. More power to you!
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 4, 2019 Author Posted July 4, 2019 more pictures in the future, thanks everyone.
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 6, 2019 Author Posted July 6, 2019 thanks all. kit came with a 1 to 1 drawing I used for all the scratch built decorations.
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 6, 2019 Author Posted July 6, 2019 this is what they mean by all parts are pre cut. the bulkheads and keel would be the simplest parts to cut out yourself.
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 8, 2019 Author Posted July 8, 2019 hull is double planked. as can be seen here they must be tapered because hull is much wider in the middle. wooden blocks were added to keep the bulkheads square with the keel. the first layer of planking gives you the initial rough shape and may be sanded for a smooth surface for the second layer. glue and tiny nails were used at this point to hold the planks until dry. the nails were removed after the glue sets. bulkheads must be tapered on their edges so the planks have an even surface for a good glue joint without any gaps.
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