Ken Gilkeson Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 plank on frame corel kit. mahogany, walnut, maple etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 That's some darn nice work. I built some much smaller wooden kits and they ain't easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 That's gorgeous! Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 VERY nicely done. More! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 16 hours ago, Jim N said: That's gorgeous! Great work. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Looks like one of those no shortcuts and no super glue projects. Outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Fantastic build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Williams Posted June 28, 2019 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Oh my gosh man! I love stuff like this! So much to look at. Hats off to you good sir!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Beautiful work, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Awesome craftsmanship. Only downside is it makes it looks I play with toy cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted June 30, 2019 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 thanks everyone, more photos added. I have photos of the hull being built if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted July 1, 2019 Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted July 2, 2019 Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Another great project Ken, love the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Beautiful! Let's see the hull construction please! G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 more pictures in the future, thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Truly remarkable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 thanks all. kit came with a 1 to 1 drawing I used for all the scratch built decorations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 8, 2019 Author Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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