Hello Snowy. This is called the Harvey 1847. Its a kit from Artesania Latina. I purchased it in 1990 and have been carrying it around for a long time.Cheers mate
Could you tell us what ship it is.
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Good morning. That is a long wait to open a kit .Off to a good start. I love the Harvey designs they are “sexy” looking ships. Enjoy this build. Cheers GrantAfter carrying this thing around for the past 33 years, I've decided that I'm old enough (and patient enough!) to put this thing together. I purchased this while in Spain on a Med Cruise courtesy of Uncle Sam. All parts are present and accounted for. I'm looking forward to the finished product.
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Dr. Lou - thanks for the pictures. Your ship looks great! I like that you didn't rig the sails. I'm not sure I'll rig the sails; I think the ship looks cleaner and more dignified without sails. I'll keep posting progress photos. I know that I will have questions when it comes to painting the ship. That will be a complete learning experience for me.I built this kit about 30 years ago modified from plans purchased from Taubman Plans Service. It was my second all wood model there are lots of errors but I’m still proud to display it with my antique spyglass. I wrote a series of articles for Ships in Scale Magazine about the construction. If you can find reprints they might help you in construction. My copies are long gone. Enjoy and send photos. View attachment 363526View attachment 363526View attachment 363527View attachment 363528View attachment 363526View attachment 363527View attachment 363528
Any tips for running the hull planking before I get started? What about the fairing process - what should I look out for there?Congratulations. The Harvey is a fun build. I am at the stage of tapering the masts and spars, then constructing the masts befor installing the deck furniture.
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Good evening. I’m no expert here however patience and planning goes a long way. I found researching methods on You tube and here looking at the experienced guys builds. Also in the tips and help section there is solid assistance.If you can get “Colour Planking” by Allan Tyler it is really concise and cover everything. Cheers GrantAny tips for running the hull planking before I get started? What about the fairing process - what should I look out for there?
Thanks for the note. Is "Color Planking" a book?Good evening. I’m no expert here however patience and planning goes a long way. I found researching methods on You tube and here looking at the experienced guys builds. Also in the tips and help section there is solid assistance.If you can get “Colour Planking” by Allan Tyler it is really concise and cover everything. Cheers Grant
Good morning. I have a PDF. It is on my laptop at the office. If I can find it I will send it to you. I really enjoy it. Cheers GrantThanks for the note. Is "Color Planking" a book?
Good afternoon. I sent you a PM. Cheers GrantTime to begin shaping the false keel and ribs. I intend to spend extra time on this step after reading the account of others. I'm going to add some wood filler into a few voids at the bow and stern (see pictures for locations), and spend a bit of time fairing the points were the ribs meet the keel, and where the ribs meet the false top.
I began sorting through all the planking last night. I have three bags and two of them are numbered with a helpful identification sheet inside the bag. The third bag is unmarked and has no identification sheet inside. I am going to assume that the third bag contains extra pieces.
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