Black Perl Build from Scratch

[Borton]

Hi all,

After my failed attempt to design a POF-style ship, I decided to go with something less challenging to gain more experience with hull construction techniques, especially full-frame (full skeleton) methods.

So I chose to start with the Mellpapa drawings.
I downloaded them and began working on the detailed parts in AutoCAD. Later, the design was transferred into LightBurn format and cut from plywood.

At Home Depot, the only suitable option available was 6 mm plywood, so I had to redesign the drawings to accommodate this material and proceed with the build.



It’s slowly coming together and starting to take a more suitable shape.




Curently Working on the Gun ports and the sides

 

[Borton]

And now the filler work begins — a completely new process for me.

 

[Borton]

 

[Borton]

The first time filling a very curved aria went not the best. But there is a huge potential for the future.
I kind of like what potentialky can be done and i dont feel needs for filling entire aria with no problematic curves.
Something to think about

 

[ERSRich]

Not so bad….just a little filler?

Are you sanding? Try a half-round wood rasp and file, these tools quickly remove wood with control….

Keep going!

 

[Borton]

I haven't had a chance for a while to update my progress. Here I go.

The planking is being done with basswood i bought at home depot.
Planks are 5×2mm done by my proxxon Saw table.

Unfortunately i didnt make much images of planking process. The next time i should.


This time i tried to avoid using any nails at all. It was quite a chalange in some cases. But eventually, i like th result more or less

 

[Borton]

Is there any miniature clips for planking on the market? Or i should make these myself.

 

[Borton]

The planking is done and deck fixtures are the next step.
I am going to paint the hull. Usung some painter tape from home depot. Not the best but it does the trick


And now the first coat
I am using a airbrash for the first time.