Build Log: Harvey 1847 (Artesania Latina)

[darnold]

After 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.

 

[Snowy]

Cheers mate
Could you tell us what ship it is.
Thanks snowy

 

[darnold]

Cheers mate
Could you tell us what ship it is.
Thanks snowy

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.

 

[GrantTyler]

After 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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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 Grant

 

[Snowy]

Good luck with your build I'll watch .should be fun
Cheers snowy

 

[Uwek]

I wish you fun and luck with this kit - when ever you have problems or questions with this model, post it here in your log

 

[darnold]

What's fun about a hobby such as this is the fact that I can take my time on each step. Unlike life, and my job, where I don't always have the benefit of time, I am able to consider each step. I find great enjoyment in this!
That being said, I am posing a question for you smart people. I am getting ready to attach the top deck piece. As I study the model I notice that I have compound angles to deal with. I've marked the picture to show what I'm talking about. The first angle is the dip curve of the false keel from bow to stern. The second angle is the rise curve across the athwartship rib members from port to starboard.
It seems like I should attach one side of the top piece first (either port or starboard), and then once it dries attach the opposite side.

What say you?

 

[darnold]

After considering the situation for a few days, I decided to move forward and attach the top piece in one fell swoop - gluing and pin nailing the whole top at once. After walking through how that would happen (e.g. practice run without glue), I proceeded to apply glue to the top of the false keep and ribs, then turned them upside down and placed them on the top. I used a large cloth bag filled with rice (pictured) that will allow for the curvature of the false keel and ribs. I clamped the stern, carefully flipped it right side up, and proceeded to install pin nails every 30 mm across the top. All things considered, it looks pretty good. Some clean up working in front of me as some of the ribs are a bit wider than the top plate. That is to be expected.

 

[Dr Lou]

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.

 

[talisman]

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.

 

[darnold]

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

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.

 

[darnold]

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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Any tips for running the hull planking before I get started? What about the fairing process - what should I look out for there?

 

[talisman]

I soaked the planks in warm water, some for several hours. Mine were very dry, like probably 30 years old, and were prone to cracking and twisting. I used long pins with plastic knobs to hold the plank flat and in place. Then the sanding and faring smoothed the hull.

 

[GrantTyler]

Any tips for running the hull planking before I get started? What about the fairing process - what should I look out for there?

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

 

[darnold]

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

Thanks for the note. Is "Color Planking" a book?

 

[darnold]

Time 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.

 

[GrantTyler]

Thanks for the note. Is "Color Planking" a book?

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 Grant

 

[GrantTyler]

Time 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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Good afternoon. I sent you a PM. Cheers Grant

 

[darnold]

I cut some small pieces of poplar stock and glued them together to fit into the bow void. After the glue dries I will knock them back and shape them to follow the bow line.

 

[darnold]

After the glue dried, I whittled away the large chunks of wood in the bow to roughly shape it. I then used my Dremel with a sanding attachment to quickly remove material and shape it even more. Next step is to use sandpaper to fine tune it; adding wood filler as needed.