And in the same galaxy. 
WAY BACK IN 2015
With Bulkhead 4 stained and installed I gave the entire main deck a thorough sanding. Remember that the Lodging Knees reverse direction after the amidship hatch. Minor adjustments to the knees and notches for the ledges will be required. This is the way the kit is designed. I know this is said often but its very important to pay attention to the relationships between the parts. If you go by measurements or the plan drawings you will likely not end up with the best result. I really enjoyed this portion of the build. With each beam I tried to get the most refined fit I could. By the time I got into a groove - the main deck was completed!! Next up will be the Quarter Deck framing.
Total build duration so far: 264.25 hours
I really like the contrast of the mahogany stain against the hardwoods. It will look even better once the deck is poly coated
I probably spent over an hour sanding out the main deck with various grits of paper. Finished off with steel wool then a wipe down with alcohol.
With Bulkhead 4 stained and installed I gave the entire main deck a thorough sanding. Remember that the Lodging Knees reverse direction after the amidship hatch. Minor adjustments to the knees and notches for the ledges will be required. This is the way the kit is designed. I know this is said often but its very important to pay attention to the relationships between the parts. If you go by measurements or the plan drawings you will likely not end up with the best result. I really enjoyed this portion of the build. With each beam I tried to get the most refined fit I could. By the time I got into a groove - the main deck was completed!! Next up will be the Quarter Deck framing.
Total build duration so far: 264.25 hours
I really like the contrast of the mahogany stain against the hardwoods. It will look even better once the deck is poly coated
I probably spent over an hour sanding out the main deck with various grits of paper. Finished off with steel wool then a wipe down with alcohol.
A LONG, LONG TIME AGO... I CAN STILL REMEMBER HOW THAT MUSIC USED TO MAKE ME SMILE....
A couple of notes regarding Quarter Deck Beam 1 ...
Notice how the top edge of Bulkhead 4 is not hardwood. Fit Quarter Deck Beam 1 so that it sits on top of the edge of the bulkhead.
Install the first beam so that it just overlaps the edge of Bulkhead 4
And, regarding Quarter Deck Beam 6 - I finalized the fit of both Beam 1 and 6 prior to actually installing the Quarter Deck Clamps.
Notice how beam 6 is straight but the edge of the transom is curved?
Slowly sand/shape beam 6 so that it fits the curvature of the transom
A couple of notes regarding Quarter Deck Beam 1 ...
Notice how the top edge of Bulkhead 4 is not hardwood. Fit Quarter Deck Beam 1 so that it sits on top of the edge of the bulkhead.
Install the first beam so that it just overlaps the edge of Bulkhead 4
And, regarding Quarter Deck Beam 6 - I finalized the fit of both Beam 1 and 6 prior to actually installing the Quarter Deck Clamps.
Notice how beam 6 is straight but the edge of the transom is curved?
Slowly sand/shape beam 6 so that it fits the curvature of the transom
Although this was a kit, there was a lot of improvising and scratch building involved. Not a “plastic model” kit!
So true Dave. These kits would be considered "Advanced Level" and could be frustrating to build by less experienced modelers.
IMHO, I would be considered most of POF builds (kit included) an 'Advanced Level'
Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
And that is why most of my bigger kits sit in storage, as I learn skills on small boats and move up in size and level, just hope to live long enough to build them all down the road, but it will give me something to do in retirement, besides play with grandkids.
BACK IN 2015
Ahoy! Ship Modeling Friends.. With the quarter deck framing complete, Chapter 7 has come to a close. Next up will be the partial deck and bulwark planking plus deck furniture and other details. According to the practicum, I am now "much closer" to completing my model.
Total build duration so far: 271.5 hours
Ahoy! Ship Modeling Friends.. With the quarter deck framing complete, Chapter 7 has come to a close. Next up will be the partial deck and bulwark planking plus deck furniture and other details. According to the practicum, I am now "much closer" to completing my model.
Total build duration so far: 271.5 hours
Wow that really looks beautiful Mike.
Its not even close to finished in that picture... LOL
Cannot wait to see it finished!!!
Looks great Mike. How do you like the Keel Klamper?
Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
I have one of those and love it!
Allows to adjust to angles as needed as long as you don’t get top heavy without securing base down!
Allows to adjust to angles as needed as long as you don’t get top heavy without securing base down!
Ahhhhh, you need to beware of the keel clamper!!! While it is ok for generally holding the model for display photos and what not, I would NOT recommend it for actually working on the model. Particularly models that have built up keels. If you were to knock the model hard you could actually break off the bottom of the keel by accident. It is better to build the model in one of those u-shaped dense foam holders. So, it depends on the type of model you are using it with...... so beware..
Jimsky my good friend... I finished this model in 2015 so I have a feeling you may have seen it before....
I would add my few kopeiks (Russain for cents). It is mostly useful to build structural parts e.g. bulkheads framing and while planking. it does have a ball joint to maneuver in different positions.
Thanks Kurt and Mike, that was my concern. I like the ability to set at different angles to get inside the hull but...guess I’ll keep looking.
This is really a MUCH better product for holding your model while working on it. You can even set the model in your lap.....
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