Model Shipways RATTLESNAKE

[firedog5213]

Syren has been off line for maintenance for more than a week.

If I remember right Chuck hopes to open back up on the 17th

 

[Kurt Konrath]

I think that is what they had posted when I looked the other day.

Lets hope they get back online and shipping soon, too good a shop to have them out for long time.

They are an essential business, in my world anyway....don't care what politicians say.

 

[STGCS]

Pretty much completed my version of the bowsprit. Hope to start on the Mizzen tomorrow. Following closely the Rattlesnake build of Jonathan G. With out that log I'd really be lost. Thanks a million for posting your build Jonathan.

 

[STGCS]

Build completed! Got very confusing at the end of the rigging process. Plans were not detailed enough for a beginner, still very happy with the outcome. The big plus was all I learned during the build. Next time I'll toss out a lot of parts and order third party replacements, things like blocks, capstan, binnacle, etc. The longboat from Falkonet really came out nice. Several blocks were not used. I'm assuming most were for halyards but with no sails installed guess there were not needed. Thanks everyone for the comments and help along the way. Next project will be something a little easier.

 

[Jimsky]

Beautiful, gorgeous model!! Very detailed work! Great job. You have mentioned the next model, do you know what you will build next?

 

[STGCS]

Beautiful, gorgeous model!! Very detailed work! Great job. You have mentioned the next model, do you know what you will build next?

Thanks for the thumbs up! I've ordered Amati #1406/01 Viking Longboat, Drakkar. My wise is Scandinavian so thought I'd do something from her neck of the woods.

 

[Jimsky]

I've ordered Amati #1406/01 Viking Longboat, Drakkar. My wise is Scandinavian so thought I'd do something from her neck of the woods

Thank you, STGCS. Great choice of the kit! Well..., we hope you will start a build log?

 

[guillermor]

Very nice. Great work!!!!

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Send a PM to @Donnie with finished photos so the ship can be added to completed models gallery

 

[STGCS]

Thank you, STGCS. Great choice of the kit! Well..., we hope you will start a build log?

Absolutely

 

[Brewbrarian]

I've ordered Amati #1406/01 Viking Longboat, Drakkar.

Congrats on finishing a great looking model, and on all that you have learned. Rigging that Viking ship should be a nice breather after Rattlesnake. I recently finished this book on the Rattlesnake which I enjoyed immensely and would highly recommend should you have the interest:

 

[STGCS]

Congrats on finishing a great looking model, and on all that you have learned. Rigging that Viking ship should be a nice breather after Rattlesnake. I recently finished this book on the Rattlesnake which I enjoyed immensely and would highly recommend should you have the interest:
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Thanks for the tip. Just ordered a copy from Amazon.

 

[Norway]

Eric , what does this book contain, is it just the story of the boat, or? - can you show some pictures of the content,

 

[BigMike]

Congratulations and a job well done! She’s a beautiful model.

 

[JKB]

I finally got around to doing my first build log. Already well into the basic hull so this log is not from the beginning. Started by building a clamping base to hold the hull from aluminum angle drilled and tapped to make thing easier to handle. A lot of time was spent building various jigs to keep things square and sized correctly. Need some more sanding then will start the hull planking above the wale.

Question: As to the paint - what is recommended, flat, matte, or gloss? Can't decide if Acrylic, enamel, or lacquer is the best way to go.

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I have just started Rattlesnake and am being challenged. Have only done entry level models. Your log should help. How did you do the decorative metal on the stern? JKB…new member

 

[STGCS]

I have just started Rattlesnake and am being challenged. Have only done entry level models. Your log should help. How did you do the decorative metal on the stern? JKB…new member

If I remember correctly I started by painting it black. After drying overnight I did a light sanding on the high points then with a small brush touched them up with gold paint. Hope this helps. Welcome aboard JKB

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

Wow! Gorgeous ship! I hope my Rattlesnake comes out that well. It won't be started for several years yet.

 

[STGCS]

Wow! Gorgeous ship! I hope my Rattlesnake comes out that well. It won't be started for several years yet.

Thanks Darvis - Checked out your Couronne. Very impressive.

 

[JKB]

If I remember correctly I started by painting it black. After drying overnight I did a light sanding on the high points then with a small brush touched them up with gold paint. Hope this helps. Welcome aboard JKB

Perfect. I can do that. Thank you for your help STGCS So glad I was directed to this website.

 

[JKB]

I finally got around to doing my first build log. Already well into the basic hull so this log is not from the beginning. Started by building a clamping base to hold the hull from aluminum angle drilled and tapped to make thing easier to handle. A lot of time was spent building various jigs to keep things square and sized correctly. Need some more sanding then will start the hull planking above the wale.

Question: As to the paint - what is recommended, flat, matte, or gloss? Can't decide if Acrylic, enamel, or lacquer is the best way to go.

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Are you glad you did the planking from deck up before planking the hull? JKB. Your pictures are of great help