New modeler

[Edward]

Presently, I have gone through a lot of wood carving the stern filler block fit the Pride of Baltimore kit and have not yet completed it satisfactory. Any hints to help me? Are there better tool than xacto to carve. Thankyou

 

[mrshanks]

No direct answer here Edward. Instead of just carving the filler block, try using a combination of block sanders and dremel drum sander to get the final shape you need. See the post here from my old Bluenose log if this helps..

Bluenose Build Log

I happen to have an archival copy of my original Bluenose build log from the old Lauck Street forum. Although I built this a few years ago, all the tips and techniques described in this log will still work on the current Bluenose kit from Model Expo along with Bob Hunt's excellent practicum. I...

shipsofscale.com

 

[Edward]

Thankyou for the tip of using a dremel sander. It worked in shaping the stern filler block for to POB.

 

[Uwek]

Built an Armed Virginia Sloop with help from LSS many, many years ago. After a several year gap, I restarted the hoppy with an Armed Longboat. Needless to say, I found the directions confusing and had to scrap it. I am going to start the Pride of Baltimore and wondering if anyone else built it. Thanks Edward

Hallo @Edward
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY

How is the work on the Pride of Baltimore going?

 

[DocBlake]

Edward: Lauck Street has a practicum for the Pride of Baltimore. You may want to invest in it!