Greetings. Here is my Build Log for the River Queen. It's a 1:80 scale Constructo kit. This is my first attempt at building a wooden ship. I chose this one because it seemed to offer a lot of the things that the bigger and more detailed models offer. It is plank on bulkhead construction...even though the hull is very short. It also has planked decks. It offers several areas that could also be used for 'upgrades and scratch building'.
Here are the first few pictures that I have taken. I have the keel and 'bulkheads' in place and the bow and stern knightheads in place. I did the shaping necessary on the bow and stern. I also checked the bulkheads for symmetry. I've been reading "Ship Modeling Simplified" by Frank Mastini, and he had some great ideas for getting everything symmetrical. I've tried to be as prepared as i can be for my first attempt.
Any input or suggestions that you can give me for moving forward would be appreciated. I want to learn the correct ways to do things so that I am successful with this hobby!Here are my first few photos. I will be adding more with each step that I take. Please check back for updated photos!
Thank you! Dave
Here are the first few pictures that I have taken. I have the keel and 'bulkheads' in place and the bow and stern knightheads in place. I did the shaping necessary on the bow and stern. I also checked the bulkheads for symmetry. I've been reading "Ship Modeling Simplified" by Frank Mastini, and he had some great ideas for getting everything symmetrical. I've tried to be as prepared as i can be for my first attempt.
Any input or suggestions that you can give me for moving forward would be appreciated. I want to learn the correct ways to do things so that I am successful with this hobby!Here are my first few photos. I will be adding more with each step that I take. Please check back for updated photos!
Thank you! Dave