Ten-oared boat 25 feet, Scale 1:72 by Falconet

[Dubz Modelling World]

Falconet ten-oared boat 25 feet scale 1:72

Check out my review of the kit here: https://forum.dubz-modelling-world.com/thread-57.html

Now it's time to build this small boat


The kit

Starting with the keel. Layered for strength and grain orientation.

The Jig

Having installed the gunwale beam. Then glueing the oarlock pins into it. Afther that I installed the stern stay and started on the frames.

Finished installing the frames.

It's tiny!

cheers,

Dirk

 

[dockattner]

The design of this kit seems brilliant - but it takes a master modeler to work that cleanly and precisely at this scale. Always a joy to see your work!

 

[Dubz Modelling World]

Thanks Paul I really appreciate your comment It is indeed delicate and small but doable for everybody with some patience (@hmpfargh@damn"§$%&@)

Dirk

 

[Tobias]

Wow that is really small but interesting Cool thing

 

[Dubz Modelling World]

I glued the transom and installed the first plank. It is positioned using the remaining veneer inserted into the slot of the jig. Nice idea btw

cheers

Dirk

 

[seadeep]

I doff my cap in salute to your skill and ability to tackle a model of this scale. The plastic hull form seems really smart and I've not even seen anything like that before. I'm going to watch your progress on this wee build, as the final result is likely going to be fantastic given the looks of what you've done so far. Very, very nice...

 

[Peter Gutterman]

I doff my cap in salute to your skill and ability to tackle a model of this scale. The plastic hull form seems really smart and I've not even seen anything like that before. I'm going to watch your progress on this wee build, as the final result is likely going to be fantastic given the looks of what you've done so far. Very, very nice...

I completely concur!

 

[Genesis]

WOW, Neat system I can't wait to see how you remove the plastic form.

 

[AndyA]

Cap'n Dirk:
You are indeed doing an exemplary job on this. I am a bit puzzled why the manufacturer of the kit chose such a small scale. The only two reasons I can think of are 1) the profit on smaller kits is greater and 2) there is a need to display this craft along with a larger vessels of the same scale. A 25' boat would make a very nice model at 1/12 scale.
Fair winds!

 

[Walterone]

there is a need to display this craft along with a larger vessels of the same scale

That's about right.

 

[Dubz Modelling World]

More planking It is really tiny ....

cheers

Dirk

 

[tedboat]

Superb!

Ted

 

[Dubz Modelling World]

I finished the planking. Not my favorite part and pretty sure others can do better. Removing the resin part was tricky, had to re glue lots of parts but only one small piece broke but easy to fix. Next will be the keel what will be tricky as I have some small issues with the lines at the bow now.

cheers

Dirk

 

[Dubz Modelling World]

 

[dockattner]

Actually, I can't imagine anyone doing much better at that scale. Of course, you see all the little flaws, but the overall appearance is so impressive. Congratulations on a wonderful achievement thus far!

 

[Tobias]

Hello Dirk, I think you can be absolutely happy with the planking. What did you use to seal the gaps between the planks? It looks a bit reddish.

 

[fourseas]

Beautiful little scale model. Unfortunate that the jig has to be destroyed to get the model out, otherwise it could be reused.

 

[pugwash]

Beautiful little scale model. Unfortunate that the jig has to be destroyed to get the model out, otherwise it could be reused.

Cling film?

 

[AllanKP69]

Unfortunate that the jig has to be destroyed to get the model out, otherwise it could be reused.

LOVE the model. Having grooves instead of spacers does create problems on plugs at times. I made the switch from grooves to tiny spacers and now have a collection of plugs of different size and type boats that can be used more than once. Just another way to get to the same end.
Allan

 

[Charlie1805]

Absolut great!