My boat project thus far

[Compaq]

So I'm building a (simple) wooden model ship from a kit by Constructo. It's just named "Flyer" 1:100, because it is not a concrete replica of a vessel, but rather a replica of the very popular schooners built in the 18th and 19th century. "They were basically merchant ships and were well-known for their speed.", the box informs.

Here are some photos I've taken along the process. I realize I've made several "mistakes", but I learn something from every step in the instructions I complete! Can't wait for my next model, in which I will have to make the hull myself. In this kit, the hull came pre-shaped from a single block of wood.


6 januar 1 by Anders Myhre Brakestad, on Flickr


23 januar 1 by Anders Myhre Brakestad, on Flickr


23 januar 2 by Anders Myhre Brakestad, on Flickr


26 janaur 1 by Anders Myhre Brakestad, on Flickr


26 januar 2 by Anders Myhre Brakestad, on Flickr


I've painted the bulwarks, painted the hull and nailed in the rest of the nails on the wales. Next on my list is fitting and nailing on the stem, keel and sternpost (which looks more like the rudder, actually). Anyway, this is great fun! PLUS, I got to buy lots of manly tools that I already should have owned....!!!

 

[runnah]

I hate to break it to you but you'll never fit on that boat.

 

[pixmedic]

you've got wood!

 

[Compaq]

I hate to break it to you but you'll never fit on that boat.

If I chop up my hands, I'll bet I could fit at least those on deck! Arrrr!

 

[Compaq]

First layer of paint, and added keep, sternpost and stem. Done some filling in, that's why it's so un-smooth.


27 januar 3 by Anders Myhre Brakestad, on Flickr


27 januar 2 by Anders Myhre Brakestad, on Flickr



27 januar 1 by Anders Myhre Brakestad, on Flickr

 

[snowbear116 47]

Anchors aweigh!

I cant wait to see pic's of the little champagne bottle you use when you launch it!

 

[flow]

Nice

 

[Parker219]

Wow, you have patients. I can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[Robin_Usagani]

Good luck putting that thing in the bottle!

 

[AgentDrex]

Here's a mini-pirate for your boat:

 

[texkam]

Norwegian winters. :sad anim:

 

[Compaq]

Norwegian winters aren't as bad as people think. True, there are certain places colder than others. Today it's beautiful outside. Sun, blue sky and around -5 degrees C. Perfect "Easter weather", we like to say here.

I have a small bottle of jagermeister, which will have to serve.

Dynamite pirate, feel free to mail him to me.