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Post by TRM on Aug 7, 2015 17:14:57 GMT -5
Hello Folks!I wanted to start a thread for a somewhat long-term building project that just hit my bench; Model Space's Sovereign of the Seas.  Recently I finished a review of one of the sections of the ship for Model Shipwrights. Model Space offers this kit, and others, in subscription form where sections of the kit will be sent in a Pay as you go" format; which as you know on wooden ship kits of this nature can be to the expensive side, the subscription makes that cost more manageable. So the trick to reviewing a kit where separate sections of the kit are delivered once a month for about one year, is to make small, individualized reviews, a build blog as well as some videos to show the kit and the processes in building it. Here is a link to Part 1 of my review of the Sovereign of the Seas (Pack 1) - www.modelshipwrights.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=11527In the coming days I will begin actual construction of this section of the kit. With some luck there will be some downtime before the next section arrives next month and I will review that section.  As you can see, as well as in my review, there is a pile of parts for the construction of the false keel and bulkheads of the ship.  I did manage to play a little and started cutting out a few of the laser cut pieces to the bulkheads.  If my quick dry-fitting of the bow section is any indication on how this kit will construct, I an in store for a fun-filled an easy ride to this build! The parts slip into their corresponding slots with a snug fit! :-)--<   As I mentioned above, this will be a LONG-term project for me. I should have a progress report soon...and maybe even a shot video for some that enjoy that sort of thing! Thanks for stopping by!
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Post by Leon on Aug 7, 2015 17:43:31 GMT -5
WOW!!!! Great review Todd.This is going to be an interesting project to follow .   |
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Post by TRM on Aug 7, 2015 21:23:35 GMT -5
Thanks Leon! I always had a thing for the wooden ship from way back. Nice to get back to some grass roots stuff. |
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Post by TRM on Aug 9, 2015 22:16:28 GMT -5
I stole some time after getting back from a long weekend attending my Brother in Law's wedding in Maine. Good times! Well, just as I figured, the bulkhead sections just fell together. Once cut out, a quick light sanding and they slide into place.  The hull is broken down into 3 main sections of false keel. There are two small blacks that attach each key-wedge connecting point...then slip the bulkheads into the slots with the matching numbers.  She is impressively big...LOL!! Looking forward to the time the planking shows up in one of the future deliveries!!  A quick dry-fitting of the gun deck...   Part of this first pack was a couple of cannons ad carriages. These fell together as well.  Had a couple minutes to squirt a little paint on them as well.   While I blacken some metal parts, I slapped together the bow spirit framing.   Tomorrow I will work on some of the launch...  hat's it for the moment...hope to have some more tomorrow at some point! Thanks for tuning in! |
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Post by eastrock on Aug 9, 2015 22:55:59 GMT -5
wow setting up some sails, buddy!!! hope the termites won't get a bite of it!! lol the hull looks promising  |
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Post by thechaos on Aug 10, 2015 0:52:39 GMT -5
good work on this superb ship.
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Post by John Everett on Aug 10, 2015 1:07:44 GMT -5
Laser cut wood has come a long way in the last 10 years. I didn't know plywood of that thickness could be cut by "frickin' laser beams!"
Having built a more primitive version of a similar ship, the planking will be slow, but rewarding. Just be careful not to induce a warp into the hull as the planks go on.
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Post by TRM on Aug 10, 2015 5:32:14 GMT -5
Thanks ER!! Glad to have you on board!! I had the exterminator swing by nd check things out....seems to be okay for the moment!! Thanks Chaos!! She is a beauty...if I could get here to look half as good as the finished demo, I might be tickled pink!! Hey John! Not sure how deep they can go now, but 3/16 looks like it was cutting through butter! Warping was one of my first complaints, I had some with a Constitution I scratch built a few years back. The gun deck key-wedges itself into the frames quite nicely though and that deck will be nailed and glued in place. Should handle any twiting on that end of things. The false keep will go into a keel clamp I made soon. |
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Post by mrt51 on Aug 10, 2015 8:41:18 GMT -5
Wow this is cool!
Terry
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Post by Leon on Aug 10, 2015 9:06:44 GMT -5
Todd this is looking absolutely fantastic!
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Post by eastrock on Aug 10, 2015 12:34:00 GMT -5
Always glad to be on board, buddy!!!
Cheers!!!
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 10, 2015 15:01:29 GMT -5
What the hell?!?! Did the trip to Maine has something to do this?!?!?
Man, this is going to be fun to follow... have fun!
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 10, 2015 16:37:26 GMT -5
This will be fun to follow along with especially since it's a 'getting back to your roots' type of project for you Todd! I was tempted to try their Millenium Falcon studio model but once I tallied up the full price AND figured out how big the sucker would be when completed I came to my senses. |
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Post by TRM on Aug 11, 2015 16:54:27 GMT -5
Hi Fellas! Thanks for the kind words!! Most appreciated!! Andy...no, nothing to do with the trip other than it put a crimp in the bench time for me!!  Bill, still glad to have you along!! I hear you on the MF....I was liking it myself...but the price was steep. I guess after you add the size and features it comes with? Still up there...no rigging either...LOL!! I followed some links to find the gangway door that works. I guy on YouTube is building one and the working door is killer!! Okay....well, I am at the end of Pack one now! The frame is assembled as well as the launch and two cannon. Not much left to do but wait on the next section...except maybe look to update my ship building tools...LOL!! I put together a short video review for the Model Shipwrights forum (which I run ) of the first pack as well as some of the footage from construction. I will ad some pics below just in case you on't have time for the 8:33 seconds of video! The metal parts have all been blackened. Instead of painting, I used Uschi van der Rosten's Burning Fluid. Parts go in white metal...come out a few seconds later just like this!!  The rough framing of the hull is complete. As I said, she is long! But things are pretty true at the moment. I will fare things out on the frames soon. The ship's launch went together nicely as well....  The planking went down and things were sanded.   Finally the finishing touches..well almost all of them as the ring is not black yet, were put to the ship's anchor...  That is that for now!! I was thinking of adding the eye bolts and maybe some bolt heads to the trunnion clamps on the cannons...should keep me busy until the next delivery! As always, thanks for stopping in!! |
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Post by Leon on Aug 11, 2015 17:12:25 GMT -5
WOW!!!! Beautiful work Todd.The launch and blackened parts look great.  |
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Post by eastrock on Aug 12, 2015 10:49:53 GMT -5
Stunning work, Buddy!!!
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 12, 2015 19:33:39 GMT -5
That didn't take long! Will patiently wait for the next installment. |
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Post by TRM on Aug 12, 2015 20:46:29 GMT -5
LOL...that's what I thought too Bill!!  Betting they get increasing more difficult the further it goes on!! |
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Post by TRM on Sept 3, 2015 22:09:50 GMT -5
Well... Pack 2 arrived safe and sound the other day! Actually, there was two packages...seems there is one of two free gifts with the subscription. Handy little extra set of hands and magnification...  This should come in handy, especially when the rigging comes up! Okay, Pack 2! A whole new set of instructions...  This is what was in the box this time around:  I am putting together another short review...and video to show what comes in Pack 2 and showing some of the construction along the way. With any luck, I will have it posted soon. Until then, I managed to finally nail down the first gun deck. The nails for this were supplied in Pack 2.  The inside of this deck is not seen when the model is complete. The purpose is base control of the masts as well as it tightens up the framing considerably after the frames are locked together.  Theses are the stringers that run behind the cannon effectively blocking the interior section of the bottom gun deck. The next step was installing some framing on for the next gun deck.  Well that is where she stands at the moment. I am still working on the #2 review and video as I mentioned as well as butting some things up on the launch! Thanks for swinging in!! |
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Post by Leon on Sept 4, 2015 2:18:32 GMT -5
Ok Todd,there are no pics! What's going on?  Sounds like more great goodies! |
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Post by TRM on Sept 4, 2015 5:29:38 GMT -5
Sorry About that Leon! Seems The Pic site has gotten the better of me and changed some settings! Things should be up and running now!! |
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Post by Leon on Sept 4, 2015 8:42:04 GMT -5
Looking really good Todd! I'll be watching for the video.
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Post by TRM on Sept 4, 2015 9:21:48 GMT -5
Thanks Leon!! Found the issues with the pics...seems Google changed the link process on pictures in the past couple days. Hoping they fix the stupidity soon!! |
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 4, 2015 11:31:11 GMT -5
Well that didn't take long. Nice update with round 2! |
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Post by eastrock on Sept 4, 2015 12:40:22 GMT -5
That freebies helps alot in holding small parts and attaching PE!!! very delicate details!!! I'll bring some carrots for your eyes, Todd!!! lol
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Post by TRM on Sept 5, 2015 8:40:06 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Sept 5, 2015 13:18:48 GMT -5
WOW......Now that's a nice trail to take a hike around! |
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 5, 2015 14:21:58 GMT -5
Not a bad time of year to crawl around a BB! |
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Post by `Boots` on Sept 5, 2015 18:20:15 GMT -5
Knew i`d find ya somewhere me `ol matey , what a fabulous project and a terrific job you`re making of it fella ....hope all is good with you ......been a while |
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Post by tigrazor on Sept 6, 2015 10:49:38 GMT -5
Todd youre always good for a surprise are you? This is just A-MA-ZING!
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Betting they get increasing more difficult the further it goes on!! 
