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Welcome aboard! - Ken I'm halfway through another

Thanks. The New Bedford looks like a beautiful kit. Let me know how its going. Ken

Thanks Ken

Thanks. I just began another build and thought to document how I set up. Ken

I should have known!, But I but drew a complete blank as I was working my way along the build. Thanks, I need all the help I can get :-) Ken

Ahh! Maybe if I sharpen them. But they never did work for me. Ken

Same here. I have stopped saving it too. Ken

It took me a long time to figure this out. This is a small boat which carries a large anchor for the main ship. typically, when kedging or setting a second anchor. The rear of the launch is more stable and can support more weight than the bow. The device hanging over the rear is a davit which keeps the anchor rode (line) off of the transom. Ken

Thanks - it was fun to build. Im glad you liked it. Ken

Thanks. I also started late in life. Keep at it and you will get good. I too enjoy it. Ken

Yes, I have received a few tips about the name. I like the feedback. I have received many comments that have been very useful! Thanks for yours. - Ken

Thanks. It was my 2nd build ever, and this is the boat that "hooked me". Since then, I have taken to studying the build process.

wow, I am impressed you are attempting a scratch build. Be sure to look at Model Ship World. modelshipworld.com/forum/151-build-logs-for-scratch-projects-by-era-launch-date/ They have a whole section on scratch projects. There may be some advice or techniques you could fine, and it is a great place to ask questions. Someday I may attempt a scratch build. I also like dioramas. My goal is to build the Fictional boat HMS Surprise! So much to do - So little time. Ken

PS Your wife must be really smart - noticing the chair. :-) I wore out my computer chair, so bought a Areon chair and moved the old chair over to the boat station (the grey one). and threw the old one away. It was nice for a while, but now that I look over to my station, I see I rotated chairs again since then. I bought my wife an Areon too, and gave the grey one away, since it was getting lopsided and worn-out. Now I am back to another old one black. My boat station gets the dregs of chairs, as long as these dregs are supportive. - Ken

Thanks. I consider myself a journeyman craftsman. But I get better with each build. I read Slocum's book and then found the kit. It is a beautiful kit and required a "step up" in my skill level to build. I appreciate you kind words - Ken

Thanks. It was my 2nd build ever, and this is the boat that "hooked me". Since then, I have taken to studying the build process. Thanks for your encouragement. Ken

Thank you. Your kind words are appreciated. Let me know how your build is progressing. - Ken

I'm glad you enjoyed it. It took much longer than was stated in the instructions, but it was fun to build. And as always, I learned more about building. Thanks again. Ken

That was a great book, and it was the cause of me building this boat. It was a fun build for me too. Ken

Thanks. I will do this in the future. - Ken

Yes, I found wooden boat modeling to be a challenging and rewarding (fun) hobby. And I like your approach to start with a small dory. That is a great choice. As for fittings, all kits come with fittings. Some have very few spares, some come with plenty extras. if you need more parts, use the kits sizing for scale (e.g. a 5 mm block, or 3 mm copper tube.) You might also look at Model Ship World to see what kits have been assembled. modelshipworld.com/search/?&q=dory&quick=1&search_and_or=and&search_in=titles&sortby=relevancy Good luck! Ken

@@ken_boats Thank You for that link Ken. It will be very helpful to me on my upcoming first build. I am attempting the New Bedford Whaleboat.

Thanks - Ken

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for the complement. -Ken

Using a model boat kit may be a bad choice as a model for building a real boat. Model boats only appear as real boats, but lack all the complexity needed to make a real boat. And, sadly this kit is titled as HMS bounty, but I have received comments that show it is too small to be the actual boat they used. I am sure there are actual drawing available on line for the true HMS bounty Jolly boat. Good luck - Ken

Thanks. I will incorporate your great tip in future videos! Ken

Glad you enjoyed it! It was fun building as well. Ken

Thanks

Thanks for the complement. Planking is one of those tasks that have been difficult for me. I have learned by lots of practice and study. The biggest help for me was the Nautical Research Guild Half-Hull Planking Kit. thenrgstore.org/products/half-hull-planking-project I made a short video about this on my channel. And there are many build logs on Model Ship World that detail how it is assembled. modelshipworld.com/search/?&q=Half-Hull%20Planking%20Kit&quick=1&search_and_or=and&search_in=titles&sortby=relevancy

Thanks, I appreciate your nice comment. It is fun to build boats, and to make videos, and it is nice to know others find it enjoyable. Ken.

I am glad it was helpful! Building the wet version sounds like you're going to have fun. very cool. Ken

Thank you! I enjoy building model boats and photography. I am glad you like it. Ken

No. I found a synopsis and it sounds like an adventure, ending poorly. I put it in my "cart" and will consider reading it later. Thanks - Ken

Yes, once the glue dries. That's why they are only halfway in. Since this video, I found a good PIN INSERTION PLIER from Micro-Mark which has been very useful - Ken

Thanks for the complement, and good luck on your build. The Journey is half the fun.

Muchas gracias. Sorry about the fate of your plastic models. I often wonder what will happen to my boat collection! But I find the building process more fun than having the boat on the shelf. My boats will likely end in the trash some day after I am gone. And I am OK with that. I looked at the Mantua. Wow. That's a nice looking boat. I am working towards obtaining that kind of skill to build one. - Ken

Thanks. And good luck with your build. that will be a nice boat when you are done. - Ken

Glad it was helpful! Do you have a build log online somewhere?

I bought two 123 blocks to see if I can make those work! Thanks

No, so far I have Airbrushed the hull with enamel paint, and used an oil-based stain for the few deck parts I have built so far (hatches and super structure). but I plan to continue use of oil based products. I then coated the deck and deck equipment with a Testors spray lacquer. I have had good luck airbrushing Enamel, and use very little acrylic. Except I plan to use Acrylic paint for the masts and spars. I paint it on and wipe if off quickly, which seems to give the wood a nice color. I then seal them - I think with Lacquer as well. The spray lacquer uses bad aerosols, but I use a mask and spray booth that vents outside. For the smaller stuff I brush on Polyurethane. I worry about brush marks, which is why I use the airbrush. It results in such a nice finish. I think the brush on Polyurethane is clear and self-leveling and does not really show brush marks. but old habits die hard. How about you? How do you finish your wood products? What do you like? Ken

Thanks for sharing all this information. I've only built one wood ship and that was a long time ago when I was in my early 20s. I don't think I put any finish on it. Most of the wood kits I build now are for model railroading and I have used both acrylic and enamels, however, I've airbrushed a primer coat of lacquer and when finished, I use Testors Dullcoat, which I think is lacquer based. I also use an airbrush spray booth that vents outside. I inherited some model kits from my father when he passed and one is the Model Shipways, Dapper Tom. It has a solid hull, which will need to be finished with paint, so I'm just trying to get some ideas on what to do. Thanks.@@ken_boats

Thanks for the nice comments. That's the first I heard I have a good voice :-) Ken