Well finished and presented first build. Rich (PT-2)This is my first build. I started it April of 2020 when the Pandemic started. I finished it 4 months later.View attachment 195889
Interesting that my first build was also a pilot boat for a kit bought back around 1969, two thirds done and then into a closet dry dock until this last summer, Constructo, 'Scale Pilot Boat' 18 inch wood hull, no scale given. I finished it out over the summer with a lot of added accessories that I felt would be present in a working boat including two ships boats, Stbd in a deck cradle and Port aloft as this almost done shot shows. Lots of faux hanks of lines and added running rigging not in the kit. I really like schooner rigged boats. After doing two strip canoes, first was a 19 inch which was my entry lessons in planking and definitely improved with the second one with that group I am focusing on a 1/64 scale Bluenose, MS2130, and have an order standing for another which is POF from China with that build group pricing.This is my first build. I started it April of 2020 when the Pandemic started. I finished it 4 months later.View attachment 195889
Beautiful work!Interesting that my first build was also a pilot boat for a kit bought back around 1969, two thirds done and then into a closet dry dock until this last summer, Constructo, 'Scale Pilot Boat' 18 inch wood hull, no scale given.View attachment 196363View attachment 196364 I finished it out over the summer with a lot of added accessories that I felt would be present in a working boat including two ships boats, Stbd in a deck cradle and Port aloft as this almost done shot shows. Lots of faux hanks of lines and added running rigging not in the kit. I really like schooner rigged boats. After doing two strip canoes, first was a 19 inch which was my entry lessons in planking and definitely improved with the second one with that group I am focusing on a 1/64 scale Bluenose, MS2130, and have an order standing for another which is POF from China with that build group pricing.
Have a good time as you proceed beyond you pilot well done pilot boat. Rich (PT-2)
Very nice work and intimidating to the adversaries with those guns out and ready to fire broadside or rolling broadside. Rapidity of fire was more important than accuracy but yours look well placed. Rich (PT-2)Started building the HMS Pegasus last August. My first plank on bulwark ship.
Very good work - would like to your work in a building log - would be greatStarted building the HMS Pegasus last August. My first plank on bulwark ship.
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The close photos show how well that you did the planking. First time out. .. Outstanding!!! Rich (PT-2)Started building the HMS Pegasus last August. My first plank on bulwark ship.
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I think that I spent more time reading how to plank the hull than the time I spent doing it.The close photos show how well that you did the planking. First time out. .. Outstanding!!! Rich (PT-2)
Been there doing that. For my Bluenose it is very much the same as doing the "Stripper" canoes. . . just a longer hull and lesson learned to taper the plank edges for better mating around curves convex and concave when those edges are aligned with the keel. Rich (PT-2)I think that I spent more time reading how to plank the hull than the time I spent doing it.
I personally don't think it is up to our SoS standards but will make some arrangements for some photos to send for your consideration. Thank you for this opportunity to show what an old newbie did with an almost as old Constructo kit after it was in closet drydock since about 1970. I'll keep our Lab out of the way and have a black cloth backdrop. Arranging better lighting will be a creative venture as well as my IPhone camera. I think that I will ask a lodge brother who is a photographer with lots of cameras, lenses, and better lighting to help me out for SoS if acceptable. Rich (PT-2)Very nice - will be adding this to the showcase. Do you have anymore pictures of the Pilot?
Very nicely displayed and well lit. I like your mirror beneath the ramp. Great launching. Rich (PT-2)Thank you! Here are a few more photos.View attachment 196644View attachment 196645View attachment 196646View attachment 196647
Thank you!Love the way it’s displayed
Thank you!Very nicely displayed and well lit. I like your mirror beneath the ramp. Great launching. Rich (PT-2)