Young America 1853 1:72

[Ornholt]

Today I start a new project.
The Clipper ship Young America. Uses drawings and instructions by Edward Tosti published by Sea Watch Books. The original ship was built in 1853 in New York by shipbuilder William Webb. I choose to build this ship because I want to build a civilian ship, a merchant ship, and avoid all those cannons that there are so many of in military ship models. Furthermore, I think the Clipper ships are very beautiful creations and worthy of attention. This will be a long-term project. It simply has to take the time it takes. Not thinking about rushing, but will try to build a well-built and beautifully crafted ship.
Starting today by sawing up planks of pear wood that I have lying around. Will build most of it in pear wood. Deck plank I will use a lighter wood for the sake of contrast, for example lemon wood, or maybe Castello.The next step will be planing the wood to the thicknesses I need.

 

[Ornholt]

Continuing to plan to the dimensions I need for the keel and frame.

 

[Ornholt]

Sawing out the first pieces for a frame. Also saws out the parts needed for keel, bow and stern timber.

 

[AnobiumPunctatum]

Fine, you have some free seats in the first row.
i will take one and will follow your log with great interest

 

[Ornholt]

Fine, you have some free seats in the first row.
i will take one and will follow your log with great interest

Of course there is room for you. You are welcome to follow the construction.

 

[dockattner]

This 'ground up' construction is above my current pay grade so I appreciate that you are showing what needs to happen in preparation. I'll sit next to Christian in the front row if he doesn't mind.

 

[Uwek]

already a lot of sawdust - makes the throat very dry - hope you have a cold beer in the fridge

 

[AnobiumPunctatum]

You are very welcome, Paul

 

[Allegheny]

This 'ground up' construction is above my current pay grade so I appreciate that you are showing what needs to happen in preparation. I'll sit next to Christian in the front row if he doesn't mind.

Well this looks like it will be a great build from start to finish. I'll take the same front row seat as well along with @Christian and @dockattner. I'll bring the endless supply of popcorn if they'll supply the butter and napkins.

 

[WDO]

I really enjoy watching a build from the lumber stage on up to a finished model. Your prep is important and nicely illustrated. I'm following you also!

 

[Ornholt]

already a lot of sawdust - makes the throat very dry - hope you have a cold beer in the fridge

Yes, there will be a lot of shavings and dust. in the fridge is a must when starting a project.

 

[Ornholt]

Yes, there will be a lot of shavings and dust. in the fridge is a must when starting a project.

*sawdust

 

[Ornholt]

This 'ground up' construction is above my current pay grade so I appreciate that you are showing what needs to happen in preparation. I'll sit next to Christian in the front row if he doesn't mind.

You're welcome.

 

[shota70]

great start, I will join to the other friends and keep following up on your great work,
good luck

 

[Ornholt]

great start, I will join to the other friends and keep following up on your great work,
good luck

Thanks, I'll do my best.

 

[Peter Gutterman]

I bought the Second two of the three books to help me finish my 1955 Model Shipways 1:192 scale version of the same ship. I got them after I'd already finished most of the work and thought" AS soon as I'm finished, someone will publish the definitive book ( in this case three) on the subject. And lo and behold!
I too am pulling up a chair ( or maybe a Barka Lounger) and I promise to bring my own beer. This is gonna take awhile. (Dry mouth from the sawdust.)

Pete

PS. Judging from your wood working tools and the pearwood you just happened to have in your stash, I'd venture to assume we're dealing with an experienced woodworker here.

 

[Ornholt]

I bought the Second two of the three books to help me finish my 1955 Model Shipways 1:192 scale version of the same ship. I got them after I'd already finished most of the work and thought" AS soon as I'm finished, someone will publish the definitive book ( in this case three) on the subject. And lo and behold!
I too am pulling up a chair ( or maybe a Barka Lounger) and I promise to bring my own beer. This is gonna take awhile. (Dry mouth from the sawdust.)

Pete

PS. Judging from your wood working tools and the pearwood you just happened to have in your stash, I'd venture to assume we're dealing with an experienced woodworker here.

I worked professionally in fine carpentry when I was younger. Now I work with wood as a hobby. Building model ships is good for both body and soul.

 

[Ornholt]

This is how my boatyard looks for this build.

 

[Allegheny]

Dear @Ornholt,
Given the size of your shipyard begs the question, what will be the eventual size of your model and in what scale will it be in?

 

[Peter Gutterman]

I can relate.
I did furniture restoration in my basement with an assortment of apprentices and helpers for forty or more years. Then models. The body and soul part is exactly right. Actually for all of it. Talk about living under a lucky star!

Pete