Buccaneer Pirate Ship from OCCRE

almoisey · Jun 26, 2023

Hello. This is my first attempt in wood modeling, therefore, I don’t know much, I’m trying to repeat how it was done on Youtube. frame glued with glue Moment-wood:

almoisey · Jun 26, 2023

Decks glued with neopren glue Just changed the layout of the boards. I used 60mm pieces with a three board layout:

almoisey · Jun 26, 2023

Bulwarks. The fitting showed that the middle part had to be shortened a little ( with a sand paper). Еhe manual says that the bulwark should just be painted from the inside. I dyed it, but I don't really like it. Maybe it's worth gluing the trim strips?

And another question: Many authors recommend gluing wooden blocks between the frames. Can wood be replaced with styrofoam?

Davejed · Jul 1, 2023

almoisey said:
Bulwarks. The fitting showed that the middle part had to be shortened a little ( with a sand paper). Еhe manual says that the bulwark should just be painted from the inside. I dyed it, but I don't really like it. Maybe it's worth gluing the trim strips?
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And another question: Many authors recommend gluing wooden blocks between the frames. Can wood be replaced with styrofoam?

I've built this one. I didn't put blocks between the frames and it came out fine, however I did plank the bulwarks inside and it did look much better. Also adding frames around the gunports is a nice touch. Good luck with your build. You are off to a good start

Davejed · Jul 1, 2023

Oh, and by the way test the fit of that stern platform as you do your first planking. You may need to trim the frames to have it sit level. I did.

Peter Gutterman · Jul 1, 2023

Styrofoam tends to fall apart and crumble and doesn't work well with woodworking tools or sand paper. Might try Balsa. shapes quick and easy. I am sure others on this forum have even better ideas.

danielsje · Jul 2, 2023

almoisey said:
Bulwarks. The fitting showed that the middle part had to be shortened a little ( with a sand paper). Еhe manual says that the bulwark should just be painted from the inside. I dyed it, but I don't really like it. Maybe it's worth gluing the trim strips?
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And another question: Many authors recommend gluing wooden blocks between the frames. Can wood be replaced with styrofoam?

Styrofoam does not have a lot of reliable structural integrity to hold square under stress. Styrofoam also requires careful gluing because many glues can melt the foam. Gluing Wood blocks between the false bulkheads is thought to provide needed additional structural strength to hold the square as you plank the hull. I personally would not use styrofoam for this. I would also not use styrofoam for any wood ship modeling structure. I cut pieces of a 1/4 by 2 inch hardwood planking and glue them in on edge for the structural braces. If you need to add filler to bow or stern sections I recommend balsa. Coat the balsa with poly before planking. Last, it is not always a requirement to add additional internal braces between the false bulkheads…I have planked hulls over bulkheads without the braces and have not had any issues at all. So you could easily decide to move ahead with planking without the braces.

almoisey · Jul 3, 2023

OK. I decided to glue the bulwark with planks inside, and I will not glue the braces. After sticking the bulwark, I had to work a little with sandpaper. Now i added a device for bending the planks to my slipway:

I soak the strips in a jar for 2 hours and use a soldering iron to bend.Looks good in my opinion for a beginner.

I have another question - do I need to pull out the nails after gluing?
Thanks.

Davejed · Jul 3, 2023

Yes, makes sanding and the second planking so much easier.

Peter Gutterman · Jul 3, 2023

Looking vey good. I too, "have pulled up a chair" to follow your build.

Pete

Sodak · Jul 25, 2023

I started this in April, currently working on masts and yards. Have fun!

almoisey · Jul 26, 2023

Looks great. My work on the model is slower. Planking is still going on. And it seems that in the end I will need to use putty.

almoisey · Aug 9, 2023

The planking process took a month. It was difficult to create a smooth surface in the front:

I hope sandpaper and putty will fix my mistakes.

almoisey · Aug 9, 2023

It was a long and messy sandpapering process. Here is the result. And after moderate puttying, the hull is ready for further work:

Found this remedia at a local store.It is a mixture of beeswax, linseed oil and colophony. please could you tell me - this remedia is suitable for finishing processing the hull ?

Peter Gutterman · Aug 9, 2023

Beautiful! I like your finish!

almoisey said:
It was a long and messy sandpapering process. Here is the result. And after moderate puttying, the hull is ready for further work:
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Found this remedia at a local store.It is a mixture of beeswax, linseed oil and colophony. please could you tell me - this remedia is suitable for finishing processing the hull ?

I have no idea. Make sample(s) to test it on. Maybe you have discovered something new and useful. On a test piece, what's the worst that can happen? Looks great so far!

Pete

almoisey · Sep 8, 2023

Finally i have finished planking ( with Bison clue ). It turned out to be more difficult than I thought. In the process I ruined approximately 5-8 planks (fortunately there were a spare).In the end I sanded and polished the hull.