Hi all.
Been struggling with what to do for my first model boat for a while now. I needed something simple to start off with, but also something I actually had an interest in so I wouldn't lose interest in the build.
Finally I found the perfect first build plan for me in the new MMI Plans and Construction Guide: Clive Halliwell's Lord Clive Plan (MAR3472). The plan interests me as I am fascinated by the engineering evolutions that abounded in the late Victorian period and not just in ship design and naval tactics.tar
The decision was also sealed by the Victorian colour scheme of red, white and buff/ochre lending to an attractive ship.
The build is similar in style to Dreadstar's Vosper Corvette and Type 24 builds elsewhere on this forum.
Anyway, on with the actual build.
So far I'm making slow progress, having put together the hull bottom, bulkheads, stempiece and inwhales. Now waiting for the glue to dry. According to Forum rules, there is a pic below.
Tomorrow (possibly this evening, depending how the glue dries
) I will need to start attaching the hull sides. I must say I am a bit daunted by this prospect: after the straight-sided sections, I'm thinking the sections of wood that need to be shaped around the bow and stern will be difficult. I hope I don't get too big a gap between the hull sides and hull bottom.
With a bewildering number of fillers on the market, is there anything that people can particularly recommend. I have plenty of Ronseal 2 part wood filler left over from DIY jobs.
Also, when it comes to waterproofing the hull, what exactly is this "sanding sealer" I hear everyone talking about. Is it a brand, or just a collective term for many hobby or DIY products that could fit the bill. And does the whole boat need treating with it, IE to make it waterproof and get a good surface for painting?
Anyway, the pic...