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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

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

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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

Yes, am now using "Masking tape for curves" on the hull (which I think is a fine line tape). And will start using this kind of tape (typically Tamyia tape) for barrels and other small stuff with multiple colors. Some of my previous builds included small parts, like barrels, which were brown and had black lines for the straps. these were hand painted and looked poor. Ken

Hi David: Just do a web search on "Scottish Fifie by Amati" and several distributors will appear. I bought my kit a year ago from AgesofSail. I just searched again and found they still sell it, as well as 3 other kit distributors (I am sure there are more distributors than these 4). Prices and shipping costs vary amongst them, so you can choose the one you like best. Ken

If you haven't purchased yet this will be closer and where I purchased mine. It was less money even with int'l shipping and no import duties then a US seller: Cornwall Model Boats Ltd Unit 3B, Highfield Rd Ind Est Camelford Cornwall PL32 9RA United Kingdom

Grazie. And I agree. I was sorely disappointed in my painting of those barrels. However, I am getting better as I build other boats and my painting skills are slowing improving. There is so much to learn!! - Ken

Thanks for your response. I am glad you enjoyed the video. I enjoy building boats, and making videos, and your complement encourages me to continue - thanks. 81 huh. I'm not far behind (74), but I would encourage you to try model boat building. For me, it has been challenging for my mind and patience, but very rewarding. I started with a simple boat (which was not so simple) and I am working my way towards more complex builds, such as this one. We were in Sydney Harbour a few years ago and enjoyed our visit very much. A very nice place. Ken

I am glad you enjoyed it! I am trying to get better at boat building and making videos. Your comments are encouraging. Ken

Thanks for the info! I tried these pins, but without much success and decided these do not work. But I will consider them again on future builds. Ken

Wow. I am glad to help. Let me know how your assembly is going. I found planking 200 or so planks to be very monotonous. Now I am on to the deck planking, which looks to be similar - lots of small custom fit planks! But it is this kind of repetitious work that will deliver skill. Good luck - Ken

You bet! There is so much information about building boats on the internet. Some I can use, some does not work for me. I found this technique to be useful in this case with long gentil curves. And yes, one cannot have too many clamps :-) Ken

@@ken_boats Thanks Ken. What I found useful on filler planks is something I learnt when watching "big boat builders" I just cut wedges of wood and hammered them in to keep them in place until they set.

Glad you enjoyed it! I get so many tips from other model boat builders, I am glad to share what works for me. Ken

The kit does produce a lovely boat. I enjoyed building it, and I am glad you did too. Thanks for the nice comment - Ken

Yes, I am slow :-) but I finally did publish the next video on preparing the hull and painting it. I am now working on the deck - which consists of many custom fitted planks. This video of the deck will take a few more months. I am getting faster at building boats as I learn the tricks, but my time to build boats is also shared with other activities, which slow my rate of publishing. I took the summer off to hike, sail, and work around the house, but now I am back at my typical pace. Ken

Thanks so much. This was my 2nd model boat build. My skills are improving, but I have a long way to go. I've made several boats since the Virginia was assembled. In each of these I try to document the process which include the discoveries of a rookie boat builder. It is a balance between showing the process and making the video too long. Thanks again - Ken

@@ken_boats I'm learning a lot when building mine too. Cheers Ken. Great to see you're back with your new model. Enjoying the videos!

Funny! I love the movie Master and Commander, and it was this movie that started me on my boat building hobby. I think the kit makers have to balance 1) the details of the kit which make the boat as accurate to the original boat against 2) the cost of the kit. I have found the more expensive kits are more representative of the real boat. I am sure professional model makers make the best replicas, like your brother, and are the most expensive to make (time and money). Making a model from scratch is beyond my current skills. One of my goals is to get good enough to make the kit for the HMS Surprise. Ken

​@@ken_boatsThe 21 books of the Master and Commander series are great, have you read them? One thing I learned after reading them is that the writer, Patric O'Brien, had only been on a sail boat once in his life. From reading the books I was astonished to learn this.

I've been told this before, but I keep forgetting if its base wood or bass wood. I like your mnemonic of a delicious bass fish. I think I will never get the pronunciation wrong again! Many thanks - Ken

Glad you enjoyed it! - Ken

Thanks. I have learned two ways to edge bend a plank since I built this boat. 1 is good. 2 is much easier and seems to be good but I am still learning it. 1. Spiling the plank. this is where you cut a curve in the wood. I could not easily find a good reference for this, but there are some good ones around. I used this technique on my video of the HMS Bounty Jolly Boat. ruclips.net/video/mbNQWsPp5eg/видео.html Spiling starts about minute 19.45 and an update on the technique at min 24. 2 Edge bending. I just learned this 2nd technique which I am using on my current build. It is much easier and faster. But I have not totally mastered it yet. Here is a good video on it ruclips.net/video/atXqH0GWLL8/видео.html This is part 3. Be sure to look at parts 2 and 4. Enjoy Ken

Yes it was! And a fun build.

@@ken_boats Nice boat!