Baltimore Clipper Model plank on frame

[@marktaylor8659]

Great build and kitbash of the kit. I have this same kit I inherited from my father and wondered what it might take to rework to a plank-on-frame. After watching your video, clearly it's quite doable. Thanks for sharing.

[@EPeltzer]

We have three generations working on this kit off and on for the last couple of years, (me, my son, my dad) and yet just don't have this kind of time to put into it. Floored by the fact that you redesigned it as a plank on frame rather than the solid hull. We did a small plank on frame model (the British Longboat also by Model Shipways.) And boy was that time consuming even though much less elaborate than this! Anyway, the solid hull is looking pretty good after a lot of carving so we feel that's not a bad way to go either. Also the castings in the kit are of parts that in practice on hard working ships probably all would have been painted rather than varnished. But yes your wood re-creations are lovely. These old Baltimore Clippers really did have beautiful lines, a fascinating era in maritime history.

[@roycrane8154]

Thank you for your kind comments. It is indeed a very pretty model and I am sure that all three of you folks will enjoy yours for years to come, I am especilly fond of the rake of the masts. Best of luck with yor modelling, enjoy. Roy

[@ahsayboy2498]

definately SCRATCH build, wonderfull work, congratulations

[@russellbarnes4233]

Very nice work. I like the concept of leaving one side open and finishing the other side.

[@roycrane8154]

Thank you Russell, I have built two models this way, so far and will probably do another, some time. It is fun to display the frames and planking.

[@timmurphy8578]

Roy, I would call it a semi-scratch build. Very nice over all build. I very much like that you did a frame build. Bluejacket and Model Expo solid hulls are the worst offered. The only good solid hulls are the A.J. Fisher hulls that Bill makes. The other modifications that you did with the kit really helps with its overall appearance. Tim Murphy

[@roycrane8154]

Thanks Tim, I miss our club meetings. Zoom is OK, but not the same. Roy

[@diyhometheaterguy]

Very nicely done!

[@michaelmaciejewicz7534]

I am leaning towards a full wood ship build At 63 I have time on my hands

[@richarddavis911]

As a novice working on my first build, I'm so impressed with your finished boat and how you got there. Really a beautiful build in my opinion. How many models have you made to reach this degree of expertise ?

[@roycrane8154]

Richard, Thank you for your kind words. I have been building model cars, airplanes and ships since childhood. You learn new skills all the time. This model is entered in the USS Constitution Museum show, next month. This is a judged show, put on by the USS Constitution Model Ship Guild. The model is entered in the journeyman class. They award points for first, second and third place, in three classes (beginner, journeyman and master). I need one more point for my Master classification. Roy

[@rd5888]

@@roycrane8154 I wish you the best of luck with your competition. Beautiful work.

[@michaelmaciejewicz7534]

Is that your cat mewing

[@michaelmaciejewicz7534]

Go play with your poor kitty