Bounty by Constructo Part 8 Framing Windows

[@moikehunt8928]

Harry "The Kalamunda Kid" Houdini, it is a joy to watch your videos. There are many many master model ship builders out their from every corner of the planet that one can only marvel at their skills. Yet few, if any, have the ability to convey their expertise in a common sense and practical approach. For that reason I find myself returning over and over to your videos to find out how something is done. Coupled with your wit, humor and irreverent ways, who needs MAFS, yessssssssss.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thank you for your kind words, and by the way, I majored in Irreverence at university!

[@captaincruise8796]

I like how you provide an honest time frame for getting this done.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Nothing good is ever easy, especially in scale modelling.

[@splukker]

Watching you work on the Bounty has rekindled the flame in me for my long left Victory by c.Mamoli. I have not worked on it for about 10 years.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Well Mike it’s about time you rolled up your sleeves and got some sawdust under those nails laddie.

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Neat job on those windows, Harry. And the planking on the hull is top notch.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Matey... more to come

[@aussiefrenchman-hobbytable9960]

Hi Harry , ive always wanted to try wooden kits , Really thanks for sharing! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

My pleasure.... the modern ones are all laser cut and even have PE so just like a plastic kit, but made from trees!

[@dave_jackson3043]

As I said on Fb absolutely beautiful work, as you saidand I completely agree it adds more depth and detail. Loving this Bounty build mate. Keep em coming and stay safe pal😁😉👍

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Dave... glad you like the build... more to come

[@usssaratogacv3lefevre978]

Looks really good Harry, much better.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks matey

[@TrevorsWorkbench]

Looking great! I will have to copy your jig for holding the ship on the edge of the bench when I continue the transom on my ship build

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

It was a simple solution that really worked.. copy away

[@nickbutler7935]

Well worth the time and effort. I use this type of method for my Diorama buildings, tackling each one individually. Great work.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Nick. I am usually a measure and cut type of builder, but this organic method was all that worked for trapezoidal window frames.

[@philipratcliffe1408]

Looks so easy the way you've found of doing it Harry. I'd of probably just measured and filled. 👍👍

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

I tried measuring first and nothing fit... so realised each part needed to be custom made organically.

[@splukker]

When I used this method many moons ago, I watered down the pva and painted the frame joints. Nice job cap"n

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

I used Selleys Aquadhere which is much more diluted than other PVA, so would give the same result

[@jimminey-fooking-cricket4903]

Damn I know I could not have done that with out losing my patience. Looks great.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

That’s why it took so long.. I only did one window a day, about 2 hours fiddling each. But with trial and error until I worked out the easiest method, I think I remade made every window twice!

[@4ngu54110tt]

🎼Jiggle it...just a little bit 🎶🎶🎵🎶 whooo...c'mon, yeah...Cheers Harry. Very informative. Thanks 😊

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Glad you enjoyed it Angus

[@msee383]

Trick I use when cutting balsa……….low tack painters tape, stick balsa on lightly, it hold it in place to stop slippage.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks for the tip

[@thomasdailey9280]

Great looking windows Harry !

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Thomas... I really enjoyed making them

[@basfinnis]

Looking very nice.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks Basil

[@b.g.m.6821]

Great video! I'm currently building this model of the Bounty. I'd love to know how you went about applying the black paint to the stern decorations while keeping the raised brass detail and not covering it up.

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

That’s the old wash trick. Flood in the black paint mixed with about half the appropriate thinner and let it is seep into all the low areas, wiping any off the raised parts. When that dries it will be darkest at the edges of the raised parts, so works like an outline you can safely paint inside with a fine brush. Gives you a clean edge to the raised areas plus is quick and easy to do.

[@msee383]

Harry, I’ve never done what your doing and it looks amazing! Here’s a possible idea, please advise if you think it would work………..cut a piece of plastic sheet to window frame size (fairly thick). Work out your frame, gouge grooves in plastic sheet, insert sheet in window frame, place individual frames using gouged guide and glue. As I say I’ve never done this but thought a stencil would assist. Great work!

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Although that may add a tiny bit of alignment, you still are working with small fiddly pieces of frame which will require careful placement and are easily bumped. To have any useable groove on your plastic it would need to be quite thick and you need to get all your angles correct, as there will be no come back once installed. As you say: you have never done this before.

[@kenthektor3869]

Another great episode of the Bounty! I thought that you were going to solder the frames with led on real glass. On the other hand you always burn yourself on those tools - bad idea. I like that all the windows are different, something that will add interest when looking on the finished model. Give Bask some fish!

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Yes I do have a habit of burning myself. Sadly the windows are not exactly uniform, that was a legacy of the previous builder I think. I just used the pre-cut transom part without checking, assuming it was cutout correctly. So when it came to planking and framing I found some window cutouts were not as wide as others. I did what I could with the planks to even them up a bit.

[@jakegutierrez970]

Nice planking

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Thanks

[@meneeryarno22]

It's a little difficult to watch every video to the end without skipping parts, but I appreciate your work. You inspired me to get some models as well. Soon it will be my birthday, and hopefully I will get the Revell HMS Bounty. I think that's a good ship to start with!!

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Why is it difficult to watch my videos?

[@nikkibaugher2427]

Good day Captain Waffle!

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

agggh and it be a good day too young master Baugher

[@nikkibaugher2427]

@@HarryHoudiniModels lololol

[@j.mcq.8418]

Are the window frames something that would be able to be 3D printed?

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

You can 3D print anything, if you can calculate its shape. But you can’t print wood. So it is then no longer a wood ship kit.

[@sammy_dog]

god you make it look so ezi Harry even this old bastard could do it

[@HarryHoudiniModels]

Mate any old bar steward could do it... now I found the easy way.

[@sammy_dog]

@@HarryHoudiniModels not sure about this old bar stool though