HMS victory launch Part 2, the Deck

[@fhills76]

Many thanks for the video,, I've built many wooden ships over years and the one tool that I couldn't live without is my mini circular table saw,,only a suggestion but it saves so much work,,thanks again

[@ken_boats]

thanks for the encouragement, and I think you are right. I've been looking at mini table saws. Especially to cut my own wood, when I run out of what stock is provided in the kits. - Ken

[@macprocm]

Excellent work. Am looking to build this kit, but feel now an easier planking kit to start. Great work

[@ken_boats]

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

[@johnyandell3188]

Thank's Ken for a great build. I'am trying to build a launch from the plans from the book The american sailing navy and I am useing your tips to build the inside of the boat. Thank you. P.S. My wife was watching also and she said you changed you gray chair out I said no . I like your chair .Ithank I will get me one. thanks again

[@ken_boats]

wow, I am impressed you are attempting a scratch build. Be sure to look at Model Ship World. modelshipworld.com/forum/151-build-logs-for-scratch-projects-by-era-launch-date/ They have a whole section on scratch projects. There may be some advice or techniques you could fine, and it is a great place to ask questions. Someday I may attempt a scratch build. I also like dioramas. My goal is to build the Fictional boat HMS Surprise! So much to do - So little time. Ken

[@ken_boats]

PS Your wife must be really smart - noticing the chair. :-) I wore out my computer chair, so bought a Areon chair and moved the old chair over to the boat station (the grey one). and threw the old one away. It was nice for a while, but now that I look over to my station, I see I rotated chairs again since then. I bought my wife an Areon too, and gave the grey one away, since it was getting lopsided and worn-out. Now I am back to another old one black. My boat station gets the dregs of chairs, as long as these dregs are supportive. - Ken

[@philippabaker1078]

I like your solutions to problems. You have done a great job of it.

[@ken_boats]

Glad you like them! It is always fun to find answers, whether I find it on-line or figure thinks on my own. Do you build boats?

[@philippabaker1078]

@@ken_boats I am building my first which is a 1/12 Bristol pilot cutter. I love those boats and thier history.

[@philippabaker1078]

@@ken_boats Hi Ken. Yes I am building a 1/12 scale Bristol Pilot Cutter. I am building a Thames Sailing barge too from scratch.

[@sea78x]

Really glad I found this channel sir.... so informative! I’m gonna start building the ORCA from jaws once I’ve finished painting my house

[@ken_boats]

Thanks. And the ORCA sounds like a cool boat to have on your shelf! Great movie too.

[@christopherkingsland4604]

Holy cow there are a lot of planks do bend for this boat! Nice work!

[@ken_boats]

No kidding. But I learned a lot. When I finish my current build (and post a video) I found and plan to buy a "half hull" planking kit with instructions to improve planking skills thenrgstore.org/collections/plans-and-projects/products/half-hull-planking-project. Maybe I can get good some day! Ken

[@johnbrock1602]

I make a past with sawdust an glue to fill holes on my model. Enjoy your channel.

[@ken_boats]

Thanks. Yes, I have found that the sawdust trick does work real well! Ken

[@notofthisworld9691]

I only discovered your channel last night but I got to say, I am very impressed with your patience in making these model boats. I can tell you are very experienced in model making and must commend you for your efforts. Well done sir!

[@ken_boats]

You are too kind. I am still learning both how to make model boats, and to be patient. But both skills are a blessing, so I will continue to work on my growth. God Bless - Ken

[@danielk9906]

Excellent work. Just a quick camera tip: if you use powertools with a plane of workspace, like that jigsaw, place the camera 90-120 degrees from where jus stand to your dominant hands side, you are the least likely to cover up your work with your body, giving us the best view.

[@ken_boats]

Thanks. I will incorporate your great tip in future videos! Ken

[@ДаниярБегишев]

Лучший!!! Очень удобно смотреть такие относительно короткие видео!

[@modelshipbuilder9420]

Such a nice piece! A good source of inspiration for my channel.

[@ken_boats]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for the encouragement.

[@toddgaines8653]

Nice work. You could haven been a teacher, enjoy watching and learning.

[@ken_boats]

Wow, thanks for the complement. Ken

[@williamjcallahan1620]

Great job Ken

[@ken_boats]

Thanks 👍

[@johnbrock1602]

I enjoy your channel. The way you talk is plain start forward with a lot of common sense. I like that. I am just learning how to build model boats. To fill cracks I use bondo it works well. Some you tuber (two of them) use bondo so I tried it an it works well. A modeler I watch on you tube is Tom Lorea on you tube is excellent to watch. I think his name is spelled wrong. the spelling is wrong

[@ken_boats]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@cubflyer1940]

Great video. I learned a lot. Thank you!

[@ken_boats]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ladygardener100]

Yes i used to save sawdust, but now I make it from offcuts!

[@ken_boats]

Same here. I have stopped saving it too. Ken

[@ladygardener100]

Looks great

[@ken_boats]

Thanks - it was fun to build. Im glad you liked it. Ken

[@johnbrock1602]

Take sawdust an glue mix together makes great puddly. Sawdust from the same wood you are working on will give you the best result.

[@ken_boats]

Thanks. I used this on several boats since - Ken

[@juloedtb1420]

Thank you for showing the process of building the boats. I can't wait until your next project. Do you have set your mind on a new boat/ship ?

[@ken_boats]

Not sure yet. I bought a kit for the "Spray". An oyster sloop which Joshua Slocum rebuilt and single-handedly sailed around the world in 1898. I loved the book. It seems like a simpler build, where I can focus on my craftsmanship. I am waiting on the delivery of the Mamoli kit. It has a more complicated mast and rigging system for which i am not yet skilled, but something I need to improve upon. I'll probably choose a boat and start in October Ken

[@juloedtb1420]

@@ken_boats I'm looking forward to this.

[@georgebain986]

@@juloedtb1420 I am as well.

[@alanpaisley1034]

just found your channel very informative could i ask you the name of your boat stand and where you bought it thanks

[@ken_boats]

Thanks. It's called the Keel Klamper, by Amati. I added a steel base with rubber feet for stability.

[@BwannaKubwa]

What are you using for a varnish? Is it a satin finish?

[@ken_boats]

I brush on a satin interior Polyurethane by Varathane

[@ladygardener100]

One would only expect one anchor , at the bow, I thought the stern has a rudder

[@ken_boats]

It took me a long time to figure this out. This is a small boat which carries a large anchor for the main ship. typically, when kedging or setting a second anchor. The rear of the launch is more stable and can support more weight than the bow. The device hanging over the rear is a davit which keeps the anchor rode (line) off of the transom. Ken

[@johnbrock1602]

The correct spelling is ( Tom Lauria ) he is on you tube. He is very GOOD.

[@ken_boats]

I looked at his channel. Very interesting. I will study it over the next month. Ken

[@ulrichkalber9039]

you called it the captains gig, the gig is the smallest of the boats a ship of the line would have, used to just transport the one person. this is the exact opposite: the largest of the boats.

[@ken_boats]

You are quite right! I don't know why I mis-spoke and used that term. I went back to the kit instructions and drawings and they used the term "Long Boat". Good catch. Ken

[@moisescamara9966]

Amigo, onde está o link para aquisição deste barco?

[@ken_boats]

A reference is made to the seller in the description below the video. Manufactured by Panart Mantua and purchased from Premier Ship Models I bought it from premiershipmodels.com.au/product-category/model-boat-kits/ but I think it is sold by many distributors. Search for "HMS Victory Launch" I hope this helps Ken

[@ken_boats]

I stand corrected! when I looked at the Premier Ship Models site, they seem to no longer sell it, and a general web search did not find any other sellers either. :-( So I'm sorry, but I cannot tell you where to buy it. Keep looking. Panart Mantua may make another "batch" of kits one day. I am waiting for the Medway Longboat to come back on the market, since it is currently out of stock.

[@fhagerber4079]

Hi new sub were do you buy your models thx you

[@ken_boats]

I used to search for websites that sold model boats and then looked for those boats that are in my skill range. But lately I have found another site that is most useful: modelshipworld.com/ they have lots of discussion groups and build logs. One discussion group is titled General Ship Model Kit Discussions. Ken

[@fhagerber4079]

@@ken_boats thx

[@ladygardener100]

I f you have a plank bender, the kind like black shears, you can half cut flat side at an angle and the plank will bend. See instructikns

[@James-en1ob]

Why'd you stop???

[@ken_boats]

Stop what? If you mean creating videos, I can only find time to build one boat per year. I am just about finished with the hull of Joshua Slocum's boat the Spray. I have started a build log if you want to see the progress, modelshipworld.com/topic/26305-spray-by-ken_2-bluejacket-shipcrafters-%E2%80%93-38%E2%80%9D-1%E2%80%99-or-135/ but I will publish another KZbin video when I am done (maybe early March 2021).