This model is the second of hopefully many to follow. It was manufacture by OcCre and was a spectacular kit! Many thanks to all who led me through when I needed a little guidance. Looking forward to starting my next kit!
Construction Hours
9/16/2022 Keel 2.0
9/18/2022 Deck planks 3.5
9/19/2022 Deck nails, sanded, varnished 3.5
9/20/2022 Attach the decks 2.0
9/24/2022 Sanding and shaping the keel 2.5
9/25/2022 Prepping bulwarks 1.0
9/26/2022 Attaching bulwarks 2.0
9/27/2022 Paint deck trim 1.0
9/27/2022 Cut out and sand deck trim boards 2.0
9/29/2022 Paint deck trim, fasten side rails 1.5
9/30/2022 Bulwarks, trim, planks 4.0
10/1/2022 Planking first layer 6.5
10/2/2022 Planking first layer 2.5
10/3/2022 Planking first layer 3.0
10/4/2022 Planking first layer 3.0
10/5/2022 Planking first layer 1.0
10/6/2022 Planking first layer 3.0
10/9/2022 Prep first layer for sanding 1.5
10/10/2022 Prep first layer for sanding 1.0
10/11/2022 Sanding the hull 1.0
10/13/2022 Installing bow section 1.0
10/14/2022 Sand hull and bow section 3.0
10/16/2022 Planking second layer 3.5
10/17/2022 Planking second layer 2.0
10/20/2022 Planking second layer 3.5
10/21/2022 Planking second layer 5.5
10/22/2022 Planking second layer 2.5
10/22/2022 Hull sanded 1.0
10/22/2022 Cut and stain rails 2.0
10/23/2022 Drill portholes and final hull sanding 1.5
10/23/2022 Stain and install railings 2.5
10/24/2022 Varnish hull 1.0
10/24/2022 Hull paint 2 coats 0.5
10/24/2022 Edge and trim railings and bullworks 1.0
10/26/2022 Rubbing strafes, paint trim, install portholes 2.0
10/26/2022 Install name plates, hawsepipe, varnish hull 3.0
10/27/2022 Shape and install rudder and propeller 0.5
10/28/2022 Paint and install cabin doors 1.0
11/2/2022 Prime deck metal parts 1.5
11/10/2022 Porthole glass 0.5
11/13/2022 Deck components 1 3.0
11/13/2022 Deck components 2 3.5
11/17/2022 Deck house 1 1.5
11/18/2022 Deck house 2, deadeyes 3.0
11/19/2022 Complete deck house and vents 6.0
11/21/2022 Deck house portholes and clean up 0.5
11/22/2022 Deck furniture 6.0
11/22/2022 Stack pipes 1.0
11/23/2022 Deck furniture 2 and varnish 6.0
11/27/2022 Railing posts 2.0
12/1/2022 Build, paint, and install ladders 2.5
12/2/2022 Install thread railings 2.0
12/2/2022 Assemble and paint doghouses 2.5
12/3/2022 Add canvas and install doghouses 2.0
12/3/2022 Paint life boat davits, anchors, etc. 1.5
12/6/2022 Paint railings 1.0
12/26/2022 Lower Turnbuckles 1.0
2/11/2023 Touch up hull and railings 1.0
4/12/2024 Chain Plates 3.5
4/13/2024 David's, anchors, chains, sleds 4.5
4/15/2024 Life boat frames 3.5
4/16/2024 Shape life boat ribs 1.0
4/18/2024 Plank life boats, rough sand 4.0
4/19/2024 Life boat trimmed and stained, floors installed 3.5
4/20/2024 Sand and paint life boats 1.5
4/23/2024 Size and cut all masts, spars, and bowsprit 2.0
4/29/2024 Bowsprit and Fore Mast 1.5
5/1/2024 Fore Mast and Main Mast 1.5
5/2/2024 Fore Mast and Main Mast 3.0
5/3/2024 Mizen mast 2.0
5/3/2024 Paint all masts, yards, bowsprit, and spars 2.5
5/4/2024 Varnish the entire ship (satin) 1.0
5/7/2024 Install all masts, yards, spars 1.5
5/9/2024 Rigging (shrouds and ratlines) 6.5
5/14/2024 Rigging (shrouds and ratlines) 2.0
5/15/2024 Rigging (shrouds and ratlines) 1.5
5/16/2024 Rigging (shrouds and ratlines) 5.5
5/18/2024 Rigging (standing) 1.5
5/18/2024 Rigging (fore mast) 5.0
5/21/2024 Rigging 3.5
5/22/2024 Sails and rigging 2.0
5/22/2024 Sails and rigging 4.5
5/25/2024 Sails and rigging 4.0
5/25/2024 Sails and rigging 3.5
5/26/2024 Sails and rigging 5.0
5/27/2024 Install lifeboats (4) 2.0
5/28/2024 Final rigging and flag 2.0
5/29/2024 Fabricate and install 3 life preservers 1.5
5/30/2024 Touch up 1.0
Total Hours: 220.0
Total Months: 6.5
Please feel free to email or send me a message if I can be any assistance to you.
Thank you, Joe