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  1. When I started building model ships, I was mostly interested in building French ships. But when OcCre released their Endurance kit, I jumped at the opportunity. Researching and working on the Endurance, got me thinking about building a collection of ships of exploration (I'm just not all that interested in warships). So, after browsing around and considering my options, I thought the HMS Terror looked like an interesting next project for me. And thus, I've joined the Terror Club here on MSW! When I started the project, a few months ago, I didn't know anything about the Terror beyond the blurb on OcCre's website. But browsing through the other buildlogs and through Matthew Betts's outstanding blog, really got me hooked. I've already watched AMC's series The Terror. I'm reading Paul Watson's Ice Ghosts: The Epic Hunt for the Lost Franklin Expedition (I highly recommend this piece of popular historical work for anybody reading this who hasn't read it yet). And I have devoured all of the documentaries and other videos that I can find about the Franklin expedition, especially the coverage of the discovery of the ships a few years ago. I got obsessed with the Endurance as a teenager, but now my interest in the Terror is rivaling that. I approach each project by thinking about particular skills I want to develop. In this case, continuing on my experiences with the Martegaou, I'm very focused on the hull. The rigging is, by far, more complex than anything I've done, so I'm looking forward to that challenge somewhere down the road. This will also be my first experience with plating a hull, so that promises to be a bit of an adventure. But enough introduction, time for the photos! I've been working on this ship since May, holding off on starting my buildlog since I knew I was going to build the first layer of the hull at a very slow and deliberate pace. The kit started off in the usual way, by adding the frames to the spine. I didn't include a photo of it here, but I use 1" square braces to align each frame while the glue dries. As with the Endurance, the pieces here are cut really well and fit perfectly without sanding. Next up was the deck. All of my previous decks have just had planks running the length of the deck. The pattern for the Terror added a fun new wrinkle to that. I'm generally pleased with how that turned out. The lines marking the ends of the center planks are a departure from OcCre's designs; they approximate what Betts found in his research and did on his model. Then, on to the bulwarks. I used a plank bending iron, which made fairly quick work of shaping the plywood pieces. As an upgrade, I chose to line the bulwarks with sapele strips, rather than staining the plywood. In hindsight, I probably should have waited until I had finished the first layer of the hull, but my thought process at the time was focused on cutting and filing out all of the ports. On close inspection, I'm concerned about the cable holes that will be on either side of the bowsprit. I think OcCre misplaced the slots for the forward tabs on the deck, positioning them about 1.5mm too low and causing these holes to eventually be buried by the channels that edge the deck. I'm not entirely sure yet how I'll address that problem, but I have plenty of time to work out a solution. (Sorry that I didn't vacuum up the sawdust before taking the photo!) After fairing the frames, it was on to the first layer of the hull. As has been noted elsewhere, OcCre's approach to lining the hull is a simplified approach that involves laying as many straight planks as possible, then filling in the gaps with wedges. However, I wanted to try running strakes that were much more consistent in shape. I measured each frame, found that I would need 23 strakes, and then divided the length of each frame by 23. I don't have digital calipers, so there was a bit of fudging the measurements. But while watching one of the video updates on the rebuild of the Tally Ho, I was struck when Richard discussed using measuring sticks. I realized that this strategy would help me achieve a higher degree of consistency across all of the planks. So, I made one for each side. These photos document my process. The measuring stick is on top, with lines marking the forward edge of each frame. There's a bit of extra length on both ends, so the first pencil line on the right is actually the forwardmost frame. First, I aligned each new plank alongside the measuring stick, so I could copy over the vertical lines for the frames. Then, I aligned the measuring stick on top of the new plank, so I could trace the shape. The result looked like photo #2. After this, I sanded the plank down to shape it, checking it on the hull to confirm where any beveling might be needed. After soaking the plank, I used the plank bending iron to do the final shaping. While the glue dried, I clamped the plank in place with a combination of binder clips and rubber bands (and eventually thumbtacks when there wasn't enough room for the clips anymore). The notepad in this photo has my chart of measurements. The plank underneath the ship is the measuring stick for the portside, tucked out of the way while the glue dries. I need to keep practicing with this planking strategy, but I'm generally happy with how it turned out, especially since I had to fudge my measurements a bit. Based on my measurements, I expected to need 23 strakes per side, and I ended up with 22—only one of which doesn't run end-to-end. There are a couple gaps that will need wood filler (especially one sizable gap on the starboard side), but they are generally lying well against each other. This week, I installed the whiskey plank and the forward blocks (per OcCre's instructions, there are four plywood pieces used on either side of the stempost to create the bluff bow). Then it was time to sand and fair the hull. I've made a lot of progress on that, though I'm not done yet. However, it is satisfying to hold something that actually looks and feels like a ship! Next steps: finish sanding and fairing the first layer of the hull; prepare the rabbet line in the stempost, sternpost, and keel.
  2. Hi all! I’m starting a build log here of the Occre HMS Terror kit after spending many weeks greatly enjoying the other Terror builders’ logs, the incredible amount of research that went into making each of your models more accurate than the base kit, and the general supportive and collaborative spirit I’ve seen here on the forum. So far I’ve built up the keel and bulkheads and finished the deck with the Preston Patent Illuminators, now moving into fairing the bulkheads and hoping to begin the first layer of planking this week. Looking forward there are certainly a lot of enhancements many of the other builders have added to their Terrors that I intend on including in my build, but for now here are some pictures of the build to date.
  3. Hello to all! The construction of the HMS Terror - Northwest Passage edition will be my first ever build log and model. My goal with this model is to somewhat accurately represent the ship as she was for her final expedition. I have been reading a lot of the previous build logs along with the now famous Blog and book by Mr. Betts for tips and ideas on the changes needed to accomplish this goal. I do want to point out that my intention is not to copy what others have done, but to research each aspect of the construction for accuracy as I follow the kit assembly instructions. Unfortunately I had a momentary lapse of reason and began installation of the deck planks prior to reviewing the available information only to realize that Terror had a total of 11 central strakes and not the 6 as depicted on the model. Since the strakes had already dried and I decided to proceed on with the understanding that I would be more diligent moving forward. So with out further ado here is my progress thus far.
  4. There's a lot of these on here already but I'm adding mine in as well. I started last year and have been keeping a record of the build but I haven't shared it with a forum until now. This is my very first wooden ship model -- usually I work in plastic and paper, so this is all new territory for me. Keith S and Clearway have been inspiring my build and I've been using The Book by Matthew Betts as reference, too. The basic structure wasn't so bad but I wasn't anticipating how different planking is from anything else I've assembled before. My efforts were definitely amateurish but I was happy that the thing looked like Terror by the time I was done. I only burned myself once! Captain Crozier looks over my work with skepticism. I gave up on nails early. I didn't like grinding the heads down and I'd found glue to be much better so I reserved nails for when they were really required. Once I had the actual hull shape I had much more confidence. (When I do Erebus in the future I will be doing a lot more research on planking though...)
  5. Hello everyone! I thought I'd take the plunge and start a build log for my Terror model. This is my first model ship project. I've had a bit of experience modelling before, but only ever in plastic kits here and there over the years, and so far it's been great.....if slightly frustrating at times! (no doubt you can all relate) Unfortunately I've had to start this log part way through the build as I only recently discovered this site - in hindsight I wish I'd taken far more photos than I have! Quite early on I found myself scratching my head with a lot of questions and, after a bit of scrambling in the dark, came across this site which has so far been invaluable. Looking through some of the build logs on here its amazing what you can learn, be it from a novice or a more experienced builder. Although I am quite familiar with the story of the Franklin expedition and the two ships involved, building this model has given a really unique sense of perspective and a totally new angle with which to approach the story from which has been great! Hopefully you enjoy having a look at my efforts so far. I'd say the model is definitely an 'homage' to the true design of the ship, I've taken a few liberties here and there, some for purely aesthetic preferences (I can hear some of you screaming out in horror haha) and others to cover little sins and mishaps along the way. Even so if there's anything you can see which you think I could do better in future then please say! I'll certainly be having a lot of questions for people along the way! haha .........and apologies for the naff photo's, if its one thing I'm most definitely not it's a photographer! Cheers!
  6. after seeing the hms terror build logs on here especially keith s build i made a start. have always had a fascination with the story of the north west passage and when occre released this it was a must despite the compromises with the kit. frames glued in place but deck still loose. also glued in the filling pieces between frames at bow and stern building slip to help keep the keel straight while planking don't know when next update will be as Victory taking priority at the mo! Take care all keith
  7. I started HMS Terror from the OcCre kit after reading the excellent build logs by Clearway, DanielD and KeithS. I have learned much from them, i am trying to put their great lessons into practice. after laying the keelson and bulkheads, had a serious warp and a bit of torque which had to be dealt with. I added blocking and some counter torque while the glue dried on the blocking and I'm pretty satisfied with the result. I planked the deck, cutting and laying each board and blacking the edges. I made one mistake. IF you've built Terror you'll see it. The diagonal deck planks should be running to the fore, not aft as I did. Lesson learned - check the plans twice, well only you all will know. I weathered the deck with a light wash of powdered charcoal, water and just a few drops of wood glue, then a coat of matte polyurethane. I then marked and drilled the holes for the light lenses and various deck fittings. I think I am going to drill deck holes and grommets for the davits as some others have done.
  8. Hi everyone, I'm building the OCCRE HMS Terror model. This is my first ship model, and I described the reasons for wanting to build her in my "new member" introduction. I'm actually a fair ways along with this model, but have reached the point where I have questions about details and Royal Navy standard practice from that era, in an attempt to make my model as accurate as I can. Also I see other people are building this model, and I hope to trade notes with them as I go along. I guess I'll make a series of posts to start off, to show the various stages I went through to get the model to the point she's currently at. I am trying to make some improvements to the basic kit: to this end I have done a bit of research and also received a bit of help from a friend who is very knowledgeable about ships, the Franklin ships in particular, and is very generous with his advice. My model will incorporate some of the things I've learned from photographs of the real ship as she lies today, the kit itself, and also the advice of my friend. Also I have read and re-read the excellent blog by a member of this forum on the subject of HMS Terror, which I will study closely and try to make modifications to the kit to try and emulate.
  9. Hi all again, i'll try to put some photos about my current Project, step by step. I think it's not difficult model but they have a lot of job (and time, and fun,...). They Will be painted at black/white traditional pattern like the original boat, this is a challenge for me because i have no experience painting Wood. First, the deck finished with matte varnish not colored. I'm giving a small curvature to the stern mirror (i think this word is not correct...) Second, i'm testing chalk paint brown color (chocolate) for inside, i'll try to put first layer brown and a second layer black, degraded with the sandpaper. Third, my workplace 😄 Please if you have more ideas about painting, i'll make some test with spare wood. I know that i want but i'm not sure about the way 😅 regards and keep safe,
  10. This HMS Terror will be my second build, first build was the Golden Hind by OcCre (DanielD Golden Hind) which I just finished 10/2020. I chose the HMS Terror by OcCre because I was pleased with the Golden Hind by OcCre, which was a level 2, entry level project for someone new to wood modeling. The HMS Terror is a level 3 model requiring more skills in that there are fewer pre-made parts and more rigging. I’m excited to start this project.
  11. Dear All, I have started my little Terror after reading through build logs by the Keiths, DanielD, particularly Wahka and colleagues here who inspired me to have a go, and they have been full of great information to make my build and experience that little bit better. I was going to stay mainly kit, but have already looked at places to detail a bit more, although won't be anywhere near some of the excellence I've seen here. Have false keel and deck with planking made up sp far, maybe bend the bulwarks later today. My background is in healthcare and UK higher education, wrote a paper on pandemic flu in 2007 and it's all come true, but a different virus. Why was/is it such a mess...anyway, I'm retiring early in a few weeks now, so Terror is one project I wanted to get under way, have a break in the Summer and get going again later in the year. I built lots (lots) of plastic kits when I was a nipper, a lot of everything in the Airfix catalogue, some Revell and a few Frog, and have just restarted and got a few on the go - haven't touched them for 40+ years, but picked up a Trumpeter Bf 109 1/32 and Dornier 1/48 by ICM, planning to get the airbrush out and have a go. Also, working on a large HO/OO layout acquired from my other half's Dad, warming up some old Hornby trains, lot of cleaning and a bit of soldering. No 1 grandson 12 months highly amused by this. Also run a 5 inch Maksutov and getting involved in beekeeping. I would ask for your advice if you are willing: My eyesight for close up and wire work isn't so great, so thinking about buying chainplates - I assume these need to be 20 mm as per Ochre measurements and have seen some on Cornwall Model Boats (e.g. Billing), but thought would ask for advice about measurements and what to get. I'm not keen on making these, I know it's part of the learning process but I know it will be hard. I've seen a few posts about the masts/bowsprit and accuracy of Ochre measurements - I'm a bit unsure now if their measurements include what's under the deck. Finally, there was a small thin strip of what looks like lime wood in the box of bits (in the largest compartment with the boats and brass wire) that comes in the kit - not sure what this is for (edit - looks like I dropped it in there, whoops, not sure when - because I hadn't started planking at this point) and struggling a bit with parts list. Not a big one, but frustrating. Apologies for the essay, Regards and stay safe, John Not sure why images are sideways, show right way up on Mac
  12. Hello: Just got my Terror kit from Occre today. I am new to this hobby and this will be my second build (I started by building Polaris from Occre). I learned a lot from the first build and am looking forward to learning from that experience. I loved "The Terror" TV show from a few years ago and thought this would be great for my next project. I also had some spare parts left over from Polaris so I thought those might come in handy on this build. This turned out to be wise, since the acrylic case containing all of the tiny parts was shattered in shipping and it took me several hours to find everything! My first lesson: open the box carefully. Luckily, I was able to piece together a complete kit with the spare parts I had. So far, I have labeled and dry fitted the bulkheads to the frame, I am planning to glue a few of them on tonight: My first question: I'll be starting the deck planking soon...what kind of finishes do you recommend for someone new to the hobby? On Polaris, I just applied a single coat of satin Polyurethane and it looks reasonable...The instructions say to use "Pore filling varnish", but I don't have any. I was thinking of using Tung Oil on this build to try something different. Any thoughts?
  13. Hi Chaps. This is my first wooden ship model. I have done a few plastic ships, but the wood was calling me, so here goes! I'm pretty far along on the hull now, but any comments, critique, suggestions of questions are well welcome! Will post more pics as the build progresses!
  14. I bought this kit partly because it was on sale, partly cause it had sails, and mostly to get to practice planking a bluff-bow'd ship - I have done only one other ship that required planking - the Pride of Baltimore - and that has completely different lines and should have been a bit easier, but wasn't really. I also wanted to try kits from different companies (having built a Mamoli and Model Shipways and having Chuck's Medway Longboat in the yard) to see which I liked - my standards at this point are pretty basic - instructions I can understand and blocks I don't need to replace with, well, Chuck's. I knew a little something of the Franklin Expedition (partly from having listened incessantly to the song of that name by Pentangle, partly thanks to the fictionalize show with Jared Harris (what's not to like about Hari Seldon/Anderson Dawes?Capt Crozier??). But as I started doing my own researches the ship began to come to life with a very interesting history of refits and alterations/augmentations. I hope my (budding?) skill level is sufficient to do it justice. The beginning of this log has lagged behind the beginning of the build, and the log may lag a bit again as I finish going through Matthew Bett's blog and some of the other Terror logs on this site, so bare with... Terror out of the box Gluing and squaring the bulkheads - feels more like I'm replicating a medieval torture chamber than the framework of a ship, but it works Starting to fair the bow - the blocks are not called for in the instructions, but given the severe curve at the bows, I figured they couldn't hurt and hopefully would help significantly. I know I could have used some reinforcements on the Pride, especially at the stern. Since this is my first double-planked hull I'm not sure if the first layer of planking will make this superfluous, but I'd rather overbuild now than have a cracked or blistering hull later. Besides, Olha Barchvarov makes this look so easy and straightforward in her videos. At bit of progress with the sanding. Not as easy as Olha made it appear, especially since I'm using pine for the blocks, having failed to find any local balsa (too soft, maybe, for this purpose) or basswood. Did finally find some basswood for the stern. Some of the angle between the bulkheads was shaved off using a scroll saw prior to gluing in place, most of the rest will have to be sanded - I'm not sure even the basswood is soft enough for chisels - may need to invest in a rotary tool
  15. On this day, two hundred years ago, HMS Terror was launched in Topsham, Devon. The Terror was originally built as a bomb vessel and saw noteworthy action during the War of 1812. However, her destiny lay in exploring the ice pack at both ends of the earth, and she was arguably the most successful polar vessel ever constructed by the Royal Navy. HMS Terror during her passage home, 1837 © National Maritime Museum Collections With their exceptionally strong frames, bluff bows, shallow draft, and spacious holds, bomb ships were ideal vessels for conversion to polar exploration. Nearly wrecked several times, the diminutive, but sturdy, Terror withstood more punishment from the natural environment than any Navy vessel of the era. When she was finally abandoned in 1848, after three years locked in grinding pack ice (during some of the worst Arctic winters on record), evidence suggests she was still afloat. Her wreck, and that of her sister ship, HMS Erebus, has never been found. The story surrounding their abandonment remains one of the world’s great historical mysteries. This log will document my project to scratch build an accurate 1:48th scale plank on bulkhead model of HMS Terror, as fitted for her final 1845 voyage. To my knowledge, no complete models, or plans, exist of the Terror as fitted in 1845; this log will document the process of creating both accurate plans and an accurate scale model. As you will see, both require detailed historical research. Below are some images of a (rather crude) paper and card mock-up of the bulkhead arrangement I’ve created as a proof for an early draft of my plans. I expect it will take at least two years to build the model – maybe more. http://buildingterror.blogspot.ca/
  16. Hello, this is my first wooden ship build (and build log too). I came to this hobby with some paper modeling experience (mostly architecture) I hope Kit from OcCre: HMS Terror be a good start. Finished deck planking. I'm not complete sure about color of bulwark. Please do leave suggestions and tips, I’m new to this.
  17. The shipyard is open. The kit arrived today. In my new member post I suggested that Canada Post might be slow. They were fine, USPS took 13 days from L.A. to the border. There was some damage in shipping. The false keel was crunched at the stern. Pictures and fix below and the parts box let all the little eyelets and rings circulate through the box and the shrink wrap. Just about every length of brass bar was bent or crimped. I am ready to go and I'm sure I'll have lots of questions. Broden
  18. I am late to the terror party but I figured I’d add my build log to the pile and see what happens. Bulkheads went up easy and the deck was pleasing to build. I penciled in the caulking. The YouTube videos show some sanding after this but it just seemed to smear my pencil around so I aborted this plan. Sprayed with satin urethane. Then set out to label all the parts. One huge difference between ship and plastic models (at least for this one) is the “parts” list seems to be all the parts you need for each sub-assembly and not a straight list of parts in the kit. I seem to go back and forth between that list and the directions constantly. I also seem to have a brown E8 for whatever reason. Thanks I guess?
  19. After spending the last couple of months gathering tools, and more importantly, information, I feel comfortable enough to start a build log. HMS Terror is my first try at wooden model ship building, though I have had plenty of experience working with plastic kits, as well as working with wood on a somewhat larger scale. Next to build logs on this site and elsewhere, in a variety of languages, I studied Occre's tutorial videos and finally, when the ship arrived as an early Christmas present, the plans. Honestly speaking, the plans took some figuring out , as I'm used to Tamiya kits plans which are detailed to the extreme. On the other hand, the way these plans are made up really presses hime the idea that "I'm going to build this!" In a later stage I will need somme assistance on the rigging schemes provided, but we're a long way away from that. hundreds of questions, but one which needs to be addressed before I even take out the bulkheads: when opening the box, I found all parts present, packed neatly, and of good quality (learning what to look for in other logs). However, the false deck and keel have a small warp: Not sure the picture does it justice, but you can see the edge of both sticking out. In all fairness, the warp is smaller than the with of the plywood, and very easily straightened. So my question: does this need to be corrected before I assemble the hull? I read in Mastini's book that the hull parts are critical and must be in perfect condition, but this seems so small? Also, when correction is needed, I assume putting both parts in warm water to soak and then squeezing them between two straight (and heavy) objects will correct them, but how long does the wood need to stay in the water? And how long before the weights can be removed? For reference, the false keel is 3mm, the false deck 2mm. Warp on both is about the size of the plywood itself, 3mm and 2mm respectively. Thnx in advance for your guidance!
  20. Whilst reading through Keith S' HMS Terror build ( https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23561-hms-terror-by-keith-s-occre-scale-175-as-she-disappeared-on-her-final-mission-1845-first-wooden-ship-build/?tab=comments#comment-693930 ) ... I saw mention of dives to inspect the ships' remains. So I went on a YouTube wander and saw this video where they are bringing artifacts to the surface, inspecting and measuring them and taking photographs.... 'GB Parks Canada explores the wreck of HMS Erebus and collects new artifacts' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H33xOPlqrWQ At 3.37 mins in, we get a glimpse of the photographic set-up used to take the pictures Fundamentally, the set-up isn't that different from what a lot of the experienced members on this forum recommend. Richard PS: I've dicovered that on this side of the pond we spell it 'artefact' and on the other it's 'artifact'. 😉
  21. It was suggested to me when I joined earlier this month that I should start a build log so here goes. This is my first wooden model but I have some prior experience with plastic models. So far I have completed the first layer of planking of the ship which after much sanding and application of wood filler seems to be shaping up nicely. The next stage is the second layer of planking. I have probably made many mistakes already but I am learning as I go.
  22. Hi all Intreduced myself in newcomers area and got a suggestion to start a build log. This is basicly my first real wooden ship build. Started Bounty Constructo 10 years ango and almost finished the hull planking but qualitybwas terrible. I chose HMS Terror based on reviews and size of the ship. I think it will give me the basics of building and also test my nerve. At the moment I have finished 1st planking and didnsomeminitial rough test sanding. Im happy with the outcome taken into account its my first build. Im not uet sure if i paint the model or not. It depends how the 2nd planking looks and feels. I will probably need help with rigging. Ordered a lot of books about that so hopefully will manage it. In my mind i have accepted that it will not lookmthe best but it will feels one of the beat builds by being first and beautiful. Question: 1)What glue you use for second planking, would PU based wood glue be ok? 2) Should I apply wood filler before first rough sanding or after? Here is progress so far:
  23. Hello guys, due to the fascinating Franklin Expedition story I reached the icey shore of all these books about the HdSstrangly collapsed Franklin expedition from a german manga towards deep scientific books during the last few month. And it all started with tgus NMM booklet. I don't want to overstrech my abilities again and do start the kit of HMS TERROR by OcCre. Due to the fact that HMS EREBUS is also a bomb ship and only 3 feet longer I think about altering the kit from TERROR towards EREBUS by the inlay of a (304,8mm × 3 {length}) / 75 {scale} so 12,192mm{exactly} making a 12,2mm thick bulkhead. Cutting the centerboard and deck inseting the bulkhead beaveling the hole thing into shape with sand paper - sounds easy but is it like this? I also need to fill the space between the bulkheads at all to get a proper surface for the planking. By this I will earn a pair if surfaces I can glue the lengthening bulkhead inbetween. So the hull hopefully is a sold thing to work with again. The kit is quite rough in deck detail and the changes will be planed from the survived model in the NMM with the correct colour sheme of 1845 and some books about wrecks with deckplans inside. We also habe some beautyfull renderings from the recent situation of the wreck coming from sonar pictures and photographs of the real wreck. So is this a possible way to go? Or am I on a completly wrong track?
  24. Hi all Having completed my last build, the Lady Nelson and being pretty chuffed with the outcome, I'm moving on to the next which arrived today. My nephew has been fascinated with my last build and has been begging me to make a boat for him so i let him have a look through a list of models and pick one he likes. He saw HMS terror and said 'I'm a terror, I want that one' so thats the one he gets. It also seems like a decent natural progression to move from a single masted ship to a double masted with the extra complexity that brings. The box arrived today and looks quite pretty with a little display window for the fancy bits and a close up of the fancy bits A lot of these seem to look a bit plasticy so I'm considering ditching them and replacing with some wooden ones as they seem to look quite a bit nicer. I'm also not keen on the little metal boats so I reckon I'm going to try scratch building some (Dunno how easy that will be to do such small ones so that might change) That will be a first for me so will be interesting for sure. The main parts Seem to all be in decent shape and none of the warping that i've heard from some accounts on here. A little worried about the gap in the dark brown one hoping its intentional and not a missing piece. The threads and the sails. This will be my first time using sails, and still not 100% sure I want to use them as I like the sail-less look, but I guess that will be up to my nephew. Finally the wood, looks really nice, no bits chipped off or flaking, the thin veneer for the 2nd planking looks really nice and bendy so should go on really easily. The instructions at first glance look to be very pretty but also seem to have lots of random pictures of someone gently caressing the model with a dry brush and not so much info on how to actually go about building it I'm also going to try something a bit different and live stream some of my building efforts. If anyone wants to have a look, offer advice, or mock what i'm doing i can found at http://www.twitch.tv/sirrod (I know a lot of places have rules against self promoting streams and apologies if that is the case here). I do stream other stuff there too so if i'm not building you might catch something weird. Overall I'm looking forward to building this one, the step up in difficulty should be fun especially if I have to wrestle with the instructions to make progress -Paul
  25. Hello from Canada. Quick bio, I am retired, have been woodturning for about 35 years as a hobby. I have built lots of kit models mostly planes and HO rail items. The only ship was the USS Constitution, which languished at the rigging stage about 30 years ago. The Covid shut down led to a lot of YouTube videos mostly of folks building real sail boats “ Acorn to Arrabella” and “Restoring the Tally Ho” to mention two and some kit models ship videos. Then I stumbled on the kit for HMS Terror. Now if you are Canadian with ancestors who were Royal Navy and you loved the C.S Forester books you will understand the interest in a storied ship such as HMS Terror. What other ship of this age is sitting about 80 feet down in freezing water with all her hull and artifacts intact. So the kit has been purchased and it is right now winging its way through the U.S. Postal system to be handed over to the somewhat delay prone Canada Post. Hopefully arriving in Montreal in the next week or two. I will start a build log and begin asking questions. I have a bunch already and I am hoping to learn a lot of details about building this model from the other builders on this site. Thank you, Broden.
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