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My second build is the Pegasus by Victory Models. I wanted something a bit more challenging, but not something that would be out of my skill range. i also love the lines of the Swan Class ships.

 

Some of you may remember that I modified the stern to be able to create the captains cabin. The rear bulkheads were redesigned to make this possible. I also wanted to fit out the forcastle and I have incorporated led lighting in both areas.

 

Unfortunately I can't find the first set of photos, so this log starts with the first planking. With this build I decided to have a go at making a rabbet and bearding line:

 

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First Completed Build: San Francisco (Original Version)

Current build: Victory Models HMS Pegasus

Cross Stitch Project (Finished): Battle Of Agamemnon and Ca Ira

Cross Stitch Project : Victory & Temeraire

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Once planking was complete, it was sanded smooth:

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I decided to do the second planking in scale lengths. with th ehelp and advice of another member, I marked out the planking pattern on the hull:

 

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First Completed Build: San Francisco (Original Version)

Current build: Victory Models HMS Pegasus

Cross Stitch Project (Finished): Battle Of Agamemnon and Ca Ira

Cross Stitch Project : Victory & Temeraire

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Caroline - Are you using Magnets as planking clamps?

Current Builds - 18th Century Longboat, MS Syren

Completed Builds - MS Bluenose, Panart BatteStation Cross section, Endevour J Boat Half Hull, Windego Half Hull, R/C T37 Breezing Along, R/C Victoria 32, SolCat 18

On the shelf - Panart San Felipe, Euromodel Ajax, C.Mamoli America, 

 

Its a sailor's Life for me! :10_1_10:

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Hi Caroline,

 

Just catching up with your HMS Pegasus build, she's coming along beautifully, looking forward to more updates :)

Best regards,

Aldo

Currently Building:
HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton

 

HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding)

 

 


Past build:
HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo

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Thanks for looking in guys.

vths, I can't remember what I used for the wale, it was whatever the instructions said to use. :)

 

Floyd, no, they're flat headed drawing pins. :)

 

Hi Aldo, updates coming up now! :P

 

Continuation of the second planking:

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First four rows completed:

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Making the curves at the stern was.... interesting!:

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The first six were straight rows, after that the following rows ended against the first band, this was to prevent the planks from clinkering:

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First Completed Build: San Francisco (Original Version)

Current build: Victory Models HMS Pegasus

Cross Stitch Project (Finished): Battle Of Agamemnon and Ca Ira

Cross Stitch Project : Victory & Temeraire

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Second planking continued:

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You can see at the bow where rows 7+ finished against row 6:

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It took a lot of patience to shape the planks at the stern, using plenty of steam helped to bend the planks:

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About half way:

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Finally getting to the easier part of the stern. Just needed a small steeler:

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First Completed Build: San Francisco (Original Version)

Current build: Victory Models HMS Pegasus

Cross Stitch Project (Finished): Battle Of Agamemnon and Ca Ira

Cross Stitch Project : Victory & Temeraire

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Port side almost completed:

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Close up of the bow:

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Port side finished, phew! :) :

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Another good view of the bow, you can see where the rows met with row 6 and the tapering of the planks at the bow:

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Starboard side half done:

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Starboard side finished, yay! :) :

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Now just need to plank the bulwarks.

First Completed Build: San Francisco (Original Version)

Current build: Victory Models HMS Pegasus

Cross Stitch Project (Finished): Battle Of Agamemnon and Ca Ira

Cross Stitch Project : Victory & Temeraire

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Hi Derek, If I remember right, I marked the line with a pencil, then when I was happy, I used my craft knife and cut a 'v' then used a rounded file to finish it off. Thank for looking in.

 

After a good sanding:

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Planking the bulwarks (Pegs have many uses!):

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Once second planking was completed, I used the plans to work out where the quarterlights were located so that I could open them up, enabling anyone to see into the great cabin:

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First Completed Build: San Francisco (Original Version)

Current build: Victory Models HMS Pegasus

Cross Stitch Project (Finished): Battle Of Agamemnon and Ca Ira

Cross Stitch Project : Victory & Temeraire

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Now the second planking was completed, I could remove the tops of the bulkheads:

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View of the length of the ship, showing the two internal walls I made:

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Inner bulwarks planking in progress, I first painted several lengths of planking before attaching them to the bulwarks:

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Stern showing part of my modifications and the lighting installed in the great cabin and captains cabin:

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First Completed Build: San Francisco (Original Version)

Current build: Victory Models HMS Pegasus

Cross Stitch Project (Finished): Battle Of Agamemnon and Ca Ira

Cross Stitch Project : Victory & Temeraire

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The quarter deck and forcastle deck planking underway:

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The bulwarks have a second coat of paint and other elements are painted:

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The wales are attached - three planks were painted black, while they were drying, I marked where the edge of the top most
plank should be onto the hull using the plans as a guide, and once the paint had dried, attached them to the hull:

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First Completed Build: San Francisco (Original Version)

Current build: Victory Models HMS Pegasus

Cross Stitch Project (Finished): Battle Of Agamemnon and Ca Ira

Cross Stitch Project : Victory & Temeraire

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Port side wale and the scoring to simulate the sections of the knee, as suggested by Dan Vad - thanks Danny! ;) :

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Next I lined the gunports:

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First Completed Build: San Francisco (Original Version)

Current build: Victory Models HMS Pegasus

Cross Stitch Project (Finished): Battle Of Agamemnon and Ca Ira

Cross Stitch Project : Victory & Temeraire

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Next I masked of the areas to be painted blue and got my paintbrush out, after using the brass scrollwork as a guide, attached the thin black strips, once these were stuck, I glued on the decorative brass:

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I made gunport lids and modified the provided brass hinges so that they would open and close:

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Port gunports made and waiting for their hinges:

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Starboard gunports complete with their hinges:

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Here is where I am currently at at the moment. I have made and attached the hinges for the gunports on the port side except for one.

First Completed Build: San Francisco (Original Version)

Current build: Victory Models HMS Pegasus

Cross Stitch Project (Finished): Battle Of Agamemnon and Ca Ira

Cross Stitch Project : Victory & Temeraire

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Hi Crackers, My latest Aggie update was made the other day, the project is now completely up to date, as soon as I finish the current section I will post a new update. :D

 

Thanks Derek, I quite enjoyed using scale lengths on the second planking and would do it like that again on any furture builds.

First Completed Build: San Francisco (Original Version)

Current build: Victory Models HMS Pegasus

Cross Stitch Project (Finished): Battle Of Agamemnon and Ca Ira

Cross Stitch Project : Victory & Temeraire

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Caroline,

Not only a beautiful build, but it has working gun port lids, too!?! :o  :o  Wow.. I'm thinking it's time you start thinking about the "darkside"...

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
Past Builds:
 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD           Triton Cross-Section   

 NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit                                                                            HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64               

 

Non-Ship Model:                                                                                         On hold, maybe forever:           

CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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Wow! Stunning planking and detail work, Caroline, she's a real treat to the eyes :)

Best regards,

Aldo

Currently Building:
HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton

 

HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding)

 

 


Past build:
HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo

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Thanks Mark, yes, the darkside does beckon to me from time to time!

 

Thanks for the compliment Aldo.

 

I took some photos of the great cabin and the captains cabin I created. I made the furnitre to fit and when I posted it back in my old build log, my friend Laerte jokingly suggested I put a map, sextant, calipers, wine bottle and glasses on the table. I took him up on the challenge and created what you see now! :P

 

The Great Cabin:

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The Captains Cabin:

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The table and chairs:

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Furniture in Great Cabin:

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First Completed Build: San Francisco (Original Version)

Current build: Victory Models HMS Pegasus

Cross Stitch Project (Finished): Battle Of Agamemnon and Ca Ira

Cross Stitch Project : Victory & Temeraire

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wow how do you do it makign things that small ?

amazing :)

 

Current builds : HMS Bounty, Constructo Pilar

Next build : undecided

On the Shelf : AL San Juan, Mamoli HMS Victory

Builds on hold : Ochre Gorch Fock, Hachette/Amati Black Pearl

Previous Builds Gallery : Virginia; King of Mississippi

Previous Builds logs : AL King of Mississippi 1/80

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Very nice work, I plan doing something similar.

 

Just one thing - I would consider placing the LEDs in the great cabin somewhere else since generally it is not good to aim their light towards windows. You need to light the room, not blind the observer. Also, you could try to sand the LEDs with a fine sandpaper to spread their focused light. 

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1st build - HMS Race Horse (Sergal)

Current build - HMS Fly (Victory/Amati)

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Hi Caroline

 

A wunderful build! I love your planking - it looks really great. And the captin's cabin is brilliant. Congratulation!

 

Cheers,

Rosmarie

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In my shipyard:

 

HMS Victory 1:72, Caldercraft (wood): http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/416-hms-victory-by-romiol-caldercraft-172/

 

Schwarzer Rabe (Fluyte 1672) Shipyard, Card, 1:96: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/424-schwarzer-rabe-fluyte-1627-by-romiol-shipyard-card-196/

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hi Caroline,     so glad to see your putting this build back up.   love what you've done with the stern.....it's amazing!  it inspired me to do what I did with my build,  the Gothenborg.....although,  sad to say,  I didn't go the lengths that you did.   I'll look forward in seeing more progress on this superb build!

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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Caroline

We'll blame Laerte for pushing you to the darkside.  The cabin accoutrements are great!

 

I wonder where "the old engineer" is?  Haven't seen him here yet.

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
Past Builds:
 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD           Triton Cross-Section   

 NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit                                                                            HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64               

 

Non-Ship Model:                                                                                         On hold, maybe forever:           

CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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Caroline,

 

This is a wonderful build. I like the number of pictures, taken in so many tiny increments, it is very helpful in 'getting' the point or understanding what sometimes become confusing concepts. Watching this build, especially the hull planking is very educational not to mention beautiful.

Thank you.

 

Randy

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Nice to see that you'v posted this build again ........ I remember this from the old site, and was very impressed with your imaginative skills,

It'll be nice to see your progress.

 

Frank

completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat     HMAT SUPPLY

                        

                         USRC "ALERT"

 

in progress: Red Dragon  (Chinese junk)

                      

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Thanks for looking in guys, hopefully I'll be able to get back to Pegasus in the not too distant future. :P

 

Adrieke, with difficulty, it's a good job my eyesight is still good!

 

Vths, there will be lanterns hanging infront of the led's in the great cabin so they will diffuse the light a bit, also they are a soft yellow light so are not too glaring.

 

Rosmarie, Thanks for looking it and commenting. I'm pleased with how it's come out.

 

Arthur, yes, it will be coppered, I know it's a shame to cover up the planking, but my thinking behind it was if I made a hash of it, it would be covered up. Still the upper part of the hull planking will still be seen.

 

I have had the poop deck on and had a look to see what could be seen, and it looks quite good, especially when the lights are on. ;)

 

Popeye, glad I inspired someone to have a go too. Hopefully, I'll get back to her soon.

 

Thanks Mark, No, I haven't seen any sign of Laerte either, I miss him, wonder if he's registered.

 

Thanks Randy, I'm glad my photos help, I try to be clear with what I'm doing.

 

Hi Frank, I have enjoyed trying my hand at making some changes on my Pegasus.

 

Thanks Sherry, what can I say, I like a challenge! :D

First Completed Build: San Francisco (Original Version)

Current build: Victory Models HMS Pegasus

Cross Stitch Project (Finished): Battle Of Agamemnon and Ca Ira

Cross Stitch Project : Victory & Temeraire

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Hi Caroline,

 

This is going to be an absolute dream ship, everything about her is great. I saw your log on the old forum and have just found you again.

 

This is most definately one to follow.

 

mobbsie

mobbsie
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Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle

 

Completed Builds :-   Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ),  Granado Cross Section 1/48

Harwich Bawley, Restoration,  Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration,  Will Everard 1/67 Billings 

HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft KitHM Brig Badger,  HM Bomb Vessel Granado,
Thames Steam Launch Louise,  Thames Barge Edme,  Viking Dragon Boat


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