James H

Here's a pic I took of the optional flag. This is perfectly screen printed on both sides and has zero bleed.
 
I'll fit this to Grecian this week.
 

The final updates.
 
The last week has seen me build up the mast stuff and rig Grecian. She now sits complete on my bench. 
 
First up is the bowsprit. This is a very simple structure with hardly any tapering of parts. 
 



 
 
The assembly now slots to the hull and the gammoning is added.


 
 
 
Grecian doesn't have a spritsail yard, making her look quite sleek. Still lots of cord to rig this area though.

 
 
Mast work begins with the crosstrees. 

 
 
 
These are then slotted to the shaped lower mast sections, and then fitted out.


 
 
The mass are now added and the shroud lines attached. Once complete, they are tied down with even tension via deadeyes/lanyards.

Here's a couple of the finished hull.
 

I did promise a small update, so I can. now show the hull completed.
 
There are a few things on the deck that need a little rope. The main one is the rudder tiller which is wired up to the ship's wheel via a simple block system. Also needing rope are the ladder hatch opening and the ship's boat. 


 
 
 
The chainplates/strops on Grecian are single piece PE parts. These are prised apart to pop the deadeye into place before being closed up again with tweezers.

 
 
 
There are only 14 deadeyes/shrouds on Grecian, making it a perfectly simple intro to ratlines. This will be a breeze to rig.


 
 
 
Rudder chain installed...

 
 
 
And now the completed hull photos. Next stage is masting.

And finally, for today.
 
Stanchions on ready for cord, which I'll add when I do the next update.
 

 
 
 
Grecian comes with a LOT of choices for armament. Carronades feature heavily and paint is scraped away from where these are to be fitted. There is a small shelf on the exterior for the carronades, hence the paint removed.


 
 
 
Next two 6 pdrs and two 4 pdrs are added.

 
 
 
Here is the supplied 3D boat, with timber parts, nicely painted by my friend Mark who does my figureheads and cabin furniture.
 
 
 




 
 
 
And here is what Grecian now looks like!



 
 
 
It's chainplates etc. for next update, and maybe the bowsprit too.
 
Soon..
 

I'll do this update in 3 or 4 parts due to the number of photos showing the deck and bulwark fittings being added.
 
Here we go!
 
Most of these are self-explanatory, but let's take a look. First, as I've processed the pics, I've realised I didn't resize the coppering pics. I'll add those at the end (out of sequence).
 
In this photo, the rudder tiller has been added and the small deck section, plus the bread hatch.
 

 
 
 
The ironwork is now fitted. This is one of the most time-consuming parts of fitting out. A nicer smattering of these around both the bulwarks and deck.

 
 
 
And now the shot garlands.


 
 
 
Followed by cleats.

 
 
 
Al those belaying racks need pins. These are PE, painted black and slotted into the racks. A little brushed varnish secures them.

 
 
 
The garlands are now furnished with 1.5mm balls, again, glued into place with a brush of varnish.

 
 
 
The catheads are a multipart assembly that allows for engravings on all faces. Very simple to build and these just slot though the bulwark holes with minimum effort.

 
 
The pre-made fittings can now be added, starting with the skylight.

 
 
 
The the grates/coamings, ladder etc.



 
 
 
Capstan now present....



 
 
More in a moment....

Here's a pic I took of the optional flag. This is perfectly screen printed on both sides and has zero bleed.
 
I'll fit this to Grecian this week.
 

Here's a pic I took of the optional flag. This is perfectly screen printed on both sides and has zero bleed.
 
I'll fit this to Grecian this week.
 

Here's a pic I took of the optional flag. This is perfectly screen printed on both sides and has zero bleed.
 
I'll fit this to Grecian this week.
 

Here's a pic I took of the optional flag. This is perfectly screen printed on both sides and has zero bleed.
 
I'll fit this to Grecian this week.
 

COMPLETED!
 
Hope you like her. On sale very soon  
 

Here's the front page of the manual. There will be a pre-order open early next week too
At that point, you'll also be able to download and look at the manual.
 
Options will be available for a period-correct flag and also a limited number of PE copper plate sets instead of the standard copper tape that's supplied.
 

 
 

COMPLETED!
 
Hope you like her. On sale very soon  
 

A card template is made to aid adding the ratlines. I have drawn lines on these, 6mm apart.
 


 
 
Upper shrouds are now fitted.

 
 
 
And then the rest of the timber is built up. Yards, spars.....whatever you want to call them. I knew at least one guy who thought it was a big deal.



 
 
 
The anchors are 3D printed and have pear stocks with cartridge paper for the iron bands. 

The final updates.
 
The last week has seen me build up the mast stuff and rig Grecian. She now sits complete on my bench. 
 
First up is the bowsprit. This is a very simple structure with hardly any tapering of parts. 
 



 
 
The assembly now slots to the hull and the gammoning is added.


 
 
 
Grecian doesn't have a spritsail yard, making her look quite sleek. Still lots of cord to rig this area though.

 
 
Mast work begins with the crosstrees. 

 
 
 
These are then slotted to the shaped lower mast sections, and then fitted out.


 
 
The mass are now added and the shroud lines attached. Once complete, they are tied down with even tension via deadeyes/lanyards.

I will probably buy this kit as a side project at some point later in the year. I was given the Royal Yacht in bottle kit as a gift today which will be also be a side project.

I hope you'll try your hand at this one.

There will also be an optional American flag. I'll post another picture next week showing the flag mounted to the model.

COMPLETED!
 
Hope you like her. On sale very soon  
 

A card template is made to aid adding the ratlines. I have drawn lines on these, 6mm apart.
 


 
 
Upper shrouds are now fitted.

 
 
 
And then the rest of the timber is built up. Yards, spars.....whatever you want to call them. I knew at least one guy who thought it was a big deal.



 
 
 
The anchors are 3D printed and have pear stocks with cartridge paper for the iron bands. 

The final updates.
 
The last week has seen me build up the mast stuff and rig Grecian. She now sits complete on my bench. 
 
First up is the bowsprit. This is a very simple structure with hardly any tapering of parts. 
 



 
 
The assembly now slots to the hull and the gammoning is added.


 
 
 
Grecian doesn't have a spritsail yard, making her look quite sleek. Still lots of cord to rig this area though.

 
 
Mast work begins with the crosstrees. 

 
 
 
These are then slotted to the shaped lower mast sections, and then fitted out.


 
 
The mass are now added and the shroud lines attached. Once complete, they are tied down with even tension via deadeyes/lanyards.

Here's the front page of the manual. There will be a pre-order open early next week too
At that point, you'll also be able to download and look at the manual.
 
Options will be available for a period-correct flag and also a limited number of PE copper plate sets instead of the standard copper tape that's supplied.
 

 
 

Here's the front page of the manual. There will be a pre-order open early next week too
At that point, you'll also be able to download and look at the manual.
 
Options will be available for a period-correct flag and also a limited number of PE copper plate sets instead of the standard copper tape that's supplied.
 

 
 

There will also be an optional American flag. I'll post another picture next week showing the flag mounted to the model.

COMPLETED!
 
Hope you like her. On sale very soon