James H

The deck is fitted out first as deck beams need to be fitted over this area, followed by the jigs (again) which will maintain the widths/shapes as the hull is then planked and the exterior bulwarks added. You can always mask off the deck area while you work on the exterior.

The deck is fitted out first as deck beams need to be fitted over this area, followed by the jigs (again) which will maintain the widths/shapes as the hull is then planked and the exterior bulwarks added. You can always mask off the deck area while you work on the exterior.

I'm aware that I need to get an update done. These photos represent what Surprise currently looks like.
 
Over this week, I'll prep some closer detail shots of construction etc that got me to this place. As you can see, she's changed quite a lot. The fit has been great throughout. I also need to paint those figures too! Please excuse photo quality. I did these with my phone.
 

The deck is fitted out first as deck beams need to be fitted over this area, followed by the jigs (again) which will maintain the widths/shapes as the hull is then planked and the exterior bulwarks added. You can always mask off the deck area while you work on the exterior.

I've worked quite quickly here, so I thought I'd bring you totally up to date with work on this.
 
This does mean my next updates will be in real time, with some work on furniture and fittings while the hull sits on my shelf. I'm also aware that because so much of the skeleton is built at once, that you may need to look closely at the photos for the changed. I'll eventually add some arrows on a good number of these pics, so it's evidently clear as to what you're looking at. This photo shows the hull with all the cannon ports installed. A total breeze to do this. Just remember that every vertical port piece is unique to its position. 
 

 
I now focus on the stern. These parts are very obvious. Note the inner, middle, and outer engravings, and all will be fine.

 
The blank panels can now be removed from the stern bulkhead, allowing the previous parts to be fitted. Just take care with the strips protruding at the rear. These are quite strong, but exercise caution. 

 
These parts are now slotted into their respective positions and glued. 

 
Another two horizontal strips now sit atop the previous ones (slotted into the bulwark ears), from bow to stern. You can see the deck beam positions engraved on them.


 
The quarter gallery doorways are now installed.

 
Note another horizontal strip fitted to the outside of the rear bulwark ears, strengthening that area.

 
NOW....we can glue! Your keel should be 100% straight by now, so it's time to solidify the hull by painting in some slightly dilute wood glue into the various joints and seams. I now leave this to set for a number of hours, while I edit the photos and do this update.

 
Here is HMS Surprise as she currently looks. She's sleek and very impressive!


 
 
More, when I've created the content 🤪
 

The deck is fitted out first as deck beams need to be fitted over this area, followed by the jigs (again) which will maintain the widths/shapes as the hull is then planked and the exterior bulwarks added. You can always mask off the deck area while you work on the exterior.

I'm aware that I need to get an update done. These photos represent what Surprise currently looks like.
 
Over this week, I'll prep some closer detail shots of construction etc that got me to this place. As you can see, she's changed quite a lot. The fit has been great throughout. I also need to paint those figures too! Please excuse photo quality. I did these with my phone.
 

The deck is fitted out first as deck beams need to be fitted over this area, followed by the jigs (again) which will maintain the widths/shapes as the hull is then planked and the exterior bulwarks added. You can always mask off the deck area while you work on the exterior.

I'm aware that I need to get an update done. These photos represent what Surprise currently looks like.
 
Over this week, I'll prep some closer detail shots of construction etc that got me to this place. As you can see, she's changed quite a lot. The fit has been great throughout. I also need to paint those figures too! Please excuse photo quality. I did these with my phone.
 

I'm aware that I need to get an update done. These photos represent what Surprise currently looks like.
 
Over this week, I'll prep some closer detail shots of construction etc that got me to this place. As you can see, she's changed quite a lot. The fit has been great throughout. I also need to paint those figures too! Please excuse photo quality. I did these with my phone.
 

I'm aware that I need to get an update done. These photos represent what Surprise currently looks like.
 
Over this week, I'll prep some closer detail shots of construction etc that got me to this place. As you can see, she's changed quite a lot. The fit has been great throughout. I also need to paint those figures too! Please excuse photo quality. I did these with my phone.
 

I'm aware that I need to get an update done. These photos represent what Surprise currently looks like.
 
Over this week, I'll prep some closer detail shots of construction etc that got me to this place. As you can see, she's changed quite a lot. The fit has been great throughout. I also need to paint those figures too! Please excuse photo quality. I did these with my phone.
 

I'm aware that I need to get an update done. These photos represent what Surprise currently looks like.
 
Over this week, I'll prep some closer detail shots of construction etc that got me to this place. As you can see, she's changed quite a lot. The fit has been great throughout. I also need to paint those figures too! Please excuse photo quality. I did these with my phone.
 

I'm aware that I need to get an update done. These photos represent what Surprise currently looks like.
 
Over this week, I'll prep some closer detail shots of construction etc that got me to this place. As you can see, she's changed quite a lot. The fit has been great throughout. I also need to paint those figures too! Please excuse photo quality. I did these with my phone.
 

Just a note. I painted the cabin areas in an ivory colour that I mixed from white, with a touch of ochre added. The subsequent deck beams and knees will be in a more pure white colour. 

I'm aware that I need to get an update done. These photos represent what Surprise currently looks like.
 
Over this week, I'll prep some closer detail shots of construction etc that got me to this place. As you can see, she's changed quite a lot. The fit has been great throughout. I also need to paint those figures too! Please excuse photo quality. I did these with my phone.
 

I'm aware that I need to get an update done. These photos represent what Surprise currently looks like.
 
Over this week, I'll prep some closer detail shots of construction etc that got me to this place. As you can see, she's changed quite a lot. The fit has been great throughout. I also need to paint those figures too! Please excuse photo quality. I did these with my phone.
 

Just a note. I painted the cabin areas in an ivory colour that I mixed from white, with a touch of ochre added. The subsequent deck beams and knees will be in a more pure white colour. 

I'm aware that I need to get an update done. These photos represent what Surprise currently looks like.
 
Over this week, I'll prep some closer detail shots of construction etc that got me to this place. As you can see, she's changed quite a lot. The fit has been great throughout. I also need to paint those figures too! Please excuse photo quality. I did these with my phone.
 

I'm aware that I need to get an update done. These photos represent what Surprise currently looks like.
 
Over this week, I'll prep some closer detail shots of construction etc that got me to this place. As you can see, she's changed quite a lot. The fit has been great throughout. I also need to paint those figures too! Please excuse photo quality. I did these with my phone.
 

Just a note. I painted the cabin areas in an ivory colour that I mixed from white, with a touch of ochre added. The subsequent deck beams and knees will be in a more pure white colour. 

I'm aware that I need to get an update done. These photos represent what Surprise currently looks like.
 
Over this week, I'll prep some closer detail shots of construction etc that got me to this place. As you can see, she's changed quite a lot. The fit has been great throughout. I also need to paint those figures too! Please excuse photo quality. I did these with my phone.
 

Just a note. I painted the cabin areas in an ivory colour that I mixed from white, with a touch of ochre added. The subsequent deck beams and knees will be in a more pure white colour. 

I'm aware that I need to get an update done. These photos represent what Surprise currently looks like.
 
Over this week, I'll prep some closer detail shots of construction etc that got me to this place. As you can see, she's changed quite a lot. The fit has been great throughout. I also need to paint those figures too! Please excuse photo quality. I did these with my phone.