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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Nearshore in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Erdict - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
I'm sure you will enjoy this build Erdict, it is a fine model to make.
As for emulating the builds of others, we all do it, picking up ideas, and learning from methods employed, it's a lot of what MSW is all about.
Have fun.
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from KARAVOKIRIS in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One Hundred and Seventy
Completing the Cutter.
Apart from painting the bottom Ivory, and the wale Black/grey, the boat will be finished using w-o-p only.
The rudder is a plain laser cut affair intended I think to simply display in the sternsheets of the boat. There are no fixings to hang the rudder either on the stern post, transom, or rudder.
I chose to add these fittings including a tiller of the yoke type.
4287
Still requires a little further fining down, this is the third attempt which may still break.
4289
Trial fitting the rudder.; a few tweaks required.
One consequence of changing the rowing arrangement from double to single banking is that the provided oars are too short for purpose.
4290
They are fairly easily modified but it does require using two oars to produce one.
To improve the look of the oars the blades should really be thinned towards the tip.
4295
4298
4299
4311
Set -up for single banked rowing.
4302
4306
4307
I quite like the look of her on the skids and the Pinnace and Cutter don’t obscure much of the Main deck.
B.E.
16/04/2024
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from BobG in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One Hundred and Seventy
Completing the Cutter.
Apart from painting the bottom Ivory, and the wale Black/grey, the boat will be finished using w-o-p only.
The rudder is a plain laser cut affair intended I think to simply display in the sternsheets of the boat. There are no fixings to hang the rudder either on the stern post, transom, or rudder.
I chose to add these fittings including a tiller of the yoke type.
4287
Still requires a little further fining down, this is the third attempt which may still break.
4289
Trial fitting the rudder.; a few tweaks required.
One consequence of changing the rowing arrangement from double to single banking is that the provided oars are too short for purpose.
4290
They are fairly easily modified but it does require using two oars to produce one.
To improve the look of the oars the blades should really be thinned towards the tip.
4295
4298
4299
4311
Set -up for single banked rowing.
4302
4306
4307
I quite like the look of her on the skids and the Pinnace and Cutter don’t obscure much of the Main deck.
B.E.
16/04/2024
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from dafi in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One Hundred and Seventy
Completing the Cutter.
Apart from painting the bottom Ivory, and the wale Black/grey, the boat will be finished using w-o-p only.
The rudder is a plain laser cut affair intended I think to simply display in the sternsheets of the boat. There are no fixings to hang the rudder either on the stern post, transom, or rudder.
I chose to add these fittings including a tiller of the yoke type.
4287
Still requires a little further fining down, this is the third attempt which may still break.
4289
Trial fitting the rudder.; a few tweaks required.
One consequence of changing the rowing arrangement from double to single banking is that the provided oars are too short for purpose.
4290
They are fairly easily modified but it does require using two oars to produce one.
To improve the look of the oars the blades should really be thinned towards the tip.
4295
4298
4299
4311
Set -up for single banked rowing.
4302
4306
4307
I quite like the look of her on the skids and the Pinnace and Cutter don’t obscure much of the Main deck.
B.E.
16/04/2024
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from hollowneck in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One Hundred and Seventy
Completing the Cutter.
Apart from painting the bottom Ivory, and the wale Black/grey, the boat will be finished using w-o-p only.
The rudder is a plain laser cut affair intended I think to simply display in the sternsheets of the boat. There are no fixings to hang the rudder either on the stern post, transom, or rudder.
I chose to add these fittings including a tiller of the yoke type.
4287
Still requires a little further fining down, this is the third attempt which may still break.
4289
Trial fitting the rudder.; a few tweaks required.
One consequence of changing the rowing arrangement from double to single banking is that the provided oars are too short for purpose.
4290
They are fairly easily modified but it does require using two oars to produce one.
To improve the look of the oars the blades should really be thinned towards the tip.
4295
4298
4299
4311
Set -up for single banked rowing.
4302
4306
4307
I quite like the look of her on the skids and the Pinnace and Cutter don’t obscure much of the Main deck.
B.E.
16/04/2024
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One Hundred and Seventy
Completing the Cutter.
Apart from painting the bottom Ivory, and the wale Black/grey, the boat will be finished using w-o-p only.
The rudder is a plain laser cut affair intended I think to simply display in the sternsheets of the boat. There are no fixings to hang the rudder either on the stern post, transom, or rudder.
I chose to add these fittings including a tiller of the yoke type.
4287
Still requires a little further fining down, this is the third attempt which may still break.
4289
Trial fitting the rudder.; a few tweaks required.
One consequence of changing the rowing arrangement from double to single banking is that the provided oars are too short for purpose.
4290
They are fairly easily modified but it does require using two oars to produce one.
To improve the look of the oars the blades should really be thinned towards the tip.
4295
4298
4299
4311
Set -up for single banked rowing.
4302
4306
4307
I quite like the look of her on the skids and the Pinnace and Cutter don’t obscure much of the Main deck.
B.E.
16/04/2024
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Alexander Bulimov in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One Hundred and Seventy
Completing the Cutter.
Apart from painting the bottom Ivory, and the wale Black/grey, the boat will be finished using w-o-p only.
The rudder is a plain laser cut affair intended I think to simply display in the sternsheets of the boat. There are no fixings to hang the rudder either on the stern post, transom, or rudder.
I chose to add these fittings including a tiller of the yoke type.
4287
Still requires a little further fining down, this is the third attempt which may still break.
4289
Trial fitting the rudder.; a few tweaks required.
One consequence of changing the rowing arrangement from double to single banking is that the provided oars are too short for purpose.
4290
They are fairly easily modified but it does require using two oars to produce one.
To improve the look of the oars the blades should really be thinned towards the tip.
4295
4298
4299
4311
Set -up for single banked rowing.
4302
4306
4307
I quite like the look of her on the skids and the Pinnace and Cutter don’t obscure much of the Main deck.
B.E.
16/04/2024
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from KARAVOKIRIS in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One Hundred and Sixty – nine
Progressing the 24’ cutter
The floor of the cutter is covered by gratings at the stern, open boarded footwaling for the body, and a small close board platform at the bow.
4265
I changed the footwaling to a close boarded version as shown in the AotS book Diana which contains 1:48 scale drawings of a 24’ cutter.
Before I add the ‘false’ ribs I use a copy of the kit plan to mark the positions of the thwarts.
Positioning the ribs really needs to take into consideration the position of the thwarts and the related rowlocks for the oars, which are cut into the wash strake.
4268
The AotS drawings show the 24’ cutter arranged for single banked rowing. This is the arrangement I will follow, apart from any other consideration, there are less rowlocks to cut.
4270
I firstly fix only those ribs that fit aft of the thwarts before fixing the Rising, (thwart support strips) The remaining ribs can be slotted behind the Risings in the correct positions.
The risings are fitted using a 4mm depth gauge but in fact follow the line of the second strake down from the top.
Once fitted it is useful to check both the levels and the correct height of the thwarts above the footwaling.
4273
My 1:64 scale figures are useful for this purpose.
4275
I would like to see a sitting figure produced by Vanguard. A sitting Captain would serve well to give scale to the splendid Vanguard cabin furniture, and also the stern sheets of the boat range.
4277
I like to add small features to the boats such as here; the cap square for the Mainmast and step to take the mast heel on the Keelson.
4279
4280
4281
4280
Needs cleaning up now before finishing.
B.E.
15/04/2024
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from wvdhee in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One Hundred and Sixty – nine
Progressing the 24’ cutter
The floor of the cutter is covered by gratings at the stern, open boarded footwaling for the body, and a small close board platform at the bow.
4265
I changed the footwaling to a close boarded version as shown in the AotS book Diana which contains 1:48 scale drawings of a 24’ cutter.
Before I add the ‘false’ ribs I use a copy of the kit plan to mark the positions of the thwarts.
Positioning the ribs really needs to take into consideration the position of the thwarts and the related rowlocks for the oars, which are cut into the wash strake.
4268
The AotS drawings show the 24’ cutter arranged for single banked rowing. This is the arrangement I will follow, apart from any other consideration, there are less rowlocks to cut.
4270
I firstly fix only those ribs that fit aft of the thwarts before fixing the Rising, (thwart support strips) The remaining ribs can be slotted behind the Risings in the correct positions.
The risings are fitted using a 4mm depth gauge but in fact follow the line of the second strake down from the top.
Once fitted it is useful to check both the levels and the correct height of the thwarts above the footwaling.
4273
My 1:64 scale figures are useful for this purpose.
4275
I would like to see a sitting figure produced by Vanguard. A sitting Captain would serve well to give scale to the splendid Vanguard cabin furniture, and also the stern sheets of the boat range.
4277
I like to add small features to the boats such as here; the cap square for the Mainmast and step to take the mast heel on the Keelson.
4279
4280
4281
4280
Needs cleaning up now before finishing.
B.E.
15/04/2024
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Blue Ensign reacted to Barbossa in HMS Pegasus by Barbossa - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
This is sound advice, Bug
Sincere thanks for your input.
The moreover, here's some pics of my San Felipe ( finished in 2006 ) : no rigging of the guns or falconets whatsoever. Which I deeply regret. The fact that this build proceeded my MSW membership may be just a convenient excuse.
The point is : if I had the choice between :
1) let us call it a minimalistic approach ( less eyebolts )
2) the whole package, with a high possibility I'll create a jumble of threads & knots
3) no rigging at all
I'll settle for the first option.
Another thing : let us not forget that a 18lbs gun carriage ( my previous build HMS Diana ) is way bigger
Aside, a word about the colors.
I'm a bit reluctant painting the guns 100% black, so I went for the AV 70862 Black Grey and a highlighted a bit the edges and collars with AV 70864 Natural Steel. Just a try out
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from chris watton in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Thank you Nils and Nipper.
@ Nils - the figures are industrial workers which I found suitable for my Fishing boat models, but don't really fit naval figures of the early 19th century.
@ Nipper - I don't really like action figures on my models, but I do like figures to demonstrate scale on a model. I agree the cook and the Pellew/Hornblower figures fit that bill perfectly.
Others that would appeal to me would be a Helmsman standing by the wheel, and a Marine Sentry to post outside the Captains Quarters.
I'm not holding my breath tho'😉
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from chris watton in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One Hundred and Sixty – nine
Progressing the 24’ cutter
The floor of the cutter is covered by gratings at the stern, open boarded footwaling for the body, and a small close board platform at the bow.
4265
I changed the footwaling to a close boarded version as shown in the AotS book Diana which contains 1:48 scale drawings of a 24’ cutter.
Before I add the ‘false’ ribs I use a copy of the kit plan to mark the positions of the thwarts.
Positioning the ribs really needs to take into consideration the position of the thwarts and the related rowlocks for the oars, which are cut into the wash strake.
4268
The AotS drawings show the 24’ cutter arranged for single banked rowing. This is the arrangement I will follow, apart from any other consideration, there are less rowlocks to cut.
4270
I firstly fix only those ribs that fit aft of the thwarts before fixing the Rising, (thwart support strips) The remaining ribs can be slotted behind the Risings in the correct positions.
The risings are fitted using a 4mm depth gauge but in fact follow the line of the second strake down from the top.
Once fitted it is useful to check both the levels and the correct height of the thwarts above the footwaling.
4273
My 1:64 scale figures are useful for this purpose.
4275
I would like to see a sitting figure produced by Vanguard. A sitting Captain would serve well to give scale to the splendid Vanguard cabin furniture, and also the stern sheets of the boat range.
4277
I like to add small features to the boats such as here; the cap square for the Mainmast and step to take the mast heel on the Keelson.
4279
4280
4281
4280
Needs cleaning up now before finishing.
B.E.
15/04/2024
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from hollowneck in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Thank you Nils and Nipper.
@ Nils - the figures are industrial workers which I found suitable for my Fishing boat models, but don't really fit naval figures of the early 19th century.
@ Nipper - I don't really like action figures on my models, but I do like figures to demonstrate scale on a model. I agree the cook and the Pellew/Hornblower figures fit that bill perfectly.
Others that would appeal to me would be a Helmsman standing by the wheel, and a Marine Sentry to post outside the Captains Quarters.
I'm not holding my breath tho'😉
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from dafi in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One Hundred and Sixty – nine
Progressing the 24’ cutter
The floor of the cutter is covered by gratings at the stern, open boarded footwaling for the body, and a small close board platform at the bow.
4265
I changed the footwaling to a close boarded version as shown in the AotS book Diana which contains 1:48 scale drawings of a 24’ cutter.
Before I add the ‘false’ ribs I use a copy of the kit plan to mark the positions of the thwarts.
Positioning the ribs really needs to take into consideration the position of the thwarts and the related rowlocks for the oars, which are cut into the wash strake.
4268
The AotS drawings show the 24’ cutter arranged for single banked rowing. This is the arrangement I will follow, apart from any other consideration, there are less rowlocks to cut.
4270
I firstly fix only those ribs that fit aft of the thwarts before fixing the Rising, (thwart support strips) The remaining ribs can be slotted behind the Risings in the correct positions.
The risings are fitted using a 4mm depth gauge but in fact follow the line of the second strake down from the top.
Once fitted it is useful to check both the levels and the correct height of the thwarts above the footwaling.
4273
My 1:64 scale figures are useful for this purpose.
4275
I would like to see a sitting figure produced by Vanguard. A sitting Captain would serve well to give scale to the splendid Vanguard cabin furniture, and also the stern sheets of the boat range.
4277
I like to add small features to the boats such as here; the cap square for the Mainmast and step to take the mast heel on the Keelson.
4279
4280
4281
4280
Needs cleaning up now before finishing.
B.E.
15/04/2024
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from KARAVOKIRIS in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
I've not seem a specific reference to Foreign Service locations, but I suspect it generally meant any location beyond home waters , particularly the tropics where repair facilities may be restricted. Clinker built boats were more difficult to repair and WE May (The boats of men of war) cites that in 1800 it was decided that the only cutters to be sent abroad should be Jolly boats. Navy board orders to Dockyards PRO adm 106/2512 no's 430 440/441.
For the purposes of this build the cutter will be issued as carvel built.
9898(2)
9899(2)
I do however, have a clinker built 18' cutter (Jolly Boat) ready to serve.
Cheers,
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Thank you Nils and Nipper.
@ Nils - the figures are industrial workers which I found suitable for my Fishing boat models, but don't really fit naval figures of the early 19th century.
@ Nipper - I don't really like action figures on my models, but I do like figures to demonstrate scale on a model. I agree the cook and the Pellew/Hornblower figures fit that bill perfectly.
Others that would appeal to me would be a Helmsman standing by the wheel, and a Marine Sentry to post outside the Captains Quarters.
I'm not holding my breath tho'😉
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from CiscoH in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Thank you Nils and Nipper.
@ Nils - the figures are industrial workers which I found suitable for my Fishing boat models, but don't really fit naval figures of the early 19th century.
@ Nipper - I don't really like action figures on my models, but I do like figures to demonstrate scale on a model. I agree the cook and the Pellew/Hornblower figures fit that bill perfectly.
Others that would appeal to me would be a Helmsman standing by the wheel, and a Marine Sentry to post outside the Captains Quarters.
I'm not holding my breath tho'😉
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from hollowneck in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One Hundred and Sixty – nine
Progressing the 24’ cutter
The floor of the cutter is covered by gratings at the stern, open boarded footwaling for the body, and a small close board platform at the bow.
4265
I changed the footwaling to a close boarded version as shown in the AotS book Diana which contains 1:48 scale drawings of a 24’ cutter.
Before I add the ‘false’ ribs I use a copy of the kit plan to mark the positions of the thwarts.
Positioning the ribs really needs to take into consideration the position of the thwarts and the related rowlocks for the oars, which are cut into the wash strake.
4268
The AotS drawings show the 24’ cutter arranged for single banked rowing. This is the arrangement I will follow, apart from any other consideration, there are less rowlocks to cut.
4270
I firstly fix only those ribs that fit aft of the thwarts before fixing the Rising, (thwart support strips) The remaining ribs can be slotted behind the Risings in the correct positions.
The risings are fitted using a 4mm depth gauge but in fact follow the line of the second strake down from the top.
Once fitted it is useful to check both the levels and the correct height of the thwarts above the footwaling.
4273
My 1:64 scale figures are useful for this purpose.
4275
I would like to see a sitting figure produced by Vanguard. A sitting Captain would serve well to give scale to the splendid Vanguard cabin furniture, and also the stern sheets of the boat range.
4277
I like to add small features to the boats such as here; the cap square for the Mainmast and step to take the mast heel on the Keelson.
4279
4280
4281
4280
Needs cleaning up now before finishing.
B.E.
15/04/2024
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Blue Ensign reacted to Nipper in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
YES PLEASE CHRIS!!
The Vanguard figures are so good, none better certainly at 1/64 scale. For those who like to crew their models, it would be wonderful to have figures sitting around, or leaning against the rail etc. etc., not just "in action" as if they are repelling boarders! Vanguard's fishermen, and the cook, are really good poses.
Nipper
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Blue Ensign reacted to Mirabell61 in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
a beautiful built launch B.E.
I also much like the tpo be painted figurines
Nils
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One Hundred and Sixty – nine
Progressing the 24’ cutter
The floor of the cutter is covered by gratings at the stern, open boarded footwaling for the body, and a small close board platform at the bow.
4265
I changed the footwaling to a close boarded version as shown in the AotS book Diana which contains 1:48 scale drawings of a 24’ cutter.
Before I add the ‘false’ ribs I use a copy of the kit plan to mark the positions of the thwarts.
Positioning the ribs really needs to take into consideration the position of the thwarts and the related rowlocks for the oars, which are cut into the wash strake.
4268
The AotS drawings show the 24’ cutter arranged for single banked rowing. This is the arrangement I will follow, apart from any other consideration, there are less rowlocks to cut.
4270
I firstly fix only those ribs that fit aft of the thwarts before fixing the Rising, (thwart support strips) The remaining ribs can be slotted behind the Risings in the correct positions.
The risings are fitted using a 4mm depth gauge but in fact follow the line of the second strake down from the top.
Once fitted it is useful to check both the levels and the correct height of the thwarts above the footwaling.
4273
My 1:64 scale figures are useful for this purpose.
4275
I would like to see a sitting figure produced by Vanguard. A sitting Captain would serve well to give scale to the splendid Vanguard cabin furniture, and also the stern sheets of the boat range.
4277
I like to add small features to the boats such as here; the cap square for the Mainmast and step to take the mast heel on the Keelson.
4279
4280
4281
4280
Needs cleaning up now before finishing.
B.E.
15/04/2024
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from yvesvidal in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One Hundred and Sixty – nine
Progressing the 24’ cutter
The floor of the cutter is covered by gratings at the stern, open boarded footwaling for the body, and a small close board platform at the bow.
4265
I changed the footwaling to a close boarded version as shown in the AotS book Diana which contains 1:48 scale drawings of a 24’ cutter.
Before I add the ‘false’ ribs I use a copy of the kit plan to mark the positions of the thwarts.
Positioning the ribs really needs to take into consideration the position of the thwarts and the related rowlocks for the oars, which are cut into the wash strake.
4268
The AotS drawings show the 24’ cutter arranged for single banked rowing. This is the arrangement I will follow, apart from any other consideration, there are less rowlocks to cut.
4270
I firstly fix only those ribs that fit aft of the thwarts before fixing the Rising, (thwart support strips) The remaining ribs can be slotted behind the Risings in the correct positions.
The risings are fitted using a 4mm depth gauge but in fact follow the line of the second strake down from the top.
Once fitted it is useful to check both the levels and the correct height of the thwarts above the footwaling.
4273
My 1:64 scale figures are useful for this purpose.
4275
I would like to see a sitting figure produced by Vanguard. A sitting Captain would serve well to give scale to the splendid Vanguard cabin furniture, and also the stern sheets of the boat range.
4277
I like to add small features to the boats such as here; the cap square for the Mainmast and step to take the mast heel on the Keelson.
4279
4280
4281
4280
Needs cleaning up now before finishing.
B.E.
15/04/2024
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Clark in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One Hundred and Sixty – nine
Progressing the 24’ cutter
The floor of the cutter is covered by gratings at the stern, open boarded footwaling for the body, and a small close board platform at the bow.
4265
I changed the footwaling to a close boarded version as shown in the AotS book Diana which contains 1:48 scale drawings of a 24’ cutter.
Before I add the ‘false’ ribs I use a copy of the kit plan to mark the positions of the thwarts.
Positioning the ribs really needs to take into consideration the position of the thwarts and the related rowlocks for the oars, which are cut into the wash strake.
4268
The AotS drawings show the 24’ cutter arranged for single banked rowing. This is the arrangement I will follow, apart from any other consideration, there are less rowlocks to cut.
4270
I firstly fix only those ribs that fit aft of the thwarts before fixing the Rising, (thwart support strips) The remaining ribs can be slotted behind the Risings in the correct positions.
The risings are fitted using a 4mm depth gauge but in fact follow the line of the second strake down from the top.
Once fitted it is useful to check both the levels and the correct height of the thwarts above the footwaling.
4273
My 1:64 scale figures are useful for this purpose.
4275
I would like to see a sitting figure produced by Vanguard. A sitting Captain would serve well to give scale to the splendid Vanguard cabin furniture, and also the stern sheets of the boat range.
4277
I like to add small features to the boats such as here; the cap square for the Mainmast and step to take the mast heel on the Keelson.
4279
4280
4281
4280
Needs cleaning up now before finishing.
B.E.
15/04/2024
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from CODY in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One Hundred and Sixty – nine
Progressing the 24’ cutter
The floor of the cutter is covered by gratings at the stern, open boarded footwaling for the body, and a small close board platform at the bow.
4265
I changed the footwaling to a close boarded version as shown in the AotS book Diana which contains 1:48 scale drawings of a 24’ cutter.
Before I add the ‘false’ ribs I use a copy of the kit plan to mark the positions of the thwarts.
Positioning the ribs really needs to take into consideration the position of the thwarts and the related rowlocks for the oars, which are cut into the wash strake.
4268
The AotS drawings show the 24’ cutter arranged for single banked rowing. This is the arrangement I will follow, apart from any other consideration, there are less rowlocks to cut.
4270
I firstly fix only those ribs that fit aft of the thwarts before fixing the Rising, (thwart support strips) The remaining ribs can be slotted behind the Risings in the correct positions.
The risings are fitted using a 4mm depth gauge but in fact follow the line of the second strake down from the top.
Once fitted it is useful to check both the levels and the correct height of the thwarts above the footwaling.
4273
My 1:64 scale figures are useful for this purpose.
4275
I would like to see a sitting figure produced by Vanguard. A sitting Captain would serve well to give scale to the splendid Vanguard cabin furniture, and also the stern sheets of the boat range.
4277
I like to add small features to the boats such as here; the cap square for the Mainmast and step to take the mast heel on the Keelson.
4279
4280
4281
4280
Needs cleaning up now before finishing.
B.E.
15/04/2024
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from fake johnbull in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One Hundred and Sixty – nine
Progressing the 24’ cutter
The floor of the cutter is covered by gratings at the stern, open boarded footwaling for the body, and a small close board platform at the bow.
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I changed the footwaling to a close boarded version as shown in the AotS book Diana which contains 1:48 scale drawings of a 24’ cutter.
Before I add the ‘false’ ribs I use a copy of the kit plan to mark the positions of the thwarts.
Positioning the ribs really needs to take into consideration the position of the thwarts and the related rowlocks for the oars, which are cut into the wash strake.
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The AotS drawings show the 24’ cutter arranged for single banked rowing. This is the arrangement I will follow, apart from any other consideration, there are less rowlocks to cut.
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I firstly fix only those ribs that fit aft of the thwarts before fixing the Rising, (thwart support strips) The remaining ribs can be slotted behind the Risings in the correct positions.
The risings are fitted using a 4mm depth gauge but in fact follow the line of the second strake down from the top.
Once fitted it is useful to check both the levels and the correct height of the thwarts above the footwaling.
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My 1:64 scale figures are useful for this purpose.
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I would like to see a sitting figure produced by Vanguard. A sitting Captain would serve well to give scale to the splendid Vanguard cabin furniture, and also the stern sheets of the boat range.
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I like to add small features to the boats such as here; the cap square for the Mainmast and step to take the mast heel on the Keelson.
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Needs cleaning up now before finishing.
B.E.
15/04/2024