Blue Ensign

POST One Hundred and Sixteen
 
Working along the waist
Waist Gunwales
These need to be considered in conjunction with the Gang boards that run between Quarterdeck and Foc’sle.
On my build the gangway boards will be separately fitted to match the decking and follow the imprinted deck pattern.

6742(2)
Fortunately the combined depth of the kit deck pattern plus gangway pattern is the same as the deck pattern plus individual planking.

6762
Before I start there are two large cleats to fit along bulwark, the aft one for the fore braces, and the forward one for the Main course tacks.
Fortunately I won’t be troubled by the dubious pleasure of belaying these lines beneath the Gangboards and between the guns.
Fitting these gangboards is a tricky business, I seem to say that a lot in my log, but that’s because it’s true at least in my case.
 

6745
*The Gangboards should slide beneath the qtr deck and Foc’sle  Breast beams and butt against the outer bulwark.
The Starboard side fitted better than the Port side, but both needed tweaking to reduce the inner bulwark height a tad so when the  capping rail was put into place it slips over and cleanly down on the gangboards.
*See footnote at end of post

6751
*On my build I found no reason to trim the gangboards on their outer edge as indicated in the blurb.
 
*See footnote at end of post.

6755
There is a lot of ‘on and off’ the model dry fitting. This is not a process to rush.

6748
*Once happy with the dry fit work can continue.
The best advice I can give is scrape the inner bulwark top until the gangboard outer edge  sits flush with the outer bulwark, and the capping rail (gunwale) slips over the top into position without gaps.
*See Footnote at end of post.
 
The knees are position specific, so it’s a good idea not to mix them up during the necessary char cleaning and painting.

6763(2)
I use double sided tape a lot to keep things in order.
 
 
Fitting the knees is an interesting little exercise which involves marring the previously painted bulwarks to improve adhesion.
The knees fit neatly into the slots pre cut in the deck clamps and a pot of water and a fine brush is handy to remove pva overspill.
 Not too onerous a job, knee 391 adjacent to the Qtr deck proved the most tricky. I found using bent nosed tweezers helped with alignment.
With the knees in place the main worry is will they hold during the gangboard fitting.

6769
I found it necessary to  tweak the tops of the knees a little to allow the gangboards to sit down, but the sanding process at least  pressure tested  the bond with the sides. (one came away)

6772
The gangboards  glued into place, no easy way to go back at this point.

6776

6774
It is useful at this point to check how the step from the Qtr deck to the Gangway performs.
In the kit the risers are represented by 2 x 3mm rectangular Pear strip(438) and 0.6mm treads (99)

6782
I’m feeling a little underwhelmed about the look of the step which to my eye lacks both style and practicality, I don’t think they will pass muster.
 
I’ll terminate this section while I’ll ponder on how I can improve the look. I  do have some ideas floating around my head.
 
B.E.
05/05/22
*Footnote: I have had cause to revise my opinion about the fitting of the capping rail and Gangways. To keep the Capping rail level particularly if you are using the pre-etched planking pattern I think the Manual instructions 549- 553 should be followed.
If the Capping rail is fitted over the Gangway boards as I originally did the camber will be followed and will throw the Hammock cranes out of vertical.
Thanks to Ron (Hollowneck) for pointing out this issue.
 
B.E.
07/05/22
 

POST One Hundred and Sixteen
 
Working along the waist
Waist Gunwales
These need to be considered in conjunction with the Gang boards that run between Quarterdeck and Foc’sle.
On my build the gangway boards will be separately fitted to match the decking and follow the imprinted deck pattern.

6742(2)
Fortunately the combined depth of the kit deck pattern plus gangway pattern is the same as the deck pattern plus individual planking.

6762
Before I start there are two large cleats to fit along bulwark, the aft one for the fore braces, and the forward one for the Main course tacks.
Fortunately I won’t be troubled by the dubious pleasure of belaying these lines beneath the Gangboards and between the guns.
Fitting these gangboards is a tricky business, I seem to say that a lot in my log, but that’s because it’s true at least in my case.
 

6745
*The Gangboards should slide beneath the qtr deck and Foc’sle  Breast beams and butt against the outer bulwark.
The Starboard side fitted better than the Port side, but both needed tweaking to reduce the inner bulwark height a tad so when the  capping rail was put into place it slips over and cleanly down on the gangboards.
*See footnote at end of post

6751
*On my build I found no reason to trim the gangboards on their outer edge as indicated in the blurb.
 
*See footnote at end of post.

6755
There is a lot of ‘on and off’ the model dry fitting. This is not a process to rush.

6748
*Once happy with the dry fit work can continue.
The best advice I can give is scrape the inner bulwark top until the gangboard outer edge  sits flush with the outer bulwark, and the capping rail (gunwale) slips over the top into position without gaps.
*See Footnote at end of post.
 
The knees are position specific, so it’s a good idea not to mix them up during the necessary char cleaning and painting.

6763(2)
I use double sided tape a lot to keep things in order.
 
 
Fitting the knees is an interesting little exercise which involves marring the previously painted bulwarks to improve adhesion.
The knees fit neatly into the slots pre cut in the deck clamps and a pot of water and a fine brush is handy to remove pva overspill.
 Not too onerous a job, knee 391 adjacent to the Qtr deck proved the most tricky. I found using bent nosed tweezers helped with alignment.
With the knees in place the main worry is will they hold during the gangboard fitting.

6769
I found it necessary to  tweak the tops of the knees a little to allow the gangboards to sit down, but the sanding process at least  pressure tested  the bond with the sides. (one came away)

6772
The gangboards  glued into place, no easy way to go back at this point.

6776

6774
It is useful at this point to check how the step from the Qtr deck to the Gangway performs.
In the kit the risers are represented by 2 x 3mm rectangular Pear strip(438) and 0.6mm treads (99)

6782
I’m feeling a little underwhelmed about the look of the step which to my eye lacks both style and practicality, I don’t think they will pass muster.
 
I’ll terminate this section while I’ll ponder on how I can improve the look. I  do have some ideas floating around my head.
 
B.E.
05/05/22
*Footnote: I have had cause to revise my opinion about the fitting of the capping rail and Gangways. To keep the Capping rail level particularly if you are using the pre-etched planking pattern I think the Manual instructions 549- 553 should be followed.
If the Capping rail is fitted over the Gangway boards as I originally did the camber will be followed and will throw the Hammock cranes out of vertical.
Thanks to Ron (Hollowneck) for pointing out this issue.
 
B.E.
07/05/22
 

POST One Hundred and Sixteen
 
Working along the waist
Waist Gunwales
These need to be considered in conjunction with the Gang boards that run between Quarterdeck and Foc’sle.
On my build the gangway boards will be separately fitted to match the decking and follow the imprinted deck pattern.

6742(2)
Fortunately the combined depth of the kit deck pattern plus gangway pattern is the same as the deck pattern plus individual planking.

6762
Before I start there are two large cleats to fit along bulwark, the aft one for the fore braces, and the forward one for the Main course tacks.
Fortunately I won’t be troubled by the dubious pleasure of belaying these lines beneath the Gangboards and between the guns.
Fitting these gangboards is a tricky business, I seem to say that a lot in my log, but that’s because it’s true at least in my case.
 

6745
*The Gangboards should slide beneath the qtr deck and Foc’sle  Breast beams and butt against the outer bulwark.
The Starboard side fitted better than the Port side, but both needed tweaking to reduce the inner bulwark height a tad so when the  capping rail was put into place it slips over and cleanly down on the gangboards.
*See footnote at end of post

6751
*On my build I found no reason to trim the gangboards on their outer edge as indicated in the blurb.
 
*See footnote at end of post.

6755
There is a lot of ‘on and off’ the model dry fitting. This is not a process to rush.

6748
*Once happy with the dry fit work can continue.
The best advice I can give is scrape the inner bulwark top until the gangboard outer edge  sits flush with the outer bulwark, and the capping rail (gunwale) slips over the top into position without gaps.
*See Footnote at end of post.
 
The knees are position specific, so it’s a good idea not to mix them up during the necessary char cleaning and painting.

6763(2)
I use double sided tape a lot to keep things in order.
 
 
Fitting the knees is an interesting little exercise which involves marring the previously painted bulwarks to improve adhesion.
The knees fit neatly into the slots pre cut in the deck clamps and a pot of water and a fine brush is handy to remove pva overspill.
 Not too onerous a job, knee 391 adjacent to the Qtr deck proved the most tricky. I found using bent nosed tweezers helped with alignment.
With the knees in place the main worry is will they hold during the gangboard fitting.

6769
I found it necessary to  tweak the tops of the knees a little to allow the gangboards to sit down, but the sanding process at least  pressure tested  the bond with the sides. (one came away)

6772
The gangboards  glued into place, no easy way to go back at this point.

6776

6774
It is useful at this point to check how the step from the Qtr deck to the Gangway performs.
In the kit the risers are represented by 2 x 3mm rectangular Pear strip(438) and 0.6mm treads (99)

6782
I’m feeling a little underwhelmed about the look of the step which to my eye lacks both style and practicality, I don’t think they will pass muster.
 
I’ll terminate this section while I’ll ponder on how I can improve the look. I  do have some ideas floating around my head.
 
B.E.
05/05/22
*Footnote: I have had cause to revise my opinion about the fitting of the capping rail and Gangways. To keep the Capping rail level particularly if you are using the pre-etched planking pattern I think the Manual instructions 549- 553 should be followed.
If the Capping rail is fitted over the Gangway boards as I originally did the camber will be followed and will throw the Hammock cranes out of vertical.
Thanks to Ron (Hollowneck) for pointing out this issue.
 
B.E.
07/05/22
 

POST One Hundred and Sixteen
 
Working along the waist
Waist Gunwales
These need to be considered in conjunction with the Gang boards that run between Quarterdeck and Foc’sle.
On my build the gangway boards will be separately fitted to match the decking and follow the imprinted deck pattern.

6742(2)
Fortunately the combined depth of the kit deck pattern plus gangway pattern is the same as the deck pattern plus individual planking.

6762
Before I start there are two large cleats to fit along bulwark, the aft one for the fore braces, and the forward one for the Main course tacks.
Fortunately I won’t be troubled by the dubious pleasure of belaying these lines beneath the Gangboards and between the guns.
Fitting these gangboards is a tricky business, I seem to say that a lot in my log, but that’s because it’s true at least in my case.
 

6745
*The Gangboards should slide beneath the qtr deck and Foc’sle  Breast beams and butt against the outer bulwark.
The Starboard side fitted better than the Port side, but both needed tweaking to reduce the inner bulwark height a tad so when the  capping rail was put into place it slips over and cleanly down on the gangboards.
*See footnote at end of post

6751
*On my build I found no reason to trim the gangboards on their outer edge as indicated in the blurb.
 
*See footnote at end of post.

6755
There is a lot of ‘on and off’ the model dry fitting. This is not a process to rush.

6748
*Once happy with the dry fit work can continue.
The best advice I can give is scrape the inner bulwark top until the gangboard outer edge  sits flush with the outer bulwark, and the capping rail (gunwale) slips over the top into position without gaps.
*See Footnote at end of post.
 
The knees are position specific, so it’s a good idea not to mix them up during the necessary char cleaning and painting.

6763(2)
I use double sided tape a lot to keep things in order.
 
 
Fitting the knees is an interesting little exercise which involves marring the previously painted bulwarks to improve adhesion.
The knees fit neatly into the slots pre cut in the deck clamps and a pot of water and a fine brush is handy to remove pva overspill.
 Not too onerous a job, knee 391 adjacent to the Qtr deck proved the most tricky. I found using bent nosed tweezers helped with alignment.
With the knees in place the main worry is will they hold during the gangboard fitting.

6769
I found it necessary to  tweak the tops of the knees a little to allow the gangboards to sit down, but the sanding process at least  pressure tested  the bond with the sides. (one came away)

6772
The gangboards  glued into place, no easy way to go back at this point.

6776

6774
It is useful at this point to check how the step from the Qtr deck to the Gangway performs.
In the kit the risers are represented by 2 x 3mm rectangular Pear strip(438) and 0.6mm treads (99)

6782
I’m feeling a little underwhelmed about the look of the step which to my eye lacks both style and practicality, I don’t think they will pass muster.
 
I’ll terminate this section while I’ll ponder on how I can improve the look. I  do have some ideas floating around my head.
 
B.E.
05/05/22
*Footnote: I have had cause to revise my opinion about the fitting of the capping rail and Gangways. To keep the Capping rail level particularly if you are using the pre-etched planking pattern I think the Manual instructions 549- 553 should be followed.
If the Capping rail is fitted over the Gangway boards as I originally did the camber will be followed and will throw the Hammock cranes out of vertical.
Thanks to Ron (Hollowneck) for pointing out this issue.
 
B.E.
07/05/22
 

POST One Hundred and Sixteen
 
Working along the waist
Waist Gunwales
These need to be considered in conjunction with the Gang boards that run between Quarterdeck and Foc’sle.
On my build the gangway boards will be separately fitted to match the decking and follow the imprinted deck pattern.

6742(2)
Fortunately the combined depth of the kit deck pattern plus gangway pattern is the same as the deck pattern plus individual planking.

6762
Before I start there are two large cleats to fit along bulwark, the aft one for the fore braces, and the forward one for the Main course tacks.
Fortunately I won’t be troubled by the dubious pleasure of belaying these lines beneath the Gangboards and between the guns.
Fitting these gangboards is a tricky business, I seem to say that a lot in my log, but that’s because it’s true at least in my case.
 

6745
*The Gangboards should slide beneath the qtr deck and Foc’sle  Breast beams and butt against the outer bulwark.
The Starboard side fitted better than the Port side, but both needed tweaking to reduce the inner bulwark height a tad so when the  capping rail was put into place it slips over and cleanly down on the gangboards.
*See footnote at end of post

6751
*On my build I found no reason to trim the gangboards on their outer edge as indicated in the blurb.
 
*See footnote at end of post.

6755
There is a lot of ‘on and off’ the model dry fitting. This is not a process to rush.

6748
*Once happy with the dry fit work can continue.
The best advice I can give is scrape the inner bulwark top until the gangboard outer edge  sits flush with the outer bulwark, and the capping rail (gunwale) slips over the top into position without gaps.
*See Footnote at end of post.
 
The knees are position specific, so it’s a good idea not to mix them up during the necessary char cleaning and painting.

6763(2)
I use double sided tape a lot to keep things in order.
 
 
Fitting the knees is an interesting little exercise which involves marring the previously painted bulwarks to improve adhesion.
The knees fit neatly into the slots pre cut in the deck clamps and a pot of water and a fine brush is handy to remove pva overspill.
 Not too onerous a job, knee 391 adjacent to the Qtr deck proved the most tricky. I found using bent nosed tweezers helped with alignment.
With the knees in place the main worry is will they hold during the gangboard fitting.

6769
I found it necessary to  tweak the tops of the knees a little to allow the gangboards to sit down, but the sanding process at least  pressure tested  the bond with the sides. (one came away)

6772
The gangboards  glued into place, no easy way to go back at this point.

6776

6774
It is useful at this point to check how the step from the Qtr deck to the Gangway performs.
In the kit the risers are represented by 2 x 3mm rectangular Pear strip(438) and 0.6mm treads (99)

6782
I’m feeling a little underwhelmed about the look of the step which to my eye lacks both style and practicality, I don’t think they will pass muster.
 
I’ll terminate this section while I’ll ponder on how I can improve the look. I  do have some ideas floating around my head.
 
B.E.
05/05/22
*Footnote: I have had cause to revise my opinion about the fitting of the capping rail and Gangways. To keep the Capping rail level particularly if you are using the pre-etched planking pattern I think the Manual instructions 549- 553 should be followed.
If the Capping rail is fitted over the Gangway boards as I originally did the camber will be followed and will throw the Hammock cranes out of vertical.
Thanks to Ron (Hollowneck) for pointing out this issue.
 
B.E.
07/05/22
 

POST One Hundred and Sixteen
 
Working along the waist
Waist Gunwales
These need to be considered in conjunction with the Gang boards that run between Quarterdeck and Foc’sle.
On my build the gangway boards will be separately fitted to match the decking and follow the imprinted deck pattern.

6742(2)
Fortunately the combined depth of the kit deck pattern plus gangway pattern is the same as the deck pattern plus individual planking.

6762
Before I start there are two large cleats to fit along bulwark, the aft one for the fore braces, and the forward one for the Main course tacks.
Fortunately I won’t be troubled by the dubious pleasure of belaying these lines beneath the Gangboards and between the guns.
Fitting these gangboards is a tricky business, I seem to say that a lot in my log, but that’s because it’s true at least in my case.
 

6745
*The Gangboards should slide beneath the qtr deck and Foc’sle  Breast beams and butt against the outer bulwark.
The Starboard side fitted better than the Port side, but both needed tweaking to reduce the inner bulwark height a tad so when the  capping rail was put into place it slips over and cleanly down on the gangboards.
*See footnote at end of post

6751
*On my build I found no reason to trim the gangboards on their outer edge as indicated in the blurb.
 
*See footnote at end of post.

6755
There is a lot of ‘on and off’ the model dry fitting. This is not a process to rush.

6748
*Once happy with the dry fit work can continue.
The best advice I can give is scrape the inner bulwark top until the gangboard outer edge  sits flush with the outer bulwark, and the capping rail (gunwale) slips over the top into position without gaps.
*See Footnote at end of post.
 
The knees are position specific, so it’s a good idea not to mix them up during the necessary char cleaning and painting.

6763(2)
I use double sided tape a lot to keep things in order.
 
 
Fitting the knees is an interesting little exercise which involves marring the previously painted bulwarks to improve adhesion.
The knees fit neatly into the slots pre cut in the deck clamps and a pot of water and a fine brush is handy to remove pva overspill.
 Not too onerous a job, knee 391 adjacent to the Qtr deck proved the most tricky. I found using bent nosed tweezers helped with alignment.
With the knees in place the main worry is will they hold during the gangboard fitting.

6769
I found it necessary to  tweak the tops of the knees a little to allow the gangboards to sit down, but the sanding process at least  pressure tested  the bond with the sides. (one came away)

6772
The gangboards  glued into place, no easy way to go back at this point.

6776

6774
It is useful at this point to check how the step from the Qtr deck to the Gangway performs.
In the kit the risers are represented by 2 x 3mm rectangular Pear strip(438) and 0.6mm treads (99)

6782
I’m feeling a little underwhelmed about the look of the step which to my eye lacks both style and practicality, I don’t think they will pass muster.
 
I’ll terminate this section while I’ll ponder on how I can improve the look. I  do have some ideas floating around my head.
 
B.E.
05/05/22
*Footnote: I have had cause to revise my opinion about the fitting of the capping rail and Gangways. To keep the Capping rail level particularly if you are using the pre-etched planking pattern I think the Manual instructions 549- 553 should be followed.
If the Capping rail is fitted over the Gangway boards as I originally did the camber will be followed and will throw the Hammock cranes out of vertical.
Thanks to Ron (Hollowneck) for pointing out this issue.
 
B.E.
07/05/22
 

POST One Hundred and Sixteen
 
Working along the waist
Waist Gunwales
These need to be considered in conjunction with the Gang boards that run between Quarterdeck and Foc’sle.
On my build the gangway boards will be separately fitted to match the decking and follow the imprinted deck pattern.

6742(2)
Fortunately the combined depth of the kit deck pattern plus gangway pattern is the same as the deck pattern plus individual planking.

6762
Before I start there are two large cleats to fit along bulwark, the aft one for the fore braces, and the forward one for the Main course tacks.
Fortunately I won’t be troubled by the dubious pleasure of belaying these lines beneath the Gangboards and between the guns.
Fitting these gangboards is a tricky business, I seem to say that a lot in my log, but that’s because it’s true at least in my case.
 

6745
*The Gangboards should slide beneath the qtr deck and Foc’sle  Breast beams and butt against the outer bulwark.
The Starboard side fitted better than the Port side, but both needed tweaking to reduce the inner bulwark height a tad so when the  capping rail was put into place it slips over and cleanly down on the gangboards.
*See footnote at end of post

6751
*On my build I found no reason to trim the gangboards on their outer edge as indicated in the blurb.
 
*See footnote at end of post.

6755
There is a lot of ‘on and off’ the model dry fitting. This is not a process to rush.

6748
*Once happy with the dry fit work can continue.
The best advice I can give is scrape the inner bulwark top until the gangboard outer edge  sits flush with the outer bulwark, and the capping rail (gunwale) slips over the top into position without gaps.
*See Footnote at end of post.
 
The knees are position specific, so it’s a good idea not to mix them up during the necessary char cleaning and painting.

6763(2)
I use double sided tape a lot to keep things in order.
 
 
Fitting the knees is an interesting little exercise which involves marring the previously painted bulwarks to improve adhesion.
The knees fit neatly into the slots pre cut in the deck clamps and a pot of water and a fine brush is handy to remove pva overspill.
 Not too onerous a job, knee 391 adjacent to the Qtr deck proved the most tricky. I found using bent nosed tweezers helped with alignment.
With the knees in place the main worry is will they hold during the gangboard fitting.

6769
I found it necessary to  tweak the tops of the knees a little to allow the gangboards to sit down, but the sanding process at least  pressure tested  the bond with the sides. (one came away)

6772
The gangboards  glued into place, no easy way to go back at this point.

6776

6774
It is useful at this point to check how the step from the Qtr deck to the Gangway performs.
In the kit the risers are represented by 2 x 3mm rectangular Pear strip(438) and 0.6mm treads (99)

6782
I’m feeling a little underwhelmed about the look of the step which to my eye lacks both style and practicality, I don’t think they will pass muster.
 
I’ll terminate this section while I’ll ponder on how I can improve the look. I  do have some ideas floating around my head.
 
B.E.
05/05/22
*Footnote: I have had cause to revise my opinion about the fitting of the capping rail and Gangways. To keep the Capping rail level particularly if you are using the pre-etched planking pattern I think the Manual instructions 549- 553 should be followed.
If the Capping rail is fitted over the Gangway boards as I originally did the camber will be followed and will throw the Hammock cranes out of vertical.
Thanks to Ron (Hollowneck) for pointing out this issue.
 
B.E.
07/05/22
 

POST One Hundred and Sixteen
 
Working along the waist
Waist Gunwales
These need to be considered in conjunction with the Gang boards that run between Quarterdeck and Foc’sle.
On my build the gangway boards will be separately fitted to match the decking and follow the imprinted deck pattern.

6742(2)
Fortunately the combined depth of the kit deck pattern plus gangway pattern is the same as the deck pattern plus individual planking.

6762
Before I start there are two large cleats to fit along bulwark, the aft one for the fore braces, and the forward one for the Main course tacks.
Fortunately I won’t be troubled by the dubious pleasure of belaying these lines beneath the Gangboards and between the guns.
Fitting these gangboards is a tricky business, I seem to say that a lot in my log, but that’s because it’s true at least in my case.
 

6745
*The Gangboards should slide beneath the qtr deck and Foc’sle  Breast beams and butt against the outer bulwark.
The Starboard side fitted better than the Port side, but both needed tweaking to reduce the inner bulwark height a tad so when the  capping rail was put into place it slips over and cleanly down on the gangboards.
*See footnote at end of post

6751
*On my build I found no reason to trim the gangboards on their outer edge as indicated in the blurb.
 
*See footnote at end of post.

6755
There is a lot of ‘on and off’ the model dry fitting. This is not a process to rush.

6748
*Once happy with the dry fit work can continue.
The best advice I can give is scrape the inner bulwark top until the gangboard outer edge  sits flush with the outer bulwark, and the capping rail (gunwale) slips over the top into position without gaps.
*See Footnote at end of post.
 
The knees are position specific, so it’s a good idea not to mix them up during the necessary char cleaning and painting.

6763(2)
I use double sided tape a lot to keep things in order.
 
 
Fitting the knees is an interesting little exercise which involves marring the previously painted bulwarks to improve adhesion.
The knees fit neatly into the slots pre cut in the deck clamps and a pot of water and a fine brush is handy to remove pva overspill.
 Not too onerous a job, knee 391 adjacent to the Qtr deck proved the most tricky. I found using bent nosed tweezers helped with alignment.
With the knees in place the main worry is will they hold during the gangboard fitting.

6769
I found it necessary to  tweak the tops of the knees a little to allow the gangboards to sit down, but the sanding process at least  pressure tested  the bond with the sides. (one came away)

6772
The gangboards  glued into place, no easy way to go back at this point.

6776

6774
It is useful at this point to check how the step from the Qtr deck to the Gangway performs.
In the kit the risers are represented by 2 x 3mm rectangular Pear strip(438) and 0.6mm treads (99)

6782
I’m feeling a little underwhelmed about the look of the step which to my eye lacks both style and practicality, I don’t think they will pass muster.
 
I’ll terminate this section while I’ll ponder on how I can improve the look. I  do have some ideas floating around my head.
 
B.E.
05/05/22
*Footnote: I have had cause to revise my opinion about the fitting of the capping rail and Gangways. To keep the Capping rail level particularly if you are using the pre-etched planking pattern I think the Manual instructions 549- 553 should be followed.
If the Capping rail is fitted over the Gangway boards as I originally did the camber will be followed and will throw the Hammock cranes out of vertical.
Thanks to Ron (Hollowneck) for pointing out this issue.
 
B.E.
07/05/22
 

POST One Hundred and Sixteen
 
Working along the waist
Waist Gunwales
These need to be considered in conjunction with the Gang boards that run between Quarterdeck and Foc’sle.
On my build the gangway boards will be separately fitted to match the decking and follow the imprinted deck pattern.

6742(2)
Fortunately the combined depth of the kit deck pattern plus gangway pattern is the same as the deck pattern plus individual planking.

6762
Before I start there are two large cleats to fit along bulwark, the aft one for the fore braces, and the forward one for the Main course tacks.
Fortunately I won’t be troubled by the dubious pleasure of belaying these lines beneath the Gangboards and between the guns.
Fitting these gangboards is a tricky business, I seem to say that a lot in my log, but that’s because it’s true at least in my case.
 

6745
*The Gangboards should slide beneath the qtr deck and Foc’sle  Breast beams and butt against the outer bulwark.
The Starboard side fitted better than the Port side, but both needed tweaking to reduce the inner bulwark height a tad so when the  capping rail was put into place it slips over and cleanly down on the gangboards.
*See footnote at end of post

6751
*On my build I found no reason to trim the gangboards on their outer edge as indicated in the blurb.
 
*See footnote at end of post.

6755
There is a lot of ‘on and off’ the model dry fitting. This is not a process to rush.

6748
*Once happy with the dry fit work can continue.
The best advice I can give is scrape the inner bulwark top until the gangboard outer edge  sits flush with the outer bulwark, and the capping rail (gunwale) slips over the top into position without gaps.
*See Footnote at end of post.
 
The knees are position specific, so it’s a good idea not to mix them up during the necessary char cleaning and painting.

6763(2)
I use double sided tape a lot to keep things in order.
 
 
Fitting the knees is an interesting little exercise which involves marring the previously painted bulwarks to improve adhesion.
The knees fit neatly into the slots pre cut in the deck clamps and a pot of water and a fine brush is handy to remove pva overspill.
 Not too onerous a job, knee 391 adjacent to the Qtr deck proved the most tricky. I found using bent nosed tweezers helped with alignment.
With the knees in place the main worry is will they hold during the gangboard fitting.

6769
I found it necessary to  tweak the tops of the knees a little to allow the gangboards to sit down, but the sanding process at least  pressure tested  the bond with the sides. (one came away)

6772
The gangboards  glued into place, no easy way to go back at this point.

6776

6774
It is useful at this point to check how the step from the Qtr deck to the Gangway performs.
In the kit the risers are represented by 2 x 3mm rectangular Pear strip(438) and 0.6mm treads (99)

6782
I’m feeling a little underwhelmed about the look of the step which to my eye lacks both style and practicality, I don’t think they will pass muster.
 
I’ll terminate this section while I’ll ponder on how I can improve the look. I  do have some ideas floating around my head.
 
B.E.
05/05/22
*Footnote: I have had cause to revise my opinion about the fitting of the capping rail and Gangways. To keep the Capping rail level particularly if you are using the pre-etched planking pattern I think the Manual instructions 549- 553 should be followed.
If the Capping rail is fitted over the Gangway boards as I originally did the camber will be followed and will throw the Hammock cranes out of vertical.
Thanks to Ron (Hollowneck) for pointing out this issue.
 
B.E.
07/05/22
 

Great comparison shot with Sphinx, my younger self would have gone for Indy in a heartbeat, but where’s an old man to put such a beast in a house already full of  ship models.
I think you will have a winner on your hands Chris, I look forward to seeing her develop.
 
B.E.

POST One Hundred and Sixteen
 
Working along the waist
Waist Gunwales
These need to be considered in conjunction with the Gang boards that run between Quarterdeck and Foc’sle.
On my build the gangway boards will be separately fitted to match the decking and follow the imprinted deck pattern.

6742(2)
Fortunately the combined depth of the kit deck pattern plus gangway pattern is the same as the deck pattern plus individual planking.

6762
Before I start there are two large cleats to fit along bulwark, the aft one for the fore braces, and the forward one for the Main course tacks.
Fortunately I won’t be troubled by the dubious pleasure of belaying these lines beneath the Gangboards and between the guns.
Fitting these gangboards is a tricky business, I seem to say that a lot in my log, but that’s because it’s true at least in my case.
 

6745
*The Gangboards should slide beneath the qtr deck and Foc’sle  Breast beams and butt against the outer bulwark.
The Starboard side fitted better than the Port side, but both needed tweaking to reduce the inner bulwark height a tad so when the  capping rail was put into place it slips over and cleanly down on the gangboards.
*See footnote at end of post

6751
*On my build I found no reason to trim the gangboards on their outer edge as indicated in the blurb.
 
*See footnote at end of post.

6755
There is a lot of ‘on and off’ the model dry fitting. This is not a process to rush.

6748
*Once happy with the dry fit work can continue.
The best advice I can give is scrape the inner bulwark top until the gangboard outer edge  sits flush with the outer bulwark, and the capping rail (gunwale) slips over the top into position without gaps.
*See Footnote at end of post.
 
The knees are position specific, so it’s a good idea not to mix them up during the necessary char cleaning and painting.

6763(2)
I use double sided tape a lot to keep things in order.
 
 
Fitting the knees is an interesting little exercise which involves marring the previously painted bulwarks to improve adhesion.
The knees fit neatly into the slots pre cut in the deck clamps and a pot of water and a fine brush is handy to remove pva overspill.
 Not too onerous a job, knee 391 adjacent to the Qtr deck proved the most tricky. I found using bent nosed tweezers helped with alignment.
With the knees in place the main worry is will they hold during the gangboard fitting.

6769
I found it necessary to  tweak the tops of the knees a little to allow the gangboards to sit down, but the sanding process at least  pressure tested  the bond with the sides. (one came away)

6772
The gangboards  glued into place, no easy way to go back at this point.

6776

6774
It is useful at this point to check how the step from the Qtr deck to the Gangway performs.
In the kit the risers are represented by 2 x 3mm rectangular Pear strip(438) and 0.6mm treads (99)

6782
I’m feeling a little underwhelmed about the look of the step which to my eye lacks both style and practicality, I don’t think they will pass muster.
 
I’ll terminate this section while I’ll ponder on how I can improve the look. I  do have some ideas floating around my head.
 
B.E.
05/05/22
*Footnote: I have had cause to revise my opinion about the fitting of the capping rail and Gangways. To keep the Capping rail level particularly if you are using the pre-etched planking pattern I think the Manual instructions 549- 553 should be followed.
If the Capping rail is fitted over the Gangway boards as I originally did the camber will be followed and will throw the Hammock cranes out of vertical.
Thanks to Ron (Hollowneck) for pointing out this issue.
 
B.E.
07/05/22
 

POST One Hundred and Sixteen
 
Working along the waist
Waist Gunwales
These need to be considered in conjunction with the Gang boards that run between Quarterdeck and Foc’sle.
On my build the gangway boards will be separately fitted to match the decking and follow the imprinted deck pattern.

6742(2)
Fortunately the combined depth of the kit deck pattern plus gangway pattern is the same as the deck pattern plus individual planking.

6762
Before I start there are two large cleats to fit along bulwark, the aft one for the fore braces, and the forward one for the Main course tacks.
Fortunately I won’t be troubled by the dubious pleasure of belaying these lines beneath the Gangboards and between the guns.
Fitting these gangboards is a tricky business, I seem to say that a lot in my log, but that’s because it’s true at least in my case.
 

6745
*The Gangboards should slide beneath the qtr deck and Foc’sle  Breast beams and butt against the outer bulwark.
The Starboard side fitted better than the Port side, but both needed tweaking to reduce the inner bulwark height a tad so when the  capping rail was put into place it slips over and cleanly down on the gangboards.
*See footnote at end of post

6751
*On my build I found no reason to trim the gangboards on their outer edge as indicated in the blurb.
 
*See footnote at end of post.

6755
There is a lot of ‘on and off’ the model dry fitting. This is not a process to rush.

6748
*Once happy with the dry fit work can continue.
The best advice I can give is scrape the inner bulwark top until the gangboard outer edge  sits flush with the outer bulwark, and the capping rail (gunwale) slips over the top into position without gaps.
*See Footnote at end of post.
 
The knees are position specific, so it’s a good idea not to mix them up during the necessary char cleaning and painting.

6763(2)
I use double sided tape a lot to keep things in order.
 
 
Fitting the knees is an interesting little exercise which involves marring the previously painted bulwarks to improve adhesion.
The knees fit neatly into the slots pre cut in the deck clamps and a pot of water and a fine brush is handy to remove pva overspill.
 Not too onerous a job, knee 391 adjacent to the Qtr deck proved the most tricky. I found using bent nosed tweezers helped with alignment.
With the knees in place the main worry is will they hold during the gangboard fitting.

6769
I found it necessary to  tweak the tops of the knees a little to allow the gangboards to sit down, but the sanding process at least  pressure tested  the bond with the sides. (one came away)

6772
The gangboards  glued into place, no easy way to go back at this point.

6776

6774
It is useful at this point to check how the step from the Qtr deck to the Gangway performs.
In the kit the risers are represented by 2 x 3mm rectangular Pear strip(438) and 0.6mm treads (99)

6782
I’m feeling a little underwhelmed about the look of the step which to my eye lacks both style and practicality, I don’t think they will pass muster.
 
I’ll terminate this section while I’ll ponder on how I can improve the look. I  do have some ideas floating around my head.
 
B.E.
05/05/22
*Footnote: I have had cause to revise my opinion about the fitting of the capping rail and Gangways. To keep the Capping rail level particularly if you are using the pre-etched planking pattern I think the Manual instructions 549- 553 should be followed.
If the Capping rail is fitted over the Gangway boards as I originally did the camber will be followed and will throw the Hammock cranes out of vertical.
Thanks to Ron (Hollowneck) for pointing out this issue.
 
B.E.
07/05/22
 

POST One Hundred and Sixteen
 
Working along the waist
Waist Gunwales
These need to be considered in conjunction with the Gang boards that run between Quarterdeck and Foc’sle.
On my build the gangway boards will be separately fitted to match the decking and follow the imprinted deck pattern.

6742(2)
Fortunately the combined depth of the kit deck pattern plus gangway pattern is the same as the deck pattern plus individual planking.

6762
Before I start there are two large cleats to fit along bulwark, the aft one for the fore braces, and the forward one for the Main course tacks.
Fortunately I won’t be troubled by the dubious pleasure of belaying these lines beneath the Gangboards and between the guns.
Fitting these gangboards is a tricky business, I seem to say that a lot in my log, but that’s because it’s true at least in my case.
 

6745
*The Gangboards should slide beneath the qtr deck and Foc’sle  Breast beams and butt against the outer bulwark.
The Starboard side fitted better than the Port side, but both needed tweaking to reduce the inner bulwark height a tad so when the  capping rail was put into place it slips over and cleanly down on the gangboards.
*See footnote at end of post

6751
*On my build I found no reason to trim the gangboards on their outer edge as indicated in the blurb.
 
*See footnote at end of post.

6755
There is a lot of ‘on and off’ the model dry fitting. This is not a process to rush.

6748
*Once happy with the dry fit work can continue.
The best advice I can give is scrape the inner bulwark top until the gangboard outer edge  sits flush with the outer bulwark, and the capping rail (gunwale) slips over the top into position without gaps.
*See Footnote at end of post.
 
The knees are position specific, so it’s a good idea not to mix them up during the necessary char cleaning and painting.

6763(2)
I use double sided tape a lot to keep things in order.
 
 
Fitting the knees is an interesting little exercise which involves marring the previously painted bulwarks to improve adhesion.
The knees fit neatly into the slots pre cut in the deck clamps and a pot of water and a fine brush is handy to remove pva overspill.
 Not too onerous a job, knee 391 adjacent to the Qtr deck proved the most tricky. I found using bent nosed tweezers helped with alignment.
With the knees in place the main worry is will they hold during the gangboard fitting.

6769
I found it necessary to  tweak the tops of the knees a little to allow the gangboards to sit down, but the sanding process at least  pressure tested  the bond with the sides. (one came away)

6772
The gangboards  glued into place, no easy way to go back at this point.

6776

6774
It is useful at this point to check how the step from the Qtr deck to the Gangway performs.
In the kit the risers are represented by 2 x 3mm rectangular Pear strip(438) and 0.6mm treads (99)

6782
I’m feeling a little underwhelmed about the look of the step which to my eye lacks both style and practicality, I don’t think they will pass muster.
 
I’ll terminate this section while I’ll ponder on how I can improve the look. I  do have some ideas floating around my head.
 
B.E.
05/05/22
*Footnote: I have had cause to revise my opinion about the fitting of the capping rail and Gangways. To keep the Capping rail level particularly if you are using the pre-etched planking pattern I think the Manual instructions 549- 553 should be followed.
If the Capping rail is fitted over the Gangway boards as I originally did the camber will be followed and will throw the Hammock cranes out of vertical.
Thanks to Ron (Hollowneck) for pointing out this issue.
 
B.E.
07/05/22
 

POST One Hundred and Sixteen
 
Working along the waist
Waist Gunwales
These need to be considered in conjunction with the Gang boards that run between Quarterdeck and Foc’sle.
On my build the gangway boards will be separately fitted to match the decking and follow the imprinted deck pattern.

6742(2)
Fortunately the combined depth of the kit deck pattern plus gangway pattern is the same as the deck pattern plus individual planking.

6762
Before I start there are two large cleats to fit along bulwark, the aft one for the fore braces, and the forward one for the Main course tacks.
Fortunately I won’t be troubled by the dubious pleasure of belaying these lines beneath the Gangboards and between the guns.
Fitting these gangboards is a tricky business, I seem to say that a lot in my log, but that’s because it’s true at least in my case.
 

6745
*The Gangboards should slide beneath the qtr deck and Foc’sle  Breast beams and butt against the outer bulwark.
The Starboard side fitted better than the Port side, but both needed tweaking to reduce the inner bulwark height a tad so when the  capping rail was put into place it slips over and cleanly down on the gangboards.
*See footnote at end of post

6751
*On my build I found no reason to trim the gangboards on their outer edge as indicated in the blurb.
 
*See footnote at end of post.

6755
There is a lot of ‘on and off’ the model dry fitting. This is not a process to rush.

6748
*Once happy with the dry fit work can continue.
The best advice I can give is scrape the inner bulwark top until the gangboard outer edge  sits flush with the outer bulwark, and the capping rail (gunwale) slips over the top into position without gaps.
*See Footnote at end of post.
 
The knees are position specific, so it’s a good idea not to mix them up during the necessary char cleaning and painting.

6763(2)
I use double sided tape a lot to keep things in order.
 
 
Fitting the knees is an interesting little exercise which involves marring the previously painted bulwarks to improve adhesion.
The knees fit neatly into the slots pre cut in the deck clamps and a pot of water and a fine brush is handy to remove pva overspill.
 Not too onerous a job, knee 391 adjacent to the Qtr deck proved the most tricky. I found using bent nosed tweezers helped with alignment.
With the knees in place the main worry is will they hold during the gangboard fitting.

6769
I found it necessary to  tweak the tops of the knees a little to allow the gangboards to sit down, but the sanding process at least  pressure tested  the bond with the sides. (one came away)

6772
The gangboards  glued into place, no easy way to go back at this point.

6776

6774
It is useful at this point to check how the step from the Qtr deck to the Gangway performs.
In the kit the risers are represented by 2 x 3mm rectangular Pear strip(438) and 0.6mm treads (99)

6782
I’m feeling a little underwhelmed about the look of the step which to my eye lacks both style and practicality, I don’t think they will pass muster.
 
I’ll terminate this section while I’ll ponder on how I can improve the look. I  do have some ideas floating around my head.
 
B.E.
05/05/22
*Footnote: I have had cause to revise my opinion about the fitting of the capping rail and Gangways. To keep the Capping rail level particularly if you are using the pre-etched planking pattern I think the Manual instructions 549- 553 should be followed.
If the Capping rail is fitted over the Gangway boards as I originally did the camber will be followed and will throw the Hammock cranes out of vertical.
Thanks to Ron (Hollowneck) for pointing out this issue.
 
B.E.
07/05/22
 

POST One Hundred and Sixteen
 
Working along the waist
Waist Gunwales
These need to be considered in conjunction with the Gang boards that run between Quarterdeck and Foc’sle.
On my build the gangway boards will be separately fitted to match the decking and follow the imprinted deck pattern.

6742(2)
Fortunately the combined depth of the kit deck pattern plus gangway pattern is the same as the deck pattern plus individual planking.

6762
Before I start there are two large cleats to fit along bulwark, the aft one for the fore braces, and the forward one for the Main course tacks.
Fortunately I won’t be troubled by the dubious pleasure of belaying these lines beneath the Gangboards and between the guns.
Fitting these gangboards is a tricky business, I seem to say that a lot in my log, but that’s because it’s true at least in my case.
 

6745
*The Gangboards should slide beneath the qtr deck and Foc’sle  Breast beams and butt against the outer bulwark.
The Starboard side fitted better than the Port side, but both needed tweaking to reduce the inner bulwark height a tad so when the  capping rail was put into place it slips over and cleanly down on the gangboards.
*See footnote at end of post

6751
*On my build I found no reason to trim the gangboards on their outer edge as indicated in the blurb.
 
*See footnote at end of post.

6755
There is a lot of ‘on and off’ the model dry fitting. This is not a process to rush.

6748
*Once happy with the dry fit work can continue.
The best advice I can give is scrape the inner bulwark top until the gangboard outer edge  sits flush with the outer bulwark, and the capping rail (gunwale) slips over the top into position without gaps.
*See Footnote at end of post.
 
The knees are position specific, so it’s a good idea not to mix them up during the necessary char cleaning and painting.

6763(2)
I use double sided tape a lot to keep things in order.
 
 
Fitting the knees is an interesting little exercise which involves marring the previously painted bulwarks to improve adhesion.
The knees fit neatly into the slots pre cut in the deck clamps and a pot of water and a fine brush is handy to remove pva overspill.
 Not too onerous a job, knee 391 adjacent to the Qtr deck proved the most tricky. I found using bent nosed tweezers helped with alignment.
With the knees in place the main worry is will they hold during the gangboard fitting.

6769
I found it necessary to  tweak the tops of the knees a little to allow the gangboards to sit down, but the sanding process at least  pressure tested  the bond with the sides. (one came away)

6772
The gangboards  glued into place, no easy way to go back at this point.

6776

6774
It is useful at this point to check how the step from the Qtr deck to the Gangway performs.
In the kit the risers are represented by 2 x 3mm rectangular Pear strip(438) and 0.6mm treads (99)

6782
I’m feeling a little underwhelmed about the look of the step which to my eye lacks both style and practicality, I don’t think they will pass muster.
 
I’ll terminate this section while I’ll ponder on how I can improve the look. I  do have some ideas floating around my head.
 
B.E.
05/05/22
*Footnote: I have had cause to revise my opinion about the fitting of the capping rail and Gangways. To keep the Capping rail level particularly if you are using the pre-etched planking pattern I think the Manual instructions 549- 553 should be followed.
If the Capping rail is fitted over the Gangway boards as I originally did the camber will be followed and will throw the Hammock cranes out of vertical.
Thanks to Ron (Hollowneck) for pointing out this issue.
 
B.E.
07/05/22
 

Your focus on detail combined with your excellent craftsmanship really pays off! You have a wonderful model!
 
Thomas

Fantastic work!

Great comparison shot with Sphinx, my younger self would have gone for Indy in a heartbeat, but where’s an old man to put such a beast in a house already full of  ship models.
I think you will have a winner on your hands Chris, I look forward to seeing her develop.
 
B.E.

Hello Ron,
Rather than clutter up your log if you care to look at my Pegasus log (link below) and go to Page 6 Post #171 covering the Main stay, there are full details with photos of how I made the mouses.
There are also details on my Cutter Alert log page 8 post #223
Hope this helps.
 
Regards,
B.E.

Great comparison shot with Sphinx, my younger self would have gone for Indy in a heartbeat, but where’s an old man to put such a beast in a house already full of  ship models.
I think you will have a winner on your hands Chris, I look forward to seeing her develop.
 
B.E.

Great comparison shot with Sphinx, my younger self would have gone for Indy in a heartbeat, but where’s an old man to put such a beast in a house already full of  ship models.
I think you will have a winner on your hands Chris, I look forward to seeing her develop.
 
B.E.

I agree with your assessment James,  the Pearwood I ordered for my Sphinx build is of excellent quality, the transaction as smooth as the timber, and HobbyMill is now  my supplier of choice.
 
It's good to have a European supplier of quality timber.
 
B.E.

Hello Ron,
Rather than clutter up your log if you care to look at my Pegasus log (link below) and go to Page 6 Post #171 covering the Main stay, there are full details with photos of how I made the mouses.
There are also details on my Cutter Alert log page 8 post #223
Hope this helps.
 
Regards,
B.E.

Thank you Marc, I like to help where I can.
 
B.E.

Post One hundred and Thirteen
 
Adding the Figure.
The provided resin Figure is nicely detailed, but not one of the most attractive figures evident on ships of the 18th c.
 
For those interested in such minutiae it is likely that the figurehead was carved by Cuthbert Mattingly, Figurehead carver at Portsmouth Royal Dockyard 1760 – 1778 at which point he brought his son William into the business.
 
 Historical evidence may suggest that Figures were painted in colours, the unrestored model of Tartar of 1734 shows evidence of having been painted in colours, and there are other examples into the early 19thc. and beyond.
 
 I intend to leave the figure natural using only highlights and shadows to bring out the definition, it seems to suit the Navy Board style. This also accords with my natural inclination to avoid the garish.
 
A base coat of Ochre Brown is applied, followed by a wash of Burnt Umber.
Further highlighting (Yellow Ochre /Ivory mix) and shadowing(Dark Vermillion/ Burnt Umber mix) with a little darker wash for the crevices.

5957
I will be using Vallejo acrylics throughout.

6651
While I was  trial fitting the Figure I noticed that the forward part of the Lower cheek seemed a little short.
This looked unfinished to my eye.

6655
Generally where a full figure was involved the feet rested on or against the termination of the cheek moulding, as shown in the Marshall painting.

6646
I may be able to add a small piece of moulding to the rail.

6654

6652

6647
I quite like the look of the colour which varies given the light conditions but that is not to say that the urge to meddle won’t overcome me at some point.

6660(2)

6658
Still work left to do on the Headworks.
 
B.E.
25/04/22