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Blue Ensign got a reaction from rcweir in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post 48
Adding the Capping rails
Following on from Post 47 I am adding the Capping rails, but there a few preliminaries to attend to.
The spirketting and top rails have been fitted and painted.
The Gunwale tops have been levelled and sanded smooth.
0627
The Bowsprit opening at the Bows has been fettled and a Bowsprit section along with the stop have been temporarily put into place.
0637
The short forward sections of Capping rail are then glued into place.
I next assemble the Catheads and use them to mark the distance for the placing of the long section of capping. I am not fitting them at this point.
0633
At the stern I have levelled off that area of the deck cabin structures to allow fair run of the capping rail to meet the transom.
I notched the transom to allow free passage of the rail, it splintered a little but that is of no consequence as the outer transom pieces fit over.
0642
0641
Easier without the boarding in place to line up the capping at the stern.
0646
0651
0649
0645
I didn’t think it necessary to paint the rail prior to installation but I did run the edge of a chisel tipped waterproof marker along the inside edge.
Movin’ on…
B.E.
04/03/2025
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from cotrecerf in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post 48
Adding the Capping rails
Following on from Post 47 I am adding the Capping rails, but there a few preliminaries to attend to.
The spirketting and top rails have been fitted and painted.
The Gunwale tops have been levelled and sanded smooth.
0627
The Bowsprit opening at the Bows has been fettled and a Bowsprit section along with the stop have been temporarily put into place.
0637
The short forward sections of Capping rail are then glued into place.
I next assemble the Catheads and use them to mark the distance for the placing of the long section of capping. I am not fitting them at this point.
0633
At the stern I have levelled off that area of the deck cabin structures to allow fair run of the capping rail to meet the transom.
I notched the transom to allow free passage of the rail, it splintered a little but that is of no consequence as the outer transom pieces fit over.
0642
0641
Easier without the boarding in place to line up the capping at the stern.
0646
0651
0649
0645
I didn’t think it necessary to paint the rail prior to installation but I did run the edge of a chisel tipped waterproof marker along the inside edge.
Movin’ on…
B.E.
04/03/2025
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from KARAVOKIRIS in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post 48
Adding the Capping rails
Following on from Post 47 I am adding the Capping rails, but there a few preliminaries to attend to.
The spirketting and top rails have been fitted and painted.
The Gunwale tops have been levelled and sanded smooth.
0627
The Bowsprit opening at the Bows has been fettled and a Bowsprit section along with the stop have been temporarily put into place.
0637
The short forward sections of Capping rail are then glued into place.
I next assemble the Catheads and use them to mark the distance for the placing of the long section of capping. I am not fitting them at this point.
0633
At the stern I have levelled off that area of the deck cabin structures to allow fair run of the capping rail to meet the transom.
I notched the transom to allow free passage of the rail, it splintered a little but that is of no consequence as the outer transom pieces fit over.
0642
0641
Easier without the boarding in place to line up the capping at the stern.
0646
0651
0649
0645
I didn’t think it necessary to paint the rail prior to installation but I did run the edge of a chisel tipped waterproof marker along the inside edge.
Movin’ on…
B.E.
04/03/2025
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from PaddyO in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post 48
Adding the Capping rails
Following on from Post 47 I am adding the Capping rails, but there a few preliminaries to attend to.
The spirketting and top rails have been fitted and painted.
The Gunwale tops have been levelled and sanded smooth.
0627
The Bowsprit opening at the Bows has been fettled and a Bowsprit section along with the stop have been temporarily put into place.
0637
The short forward sections of Capping rail are then glued into place.
I next assemble the Catheads and use them to mark the distance for the placing of the long section of capping. I am not fitting them at this point.
0633
At the stern I have levelled off that area of the deck cabin structures to allow fair run of the capping rail to meet the transom.
I notched the transom to allow free passage of the rail, it splintered a little but that is of no consequence as the outer transom pieces fit over.
0642
0641
Easier without the boarding in place to line up the capping at the stern.
0646
0651
0649
0645
I didn’t think it necessary to paint the rail prior to installation but I did run the edge of a chisel tipped waterproof marker along the inside edge.
Movin’ on…
B.E.
04/03/2025
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from dafi in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post 48
Adding the Capping rails
Following on from Post 47 I am adding the Capping rails, but there a few preliminaries to attend to.
The spirketting and top rails have been fitted and painted.
The Gunwale tops have been levelled and sanded smooth.
0627
The Bowsprit opening at the Bows has been fettled and a Bowsprit section along with the stop have been temporarily put into place.
0637
The short forward sections of Capping rail are then glued into place.
I next assemble the Catheads and use them to mark the distance for the placing of the long section of capping. I am not fitting them at this point.
0633
At the stern I have levelled off that area of the deck cabin structures to allow fair run of the capping rail to meet the transom.
I notched the transom to allow free passage of the rail, it splintered a little but that is of no consequence as the outer transom pieces fit over.
0642
0641
Easier without the boarding in place to line up the capping at the stern.
0646
0651
0649
0645
I didn’t think it necessary to paint the rail prior to installation but I did run the edge of a chisel tipped waterproof marker along the inside edge.
Movin’ on…
B.E.
04/03/2025
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from davyboy in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post 48
Adding the Capping rails
Following on from Post 47 I am adding the Capping rails, but there a few preliminaries to attend to.
The spirketting and top rails have been fitted and painted.
The Gunwale tops have been levelled and sanded smooth.
0627
The Bowsprit opening at the Bows has been fettled and a Bowsprit section along with the stop have been temporarily put into place.
0637
The short forward sections of Capping rail are then glued into place.
I next assemble the Catheads and use them to mark the distance for the placing of the long section of capping. I am not fitting them at this point.
0633
At the stern I have levelled off that area of the deck cabin structures to allow fair run of the capping rail to meet the transom.
I notched the transom to allow free passage of the rail, it splintered a little but that is of no consequence as the outer transom pieces fit over.
0642
0641
Easier without the boarding in place to line up the capping at the stern.
0646
0651
0649
0645
I didn’t think it necessary to paint the rail prior to installation but I did run the edge of a chisel tipped waterproof marker along the inside edge.
Movin’ on…
B.E.
04/03/2025
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Ryland Craze in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post 48
Adding the Capping rails
Following on from Post 47 I am adding the Capping rails, but there a few preliminaries to attend to.
The spirketting and top rails have been fitted and painted.
The Gunwale tops have been levelled and sanded smooth.
0627
The Bowsprit opening at the Bows has been fettled and a Bowsprit section along with the stop have been temporarily put into place.
0637
The short forward sections of Capping rail are then glued into place.
I next assemble the Catheads and use them to mark the distance for the placing of the long section of capping. I am not fitting them at this point.
0633
At the stern I have levelled off that area of the deck cabin structures to allow fair run of the capping rail to meet the transom.
I notched the transom to allow free passage of the rail, it splintered a little but that is of no consequence as the outer transom pieces fit over.
0642
0641
Easier without the boarding in place to line up the capping at the stern.
0646
0651
0649
0645
I didn’t think it necessary to paint the rail prior to installation but I did run the edge of a chisel tipped waterproof marker along the inside edge.
Movin’ on…
B.E.
04/03/2025
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Richard44 in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post 48
Adding the Capping rails
Following on from Post 47 I am adding the Capping rails, but there a few preliminaries to attend to.
The spirketting and top rails have been fitted and painted.
The Gunwale tops have been levelled and sanded smooth.
0627
The Bowsprit opening at the Bows has been fettled and a Bowsprit section along with the stop have been temporarily put into place.
0637
The short forward sections of Capping rail are then glued into place.
I next assemble the Catheads and use them to mark the distance for the placing of the long section of capping. I am not fitting them at this point.
0633
At the stern I have levelled off that area of the deck cabin structures to allow fair run of the capping rail to meet the transom.
I notched the transom to allow free passage of the rail, it splintered a little but that is of no consequence as the outer transom pieces fit over.
0642
0641
Easier without the boarding in place to line up the capping at the stern.
0646
0651
0649
0645
I didn’t think it necessary to paint the rail prior to installation but I did run the edge of a chisel tipped waterproof marker along the inside edge.
Movin’ on…
B.E.
04/03/2025
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from hollowneck in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post 48
Adding the Capping rails
Following on from Post 47 I am adding the Capping rails, but there a few preliminaries to attend to.
The spirketting and top rails have been fitted and painted.
The Gunwale tops have been levelled and sanded smooth.
0627
The Bowsprit opening at the Bows has been fettled and a Bowsprit section along with the stop have been temporarily put into place.
0637
The short forward sections of Capping rail are then glued into place.
I next assemble the Catheads and use them to mark the distance for the placing of the long section of capping. I am not fitting them at this point.
0633
At the stern I have levelled off that area of the deck cabin structures to allow fair run of the capping rail to meet the transom.
I notched the transom to allow free passage of the rail, it splintered a little but that is of no consequence as the outer transom pieces fit over.
0642
0641
Easier without the boarding in place to line up the capping at the stern.
0646
0651
0649
0645
I didn’t think it necessary to paint the rail prior to installation but I did run the edge of a chisel tipped waterproof marker along the inside edge.
Movin’ on…
B.E.
04/03/2025
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from dunnock in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Thank you ECK, those photos are very useful, and a nice job you have done on the roof boards.👍
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Barbossa in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post 48
Adding the Capping rails
Following on from Post 47 I am adding the Capping rails, but there a few preliminaries to attend to.
The spirketting and top rails have been fitted and painted.
The Gunwale tops have been levelled and sanded smooth.
0627
The Bowsprit opening at the Bows has been fettled and a Bowsprit section along with the stop have been temporarily put into place.
0637
The short forward sections of Capping rail are then glued into place.
I next assemble the Catheads and use them to mark the distance for the placing of the long section of capping. I am not fitting them at this point.
0633
At the stern I have levelled off that area of the deck cabin structures to allow fair run of the capping rail to meet the transom.
I notched the transom to allow free passage of the rail, it splintered a little but that is of no consequence as the outer transom pieces fit over.
0642
0641
Easier without the boarding in place to line up the capping at the stern.
0646
0651
0649
0645
I didn’t think it necessary to paint the rail prior to installation but I did run the edge of a chisel tipped waterproof marker along the inside edge.
Movin’ on…
B.E.
04/03/2025
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from dafi in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Hi Mark,
A quarter round may have been an option had the lower counter had a more convex shape, but sadly not.🤔
Post 47
Roof boards and Capping rails – which is the chicken, which is the egg.
I had been thinking of adding the roof boarding at this point.
Again this is a slightly oversize pre-printed shaped board.
0621
However, the plan would indicate that the Capping rails run directly over the outer edge of the mdf roof line, but…..
0618
On my build the mdf deck structure rises above the Gunwale on the outer side. Whether this is an expected thing or a peculiarity of my build I’m not sure.
0623
The instructions are not expansive on this aspect, but it appears that the outer edge of the structure need to be flush with the gunwale to allow a fair run of the capping rail.
There is no indication of trimming the capping rail at its aft end.
0625
Some trimming of the board will be necessary.
It strikes me that it may be better to fit the capping rail before the roof boards.
This does not concur with the build sequence where adding the boards is some 34 steps before the capping rails are added, but it makes sense to me.
I can’t think why the cappings shouldn’t be added at this point, and it is the route I will take, having made the outer roof line edge flush with the gunwale.
B.E.
03/03/2025
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from SaltyScot in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Thank you ECK, those photos are very useful, and a nice job you have done on the roof boards.👍
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from ECK in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Thank you ECK, those photos are very useful, and a nice job you have done on the roof boards.👍
B.E.
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from dunnock in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Hi Mark,
A quarter round may have been an option had the lower counter had a more convex shape, but sadly not.🤔
Post 47
Roof boards and Capping rails – which is the chicken, which is the egg.
I had been thinking of adding the roof boarding at this point.
Again this is a slightly oversize pre-printed shaped board.
0621
However, the plan would indicate that the Capping rails run directly over the outer edge of the mdf roof line, but…..
0618
On my build the mdf deck structure rises above the Gunwale on the outer side. Whether this is an expected thing or a peculiarity of my build I’m not sure.
0623
The instructions are not expansive on this aspect, but it appears that the outer edge of the structure need to be flush with the gunwale to allow a fair run of the capping rail.
There is no indication of trimming the capping rail at its aft end.
0625
Some trimming of the board will be necessary.
It strikes me that it may be better to fit the capping rail before the roof boards.
This does not concur with the build sequence where adding the boards is some 34 steps before the capping rails are added, but it makes sense to me.
I can’t think why the cappings shouldn’t be added at this point, and it is the route I will take, having made the outer roof line edge flush with the gunwale.
B.E.
03/03/2025
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from DB789 in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Thank you ECK, those photos are very useful, and a nice job you have done on the roof boards.👍
B.E.
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Blue Ensign reacted to ECK in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
I actually sanded the roof edge back and also sanded down the bulwark down as the davits later take up the whole width of the capprail. See below
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from DB789 in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Hi Mark,
A quarter round may have been an option had the lower counter had a more convex shape, but sadly not.🤔
Post 47
Roof boards and Capping rails – which is the chicken, which is the egg.
I had been thinking of adding the roof boarding at this point.
Again this is a slightly oversize pre-printed shaped board.
0621
However, the plan would indicate that the Capping rails run directly over the outer edge of the mdf roof line, but…..
0618
On my build the mdf deck structure rises above the Gunwale on the outer side. Whether this is an expected thing or a peculiarity of my build I’m not sure.
0623
The instructions are not expansive on this aspect, but it appears that the outer edge of the structure need to be flush with the gunwale to allow a fair run of the capping rail.
There is no indication of trimming the capping rail at its aft end.
0625
Some trimming of the board will be necessary.
It strikes me that it may be better to fit the capping rail before the roof boards.
This does not concur with the build sequence where adding the boards is some 34 steps before the capping rails are added, but it makes sense to me.
I can’t think why the cappings shouldn’t be added at this point, and it is the route I will take, having made the outer roof line edge flush with the gunwale.
B.E.
03/03/2025
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from dafi in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post 46
Detailing the deck cont’d
Before the spirketting is fitted it is necessary to fit the doors to the aft deck structures.
3532a
These have been fitted out with Syren hinges and handles.
Side panels for the deck structures (Parts 60/61)
3533a
Any hopes for a close fit were quicky dispelled, no doubt due to the peculiarities of my build.
0560
A card template was used to get the required shape which due to the differences precludes use of the outer framing pattern in its supplied form.
3534a
The shape was cut out of 0.6mm fret and lines drawn to represent the boarding at 3mm intervals. These were scored with a scalpel blade, and lined with pencil.
0604
The frames were made from 3mm strip also cut from the fret.
3541a
Trimming of the forward edge.
0609
3545a
Lower Counter
I wasn’t happy about the fit at the stern where the decking meets the lower counter; it looked unfinished and from a practical carpentry aspect was a poor arrangement.
3547a
I added a shaped Margin to butt against the plank ends and fayed into the lower counter. This part has been painted along with the counter.
3551a
Onwards….
B.E
02/03/2025
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from KARAVOKIRIS in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post 46
Detailing the deck cont’d
Before the spirketting is fitted it is necessary to fit the doors to the aft deck structures.
3532a
These have been fitted out with Syren hinges and handles.
Side panels for the deck structures (Parts 60/61)
3533a
Any hopes for a close fit were quicky dispelled, no doubt due to the peculiarities of my build.
0560
A card template was used to get the required shape which due to the differences precludes use of the outer framing pattern in its supplied form.
3534a
The shape was cut out of 0.6mm fret and lines drawn to represent the boarding at 3mm intervals. These were scored with a scalpel blade, and lined with pencil.
0604
The frames were made from 3mm strip also cut from the fret.
3541a
Trimming of the forward edge.
0609
3545a
Lower Counter
I wasn’t happy about the fit at the stern where the decking meets the lower counter; it looked unfinished and from a practical carpentry aspect was a poor arrangement.
3547a
I added a shaped Margin to butt against the plank ends and fayed into the lower counter. This part has been painted along with the counter.
3551a
Onwards….
B.E
02/03/2025
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from mgatrost in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post 44
Completing the deck planking.
I firstly fit Hooded planks for the penultimate strakes at the Bow and Stern.
0535
0537
This provides better spacing for the final strake against the Margin plank.
0538
The final plank requires spiling for which Tamiya tape is used to provide the shape.
0553
0552
0554
0542
0551
0549
0540
A full day to fit the final planks, and around six days in total.
Not quite finished as the deck requires scraping and sealing with a flat varnish.
B.E.
27/02/2025
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from mgatrost in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post 46
Detailing the deck cont’d
Before the spirketting is fitted it is necessary to fit the doors to the aft deck structures.
3532a
These have been fitted out with Syren hinges and handles.
Side panels for the deck structures (Parts 60/61)
3533a
Any hopes for a close fit were quicky dispelled, no doubt due to the peculiarities of my build.
0560
A card template was used to get the required shape which due to the differences precludes use of the outer framing pattern in its supplied form.
3534a
The shape was cut out of 0.6mm fret and lines drawn to represent the boarding at 3mm intervals. These were scored with a scalpel blade, and lined with pencil.
0604
The frames were made from 3mm strip also cut from the fret.
3541a
Trimming of the forward edge.
0609
3545a
Lower Counter
I wasn’t happy about the fit at the stern where the decking meets the lower counter; it looked unfinished and from a practical carpentry aspect was a poor arrangement.
3547a
I added a shaped Margin to butt against the plank ends and fayed into the lower counter. This part has been painted along with the counter.
3551a
Onwards….
B.E
02/03/2025
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from KARAVOKIRIS in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Hi Mark,
A quarter round may have been an option had the lower counter had a more convex shape, but sadly not.🤔
Post 47
Roof boards and Capping rails – which is the chicken, which is the egg.
I had been thinking of adding the roof boarding at this point.
Again this is a slightly oversize pre-printed shaped board.
0621
However, the plan would indicate that the Capping rails run directly over the outer edge of the mdf roof line, but…..
0618
On my build the mdf deck structure rises above the Gunwale on the outer side. Whether this is an expected thing or a peculiarity of my build I’m not sure.
0623
The instructions are not expansive on this aspect, but it appears that the outer edge of the structure need to be flush with the gunwale to allow a fair run of the capping rail.
There is no indication of trimming the capping rail at its aft end.
0625
Some trimming of the board will be necessary.
It strikes me that it may be better to fit the capping rail before the roof boards.
This does not concur with the build sequence where adding the boards is some 34 steps before the capping rails are added, but it makes sense to me.
I can’t think why the cappings shouldn’t be added at this point, and it is the route I will take, having made the outer roof line edge flush with the gunwale.
B.E.
03/03/2025
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from Ryland Craze in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Hi Mark,
A quarter round may have been an option had the lower counter had a more convex shape, but sadly not.🤔
Post 47
Roof boards and Capping rails – which is the chicken, which is the egg.
I had been thinking of adding the roof boarding at this point.
Again this is a slightly oversize pre-printed shaped board.
0621
However, the plan would indicate that the Capping rails run directly over the outer edge of the mdf roof line, but…..
0618
On my build the mdf deck structure rises above the Gunwale on the outer side. Whether this is an expected thing or a peculiarity of my build I’m not sure.
0623
The instructions are not expansive on this aspect, but it appears that the outer edge of the structure need to be flush with the gunwale to allow a fair run of the capping rail.
There is no indication of trimming the capping rail at its aft end.
0625
Some trimming of the board will be necessary.
It strikes me that it may be better to fit the capping rail before the roof boards.
This does not concur with the build sequence where adding the boards is some 34 steps before the capping rails are added, but it makes sense to me.
I can’t think why the cappings shouldn’t be added at this point, and it is the route I will take, having made the outer roof line edge flush with the gunwale.
B.E.
03/03/2025
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Blue Ensign got a reaction from jpalmer1970 in HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Hi Mark,
A quarter round may have been an option had the lower counter had a more convex shape, but sadly not.🤔
Post 47
Roof boards and Capping rails – which is the chicken, which is the egg.
I had been thinking of adding the roof boarding at this point.
Again this is a slightly oversize pre-printed shaped board.
0621
However, the plan would indicate that the Capping rails run directly over the outer edge of the mdf roof line, but…..
0618
On my build the mdf deck structure rises above the Gunwale on the outer side. Whether this is an expected thing or a peculiarity of my build I’m not sure.
0623
The instructions are not expansive on this aspect, but it appears that the outer edge of the structure need to be flush with the gunwale to allow a fair run of the capping rail.
There is no indication of trimming the capping rail at its aft end.
0625
Some trimming of the board will be necessary.
It strikes me that it may be better to fit the capping rail before the roof boards.
This does not concur with the build sequence where adding the boards is some 34 steps before the capping rails are added, but it makes sense to me.
I can’t think why the cappings shouldn’t be added at this point, and it is the route I will take, having made the outer roof line edge flush with the gunwale.
B.E.
03/03/2025
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