Donny

Very nice workmanship. Well done.

Very nice workmanship. Well done!

Lovely work. I enjoy your attention to detail and can learn a lot from your build techniques. Many thanks.

Donny A

Getting on nicely. Keep it up. Well done.

Donny A

Thank you for all your input. Lovely to be able to see all your techniques and methods.

Best regards

Donny A

It is a rather personal thing, but I am a natural wood finisher and given the choice that is where I will go! Enjoy it the way you like it!

Best regards.

Donny A

Hi Rowan,

Thanks for the contact. Here is my Build Log

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6570-hms-endeavour-by-donny-andrews-constructo-scale-160-was-a-british-royal-navy-research-vessel/page-2

All of the very best. Cheers

Donny A

Wow, I love the scale and detail. Very smart. Well done

That is such a super build. Well done!

Your work is so accurate and clean. Very good and admirable! Well done.

Your work is so accurate and clean. Very good and admirable! Well done.

Getting ready to seal the hull and decking, using a clear poly-eurethane wood varnish. I prefer my models finished in natural wood.

Hi Rowan, Lovely to see your build. I am currently doing a kit build of the Endeavour (Constructo 1:60), and have reached the stage where I start on all the deck fittings and rigging. Quite a challenge and lots to work out, as plans need to be researched and carefully reviewed and interpretations implemented. Enjoying it though. Look forward to following your progress. Best regards.

Donny A

Securing Stays in place on Port Side of Endeavour.

Securing Stays in place on Starboard Side of Endeavour.

Securing stays going in ... wire work is tricky and needs patient attention to get the proportions right.

Dead-eyes are in and channel supports attached

G'day Donny, nice clean build, is she single or double planked, I built the Construto HMS Victory and they included wood for second planking but I didnt need it, best regards John.

Hi John, It was supplied with a double plank option. I chose to keep it to the orginal only. Lovely challenge. Thanks for your interest. All of the best, Donny

Hello Donny,Your doing a great build,nice clean workmanship,what are the green tool holders,interesting idea.Edwin

Hi Ed, Thanks for you encouragement. They are spools from embroidery thread cobbs. I own and run a commercial embroidery company, so am always trying to find a use for things that are thrown away. I also use "blunt" (old) needles to secure a lot of the work, they are very strong, thin and leave very little trace of a hole. Best regards

Mizzenmast Channels and Gun Ports completed.

Culverin Supports and Stern Figures are attached

Additions of Stantions, Pillars, Riding Bits and Guard Rails. Fitting of stern Stem and Stem Gallant Rails. Lovely challenge

Progress to September 2013. Many interruptions.... like relocating to a new workroom and having to set out all the workspace and build benches! On the road again, thankfully!

Slow progress over the months - This post covers aperiod of six months. July to Dec 2012

Commenced build in July 2012