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Hi Chap, Hope the following is of some use.... The way A/L seem to do things is the all Keel components are fitted after the 1st Planking, Sand the first cover to match the width of the False Keel, make sense? No thinner as the Keel components are a the same. Fix the Keel components and maybe "Pin" with stuff like I did. (Hang on, I saw a DVD Instruction Manual?? No Good? Portuguese/Spanish? ) Anyway, once the Stem is firmly affixed "Offer up" the Bulwarks, you will need to bevel the junction of Bulwarks to fit nicely with the Stem. If you have the correct gap between Deck and planking, (2.5mm from memory), things should flow from there.... (Wot could possibly go wrong? ) Plank the Insides of the Bulwarks, fit the Waterways and you're almost there!! The Stern Bulwark stuff is, a real "Pain." (Think I discarded and made my own out of very thin ply, 1/32" using the original as a template.) Thin Basswood is a good alternative. 2nd, 0.5mm Walnut planking after Keel components affixed. See what you think of the following, Cheers....HOF.

An "Upgrade!!" Never had this on mine..... Well I Guess if you want to "Super detail." The Engine Cover/Funnel hides this. (I built my Cover so that I could remove it but since the model is in a Glass Cabinet, it's a bit difficult to remove and view.... Cheers....HOF.

Hi Derek, From your last photo, it's really getting there!! Keep up the good work!! Cheers....HOF.

Yup, Agree Rexy. There is a lot of skill and wherewithal even with this. Really interesting to get the Brass/Dowell cut to the right angle/length when it comes to the Stern Stuff, don't know what its called, but the infrastructure/Block/Tackle, required for the Nets/Trawl equipment? For me, the hardest part for the build.... Steve, thanks for the compliment. (We all aspire to the perfect build I guess.) (Just a question, Wots the Red Thread?) Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, Nice start, brings back memories. I have a fair few photos of my Mare Nostrum build if you feel that these would be helpful at any particular stage. Cheers....HOF.

Looks good Sir!! Can't go past Wood sometimes? Cheers.....HOF.

Yup Sir, Looks good. Can visualise where your sub assemblies go. The work is absolutely fantastic. Awesome detail!! Thank you!! Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, You could have a look at my attempt thus far, don't know if it is of any assistance. (My Endeavour on hold for the mo, as stated before.) Cheers....HOF.

Nice work Chap!! Looking forward to your progress. Cheers....HOF.

Just Awesome Sir!!

Nice Start Rexy!! Nice to have a fellow modeller in New Zealand!! All the best with your Build. (My Endeavour on hold at the mo.) Cheers....HOF.

Ditto to the above. Awesome, love to see the progress and PE enhancements!! (A safe and careful Christmas.) Cheers....HOF.

Hi Boyd, Merry Christmas, Happy Guy Fakes!! Good to catch up and nice to see your "Post." Yup, we have a vested interest in your "Precision" build. My two cents worth. Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, Merry Christmas!! I enjoy the references to HVAC. No worries in Wellington, a nice. mild 15.6 (O/S) 21.6 (I/S) No Wind, no Earthquakes tonight, so far.... (Southerly Zypher coming from Australia. ) Your question/s Chris, sorry I am no help here. (Garboard Strake.... I believe that it's a very "Peculiar" shape, I should know, I've done a few.... Wot you have done at the Bow looks good, same at the Stern and Straight throughout the length. Where it meets the Keel is where the plank takes an "Interesting" shape. The Mermaid looks great!! Cheers....HOF.

Hi Tim, From the Longridge book it's 5, 2, 4. 3, 1 (That's in my memory, could be wrong.... ) Enjoy!! Cheers....HOF.

Hi Tim, Gratings are fine, but, I chose to go "Scale" and made hatches. (Didn't like the Gratings, but, your choice.) Filler stuff between the Bulkheads, again your choice, I didn't, but, your Model, your Ship, you choose to make your piece of Marine Art. (Whatever you are comfortable with.) You may find that the Keel pulls "True" after you slot things together, Dry Fit? The Laser Cut stuff is pretty spot on. Pleased you have the resource material, it's wot I started with before I got into the "Nitty Gritty." One thing I forgot with my build was putting Tree Nails into the Deck Planks.... anyway, I was far too far along with the build and no one is going to notice, unless you tell them!! Regarding Deck Planking, I used the Kit stuff, again, my little piece of art. Looks o.k. and no one is anyone the wiser. (Yup, Teak Planks for the Deck but I felt just fine with the Basswood.) (I came into some planks of Teak recently but you will have to come and buy them off me. ) Be aware also that the Sergal version has Tapered Mainmasts, this is definitely not the case, you will need to get Mast Fittings modified/manufactured. (A friendly Manufacturing Jeweller is also a good resource. (I got Bumpkins made also with my resource!! ) The Longridge Book is really good, I got a first Edition off Abe Books, the Log is also a wonderful read, Historically. (All sorts went on, Assaults, Suicide, Murder, Etc!!) My C/S took me about six years of weekends to complete, unfazed by this, it was something that I needed to complete. (Memory of my Father.) Some days, I'd go in to the Ship Room and Walk back out. Anyway, don't be put off by my ramblings, Enjoy the journey.... Happy to assist if I can. (I have literally hundreds of photos if that helps.) Merry Christmas, and as I always say, Happy Guy Fawkes!! Cheers....HOF.

Hi Tim, Certainly brings back memories.... I put the Stanchions aside, "Flat" just isn't right. I used Billings, 2 Hole Stanchions. There's quite a few. If you can, good resource material is Plans from the Cutty Sark Society in Grennwich. (A Print Shop will be able to enlarge them for you. (I don't think that you will infringe any Copyright. Happy to offer any advice from my perspective. Cheers....HOF. (Harry)

Hi Chap, An interesting build, one kit that I have often thought about!! Looking good!! Cheers....HOF.

Awesome!!

Nice work Chap. The Mare Nostrum will be a "Walk in the Park!!" Chaars....HOF.

Very nice work Sir, Love the Wheel!! Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, I managed to pick up a reasonable quality Woodworking Lathe for a couple of Hundee. (New) Its pretty good for a variety of tasks.... I wish you well for the mast Hoops!! Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, I tried with the Plane method, had all sorts of problems.... So, I got a large diameter dowel, (Larger than the Mast diameter), and put this in the Head Stock Chuck of my Lathe. I put a Chuck in the Tail Stock and put a Drill in the Tail Stock Chuck. Started the Lathe and wound the Tali Stock into the Dowel. I was left with a Dowel with a nicely centred hole or, more correctly a "Tube." I then Stained the tube and used a Razor Saw and Mitre Box to cut the Tube into thin rings. Here is the result on Bluenose II

My sincerest apologies Sir!! It was something I read on the shipmodelling forum a little while ago.... I'm pleased that you are sill very much with us!! Yup, all getting older, Wiser? Cheers and Regards, Harry.

Hi Doug, I built the older version also. Mr. Earls' website is where I got some instruction also, albeit, several years ago. (I thought that John had [passed away?) This incidentally was my second build after tackling the A/L "Daykit" of Bluenose II Will be interested in your progress and have plenty of Photos of this if required. (Unfortunately, the Web Site that hosted my build log closed down, ship modellers forum) Looking good thus far!! Cheers....HOF.