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Awesome and wonderfully detailed build!!

Just another method to Highlight raised Letters, I used a Wallpaper Seam Roller, rolled through Gold Paint and removed the majority so that there was just a small amount of "Dry" stuff left, I then "Rolled" this over the Lettering and repeated until I was satisfied with the result. (The Seam Roller that I used had a hard but malleable plastic roller.) (Worked nicely on the Cutty Sark Bow/Stern decorations.) Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, Drill a couple of holes in the False Deck, two each side should do the trick and put some Planking Nails into it through to the Bulkheads.(Hold the False Deck on to the Bulkheads while you do this and maybe try to "Skew" nail to stop the nails pulling out.) Once done, run a bead of white glue around the Bulkheads/False Deck join. (A good idea to this for every joint under the Deck, no ones going to see it and it will add strength. ) You may behaving problems with CA holding if there is any Water based glue residue on the components. For the Fish Boxes, I used CA on mine, make sure the wood is smooth and dust free. You should be able to leave the nails in place if the heads are flat. Hopefully, this will do the trick, and, remember, take your time, unfortunately, these models don't go together as fast as Plastic kits but they do come together, albeit, slowly. Looking good!! Cheers....HOF.

Hi Julie, I have been following your build with interest. Just awesome woodwork!! Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, Probably a good call to remove what you had done and start over, not something that I enjoy doing, Re-Work.... Agree, the instructions are a little lacking, to put it mildly, some steps that A/L show in their build sequence make future tasks all but impossible!! It's good to step away, have a good look and consider the options in the build sequence. Anyway, once you are ready to attach your False Deck to the Bulkheads, its good to mark some reference lines on the Deck as to where the Bulkheads are, this makes temporary "Pinning" of the Deck to the Bulkheads much easier and should ensure that everything is "Trued" up. As for Planking Material, or any other material that comes with A/L kits, I have found that they are pretty generous with "Extras." (This may not now be the case.) For future builds that I am considering, I'll probably use 1.0mm stock rather than the 0.5mm By the time that this is sanded, it's down to 0.5mm anyway. Basswood does seem to be the kit manufactures choice but others do replace material, personal choice I guess. (BTW, ensure that the tops of the Bulkheads and False Keel are nice and flush with respect to each other and any Bow/Stern filler Blocks also have a camber with respect to the Bulkheads.) (In the interim, before I send you my take on the Kit, I posted some photos on another Members build Log if you search under Mare Nostrum/cdogg) Have fun!! (Can be frustrating at times but it's still fun!! ) Cheers....HOF.

Is your False Deck attached to the Bulkheads? Can't tell from your Photo but would be a good idea to do this before Deck Planking due to camber, etc.

Hi Chap, The idea is to run a Plank the full length of the Deck, (King Plank), this should be dead centre. The rest of the planks are laid against this with a dark pencil marking Both edges of every subsequent plank, including the "Butt" ends. (I used to use a "Sharpie" but have tried a pencil with my latest build, I'm converted!!) Deck Planks are laid very close to each other, the King Plank, Once dry), will keep everything in line. Yup, go ahead and cover the openings in the false deck but mark with a pencil where the openings are. It also doesn't matter if the Planks overhang the False Deck as this gets trimmed/sanded flush after Decking is completed as do the openings in the Deck. I also use an Aliphatic Resin, sandable White Glue and apply sparingly as the Decking is only 0.5mm thick, very easy to "Cut-Through!!" Cheers....HOF.

Hi "Worldway'" I built this some time ago, looks like you are off to a good start. I wrote a Practicum/Review for another site and can send to you if you wish and have some photos of my build if you are interested. I think that mine took around 3 months of mainly Weekend work. Take your time, it'll be worth it!! Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, That would be awesome, thank you. Cheers....HOF.

Hi All, Does anyone have any experience/s with the A/L Pen Duick? I've got this sitting in my Cupboard and it's rather tempting.... Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, The Mizzen on you plans looks a little to extremely "Raked." Don't know.... I included a couple of photos from my build, early on in the piece and complete. I'll have to let you be the judge as it's your work. Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, Just had a look at Longridges book: Fore - 86" Main - 85" Mizzen - 84" Angle of Steve of Bowsprit - 18.5" (All with respect to the Horizontal or 0' of course) Mainmasts are not tapered, Tapers only appear on Top Masts and Topgallant. (With the Sergal Kit, the Mast Housings were already done.) I'm guessing that your Fore and Main are 10mm in diameter and your Mizzen is something like 8mm in Diameter. The other thing that you may like to consider, when Masting don't Glue the masts in position, let the Rigging hold everything in place, there's more than enough pressure exerted to hold everything in place. This holds true for the Top and Topgallant. (By not Gluing these, you have a little leeway to "Twist" if necessary to line things up, also, if you are unfortunate enough to break something, it is far easier to remove and remake. :-)) Hope this helps. Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, The masts are "Raked." I cannot recall the exact angle and would need to refer to my Plans/Research Material. I'll have a look-see but someone may come up with the figures before me. Cheers....HOF.

Some "Early" Build Photos.... Give me a shout if I can help. Cheers....HOF.

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Hi cdogg, I built this a few years ago and have located some photos. Yup, during various stages of this look less than ideal. I also have a Kit review that I wrote for the Ship Modelling Forum but is 10Mb, so if you want this, send me an address. (No shame in Wood Filler!!) Hope these help. Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, Aliphatic Resin, (Selleys), Sandable PVA. The Hull is not too bad, I can live with that as the majority will be painted. Not happy with the Deck but time will tell, so far, the replacement is not too bad but plenty more to go. (Had to make a start!!) Fore and Quarter Deck first, Poop maybe. I'll see if there are major differences. I guess I'll be happier with the build once the Decks are complete, able to move on. Cheers....HOF.

O.k. a few pictures, Deck Replacement.... Doesn't look too Crash Hot at the mo and rather difficult to get Decking to behave. (I'll get there.)

Hi Chris, How's your Build going? Looking forward to my Saturday work on Endeavour, ready for replacing the Decking.(Have been recovering from personal injury.) You?? Sunday, unfortunately, Work.... Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, I would like to "Qualify" my statement about 4 years to Rig the C/S, it was actually 4 years of Weekends. I could not work for more than 4 Hours at a time, so 8 Hours per weekend. (X 6.5 years total, about 3,500 hrs?) Patience and perseverance is the key. More than happy see what comes of your awesome build thus far. ("I'll pull up a Chair", as they say. ) Also looking forward to see how you treat the Rig, with or without Sails. (Endeavour is my current subject, Plastic/Wood does not matter as far as I am concerned, it's the same doctrine.) (I do tend to shy away from sails as there are many more Blocks/Lines that go with these. I am led to believe that these items were unshipped when in port.)(19th Century anyway.) Awesome to see what happened with your "Plastic Treatment," Looks fantastic!! Keep up the great work!! Cheers....HOF.

Awesome Model and Awesome Rigging!! I applaud you!!

One more thing, Rig "Aft and up." Picked this up from "God knows where" but worked for me thus far. (Braces are different, Aft, Top Down" but you'll get the idea.) All the best and looking forward to your continuing posts. (I'll get the Endeavour revved up soon.) Cheers and Regards, Harry. (HOF.)

If it's any consolation, it took me the best part of four years to rig the Cutty Sark. (Much research, Trial and error.) Used to walk into the "Ship" Room and walk back out if I did not feel or up to the task. Cheers....HOF.

Awesome Build!! Love the way you have executed the "Timber" finish, fantastic!! Gold Leaf, what can I say? Just shows what can be done with the right amount of "Wherewithal." Looking forward to more updates. Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, You can choose and I think that your Build thus far is awesome. (Brings back memories.) I Coppered using the Plates that came with the Mantua kit. (Used CA Glue.) You can purchase but ensure that you get at least 2,500!! Alternative, Copper Tape, suitably "Enhanced." From my perspective, the Plates certainly "Enhance" the build, but, personal choice. Cheers....HOF.