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The "R" should align with the underside of the rail, about where you have it. You will be installing a cap rail around the bulwarks (see step 6/Figure 13 in the instructions). As you shape the hull, it will start to fit better along the stem and the keel. take your time, start about template 5 and slowly fair the hull in each direction from there fore and aft.

Sergey - VERY nice looking model - look forward to following as you continue. Welcome aboard!

Wow, Sjors...will you adopt me so we can share???? VERY nice! :D

For what it's worth, I vote for the Dallas with the Eagle a close second. Realistically, any of these would be a good next step!

J., Augie and Carl - Thanks for the suggestions. I opted to stain the cathead. Here is Mk-I of the cathead, reeved to a double block with a hook in the anchor chain at the shank. So - should I re-do this? Many thanks! Second cathead - pre-assembly. First cathead - overhead view. If'n you look closely you can just make out the line in the groove. Side view showing how it will be mounted to the anchor on the model.

I do believe you found it, Barnacle Bill. Let's see if David confirms it for you!

Danny - I generally just lurk on your log, but I gotta say, your craftmanship is amazing! The iron work on the rudder is simply amazing. Thanks for posting all of this - it is a great learning tool for new builders like myself. back to lurking....

Nice piece of work, sir. Very clean and detailed!

You are, sir, correct. It is indeed the Geo Caribbean.

Outstanding work, Rusty!

That is a neat looking ship. Try this one (and I apologize for the lousy redaction - really must learn to use Photoshop one of these days...)

Bourbon Mistral platform supply vessel?

So, continuing to work slowly on the HL. I have the port chainplates and lower deadeyes installed, but before going any further on the rigging I wanted to take a step back and finish all the deck furniture so as to avoid working around the rats nest of lines. I am about to start on the catheads - these beasties are tiny. The piece is 3/32" square. I am obviously not going to be able to install any sheaves in this. I think, possibly, maybe, that what I will do is drill a leading and trailing hole for each sheave, then put a very small groove between them to simulate the opening where the sheave would be. I also think I will follow what is shown on the plan below and just use 2 instead of 3 sheaves. Any other options you folks can see?

Nice start, Sjors! I can handle 4 days, I guess, if I must....

The last picture is actually of the Victory. Some are actually quite a bit easier....

Robbyn - You don't ask much, now, do you? The deadeyes are installed with the single hole at the top (upper deadeye) or bottom (lower deadeye). each pair of shrouds is a continuous piece from forward deadeye, around mast, to next deadeye on same side. The part at the mast is then siezed, the shroud attached to the deadeyes and then the deadeye lanyard is installed and used to tighten the shroud to the correct tension. Best approach (so I have been told) is to get the length correct for the shrouds then do the lanyard between deadeyes - able to ensure that the upper deadeyes remain at a consistent height that way. Alternate sides, doing first pair on starboard then first pair on port. Hope this helps!

Richard - Beautiful work on this. The dredge turned out very nice - the netting looks pretty realistic as well. I also like the color on your deck - it has a nice contrast with the hull. Glad to see you have a crew now to pick up some of the work!

Relax, Andy...it's just a bunch of those folks forming a Confederacy to try and entice others using the Syren call. We know the force is strong in you...but, boy, new tools, a place to use them, the ability to really screw up in a more spectacular and rapid fashion!

Geesh, Kevin - your avatar (photo) disappeared from the world! Love this topic - thanks for starting it!

Or, click on the Gallery (Kit or Scratch built), then click Upload, then Create New Album

Update# 1 – History of the General Hunter The General Hunter was a British Warship which fought in a numerous actions during the War of 1812 before being lost to the U.S. Navy in the famous Battle of Lake Erie. In August of 1816, sailing as the U.S. transport ship Hunter, it was caught in a gale and wrecked on the Southampton beach. Early in the 19th century, British North America became a bit of a magnet for shipbuilders with many Scotsmen amongst them. Numbering among these individuals was William Bell who hailed from Aberdour in Fifeshire. By 1799 he had hired on as a shipwright at the naval yard in Amherstburg. This was just the start of his career with the Provincial Marine. He soon became the Master-Shipwright and was responsible for the draughting and construction of all the major vessels produced there until the British burned the yard during the War of 1812 (Garcia, 2000). In 1803 Bell drew up plans for the General Hunter. Initially rigged as a schooner, but later as a brig, the Hunter reflected the dual role of the Provincial Marine. The hold accommodated troops, with partitions so that any cargo carried would be safe from theft. The railings were to be strong enough to take ringbolts for gun breechings. Bell's draughts show a relatively shallow draft vessel, of single deck, which would be capable of replacing two smaller vessels, the Francis and Maria (Library and Archives of Canada). Construction began on the Hunter in 1804 and the vessel was launched the following year. The dimensions of the vessel upon launching were reported as length of 54 feet, 18 feet at the beam and a displacement of 80 tons. Armament carried varied, but it was envisioned that she would have eight 18 pounder carronades and four 4 pounder long guns (Fort Malden National Historic Site Resource Centre Files). The dimensions cited for the General Hunter are of particular interest, and will be revisited several times during the course of this research. The General Hunter, as noted above, was originally rigged as a schooner. It is uncertain the exact date that the rig was changed to a brig, although the first references to a brig are made during 1812. In Select British documents of the Canadian War of 1812, (Wood, William (ed), 1968) there are numerous references to the vessel during the 1811 to 1813 time period. 30 August 1811 - Proposed Marine Establishment for the year 1812 - Described as 60 Tonnage Schooner with 19 officers and men (Vol. I pg 246). 16 September 1811 - Schooner General Hunter carries ten 12 pound carronades (Vol. I pg 239). 7 December 1811 - Reported as fast falling into decay and needing to build a replacement (Vol. I pg 241). 9 March 1812 - Undergoing repairs and being equipped with six 6 pounders (Vol. I pg 254). 16 August 1812 - Transported 80 returned prisoners of war (Vol. I pg 49). 2 October 1812 - Lake Erie Proposed Manning - General Hunter listed as desired to have 25 officers and men plus 9 marines. Actual complement at the time was 8 officers and men plus 17 marines (Vol. I pg 557). 10 September 1813 - Captured - two 6 pounder long guns, four 4 pounder long guns, two 2 pounder long guns, and two 12 pounder carronades (Vol. II pg 276 & 315). Works Cited Fort Malden National Historic Site Resource Centre Files. (n.d.). General Hunter Files. Garcia, B. (2000, September 16). The Provincial Marine at Amherstburg 1796-1813. Retrieved May 2, 2013, from The War of 1812 Website: http://www.warof1812.ca/provmarine.htm Library and Archives of Canada. (n.d.). 'C' Series, Record Group 8. Volume 726 page 75-76. Wood, William (ed). (1968). Select Documents of the Canadian War of 1812 .

Sweet! This is definitely knot a site I was aware of before - thanks for sharing it, Kevin!

Hope you have a great time, Sjors - will be here when you get back!

Wow - what a beautiful model! your details are great, and that stand is fantastic! Very nicely done!

Just need to send some wabbits to keep him company.....