drobinson02199

Antony asked for more pictures, so here are a couple that show some interesting detail.

I really like the bulkhead decoration and door detailing.  The instructions say to paint the brass yellow, but I've left it natural brass.

I also uploaded a picture of some of the deadeyes on the side.  They sit on top of a platform the manual calls a "channel", and each one is individually fixed to the platform with a metal strap.

Thanks, David Robinson

Hi Christian -- I think you may have me confused with Don Robinson.  I'm David Robinson, and this is the first build I've posted.

I appreciate you following along.    I'm glad you think it's clean.  It's my fifth model, and I'm learning.

Thanks, David Robinson

Denis:

I went through your build log when I was starting out on the Revenge, and it was really helpful to me.  I saw that you had to pause for your health.  I really hope you get better quickly.

Thanks, David Robinson

Christian:

Thanks for your nice comment.

This model requires precise placement of the "wale" planks, and that in turn requires intricate side-bending of the finish layer planks (some of mine had a "S" shape by the time I was finished bending them!).  I used steam, clamps, and a hair dryer plus a plank bender.

At the bow, I started with bow-to-stern planks, and then finally let the planks turn upward and worked out to the bow again.  You can see it in the attached picture.  The only place I used stealers was at the stern, where it really flares out.

Thanks, David Robinson

Antony -- Thanks for your comments.  My name is David Robinson, and per the instructions I put that in the title of my post, but somehow the MSW system changed it to my user name.  From now on, I'll sign my posts.

I'm also not seeing any way to reply to your post, so I went back to my original to add this post, and I hope it works.

Thanks, David Robinson

I have benefited from others' posts about the Revenge, so I thought I'd post my status partway through the build, with the decks complete and ready to begin the masts.

This is a fantastic kit, with wonderful quality and instructions.  You'll notice that I have kept the hull natural vs. painting it white below the waterline.  The videos in other Revenge logs on plank bending were a fantastic help, although I found that steam + hair dryer worked best and fastest for me.

Happy to share my experiences up to this point with anyone who may be at an earlier stage.