newmanrj

 I wrote earlier that I was going to use 125mm for my deck planking but after reading the articles on this site recommended by Druxey, I went with 120mm.  

I've decided that seeing as this is my first build I'll use it as an opportunity to learn and experiment and leave the historically accurate builds to the more experienced and maybe me later on.

Finally finished the decking.  Probably went a bit overboard (no pun intended) on the cauking!  Have included some pics during this phase. 

oops, thanks Greg, now I'm confused, so I should paint what before the deck have been planked? 

Thanks guys,

have settled on a 4 butt shift using 125mm as used by Baynan.  Will post some pics when I have planked the remainder of the decks.

A question, If I'm going to paint as Banyan is doing, at what stage should I start.. like after the deck planking?

Added the false decks and started on the planking.  I've only done the stern planking using a black 'Sharpie' fine point permanent marker on one side only.  I've been taking my time with the rest of the planking as I'm still trying to work out the best layout. I'm thinking maybe a four plank might be the way to go. Any advice would be most appreciated.

Ready to start the false lower decks

Already found a mistake and had to create a fix. I expected the pieces to fit together perfectly..LOL .. I found I needed to add a bit to one of the bulkheads as it didn't fit correctly, or maybe I didn't do it right.  Anyway. I had to fix it. 

The start of building Endevour before I found Model Ship World Forum and discovered that model wooden ships are not like assembling a plastic model!

I'm having trouble working out how to upload my pics.. but I'll get there 

I hope this sets up my Build log.,  will now sort thru pics so far.

My compliments captain, she is really looking good.  I'm new at this and for some reason picked AL Endevour as my first wooden ship. I am following with interest  your log and I'm just starting to work on the deck planking