SIDEWAYS SAM

Thanks for the comments Andrew.

I agree,  for a converted coal barge she is turning out to be more graceful

than I expected.

Best regards,

Sam.

Hi and thanks for visiting.

Crossjack and topsail yard added to mizzen.

Gaff boom will be attached later.

Crowsfeet next then stays.

I know that the shrouds should be fixed before the stays

but due to fat fingers and poor eyesight I am having to

compromise with some aspects of the rigging.

Not a museum quality model by any means.

Best regards,

Sam.

Coming along nicely Dave.

I used tanganyika strip from CMB to clad Endeavour.

I was lucky it all matched and had hardly any grain whatsoever.

Had a quick look in the Sphynx box and the strip provided is very high quality.

This will be the first kit where I haven't had to replace stripwood.

Enjoy your holiday.

Sam.

Thanks for the comments Dave.

If mine turns out as good as your efforts I will be well pleased.

Tend to follow your Endeavour rigging sequence except possibly

will leave the shrouds till later.

Just had a look at your Diana build.  Very impressive.

Seems I am not the only one having problems with kit supplied strip wood.

Thanks for the posts referencing timber supplies. Written these down for the future.

Best regards,

Sam.

Hi Dave,

This looks an interesting build and I am sure it is giving you a break from rigging Endeavour.

Will be following with interest.

Best regards,

Sam.

Thanks for the comment Dave.

Also thanks for the likes.

Still feels like a lot of work left to finish the rigging

b ut will be worth the effort.

Best regards,

Sam.

Hi and, thanks for visiting.

Sprit, fore and main mast yards assembled and located.

Next will be the mizzen then the rest of the rigging will follow.

In spite of fat shaky fingers and poor eyesight this is going together well.

A good kit of parts from day one and the rigging plans provided are excellent.

Another couple of weeks and I should be going on to the fiddly bits.

Have mixed feelings about that phase of the build.

Best regards,

Sam.

Hi, thanks for visiting and the likes.

Dave  -  thanks for the comments.

Next project is already waiting on the shelf.

I thought that this would be the first kit where I wouldn't have to buy a load of extras

like better planking etc. but I have already purchased cabin furniture for it and,

if I don't go down the Navy Board route, I will need the pearwood blocks option.

Have already opened the box and the contents are staggering.

Best kit of parts ever.

Really looking forward to this one.

Best regards,

Sam.

Hi,

Started rigging lower stays and bowsprit.

Fairly straight forward up to now.

Best regards,

Sam.

Thanks for the comments Derek.

All i wanted was some decent boats for Endeavour and I made the mistake of looking on Chris' site.

I ended up bodging the boats supplied by Caldercraft and bought Sphinx instead.

Am already saving up for Indefatigable.

Have a copy of AOTS Pandora on the book shelf which is providing entertaining reading.

Can't wait to get started.

Best regards,

Sam.

Afternoon Derek,

I also have a box full of Sphinx goodies waiting on the shelf so will follow your log with interest.

Have been admiring your DoK for a while now.

I agree with your comments ref. the instruction manual and the plans provided.

This is a quality bag of bits and I am looking forward to starting building in May or June this year.

I like the idea of building a Navy Board version but have a few months yet to decide.

Blue Ensign's log looks very impressive.

Best regards,

Sam.

Forgot to include some photo's in last post so here they are.

Pre cut parts are a good fit and the timber is not splitting like some kits.

Best regards,

Sam.

Hi and thanks for visiting.

Masts assembled and dry fitted.

Next will be yards.

Smooth sailing so far.  The 3mm blocks are easier to handle and strap

than I expected.

Best regards,

Sam.

Hi Andrew and thanks for your comments.

This is a busy looking kit.

Probably the best I have mangled up to date.

It's taken 9 months so far and I can see

the masting and rigging taken a while.

Best regards,

Sam.

Hi and, thanks for visiting,

Spare spars added and boats finished and mounted.

Stunsail booms fitted.

That should finish the hull and fittings except for anchors and swivel guns.

Next is masts and rigging so still plenty to do.

Kind regards,

Sam

Thanks for the comments Andrew.

I used to use the lead foil from wine bottle tops but most seem to be

screw top or plastic these days and I was running out of stock.

The self adhesive part is fairly easy to remove and the lead

moulds well and keeps its shape.

It's just the right thickness.

Regards,

Sam.

Hi Alan,

Just caught up with your Bounty build.

Very impressive. Looking forward to more.

Sam.

Thanks Edward.

The tarps are from sheet lead for fly tying

from any good fishing tackle shop.

Finished with "Wilko" brand home emulsion tester pot

colour flintstone applied by stippling with a stiff bristle brush.

Not perfect but better than the dogs breakfast I made

of the interiors.

Best regards,

Sam.

Hi and, thanks for visiting and the likes.

Longboat and pinnace added.

This is a high quality well thought out kit except for the boats.

This is not my finest moment.  

I just couldn't get the fittings and the interiors to look right.

Didn't like the oars and found that the lack of a jig

when fixing the bulkheads and then trying to remove the bulkheads

after planking was, due to my skill level, frankly a disaster.

Ended up cutting my losses and fixing covers to hide the mayhem caused.

Maybe better luck next time.

Spare spars next.  More involved that the usual tree sections fitted

so will be good practice for masting and rigging.

Best regards,

Sam.

Hi and, thanks for visiting and the likes.

Fore deck finished except for anchors etc.

which wll be added last.

Before starting on the masts, yards and rigging

I fancy an attempt at the ships boats which should 

finish the hull construction.

Having seen comments on other postings I will

have a go at the supplied parts but may end up

visiting the Vanguard models site and obtaining

a set from them.

Best regards,

Sam.

Hi and, thanks for visiting and the likes.

Aft deck fittings added.

Now to concentrate on the fore deck.

After reading posts on this forum by Dave Baxter, Schubbe, kiwiron and Dashi

I need to approach this part of the build with caution.

More research and a proper plan needs doing to make sure everything fits.

Best regards,

Sam.

Hi and, thanks for the likes.

Started on steering gear.

Rest of aft deck furniture to follow along with

stern shutters, lantern etc.

Best regards,

Sam.

Hi, and thanks for the likes.

More aft deck furniture fitted.

Next will be the tiller and steering gear.

Best regards,

Sam.

Welcome back Dave.

Agree with you about the block size.

I think tht they all need to go down one size.

Best regards,

Sam.

Good morning,

Thanks for visiting and the likes.

Started on aft deck furniture.

Next will be the steering gear, capstan and binnacle.

This is my first Caldercraft kit and I am very impressed

by the quality of the materials supplied and how

easy it is to build compared to some kits purchased in the past.

Best regards,

Sam.