BANYAN

Hi All,

I have been reluctant to create a build-log as with my paying job taking up a lot of my time, the updates have been, and will continue
to be irregular at times, readers might think the build dead.  However, I have been convinced to create a log so here goes.

I have been slowly building (over the past seven years) my heavily bashed HM Bark Endeavour at scale 1:60 - Model length 31-2/2"/ height 25".

This is my first major build and I am still learning as I go.  I found I rapidly became disappointed with the quality of the materials and the poor instructions of the kit and decided to considerably modify it.  Along the way I have also experimented and learned many valuable lessons for future builds.  I have also managed to build a rope serving device and establish my tools and wood supplies for
future builds (including my 'man cave').

Index

Build Background

The Builders Yard

My Other Builds

Hull Construction

Hull Planking

Wales and Anchor Lining

Paint Scheme

Deck Planking

Ports and Hull Fixtures

Chains and Channels

Rudder

Stern Work

Lantern

Aft Deck Furniture

Binnacle

Capstan

Pumps and Bitts

Boats - Longboat

Boats - Pinnace

Boat Stowage

Armaments

Windlass

Bellfry

Cathead, Fish Davit and Boomkins

Anchors

Bow Sprit and Jib Boom

Lower Masts

Tops

Upper Masts

Topic Reconstruction

Folks, the earlier posts are a rebuild of my original log in MSW 1.0.  It does not contain any of the background chat or questions asked, so if you recall any questions that may continue to be useful please ask away again.

Many thanks.

Pat

Geez, you do like to set me a challenge Greg and just when I thought I might beat you in catching up with the build-log

The masts look great.  I am about to add all the additional furniture and fittings to mine.  What did you use as your main reference as to what cleats etc went where?

cheers

Pat

Great to see you repost all of the log Jason, she's coming along nicely.  You'll be onto yopr next build before you know it

cheers

Pat

_{Glad you reposted this build Russ, it is a great little first-up scratch builders project as you say.  One positive or advantage of the site rebuild is the opportunity to revisit all these great builds as they are reposted.}

_cheers

_Pat

Great to see the log back Chuck.  This is a very fine example of 'boat' building based on a very intyeresting design and an example of  very precise joinery.

cheers

Pat

^{Hi Robbyn,}

^{It is also worth considering the overlap/alignment of the first and second layers.  If it is possible, it is preferable to overlap the first and second layer longitudinal joints (that is, not have them coincident).  This provides additional strength and assists in stopping the hull joints opening if for any rreason they become wet (just ask a couple of members hows their models were accidently saturated by water leaks and the like) or in humid.hot climates.}

^cheers

^Pat

Glad to see you repost this great build mate.

A quick question.  How do you fit the round hole of the cap to the topmast (place the topmast into this hole)?  I am building the caps for my Endeavour and find that with the 6 sided beveled conical piece at the top I simply cannot slide it through and I have had to cut the calp[s in two longitudinally.

cheers

Pat

Hi Mark,

I have also used one for some time, and as you say, very useful within its limitations - Even with a mitre box I find it difficult to get nice straight cuts for planks.  This link takes you to an article in the MSD which shows some interesting modifcations.

cheers

Pat

You're ahead of me Greg, I am still rebuilding mine in a word file to allow quicker rebuild.  I had forgotten your "porcupine" hull

cheers

Pat

Hi Slog,

Mate, looking good and don't worry - I have been on mine since 2006  

cheers

Pat