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S.Coleman got a reaction from Canute in A question about glue. Sunday at 03:46 PM

Tightbond PVA would be your best bet. You can do little bits at a time instead of painting the whole deck in glue and laying it all down.
S.Coleman got a reaction from Mr Whippy in HMB Endeavour 1768 by S.Coleman - Artesania Latina - 1:60 scale April 26

Progress update. Have been working on the main and foremast ratlines and shrouds. Have got to do another crowsfeet set up on the main mast just like the foremast has. I'm happy found motivation again to continue.
S.Coleman got a reaction from Mr Whippy in HMB Endeavour 1768 by S.Coleman - Artesania Latina - 1:60 scale April 26

Well here we go.! Finished off the shrouds on the main mast. And Finished off the shrouds on the foremast. Started on doing the rat lines on the upper foremast. Coming back to this after about 4 years is bringing back a lot of memories.
S.Coleman got a reaction from Mr Whippy in HMB Endeavour 1768 by S.Coleman - Artesania Latina - 1:60 scale April 26

Hello everyone!. Yes I'm still around. Sorry I went on a model railroad rampage. I caught the model railroad bug. Also started up a YouTube channel on it. Apart from that not much ship building. So..... today I dusted off the Endeavour and fixed a couple of broken pieces that had been damaged over the years. Also tracked down all my tools etc. Will be starting back up from where I left off. I looked through the instructions to find where I left off and will be back into it shortly!. Great to see some of you oldies still on here from way back!! Looking forward to chatting as we go along.
S.Coleman got a reaction from Mr Whippy in HMB Endeavour 1768 by S.Coleman - Artesania Latina - 1:60 scale April 26

More work on the mizzen mast.
And also the very first shroud line went on.
S.Coleman got a reaction from Mr Whippy in HMB Endeavour 1768 by S.Coleman - Artesania Latina - 1:60 scale April 26

First rigging started. It's been a while since I rigged anything.
Bowsprit pin rack completed.
gammoning ropes in and rigged up.
S.Coleman got a reaction from Srodbro in HMB Endeavour 1768 by S.Coleman - Artesania Latina - 1:60 scale April 26

Progress update. Have been working on the main and foremast ratlines and shrouds. Have got to do another crowsfeet set up on the main mast just like the foremast has. I'm happy found motivation again to continue.
S.Coleman got a reaction from Scottish Guy in Type of glue to use planking a hull April 25

I always use wood glue. Tightbond brand. It dries quick and is very strong. CA glue will just get crystallised after awhile and break apart. Use PVA 50:50 with water to glue the knots on my rigging too.
S.Coleman got a reaction from PvG Aussie in HMB Endeavour 1768 by S.Coleman - Artesania Latina - 1:60 scale April 25

Progress update. Have been working on the main and foremast ratlines and shrouds. Have got to do another crowsfeet set up on the main mast just like the foremast has. I'm happy found motivation again to continue.
S.Coleman got a reaction from Thukydides in HMB Endeavour 1768 by S.Coleman - Artesania Latina - 1:60 scale April 25

Progress update. Have been working on the main and foremast ratlines and shrouds. Have got to do another crowsfeet set up on the main mast just like the foremast has. I'm happy found motivation again to continue.
S.Coleman reacted to hof00 in Flying Cloud 1851 by hof00 - Mamoli - 1/96 - American clipper April 19

Thanks Gentlemen,
I have now made a start, albeit a slow start.
Checked off all bulkheads for sizing against the plans.
The 4 pieces that make up the Keel, (X2), Stem and Sternpost have been glued together and are under weights to ensure that they are nice and flat. (Hopefully.)

The two Keel pieces are 2.0mm different in width which does not bode well for the Bulkhead fit.... (I plan to add a strip of Lime to the bottom of the Keel to fix this discrepancy.
All joints for the above needed "Adjustment."

Going through the plans to translate really forced me to get very thorough with the component and build sequence.
I'll get some photos in the next day or two.

Cheers.... HOF.
S.Coleman got a reaction from hof00 in Flying Cloud 1851 by hof00 - Mamoli - 1/96 - American clipper April 19

I do like the Mamoli kits. They can make up into a nice model. The bow planking will be a sight easier that the Endeavour's bluff bow! Good luck.
S.Coleman got a reaction from Scottish Guy in Flying Cloud 1851 by hof00 - Mamoli - 1/96 - American clipper April 18

I do like the Mamoli kits. They can make up into a nice model. The bow planking will be a sight easier that the Endeavour's bluff bow! Good luck.
S.Coleman got a reaction from Scottish Guy in For Beginners -- A Cautionary Tale April 14

It took me 6 completed ships to reach the 1:75 80 Gun ship Friesland. Now I'm glad I gained experience. Trust me first time model shipwrights, it helps out a lot. I hope you have read through these comments and settled in for a build to gain knowledge and success to help you achieive your desired expectations without giving up on the hobby. Best of luck.
S.Coleman got a reaction from Mr Whippy in HMS Agamemnon by Blacky - Caldercraft - 1/64 April 14

Perfect start. Love this ship. I will eventually get one myself. Planking looks smooth and even. Nice job.
S.Coleman got a reaction from ccoyle in HMB Endeavour 1768 by S.Coleman - Artesania Latina - 1:60 scale April 12

Hello everyone!. Yes I'm still around. Sorry I went on a model railroad rampage. I caught the model railroad bug. Also started up a YouTube channel on it. Apart from that not much ship building. So..... today I dusted off the Endeavour and fixed a couple of broken pieces that had been damaged over the years. Also tracked down all my tools etc. Will be starting back up from where I left off. I looked through the instructions to find where I left off and will be back into it shortly!. Great to see some of you oldies still on here from way back!! Looking forward to chatting as we go along.
S.Coleman got a reaction from Canute in What have I done wrong March 29

Im pretty sure the deck is supposed to be on a slant. As the decks on the original ship's sort of followed the lines of the hull.
S.Coleman got a reaction from robert952 in Type of glue to use planking a hull March 26

I always use wood glue. Tightbond brand. It dries quick and is very strong. CA glue will just get crystallised after awhile and break apart. Use PVA 50:50 with water to glue the knots on my rigging too.
S.Coleman got a reaction from Canute in Type of glue to use planking a hull March 26

I always use wood glue. Tightbond brand. It dries quick and is very strong. CA glue will just get crystallised after awhile and break apart. Use PVA 50:50 with water to glue the knots on my rigging too.
S.Coleman got a reaction from Mike Shea in Type of glue to use planking a hull March 25

I always use wood glue. Tightbond brand. It dries quick and is very strong. CA glue will just get crystallised after awhile and break apart. Use PVA 50:50 with water to glue the knots on my rigging too.
S.Coleman got a reaction from mtaylor in What have I done wrong March 24

Im pretty sure the deck is supposed to be on a slant. As the decks on the original ship's sort of followed the lines of the hull.
S.Coleman got a reaction from mtaylor in Type of glue to use planking a hull March 24

I always use wood glue. Tightbond brand. It dries quick and is very strong. CA glue will just get crystallised after awhile and break apart. Use PVA 50:50 with water to glue the knots on my rigging too.
S.Coleman got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Friesland by Alex K. - FINISHED - Mamoli - scale 1:75 February 6

Very nice indeed. I have also built her. My build log is on here as well. Check it out if you have time. Yours already looks better than mine. I really enjoyed this kit. Hope you dont mind me posting a pic of her on here. Color of your ornamentation looks great. Good job
S.Coleman got a reaction from Bill Morrison in HMS Victory by William-Victory - Heller - PLASTIC - First ship build January 22

Great work. A spooky thing is that just the other day I found this coin. So me being here in Australia I have a better idea of size comparison. Excellent job your doing.
S.Coleman got a reaction from Dave_E in USS Constitution by Modeler12 - FINISHED - Model Shipways January 3

Beautiful build and a very beautiful display cabnet. She looks stunning. I do particularly like the flags, well done, nice work.

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