CaptnBirdseye

Yep, i also have this one in my stash! You are right, the instructions are a bit sparse. Will follow your progress

Regards

RB

This is what i love about this forum. You can be just browsing when up will pop something so interesting that you've just GOT to go right to the very first post and read the whole thing! And there goes your day lol.

What a truly remarkable build. The craftmanship shines through in every update. You can see your carpentry background standing you in excellent stead!

Definetly following this build now i've found it

Regards

RB

Sweet build! Truly envious of you guys building this, but with all the kits i have on the go at the moment, wife would kill me if i bought another (but what she doesn't know......🤫)

Looking really good Glenn, and coming along very nicely. I'm 'well jel' 😀

Must say i'm very impressed with your efforts so far. The planking looks superb and your work ethic is very admirable

Great solution to your problem. By fixing now no one will ever know once second layer of planking is laid 👍

Now THIS i definitely want to see! 

Great build so far! Sorry i've only just caught up with your log, but will definitely be following now. Had to put my Supply build on hold while i attempt Vanguard Fifie (planking exercise lol) but when i resume i hope mine turns out half as well 😁 Will obviously be stealing some of your tips lol.

Keep up the good work

RB

Congratulations Jeff on a model well made. Just read thru your diary before I start my build. 
Regards RB

WOW 😍

I've dipped my toe in the water by ordering Lady Eleanor from Chris, but have to say, this is the one i'm hankering for!

I just love everything about this kit, and can't wait for release. 😍

Have any prices been mooted about yet 

Cheers RB

Very nice workyou've done there. Couls i ask - do you plank all the way to the stern? Might be just a trick of the light.

Cheers RB

I'm in! Signed up and fingers crossed

Regards

Gray

On 3/12/2021 at 10:40 PM, James H said:

I'm told this could be next month, so anytime in the next 6 weeks, hopefully.

Hi Jim

Not wanting to hijack this thread taking about Bismarck, but is it the same as the old one or any electrical bits like the Hachette?

Following this prototype build with interest

😍WOW. I'm new to the forum, and just working my way thru a few build diaries. All i can say is what an impressive build of a very impressive kit!

Very inspirational, and shows your skills and talent in a very positive light.

Regards

Gray

Apologies if i'm not making myself very clear (novice with all this nautical terminology lol).

If you look at the keel from the stern, does it taper in from the top, like a 'v' shape as in first image of #7 ?(exagerated) or does it go straight, like the lower image?

Actually, looking at the diagram again, i think i've answered my own question as it looks to taper almost to a point on the first pass, then fills out to square with the second planking

Sorry for the confusion. Novice questions must drive you barmy lol

Regards

Gray

You’re a star, Gregory. That has helped immensely. If I’m understanding it right, the taper is a constant width? I was worried that it would taper on both axis and feared that would be a nightmare for a novice to get even widths 🥺

regards Gray

Bingo, Allan you got it spot on. Now to find the references

Thanks Gregory that would be great 👍 

I too have this kit and your build logs (with VIDEO 😍) are just amazing!

Loving the colour of the deck planking. What wood is that? Tanganyka?

Really liking the way this is coming together, James and looking forward to the next instalment 

Thanks Gregory

If you have illustrations that would be brill! A picture being worth etc.....

Hi Guys

I'm hoping someone could help me here please?

I recently found a started build of the above kit in my garage, one i began many years ago. The kit is partly built up, upto and including the frames and deck. I need to start the planking (which is why it sat in my garage for so long 😔) I've never built one with a bearding line before and would like to give it a try.

So my question is to you guys who have built this kit: how thick would the stern be to allow for the double planking? If the width is 5.65mm how much do i need to shave off each side? 

I will start a diary as well if anyone would be interested?

Thanks in advance

Gray