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ECK replied to ECK's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
For the weeks work, Masts rigged, example below Yards all made , sealed and poly'd. Next will be putting all the blocks on. In this model there are only 2 kinds of blocks 4mm single and 4 mm double. i opted to buy realistic ones from Syren as once I got used to using them on my Vanguard builds I just could not go back to the cheap single holed ones as the ships look much better in the end.
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Excellent News. Just waiting for the moment I can order your next new kit, HMS Surprise with all the bells and whistles ! ECK
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One of the mast construction plans. After putting up the Christmas decorations, spent several hours making the bowsprit. Most tricky thing is getting the angle correct for the mast. I was a bit off and glued in a filler piece. Once sanded, can't see anything. Next had to carve out an insert for the pulley and also make a figure 8 loop from 1 mm brass wire for the spritsail mast ' Once completed the masts line up pretty straight. Tomorrow will start attaching the various blocks and deadeyes the the masts. I will attach the bowsprit much later once done with all the shrouds as it gets in the way and end up breaking .
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Fore, main and mizzen masts complete, although not rigged. Will next do the bowsprit tomorrow then start attaching the various blocks to the masts. They line up pretty straight
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Today completed but not rigged the foremast. First the lower part Then to do the supports for the upper shrouds made encircled the mast with strips then sanded down Then the topmast Pre sanding sealer And after
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Now for the masts. First as I earlier complained, the fighting tops have to be assembled from 2x5 ,pieces of stock. Here is the instruction page provided. The written part that accompanies the picture book is rather useless, basically saying assemble as in picture. The part list gives the dimensions for the pieces. Turned out the assembled pieces were not wide enough for the premade edges S So added to each side Next glued the edging on instead of the plans recs to add ribs first Next sanded the top to shape and marked for the ribs lastly added the ribs, sanding the inner edges flat
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From my conversation with medical students, residents and fellows, when I mention Nelson, HMS Victory or Trafalgar I get blank stares.
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I also agree, starting in my 50's (now in my early 60's) when we became empty nesters with time and more disposable income available. Also able to take over the kid's play room and convert it into my shipyard. The kids were the ones who encouraged me to take the leap ! As we get older I think the hobby is a good way to keep manual dexterity and avoid cognitive decline given all the different mind processes need in ship building.
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okay, the hull, minus boomkins, ship's boats on the davitts and the anchors (all added after rigging) is complete. Some pictures are views through the stern windows to see the lower decks. Looking at the mast plans, they don't provide a laser cut tops but require you to assemble them from multiple pieces pf wood. For a kit this expensive a bit cheap. The hammock nettiings took some time but I got a variety of nice curved needles (upholstery ones) which made things a lot easier.
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Yup I am down the road in Bull City.
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I think either my next build, or the following, will be the Vanguard Models HM Sherbourne. I love the looks of the Grecian, but folks legitimately warned me off that one. The Sherbourne is a beaut too and I have found a long form YouTube playlist by ModelKitStuff for the kit that is very detailed. So, all is good
Anyway, is there a group around here that gets together. I noticed that yvesvidal is local too. It would be great to pick the brains of experienced wooden ship modelers if things get sticky.
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I saw some of the forum builds. They will help quite a bit.
I'm really thinking of building both the Sherbourne and the RN Ajax (plastic 1/700) at the same time. I think I will like the pace of the wood build and the topic of the WWII Ajax.
While I have yet to build anything of wood, I really like what I see in the Vanguard kits on the builds here. That is why I leaned that way. It is obvious that the designer of those kits has spent the time necessary to create a good product.
You will see a build log for the Sherbourne NLT December. My Admiral Graf Spee build is finally completing.
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We all have made similar mistakes. I find that a hair drier often will soften the glue to make it easier to remove
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HMS Victory by ECK - OcCre - 1/87
ECK replied to ECK's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Last work for the day. I think another 2-3 weeks to complete the hull minus a few things I add later like the anchors, flag pole and davits As i tend to break them while doing the masts and rigging as they stick out. Big pain will be adding/sewing in the nettting.
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ECK replied to ECK's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Last couple of days spent putting on the side galleries, planking the poop deck and various decorations and bow netting. Boomkins will go on when finished with the rigging as I otherwise always break them
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ECK replied to ECK's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Been awhile since I posted, busy rounding week and weekend call. Have completed many deck pieces, installed poop deck beams and finally glued stern fascia
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Enjoy the build ! Soon you'll be ready for Indy
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