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  1. ECK
    Now completed the chains. Do not know why Occre not using photo-etched chains like Vanguard. Only have the buckle and you need to make the chains out of wire. The wire guage the provided not strong enough so used one that I had left over from other project (always keep the left overs as they often help in other builds). First wrap a piece of wire around a deadeye and twist Next cut off one limb and insert into the channel Trim it the bend to form a loop To form the links I wrapped wire around a 10mm board then cut one side of the spiral next release them Linked 2 of them then attached to deadeye and added lower buckle ( a bit of adjustment needed) and mark and predrill hole For the backstays no buckle are used * Here is the completed work
  2. ECK

    Not sure who to email but having issues uploading new build log posts, getting a security error message below, never happened a week ago

     

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  3. ECK
    Last bit of work today, finished the channels then added the limited decking to the lowest gundeck. You can see how the 32 pounders will sit.
  4. ECK
    Next completes the anchors and lanterns Followed by the catheads. Next were the channels. Although not called for, I drilled holes into the channels for pins Followed b y hole in the hull to glue and secure the channels a bit better. Things look pretty even. The instructions are a bit lean on placement relying on a lot of careful observations of the pictures.
  5. ECK
    Keeping you and your wife in our prayers
  6. ECK
    Finally finished ship's boats. Can finally get back to the hull. These boats were the last little jobs to do.
  7. ECK
    Spent a few a few days building the 4 ship's boats. I prefer Vanguard's laser printed ones as the planking here is a pain.
  8. ECK
    Finished up the bow railing/bulwark. Not as satisfying as a Vanguard model in terms of fit and finish of the parts, more rustic to me.
  9. ECK
    Did the inner bulwarks, finished outer fret work, inserted windows to the stern, scroll work on bow and forecastle as well as flag locker and flagpole holder
  10. ECK
    Attached the prow, false keel, stern post and rudder
  11. ECK
    Carved and placed all the decorations above the gunports Took a week but finished all the gunports Installed the closed ports and the open ones will be done later so I don't keep catching them with clothing Then Started on the stern. Occre provides a tool to make the molding Then a bit of sanding sealer and poly for the patina Finally did all the hatches
  12. ECK
    Congratulations on another lovely build! Look forward to following your Grecian project.
  13. ECK
    Finally, after 2 weeks the tedious process of making up all the guns is done. Of course more than 100 to do so was a bit of an assembly line First a jig is made up/ The holes allow the wires to be placed at varying positions depending on which gun carriage is being made. Then all the carriages were made Worked proceeded by adding the various parts . Finally painted with sanding sealer which gave a nice patina to the wood. Next tedious job will be to make up all the gunports and hinges.
  14. ECK
    Spent the week faring the hull, Then planking the port side then sanding and sealing both sides
  15. ECK
    The completed Granado build can be seen on the forum. I have been replacing the blocks in my builds lately with more realistic ones unless already in the kits. The first time I read about bob ketches was in C.C Forrester's Lord Hornblower where he watches them being used in the baltic states.
  16. ECK
    I used the kit pins and spray painted the hull
  17. ECK
    Lovely work and I always learn something following your builds!
  18. ECK
    Strakes all done. Not perfect but not bad. At this point I will vary a bit from the instructions and cut the hull off the cradle and plant the port side.
  19. ECK
    Took a week but all the openings are lined except for the 3 upper deck ones which will wait until I plank the inner hull at that deck. After more sanding, I sealed the wood.
  20. ECK
    Lovely final result! ECK
  21. ECK
    With the help of my little friends I completed opening the 110 openings on the ships hull. Next is the equally arduous task of lining all the openings. Unfortunately it did a number on the ribs which will need further trimming once the deck beams are in place. The drill saw help a lot in this process
  22. ECK
    3 hrs of work, 16 ports done, 92 more openings to go. 5-8 ribs, depending on the deck , are cut or filed for the ports. I will need to remove the whole rib to deck level for the guns to fit later but until I start the lower planking, I need them in for support on the one side being planked.
  23. ECK
    Yes it is really old school after so many Vanguard model I have done.
  24. ECK
    For the gunports, Occre provides stencils to cut out and then trace out the ports. Upper stencils are supposed to line up with the lower ones but they ended by not aligning properly requiring some adjustments. The Occre video instructor also noted this problem. Once marked off you can see the work ahead. Took time to make sure things symmetrical . Next I used tape to run the lines of the ports and to decrease splintering of the edges. From an angle things look pretty aligned. I started the opening of the ports with the stern gunports. Then lined them with 1x3 strips. Once the glue dries overnight I will sand them flush. Still have like a hundred to go. Fortunately an electric drill helps things go a bit quicker.
  25. ECK
    Thanks all. I will also plank one side of the lower hull which is an option (had to also buy the planks from them as not provided in the basic kit.

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