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So far easier as the curve of the prow is minimal compared to the square rigged ships and so less twisting of the planks
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TO start the second planking I first soaked then tapered then laterally bent the planks Now 5 rows into it, I do sand some after each row. I have taped up the veneers and gunports to prevent damage
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No first planking done, here pre-sanding/filling. Had 2 stealers in the stern Now post sanding, filling and sanding Next gluing on the veneers Now ready for second planking
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Few days into it, hull more than half planked
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Finished gluing outer and inner bulwarks. Then sanded/filled/sanded the tops of the bulwarks and the gunports. Those arches are a real pain, quite a few breaks.
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Next step is attaching the bulwark. The outer and inner sides will be covered with engraved pieces so this is the backbone so to speak. It is important to glue keeping the edge of the deck along the lower of the two interior engraved lines. Can never have to many clamps. You will also notice I temporarily pinned the lower edges to ensure a tight fit so the first plank will abut without gaps. If you look closely at the instruction manual you can see James also used pinholes. The lower stern edge needs to be turnedinward. I scored it as the manual suggests. Later with filler and sanding it will be nice and rounded. Lastly, it is important to make sure the end of the bulwark sits at the same height above the deckhouse at the stern.
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Indeed she looks quite the thoroughbred.
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So today I had at it with a hand sander, sand paper and file to fair the hull. Below is one side done compared to the other. You can see the bow requires a lot of work Now after both sides done Lastly, the false keel added
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Having just finished a fun build with HMS Harpy, my next build will be another Vanguard offering, HMS Grecian although it is a dual citizen and could be USS Grecian. So first the unwrapping: I also bought the paint with the kit. It also uses copper tape I think I have enough copper tiles (2 sheets) left over from Harpy and I think it should cover so will use them Like all vanguard kits, things slot together quickly and then wedges glued to keep together. Final gluing of all the seams occurs later. Stern area requires a bit of faring Then slotted into place Next finishing adding the various bow pieces and then sub-deck snaps into place followed finally with gluing the seams
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I like the rigging process which, once the shrouds are done, does not take a lot of time but some patience fiddling the lines onto the belaying pins in the cramped spaces
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Well, finally finished today. Catheaded the anchors, added a few things here and there. A most enjoyable build. And for my next project, another lovely Vanguard offering I hope next year's Vanguard new offerings will have something sizable, like a 2 or 3 decker
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Nice work. I do not plan to install the bulwark ladders until the end as there is a cleat that will be hard to reach right underneath during rigging. Also careful with those pump handles. They are in the way for some off the rigging and I have broken the starboard one twice now.
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Took a break for a few days to see a couple of great operas at the Met. Today completed stays. Next will be the lifts, clews, tacks, sheets, braces and bow lines
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Finished all the fore stays and previously the back stays. Next will be completing the remaining yard tyes and spanker.
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All the shrouds and ratlines done. Next step are the back stays.
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Futtock shrouds and upper shrouds done. Also placed 3mm block in upper shrouds
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Looks really good and agree the batten will add the perfect last touch to it.
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A few days of rhythmic knotting and the lower ratlines are done.
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I found better 2 mm single and double 2 sheeve block online. They fit better and use 1 mm thread Found them at https://syrenshipmodelcompany.com/boxwood-rigging-blocks.php , https://drydockmodelsandparts.com/collections/pearwood-blocks and https://www.agesofsail.com/
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Lower shrouds now done Next are the catharpins Next few days will be spent doing ratlines
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I prefer to attach the yards to the masts first as there is more room to maneuver. Next job will be the shrouds
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You can also paint the below the waterline white as many of the other Vanguard models, pre-copper so to speak.
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I painted the hull copper before plating. The plates stuck pretty well with the cyano after.
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Finished attaching the various blocks to the yards. Here they re temporarily pinnegn to the masts. Next is rigging the spritsail then i will mount the yards to the masts properly before starting on the shrouds.
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