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  1. ECK
    Here is the work of the day. So far not bad. things evened out given the slight variations in widths. I use Glenn's rec of 3m for the taper point and made a few curve pieces. Some shims needed as I faired a bit excessively.
  2. ECK
    Thanks as I am done for the day I can try tomorrow.
  3. ECK
    Now a few rows in, mostly ok but slight asymmetry on the stern. Fairing the edges of the planks makes things nice and tight. For the stern I presoaked and bent several pieces around a roll of tape to make it easier on the stern bend.
  4. ECK
    Thanks but please take care of your back, hope you are improving.
  5. ECK
    So first part done, now time to plank the main part of the hull. IMG_6736.heic
  6. ECK
    So trying to keep up with Kevin's great work. First plank on, good feeling Took awhile to line things up, again lots of clamps. Sta Starting the in between planks
  7. ECK
    High standard to keep up with
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  9. ECK
    So meet my little friendVer Makes sanding the hull much easier. Took awhile. There was some battle damage but nothing glue and clamps could not fix The finished product. I don't mind comments before I put the first plank, likely tomorrow. Main planking will be over the weekend. la Last thing today is that I soaked the bow pieces and clamped. Once dried tomorrow I will place the appropriate markings. Soaking the pear definitely makes it swell a lot. The change in width between wet and dry part of the straight area was 2mm!
  10. ECK
    Beams fit perfectly. Once the guides dry, will remove the beams, place the stabilizers then somewhere in the next few days shape the hull, the most nerve racking part of the build.
  11. ECK
    Well live and learn. I just leveled the ends a bit to make a tight fit (few light touches with paper but when aligning the gunports , that is where the problem occurred. It likely was just me as I did not have trouble with Sphinx and Duchess.
  12. ECK
    Work continues. I think these views show how long is thew gundeck Next to her sister ship Agamemnon Did a bit of spray painting of the etched parts for later So sanded the inner bulkheads. Ran into my first snag of the build. Parts do not line up next to each other completely. There is a 2-3 mm gap between the last 2 pieces (happened on both sides). Filled the gap and as will not be visible and is painted, will nto be noticed. Still impressive
  13. ECK
    Thanks for the encouragement and comments are welcome. Work done for the day as lots of glue needs drying. Hull supports quite a bit of weight that I placed on the gundeck to dry. Also finished the day by adding the stern supports. Gunports Wei Weighted deck Stern
  14. ECK
    Work continues this weekend. A palm sander made fairing the bow and stern pretty easy The stern came out pretty well.The The hull continues to fit together smoothly but really have to be careful with some of the parts. Already sustained some battle damage but easily fixed. Can never ave to many clamps.
  15. ECK
    Having finished HMS Pegasus earlier in the week I took a few days to tidy up and as I had the day off today, i could not wait anymore and started my Indy project. First the easiest thing As the layers go on you can feel it getting stronger and definitely heavier. Although you can't really see it, I did plank the orlop. Added peg markings and painted the hatches A Tomorrow will be a sanding day once things dry overnight.
  16. ECK
    Thanks for all the kind comments !
  17. ECK
    So finally finished today. I think this coming weekend I will start the Indy project. Have been staring at the box since I got it at the end of Feb and following with interest the builds of Kevin and Glenn (hope your back is getting better so you can get back to your project)
  18. ECK
    1 week later standing rigging done. All stays in place. Running rigging this coming week
  19. ECK
    Finally done with the shrouds so things should be only a few more weeks to complete.
  20. ECK
    Agree the white bottom looks good and certainly saves a lot of time and swearing when the plates fall off or do not cut correctly. I will still use the full copper plates when I do the Indy. I coppered the Agamemnon and it took quite awhile. Will be interesting when I put the two side by side in the future. Hope to finish Pegasus sometime in June.
  21. ECK
    Interesting. I coppered it as it was what the plan directed. I was wondering as I did the Sphinx and Duchess from same period and their bottoms were painted. I guess we need to ask Chris Watton as he was the designer of the Pegasus kit.
  22. ECK
    Also good for tapping/straightening the lie up or down.
  23. ECK
    Lower shrouds done. My technique for ratlines is 2 hemostats and a 6 mm plank for spacing.
  24. ECK
    You may notice I substituted pear blocks for more realism to the usual ones. After building Duchess and Sphinx from Vanguard, I was spoiled and will likely always use them. Driving me crazy watching the two Indy builds and not being able to start mine yet. I like to finish a project before starting a new one.
  25. ECK
    Work was busy but finally completes at the yards and rigged some parts of them. It is out of order but it is easier to get at areas before the shrouds go in and the rigging does not interfere with putting in the shrouds.

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