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  1.    Stuka reacted to a post in a topic: HM Armed Cutter Sherbourne by Dan Poirier - Vanguard Models - 1:64
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  7. Stuka
    Hello, Im currently trying to mend my inner bulwark that I glued on arpund a 1 week ago. In certain areas its not completely flush with the hull so im thinking of solutions like extra PVA or even filler. The few gaps there are are very small but I hope they wont pose a serious problem. Getting the pattern seated with the indicator line for the deck proved a little challenging as everytime it was correct with the deck the bulwark was off by the stern for example. But eventually I got it on. Think from here I will use wood filler and then advance to planking as im not really sure pulling off the bulwark pattern and redoing it would be of any real change besides maybe just offering an oppurtinity for me to maybe break the part by mistake haha. But if anybody with more experience think I should redo it I will consider it. Other than this smooth progress but slow due to my work schedule.
  8. Stuka
    Good job Dan, Looks great so far 👍
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    I dont know how others approached it but I did no serving on the shroud lines. I only did some rookie "seizings" on some areas.
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  25. Stuka
    Thank you Ronald and good luck with your Sphinx!
  26. Stuka
    So Today I glued on the false upper deck. This was fairly straightforward although with alot of caution taken. I dryfitted the falsedeck around 3 times and I sanded the bulkhead ears where I saw resistance when I tried to dryfit the deck. Then I glued on and went for it pressing slowly on the points of tension with my thumbs carefully as to not break anything. It went pretty good I would say even though I did get some tiny "woodskin" that started to peel off in one spot close to the aft by one bulkhead. The damage in question very minor and no cracks or anything in the deck Before all this when I was brushing diluted PVA on the lower deck. I noticed this area that is discoloured and I might be overthinking this but since im not that experienced in wood. This isnt any rot or something that can spread right? You cant see a trace of it on the upper side of the lower deck so it seems small. Other than that smooth building so far 👍
  27. Stuka
    Thanks alot Craig for all the times you came with good advice.
  28. Stuka
    Well one thing led to the next and suddenly I have assembled alot of bulkheads along with supporting bulk/ deck beams. I also glued on the lower deck. So far the Speedy is much bulkier than my Sherbourne and it keeps getting bigger. Not even all the bulkheads are attached yet so it will be exciting to see how big it becomes in comparasion.
  29. Stuka
    Now I dont know exactly what would be the accurate knot to use, But I personally took the Cow hitch from "Ashleys book of knots" for my Sherbourne. It looks like this.
  30. Stuka
    Thank you Ronald, 🙂
  31. Stuka
    Assembling bulkheads is the first order of the day
  32. Stuka
    Back on the horse This is the 2023 special version of Vanguards Speedy which comes with some extras as copper plates and machined walnut blocks which look very nice so I hope my rigging can do them justice. Here are some photos from the content in the box, Now my workspace is limited so I couldnt fit all the material but here is most of it. Then we have the fittings The machined walnut blocks is another world apart from the normal blocks like that I got on the Sherbourne so im very happy about them. Entering this kit I now know how much time goes into just a little rigging and two ratlines. Therefore im sort of dreading it when I will eventually have to attach all the rigging on this one I suspect it will be quite a challange one which I hopefully can tackle. Now onto the building
  33. Stuka
    Hey Palmerit I wanted to get back to what I said earlier about the top thimble blocks being incorrect. After now having finished this model I will say I was wrong in that. The instructions are correct regarding the rigging so ignore my statement about it. I guess I must have been confused with something about it. So no need to worry as long as you follow the plan sheets all will be good 👍.
  34. Stuka
    Finally Finished Did the bowsprit rigging, backstays and yard lines aswell as I today just finished the anchors knots which were not the best but works the part I guess. I had some trouble finding a good anchor knot due to the hawserope being very thick. But eventually I got something and it does the job. It has been a learning and problemsolving jorney definitely but now I hope I can transfer that experience onto me next project which is the Vanguard Speedy.
  35. Stuka
    Thanks Craig, I did read the manual that watered down PVA glue is supposed to be used on the ratlines but I wanted to try CE cause how fast it settles. The downside is the marks the CE leaves on the knots so next time Il try the PVA solution.
  36. Stuka
    Finally got the ratlines done Oboy for a first timer this wasnt hard but very time consuming. 7-8 hours it took me to get both sides done. That has me thinking how long it will take on bigger models with more ratlines like my speedy haha. Now I dont know if thats normal how long it took for me but I used CE on every knot so it wouldnt come undone. I can finally see the light in the tunnel as its Backstays, bowsprit and Ancor rigging left pretty much.

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