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Hello all, First of all, thank you @Snug Harbor Johnny, @Geordie Tyne, @Baker, @tmj, and @Cathead for the lovely comments, your encouragement means a lot. Second of all, its been a sad week in the workshop as my mom passed on Sunday and I've been using the Beagle as a distraction. I am thankful to have it and this forum to keep my hands and head occupied. I don't know why I decided to mention it here, but build logs are a journal of sorts, and I'd like to dedicate this ship and it's log to my mom, as the Albatros was dedicated to my dad. Speaking of, here's some progress: Doors: If you remember earlier in the log, I had already made some, I made two more to match the best two from earlier, then sanded them all down to be as thin as possible. Door Framing: I wanted to add some framing to the doors, and used 1.5 x 1.5mm balsa. Here's how it looks on the cabin: Now, I liked the look but upon review of the AOS book, the door frames were much too big. I took a exacto blade to them and thinned them out, which you'll be able to see later in the post. Windows: So these are more kit provided brass parts that u wanted to make myself. I glued some film to a strip of veneer, I was hoping the film would have a window-like sheen: I then bent and glued music wire to act as bars: There is some glue to clean up but it really isn't noticeable because of how small these things are. Here's the final results (thin door frames included): Bulwarks: I pre-bent the bulwarks quite well this time to avoid my mishap with the Albatros, they were much easier to glue on, still a bit finicky but not stressful. Keen eyes may note one of the cannons holes is not cut out. I did this on purpose because the layout of this aft-most cannon hole is different in the AOS book, and it will be easier to replicate with that frame still attached. Here's how it looks in the book: Look at me thinking ahead. Anyway that's where I am currently. Planking of the inner bulwarks is in progress, I'm using the thinner 3mm cherry planks to match the book. Current work time: 50:05:57 Best and well wishes, James

Welcome Alexa and well done on your first model! As for the planking question, I used pins that came with the kit on my Occre build and didn't have too much splinting, but pre-bending your planks might be enough to not have to use pins at all. Would highly recommend the planking tutorials by Chuck here on the forum. Also, side note, you should watch the show "Terror" (or read the book) it seems right up your alley. I'll keep an eye out for your build log of the Frame:)

Welcome and good luck with the beginner kits:) it's a lovely hobby I hope you stick with it!

Will be on the lookout for a rogue 30lb Maine Tabby Coon recently spotted in the region Admiral 🫡

Great work Keith! I've been looking forward to seeing the wheels.

Aye aye and hip hip!

Yarg all, I applied some wipe-on poly to the main deck, and while it dried I decided to have a go at planking the forecastle and poop deck! Forecastle Boy oh boy I was really struggling to try and bend some planks laterally to make up the margin plank. I finally had enough and ran to my local woodshop and picked up some cherry veneer sheets in order to cut the margin planks. This was attempt #3 I believe, these are some tough cuts to make smooth with just an exacto knife, I yearn for a mini router, or a drill press (@tmj does wonders with a drill press). Anyway TIME TO JOGGLE This was incredibly satisfying to do, challenging and tastefully repetitive. Poop deck According to the AOAS book, joggling for the foredeck, hooked planks for the poop deck! No margin plank on this one. I was just a tiny bit off center, and it meant the hook planks lack a bit of symmetry, but they make up for it in heart. And I couldn't help but dry fit all the decks just to get a peek at the future: I'm so glad I redid the deck, the cherry looks fantastic and the extra detailing feels worth it. Next, cabins and bulwarks (wish me luck). Best, James Work time: 33:34:10

You know I sometimes wish I could view the deck details without the masts/sails/rigging getting in the way, especially with your build and the work you've put into the deck. I like what you did with the masts, that's a lovely way to present it. Great work on the Beagle and congrats on finishing! Will definitely keep an eye out for the next build log👀

That's a professional photographer right there! The boat is looking great Bob, getting close to the finish line!

Fair wind all, The deck is planked! Huzzah! Now that it's done I am happy I decided to redo the deck, I feel a lot better about this result. Also here is my first attempt at "hooking" planks: Again I used kit planks stained to look like cherry for these hooks, as I don't order any cherry wood thicker than 3mm. Hindsight 20/20. This is making me want to buy a table saw and start tearing my own planks... One day... I wish I had hooked both fore and aft planks, but I still like the results, and the sharp planks will mostly be covered by stowed cannons later anyway. Onward to page two of the instructions Work time so far: 24:51:28 Best, James

Agreed! Welcome to the Beagle club Paul:)

Wow I love the view up here, thank you for the promotion ADM.🫡

I volunteer as chief cook 🫡 I hope everyone likes biscuits and grog.

Thank you @Ronald-V! The cherry has been fairly soft but still holds up to tiny cuts and doesn't tend to split:) If my opinion changes after doing the joggling I'll let you know. Also it's a bit lighter in person, the pictures make it look quite dark.

Hello all! I am back from my visit to Chicago, I have been really missing my model while away. I did get the chance to visit the Chicago Maritime Museum and admire the models there though. I returned to find the cherry planks I ordered before leaving had been delivered and I have been able to begin work on redoing the deck planks. King Plank: Now these two pieces actually aren't the new wood, the new planks are just too thin to capture the king plank so I stained the kit planks and used those, I think the color matches well enough! Binding Strakes: Now in the Anatomy of a Ship for the Beagle, there are two binding Strakes, however I decided to just do one, otherwise most of deck would be these thick pieces, and I really wanted the small planks to shine. I'm happy with this choice, I doubt someone will examine the ship and be disappointed by a missing plank, right? Right. And finally the smaller 3mm planks can shine for the rest!! Current State of the Deck: The cherry wood is a bit inconsistent with color but I actually quite like that, makes it more apparent that these are individual 100mm planks. I also threw on a margin plank(?) and may try my hand at joggling here as I approach the bulwarks, there will be enough joggling on the forecastle deck regardless. I'd like to thank @RobTBay and his build log for the Beagle. There was some fantastic deck work there that inspired me to redo mine. Anyway that's all for now! I'm so happy to be back at the workbench, and I'm already itching to start planking the hull, still a ways to go before then though. Happy new year, I wish you all the best. James

Welcome!

You've been doing great work on this model Bob, well done. I'm excited to see your bigger build! Also I hope you get well soon from that cold:)

Congratulations Baker! That's a lovely looking model:)

Very helpful post, thank you Ross!

Looks fantastic so far! Almost to the masts!

Under $400 if possible!

Hello all, I have been yearning for a tabletop machine to help with modeling, and have narrowed the search down to a few options (proxxon table saw or disk sander). I wanted to come hear and ask a few questions before I committed to either. I imagine there is a "big 3" machining tools for models ships, those being a table saw, a disk sander, and a mill(?). Please add to that list if I'm wrong, I am definitely over generalizing based on what I've seen. I was also considering a drill press, but I feel ok with my drill vice at the moment. My question is, what would be a good first machine for someone who's only really used hand tools/Dremel? What machine (excluding CNC and 3-D printer) do you get the most use out of? My reasoning for wanting the sander and/or table saw is to make planking easier and smoother, I have struggled with clean, square cuts and tapering with just an exacto knife. Would love to hear your opinions!

Congratulations on your first ship! Well done

A lovely addition! And well said, it's looking more ship-like than ever:)

Congratulations on the beautiful model Phil! And Merry Christmas!