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So I managed to find enough patience to finish the bow plating . Still not entirely happy with it but lessons have been learnt . Then I moved onto the rudder . The lesson I learnt here was that cyanoacrylate reacts with varnish . So it's a good job the hull is getting painted . So I cleaned it up best I could and put some colour on her . Over the last few evenings I have made a start on some of the deck fittings .

So I did my bit in supporting my local model shop today . I only went in for some thick Ca and I spent far too much. I can't be the only one who goes full on impulsive mode when they walk into a model shop . At least I hope I'm not . Got so giddy I nearly forgot the glue . Treated myself to a plank bender . A little guillotine. Had a play with this ..it's gonna to make planking decks so much more enjoyable. Also a little table vise thing . Anyway I think you will all agree that these are an investment. At least I hope that's what you will say if my wife asks ! Erm . What can I say . I couldn't resist . That's my next project decided . If I can find the room . She's a bit bigger than terror . Hidden it from the missus for now . Anyway back to terror . Gave her a couple coats of satin varnish and made a start on the bow plating . This is where I started to get a little bit upset with the lack of instruction or the lack of a 1:1 profile plan of the ship . Why do we only get a 1:1 deck arrangement plan and not a side view . I've tried my best . Got very frustrated and decided to make up some of the deck structures while my patience reserves fill back up .

Well after 4 nights of turning the air blue . I've got the ice bumpers to a place I think I'm happy with . They literally drove me to drink .

Thanks guys . As it's my first wood build I'm gonna stay faithful to the plans. I may go for a more accurate approach when I have more experience. Ive been working on the ice bumpers / rubbing strakes for the last couple of days . I'm going to have nightmares about them ... Not struggling as such. But it's taking some time shaping them by hand .

Got a fair bit done today but progress is going to slow down . Back to work on Monday . I flatted down the filler and made a start on the second layer of planking . I don't think I did too bad a job . Took me all day to get it where I was happy .

Well I started this about a week ago . I was full of trepidation after opening the box as this is my first wooden kit but it was soon replaced with anticipation. The keel went together without much trouble . Then it was on the planking the deck . I enjoyed doing this although I think I may have to invest in a guillotine. Then I started playing about with methods to age the deck. I liked how this turned out so I decided to use this method on the deck I've since been told this is inaccurate of a naval ship of this period as the decks would of been scrubbed within an inch of their lives . So I am pleading artistic license your honour . I didn't really run in to any trouble until I started with the first layer of planking . I did one side and it was far from perfect but I learnt a few things and the second side went much smoother So after many hours sanding and shaping the bow formers today I have decided to give her a quick skim of filler to rectify my atrocious planking efforts . So I'm currently sat with a large glass of red wine . Waiting for the filler to dry . It's been frustrating and fun so far . I'll have another go tomorrow and see if I can get the hull smooth enough to start the 2nd layer of planking / veneer .

Good evening . New member here. A big hello from me . I'm not new to modelling . I have built quite a few RC model boats from the likes of model slipway , mount fleet ,robbe etc . As well as many plastic kits of the years . But .... I have just started my first plank on frame ship . Which is the HMS terror by occre . It seems to be a popular choice on this forum .