albie-forgotten

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 .