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  1. Craigie65
    Time for the first plank. However when I offered up the plank it was below the level of the counter. A shim was added to fix. A bit of plank bending and the first one is on
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    A little progress. Counter now glued and drying. Next step planking!
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    Andrew I think it is a testament to frustration we have converted the garage to a home office. I have a proper desk on order. Purely for work - no way my Admiral would let me use that as a workbench.
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    With the frames all faired and checked it is time to add the inner bulwarks. These parts do no seem to go fully into the slot as I first envisaged. Looking closely at the build manual and at other logs it seems as if the forward edge of the bulwarks barely rests inside the slot. I decided to soak the forward bulwarks to put less strain on the stem as the top of the stem cracked just above the slot whilst dry fitting the bulwarks. I will wait a few hours before glueing and pinning given the amount of swelling pear seems to have. Also took the opportunity to clamp the pre soaked counter to get the shape. PS forgive the desk - it has been my office and shipyard throughout the pandemic.
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    When adding the bulwarks (parts 45 and 46) you may need to fair part 24 just a touch to get a smooth run.
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    This is a lovely and straight forward model - I have just finished mine and started Erycina. Your fairing looks spot on. You will also need to fair the stern parts. Look at step 49 and you will see that they need to be faired before adding part 60. Otherwise the counter will only sit on the edges.
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    After about an hour or so the basic hull shape and false deck was done. No dramas getting to this point. The stern frames are delicate and I was a more careful than I was with Nisha to make sure I did not snap off the outer frames. There is still a bit of fairing to do, but the sun is out and that will have to wait until tomorrow.
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    The first step is to pre fair the frames - a simple exercise with the guidelines to follow. I heeded the warnings in the comprehensive instructions and wore a mask while using my proxxon.
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    It is with some trepidation that I have decided to start a build log for Erycina. Thanks @AJohnson for the encouragement. This, along with Nisha, was a Christmas gift. I have finished Nisha and will post some photos of that one later. I am undecided whether to build out of the box or to do some bashing to modernise her to emulate the Pilgrim or Vigilance of Brixham. Anyway, there is time to dwell on that. Not too much mind you as Nisha took shape very quickly. A testament to the designer not the builder.
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    Thanks Andrew. I had great intentions of starting a log. After a week of building in the Christmas break I realised I had finished and painted the hull and had not taken a single photo. Maybe I will for Erycina
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    Very nice! I took the easy way out and bought the pre made sails. Very good they are too!
  12. Craigie65
    Wow, glad I ordered mine straight away!
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    Dave, The Vanguard site has links to the various instruction manuals. Have a look and you will see the difference. As well as the manual there are the usual plans for masts, rigging, etc.
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    Dave, To respond to your original post! I have Diana in my stash. She is an older model and with that she has her flaws. The plywood for the keel extends to the stem and knee of the head. I have seen a few conversions which replace this with boxwood or similar. Same issue for the stern. My version has the latest cannon and carronade - none of the bulbous cannon. The instructions are typical of early Caldercraft and by today’s standards are poor. Mind you Chris at Vanguard has us spoiled by the standard of his instruction booklets. I had been thinking of starting her. However with the Indy on the horizon (fingers and toes crossed) I am back filling with a couple of Vanguard’s trawlers and will go straight to the Indy when launched. Perhaps that is the most telling point of all for (against?) Diana.
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    You could buy Cornwall Model Boat’s online discount card beforehand. It is £10 and gets you a 5% discount. A net saving of £20 on Diana at current prices. Useful if you also buy lots of supplies from them.
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    I have Erycina in my stash. I had a quick look at the main sail against the plan. The sail is about 15% larger than the plan, as Andrew found with his Nisha.
  17. Craigie65
    Beautiful! You have set a high bar for others to reach.
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    Nice additions Andrew. Really worth the effort.
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    Wow, expertly done
  20. Craigie65
    Good paint job. I feel your pain when the first coat goes on and you see all the blemishes in their glory. Same thing happened to me on my Granado.
  21. Craigie65
    Good to hear you are making progress against the headwinds. Your set up looks very professional. wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
  22. Craigie65
    Looking good will. Nice clear explanations.
  23. Craigie65
    Looking good, Will. Thanks for the heads up on making sure cross pieces are flush - hopefully I will remember that.
  24. Craigie65
    Looking good. Did you have to bevel the bulwarks much where they meet the stem?
  25. Craigie65
    I have this kit set aside for Christmas. So if you don’t mind I’ll pull up a chair and follow your build.

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