maggsl_01

Cheerio my friends,
 
I am glad to say: The first two sections of the masts are done. I finished the bowsprit and the foremast includig all rigging that can be fixed at this stage. The construction of the masts and yards is quite easy to do, the masterful plans give you any information you need - and even more fore the professional modellers who want to create their own blocks etc.  
In general, it is an overwhelming experience to work with these plans. They show every detail, every seemingly insignificant thing, with an accuracy that is unparalleled. However, this can also be confusing...
Unfortunately, it is a bit awkward for the rigging that the standing and running rigging are not shown together in one plan drawing. This can lead to real confusion when attaching the blocks. It was only after a few hours that I immersed myself in the plans so much that I understood the actual system and I no longer had any problems.
Euromodel forces you to read the plans very carefully and work through them. If you are a little careless, you will definitely pay for it later. But that is also what is special about this build: model building is raised to a high level and you experience a high level of satisfaction as a result.
Even though my skills are nowhere near those of particularly experienced model builders, I am still very happy with the results so far. I try to work as precisely as possible, although there may be one or two simplifications in the execution of certain construction phases. But that doesn't matter, because the fun of model building should come first.
Before I start on the main mast, I wanted to show you all a few pictures of how the construction is progressing. Have fun with them and as always - I look forward to suggestions, comments and feedback.
 
Thank you all - and ahoi

Cheerio my friends,
 
I am glad to say: The first two sections of the masts are done. I finished the bowsprit and the foremast includig all rigging that can be fixed at this stage. The construction of the masts and yards is quite easy to do, the masterful plans give you any information you need - and even more fore the professional modellers who want to create their own blocks etc.  
In general, it is an overwhelming experience to work with these plans. They show every detail, every seemingly insignificant thing, with an accuracy that is unparalleled. However, this can also be confusing...
Unfortunately, it is a bit awkward for the rigging that the standing and running rigging are not shown together in one plan drawing. This can lead to real confusion when attaching the blocks. It was only after a few hours that I immersed myself in the plans so much that I understood the actual system and I no longer had any problems.
Euromodel forces you to read the plans very carefully and work through them. If you are a little careless, you will definitely pay for it later. But that is also what is special about this build: model building is raised to a high level and you experience a high level of satisfaction as a result.
Even though my skills are nowhere near those of particularly experienced model builders, I am still very happy with the results so far. I try to work as precisely as possible, although there may be one or two simplifications in the execution of certain construction phases. But that doesn't matter, because the fun of model building should come first.
Before I start on the main mast, I wanted to show you all a few pictures of how the construction is progressing. Have fun with them and as always - I look forward to suggestions, comments and feedback.
 
Thank you all - and ahoi

Cheerio my friends,
 
I am glad to say: The first two sections of the masts are done. I finished the bowsprit and the foremast includig all rigging that can be fixed at this stage. The construction of the masts and yards is quite easy to do, the masterful plans give you any information you need - and even more fore the professional modellers who want to create their own blocks etc.  
In general, it is an overwhelming experience to work with these plans. They show every detail, every seemingly insignificant thing, with an accuracy that is unparalleled. However, this can also be confusing...
Unfortunately, it is a bit awkward for the rigging that the standing and running rigging are not shown together in one plan drawing. This can lead to real confusion when attaching the blocks. It was only after a few hours that I immersed myself in the plans so much that I understood the actual system and I no longer had any problems.
Euromodel forces you to read the plans very carefully and work through them. If you are a little careless, you will definitely pay for it later. But that is also what is special about this build: model building is raised to a high level and you experience a high level of satisfaction as a result.
Even though my skills are nowhere near those of particularly experienced model builders, I am still very happy with the results so far. I try to work as precisely as possible, although there may be one or two simplifications in the execution of certain construction phases. But that doesn't matter, because the fun of model building should come first.
Before I start on the main mast, I wanted to show you all a few pictures of how the construction is progressing. Have fun with them and as always - I look forward to suggestions, comments and feedback.
 
Thank you all - and ahoi

Hello my friends
 
I completed building the masts. They seem to be quite ok, although the construction was a little bit  tricky on some parts. But the 1:1 instructions help you very well. Still not sure about the height...
 
Next will be to build the yards.  As I will use the sails I will have to think about the wright order to fix the sails on the yards...
 
We will see...
 
Some pics will Show the actual state of the HMB Endeavour
 
 
Cheerio
 
Max

Hello my friends
 
it is time for a little update now...
 
As mentioned before I started to build the masts. I have done the main mast and the bowsprit, actually I am on the foremast. Well... what shall I say? Everything goes very well, there are almost no problems... The plans are very good in scale 1:1 and very clear and  easy to follow. At least you almost CAN NOT do anything wrong. But nevertheless it takes its time to go through. I estimate to have used about 20 hrs for the main mast to complete it with all the blocks, painting an so on...
 
The AOTS is a real help to understand the rigging and the need to fix blocks, deadeyes etc on the masts.
 
Some pics will show you the progress I have done so far. Don't hesitate to tell me what you do not like (and if... what you like )
 
Cheerio
 
Max

Hello my friends,
 
the first part of building the Endeavour is done: The hull and the deck fittings are ready. The pics give a impression of the result. It was really a satisfying and enjoyable way to this point.  As mentioned before I made a few modifications, but most of the build is according to the instructions.
 
Next will be to prepare the masts and yards. As it will be the premiere for me to use sails I will have to get a lot of informations about the procedure. What is the right order to fix the rigging and the sails on the yards? I hope I will find some help At least the drawings provided with the kit seem to be excellent and very detailled. So I hope I get along with this challenge - but I am also very excited how the sails will look...
 
Enjoy the pics and - as always - comments are welcome
 
Cheerio
 
Max
 
 

Hello together,
 
step by step the first section of construction will be completed. The hull and the deck fittings are almost done, the guns are rigged and in place. Only the reserve topmasts and the boat have to be prepared, built and at least fixed. I think it will last another  two or three days.
 
Everything works fine so far, I added some parts to the model as the buoys for the anchors or the rigging for the guns. For the guns I needed about 2.5 hrs per each for building, rigging and fixing. But it is worth every minute - otherwise the guns would not look so authentic. I hope you do not dislike the coils but I did not want to show them in a perfect "Naval Academy"-Style. I am not sure if the rope is not a bit too long - but anyway: I like it
 
See you soon with the next update
 
Cheerio
 
Max
 
 
 

Hi all
 
just a little update. I am doing the deadeyes and the chain plates at the moment. The instructions want to bend a 1mm strong brass wire... I did not like this - and the result of a test was not nice. So I bought some chain plates and accessoires and replaced the original planned with them. In the pics you can see the result. It is not perfect but much better than the kits parts.
 
I like this kit very much - I am working on the Endeavour for almost seven months now. And I have not yet reached the stadium of masts At first I thought this kit would be a fast-to-build one. But there is so much more satisfying work... I can only recommend the Occre product...
 
Enjoy the pics, some more will come soon.
 
Cheerio
 
Max

Hello my friends,
 
here is just another update. The Endeavour takes good progress. It is really a fun to build the deck furniture so far. The kit offers a lot of prefabricated and precut parts for some of the quite difficult items like the stepway across the rudder or the nighthouse for the compass. But I decided not only to build the parts but also to improve them. In the plans they use ordinary light timber. I didnt like this and changed it into walnut.The anchor is just built not fixed yet.
 
I varnished the hull with clear semigloss laquer - the color of the timber darkened a little bit - the pice only give some kind of imagination, in real its quite more intense.
 
I hope you like the pics - and as always any comment is welcome.
 
CU
 
Cheerio
 
Max

Cheerio my friends,
 
I am glad to say: The first two sections of the masts are done. I finished the bowsprit and the foremast includig all rigging that can be fixed at this stage. The construction of the masts and yards is quite easy to do, the masterful plans give you any information you need - and even more fore the professional modellers who want to create their own blocks etc.  
In general, it is an overwhelming experience to work with these plans. They show every detail, every seemingly insignificant thing, with an accuracy that is unparalleled. However, this can also be confusing...
Unfortunately, it is a bit awkward for the rigging that the standing and running rigging are not shown together in one plan drawing. This can lead to real confusion when attaching the blocks. It was only after a few hours that I immersed myself in the plans so much that I understood the actual system and I no longer had any problems.
Euromodel forces you to read the plans very carefully and work through them. If you are a little careless, you will definitely pay for it later. But that is also what is special about this build: model building is raised to a high level and you experience a high level of satisfaction as a result.
Even though my skills are nowhere near those of particularly experienced model builders, I am still very happy with the results so far. I try to work as precisely as possible, although there may be one or two simplifications in the execution of certain construction phases. But that doesn't matter, because the fun of model building should come first.
Before I start on the main mast, I wanted to show you all a few pictures of how the construction is progressing. Have fun with them and as always - I look forward to suggestions, comments and feedback.
 
Thank you all - and ahoi

Cheerio fellow mates,
 
as announced I startet with the masting and rigging. The first step was the bowsprit. As always with this model, I first consulted the interpretive files by piratepete007. His hints and tips are indispensable to find a way through the excellent but also some kind of confusing plans by Euromodel. All in all the construction of the bowsprit and the sprit topmast were not as complicated as expected. I think I got a nice solution with almost no simplifications except the chainplates of the topmast. I am quite satisfied and will now start with the foremast. I cut off the parts for the bowsprit deck with a jigsaw from plywood. IMO this comes out quite good and I will work so with the other mast decks too. At least I painted the parts in black. Some pictures will show the currently state of the build, more to follow. As always, I look forward to your comments and suggestions.
 
Thank you all - and Ahoi 😉

Hello my friends
after almost four weeks it's time for an update. I finished some steps like the balustrades, the railings and some deck furniture. All comes good, I started the decorations. Everything seams to go on smooth and with no or just minor problems. The build is a challenge, as I said before several times, but there are no problems that will stay unsolved. Looking at the plans very carefully and with full attention, the interpretive files from Euro Model and at least thinking about the things you do and the progress you want to make will always lead to a proper way. And finally success. I hope I am right with this when it comes to the next step - the galion. But I am sure I alreday found some working methods...
 
As always I present some photos to show the progress. Enjoy and as always don't hesitate to tell me your opinion, hints and remarks.
 
Cheerio
 
Max

Hello merry boys and girls,
 
time for some new pics from the Friedrich Wilhelm. Still working on the inner planks and other interior stuff. I got the first reling in place, tghe secon on will follow quite later. I am not sure if I use the same size for the upper reling. Mr Mondfeld says in his book that it was commonly made in smaller size. As my first reling is in 7mm I could use some 5 or 4 mm timber. I will try and then decide what looks better. 
 
Last week I was in Milan and had a trip round Lake Como where Euro Model ist suited. I wonder if it will be possible to buy my next kit directly in Como as I go to Milan several times a year. I will ask Mr Mazzi from Euro Model if they have a shop... If yes this would be really exciting...
 
Have a got time and
Cheerio
Max
 

Hi mates,
 
today there is just a little update with pics. Between the construction of the gallery and the stern, which I have completed (without the decorations yet) and the construction of the bow section and galion (what I see as a BIG challenge) I have installed the decks, now planked all decks and I will continue with the ships interior so far (inner planks etc). This work makes a good progress and is not as far a challenge as other steps. After a few hours you see a nice result.  So look at the pics and always have in your mind - all is in progress 😅
 
Cherrio
Max

Hello mates,
 
some update. Due to some busy days in the job there is just a little progress. Started planking of the decks. Try to get a good curve to the upper deck and proceed this for the poop deck. At the moment things go fine and I am hopeful to solve all challenges with the help of Pete's files and the study of the plans. The plans are so extraordinary... I always discover some new details by every look at them.
 
Well, enough words, there are no real problem at the moment. Some pics show the way I am on.
 
So far, see you later
 
Cheerio
Max

Hi Pete,
no, I will not use any sails. I am not so good in sewing . I am almost done with my build, the rigging is finished, and so are the anchors. At least I am preparing the gunport lids (? correct word?) and the final act will be to fix the lantern. Then my Friedrich Wilhelm is ready to enter the harbour... I hope to finish the model within the next week before the summer comes. A conclusion: the build is extremley fuullfilling but also a challenge. I did what I can do with my skill - far away from perfect but nevertheless - for me - satisfying. There are some mistakes that happend and which I noticed to late to correct wirth an appropriate effort. But all in all I think my interpretation is a nice and really decorative result.  Euro Model gives you all you need to create a great model and to exercise your brain and really grow in yourself and your abilities. And by the way - it's a really BIG ship
 
Photios will come soon...
Best regards, M.

Max, you are doing a great interpretation of the plans and the resultant construction is impressive. Good to hear about your improved health.
 
Now, I may have missed an earlier comment by you but are sails being considered for this build? 

Hello my friends,
 
I am working on the guns at the time. The barrels provided with the kit are terrible - not to use in any way. So I got some new from my dealer. They are turned brass, very worthy and a perfect look-and-feel. But there is almost nothing that could not be made a little bit more perfect So I brunished the barrels - and now they are really perfect. According to the instructions there is no cannon rigging planned. But I do so and therefore I got some eyebolts to the gun-carriages and 2mm-blocks (woooo... very tricky ) But at least it works and as I think: it looks good. The color is red ochre by Caldercraft, the thread is .25mm by Corel and 1mm for the thick rope.
 
Additional I made a coating for the anchor rings as this is mentioned in every sorce I read before. For the best tension I fixed the anchor and the anchor rope in two vices. So it was no problem to coat the ring. I am still learning to reach a high level for my project of the Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde (Euro Model) and this all together is ONE step on this way
 
As always - comments are welcome
 
Cheerio
 
Max

Cheerio fellow mates,
 
as announced I startet with the masting and rigging. The first step was the bowsprit. As always with this model, I first consulted the interpretive files by piratepete007. His hints and tips are indispensable to find a way through the excellent but also some kind of confusing plans by Euromodel. All in all the construction of the bowsprit and the sprit topmast were not as complicated as expected. I think I got a nice solution with almost no simplifications except the chainplates of the topmast. I am quite satisfied and will now start with the foremast. I cut off the parts for the bowsprit deck with a jigsaw from plywood. IMO this comes out quite good and I will work so with the other mast decks too. At least I painted the parts in black. Some pictures will show the currently state of the build, more to follow. As always, I look forward to your comments and suggestions.
 
Thank you all - and Ahoi 😉

Cheerio my friends,
 
I am glad to say: The first two sections of the masts are done. I finished the bowsprit and the foremast includig all rigging that can be fixed at this stage. The construction of the masts and yards is quite easy to do, the masterful plans give you any information you need - and even more fore the professional modellers who want to create their own blocks etc.  
In general, it is an overwhelming experience to work with these plans. They show every detail, every seemingly insignificant thing, with an accuracy that is unparalleled. However, this can also be confusing...
Unfortunately, it is a bit awkward for the rigging that the standing and running rigging are not shown together in one plan drawing. This can lead to real confusion when attaching the blocks. It was only after a few hours that I immersed myself in the plans so much that I understood the actual system and I no longer had any problems.
Euromodel forces you to read the plans very carefully and work through them. If you are a little careless, you will definitely pay for it later. But that is also what is special about this build: model building is raised to a high level and you experience a high level of satisfaction as a result.
Even though my skills are nowhere near those of particularly experienced model builders, I am still very happy with the results so far. I try to work as precisely as possible, although there may be one or two simplifications in the execution of certain construction phases. But that doesn't matter, because the fun of model building should come first.
Before I start on the main mast, I wanted to show you all a few pictures of how the construction is progressing. Have fun with them and as always - I look forward to suggestions, comments and feedback.
 
Thank you all - and ahoi

Hello
I made a whale.
The material is 2mm thick walnut, but I felt it was too much, so I cut it to 1.5mm and used it.
I plan to paint this whale black after finishing other work.

Cheerio again
 
as mentioned in the post above I finished the first construction stage - hull, deck furniture, cannons, decorations - of the Euro Model Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde. I will have a break now before I start with the masts, spars and finally the rigging. I will retire in September. I think this will be a good time to restart building this extraordinary model.
 
Please enjoy the pics and don't hesitate to tell me your thoughts about my FW.
 
CU all again
Maximilian

Cheerio my friends,
 
I am glad to say: The first two sections of the masts are done. I finished the bowsprit and the foremast includig all rigging that can be fixed at this stage. The construction of the masts and yards is quite easy to do, the masterful plans give you any information you need - and even more fore the professional modellers who want to create their own blocks etc.  
In general, it is an overwhelming experience to work with these plans. They show every detail, every seemingly insignificant thing, with an accuracy that is unparalleled. However, this can also be confusing...
Unfortunately, it is a bit awkward for the rigging that the standing and running rigging are not shown together in one plan drawing. This can lead to real confusion when attaching the blocks. It was only after a few hours that I immersed myself in the plans so much that I understood the actual system and I no longer had any problems.
Euromodel forces you to read the plans very carefully and work through them. If you are a little careless, you will definitely pay for it later. But that is also what is special about this build: model building is raised to a high level and you experience a high level of satisfaction as a result.
Even though my skills are nowhere near those of particularly experienced model builders, I am still very happy with the results so far. I try to work as precisely as possible, although there may be one or two simplifications in the execution of certain construction phases. But that doesn't matter, because the fun of model building should come first.
Before I start on the main mast, I wanted to show you all a few pictures of how the construction is progressing. Have fun with them and as always - I look forward to suggestions, comments and feedback.
 
Thank you all - and ahoi

Cheerio fellow mates,
 
as announced I startet with the masting and rigging. The first step was the bowsprit. As always with this model, I first consulted the interpretive files by piratepete007. His hints and tips are indispensable to find a way through the excellent but also some kind of confusing plans by Euromodel. All in all the construction of the bowsprit and the sprit topmast were not as complicated as expected. I think I got a nice solution with almost no simplifications except the chainplates of the topmast. I am quite satisfied and will now start with the foremast. I cut off the parts for the bowsprit deck with a jigsaw from plywood. IMO this comes out quite good and I will work so with the other mast decks too. At least I painted the parts in black. Some pictures will show the currently state of the build, more to follow. As always, I look forward to your comments and suggestions.
 
Thank you all - and Ahoi 😉

Cheerio my friends,
 
I am glad to say: The first two sections of the masts are done. I finished the bowsprit and the foremast includig all rigging that can be fixed at this stage. The construction of the masts and yards is quite easy to do, the masterful plans give you any information you need - and even more fore the professional modellers who want to create their own blocks etc.  
In general, it is an overwhelming experience to work with these plans. They show every detail, every seemingly insignificant thing, with an accuracy that is unparalleled. However, this can also be confusing...
Unfortunately, it is a bit awkward for the rigging that the standing and running rigging are not shown together in one plan drawing. This can lead to real confusion when attaching the blocks. It was only after a few hours that I immersed myself in the plans so much that I understood the actual system and I no longer had any problems.
Euromodel forces you to read the plans very carefully and work through them. If you are a little careless, you will definitely pay for it later. But that is also what is special about this build: model building is raised to a high level and you experience a high level of satisfaction as a result.
Even though my skills are nowhere near those of particularly experienced model builders, I am still very happy with the results so far. I try to work as precisely as possible, although there may be one or two simplifications in the execution of certain construction phases. But that doesn't matter, because the fun of model building should come first.
Before I start on the main mast, I wanted to show you all a few pictures of how the construction is progressing. Have fun with them and as always - I look forward to suggestions, comments and feedback.
 
Thank you all - and ahoi