Tompslattery Posted November 15, 2016 Share #1 Posted November 15, 2016 Hi I started this kit approximately 11 years ago. It has traveled half away across the eastern side of Australia through various moves. Last time I looked at it was roughly 5 years ago. Pulled it out and decided to try and finish it. Its haunted by the ghosts of mistakes past. These are photos of where I left it. Dutchman, Torbogdan and cristikc 3 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share #2 Posted November 15, 2016 And this is after I glued an inner bulwark on today Torbogdan and Dutchman 2 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted November 16, 2016 Glued the last of the inner bulwarks on today Brian the extraordinaire 1 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted November 17, 2016 Glued the first of the 2nd layer of planking. Also glued the transom on. It needs to have a keel piece added to the stern. Do I then plank the veneer on either sides of that keel piece? cristikc and Dutchman 2 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted November 19, 2016 Some more progress on the 2nd planking. The bow is looking a bit rough. Spellapeaka, JLuebbert and Dutchman 3 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted November 19, 2016 Share #6 Posted November 19, 2016 Great! This one is also waiting for me on the shelf! I visited the ship last year in France ( as well as the Hermione). And as soon as I have finished the Lady Nelson I will take on this one. So it's nice to have at least 2 other examples to learn from. Have fun and enjoy! Brian the extraordinaire 1 Quote currently: master korabel Schooner Polotsk finished: the Swift 1805, the Lady Nelson on the shelf: US Brig Syren, Le Renard and the Hermione Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted November 26, 2016 A little more progress. The port side is looking better than the starboard. GrandpaPhil 1 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierretessier Posted November 26, 2016 Share #8 Posted November 26, 2016 Newbie question, what are those white things used during planking? Some sort of pin clamp? Quote Pierre. All in all it's pretty relaxing when you just take your time..... Current build Santa Maria by MarisStella Completed Batelina by MarisStella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted November 26, 2016 Yeah, they're a screw clamp sold by modellers shipyard in Australia. I started using them but found them annoying to screw in and out. As well as not always holding well. Tried drawing/push pins and found those much better. Pierretessier and Moltinmark 2 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierretessier Posted November 26, 2016 Share #10 Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the tip...no need to waste my money. Edited November 26, 2016 by Pierre Tessier Quote Pierre. All in all it's pretty relaxing when you just take your time..... Current build Santa Maria by MarisStella Completed Batelina by MarisStella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share #11 Posted December 7, 2016 The rudder is on and the 2nd layer of planking complete cristikc, GrandpaPhil, Moltinmark and 2 others 5 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted January 3, 2017 It's been awhile since I added some photos, so here are some of the latest progress. delboygasman and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted January 3, 2017 Share #13 Posted January 3, 2017 Very nice! Looking good! Quote currently: master korabel Schooner Polotsk finished: the Swift 1805, the Lady Nelson on the shelf: US Brig Syren, Le Renard and the Hermione Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share #14 Posted May 24, 2020 And it has sat gathering dust again until today. Burst of enthusiasm JPAM 1 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted May 24, 2020 Share #15 Posted May 24, 2020 Just don't let it be another 11 years 😉 Quote currently: master korabel Schooner Polotsk finished: the Swift 1805, the Lady Nelson on the shelf: US Brig Syren, Le Renard and the Hermione Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share #16 Posted May 25, 2020 Thought I'd add a couple of photos of what I added today, the break water and the fore hatch coamings. Disappointed in how they both came out. Dutchman and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share #17 Posted May 30, 2020 A couple of updated photos Dutchman and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share #18 Posted May 30, 2020 Some of these deck items are more complicated than I thought they were going to be. Didnt realise I had to so the shaping on the pin rail bits(not sure if correct term) or the little square parts on the railing Dutchman and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted May 30, 2020 Share #19 Posted May 30, 2020 Following your build with much interest. I have the AL version on the shelf, waiting to be built ( a few others as well, though). The life size replica can be seen in Saint Malo, France. I hope make a trip on the ship one day soon. Did you know there is another build going on on this site? By Gaffrig. Also the Artisana version. Enjoy! Quote currently: master korabel Schooner Polotsk finished: the Swift 1805, the Lady Nelson on the shelf: US Brig Syren, Le Renard and the Hermione Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share #20 Posted May 30, 2020 Hi Dutchman yes, I’ve looked at his log a few times since I pulled the kit back out of the cupboard. cheers Tom Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share #21 Posted May 31, 2020 One coat of paint done. Think its going to take a few coxswain, Dutchman and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share #22 Posted May 31, 2020 Maybe I should’ve painted the dark wood white to start with... Dutchman 1 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share #23 Posted June 12, 2020 Finished putting together this grating/hatch/deckhouse thing. I'm sure it has a proper name GrandpaPhil, JpR62 and Dutchman 3 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted June 12, 2020 Share #24 Posted June 12, 2020 deckhouse thing sounds good to me! 😉 Quote currently: master korabel Schooner Polotsk finished: the Swift 1805, the Lady Nelson on the shelf: US Brig Syren, Le Renard and the Hermione Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share #25 Posted June 20, 2020 The weeks progress. Fore-deckhouse and cabin. I looked up the names before posting this time lol 😅 Dutchman and Peter Bloemendaal 2 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share #26 Posted June 21, 2020 and Binnacle cabinet Dutchman and Peter Bloemendaal 2 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share #27 Posted June 23, 2020 Well tonight could've gone better. I was unhappy with how this railing that the bowsprit slots through turned out, so I decided to try pulling it apart to do it again. Should've just left it. Broke of 3 of the corner ends as well as splitting pieces off longitudinally. Manage to glue most of the bits back onto the rail except for one corner. Now to recut the 3 posts and hope I get it square this time Dutchman, Peter Bloemendaal and ccoyle 3 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share #28 Posted June 25, 2020 On 6/23/2020 at 5:16 PM, Tompslattery said: Well tonight could've gone better. I was unhappy with how this railing that the bowsprit slots through turned out, so I decided to try pulling it apart to do it again. Should've just left it. Broke of 3 of the corner ends as well as splitting pieces off longitudinally. Manage to glue most of the bits back onto the rail except for one corner. Now to recut the 3 posts and hope I get it square this time Not sure if its much of an improvement Dutchman and Peter Bloemendaal 2 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share #29 Posted June 25, 2020 Added a coat of sanding sealer/shellac. Will be using this as the finish of some parts and others will be painted. Dutchman and Peter Bloemendaal 2 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompslattery Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share #30 Posted June 26, 2020 Some painting today. Must say this dark red paint looks very pink to me 😄 Wacom and Dutchman 2 Quote Current build: Le Renard Last build: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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