Le Renard by Tompslattery - FINISHED - Artesania Latina

[Tompslattery]

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.

[Tompslattery]

And this is after I glued an inner bulwark on today

[Tompslattery]

Glued the last of the inner bulwarks on today

[Tompslattery]

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?

[Tompslattery]

Some more progress on the 2nd planking.  The bow is looking a bit rough.  

[Dutchman]

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!

[Tompslattery]

A little more progress.  The port side is looking better than the starboard.

[Pierretessier]

Newbie question, what are those white things used during planking? Some sort of pin clamp?

[Tompslattery]

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]

Thanks for the tip...no need to waste my money.

Edited November 26, 2016 by Pierre Tessier

[Tompslattery]

The rudder is on and the 2nd layer of planking complete

[Tompslattery]

It's been awhile since I added some photos, so here are some of the latest progress.

[Dutchman]

Very nice! Looking good!

[Tompslattery]

And it has sat gathering dust again until today.  Burst of enthusiasm 

[Dutchman]

Just don't let it be another 11 years 😉

[Tompslattery]

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.

[Tompslattery]

A couple of updated photos

[Tompslattery]

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]

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!

[Tompslattery]

Hi Dutchman

 

yes, I’ve looked at his log a few times since I pulled the kit back out of the cupboard. 
 

cheers 

 

Tom

[Tompslattery]

One coat of paint done.  Think its going to take a few

[Tompslattery]

Maybe I should’ve painted the dark wood white to start with...

[Tompslattery]

Finished putting together this grating/hatch/deckhouse thing.  I'm sure it has a proper name

[Dutchman]

deckhouse thing sounds good to me! 😉

[Tompslattery]

The weeks progress.  Fore-deckhouse and cabin.  I looked up the names before posting this time lol 😅

[Tompslattery]

and Binnacle cabinet

[Tompslattery]

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

[Tompslattery]

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

[Tompslattery]

Added a coat of sanding sealer/shellac.  Will be using this as the finish of some parts and others will be painted.

[Tompslattery]

Some painting today.  Must say this dark red paint looks very pink to me 😄