HMB Endeavour by Caz - FINISHED - RESTORATION

Caz · September 2, 2018

Hi fellow modelers,

I have been a member for some years now, but it is my first real post, other than some questions and requests for advice.

I purchased a AL kit in 1989 of the Endeavour (now you are going to ask why do I post this under the scratch build heading)

Let me explain:

I started the build in that year (1989)and got as far as the masts, starting with ratlines when life in general caught up with me and there was no work done for a loooong time.

The model moved around with the family to several destinations and got seriously damaged in the process. All the dead eyes, blocks, canons, etc. was lost.

I decided finally in December 2013 that I have to complete the model.

I started in all earnest in January 2014 and built until March 2014. Once again I did not build again until March 2015.

Now I was motivated to get going and did not stop until I completed the model in July 2018. I had to manufacture the anchors, the stern lamp, cannons, hand cannons, lots of dead eyes, blocks, sails and last but not least, ropes. I scratch built more than half of the model!

I have a day job and only have time some evenings and some weekends. The build took about 4 to 5 years.

I also built a cabinet during this time where the model is now displayed.

I want to extend a special thank you to Banyan who was kind enough to send me a copy of Karl Heinz Marquardt's "anatomy of the ship" This book really made me more focused and inspired me to change a lot of the details compared to the AL kit.

I have attached some photos of the damage before I started in 2014 and of the finished model.