Royal Willam by calt4 - Euromodel

[calt4]

Hi my name is Chuck

This is my first building log I'm building the Royal William

I have started the kit doing the first planking 

this kit is way over my skill level but I have been reading a lot of building log

but I'm having fun im using white glue and super glue and nail

 

 

[calt4]

the kit is heavy come in a large box

the plan well detailed I only have room for a few plan picture  of the cast parts 

I inventory the part and made a list of the part number and what bag their are in

I printed the first of 4 manual from euro model and this book also has a lot of information

and a few pic of other model compled

[calt4]

I finish the first planking remove the nail and will start the sanding

the last two day in Florida been a little on the cold side for Floridian

after sanding and filling drill pilot hole for gun port

[kmart]

Hey Chuck.   

I have RW kit on my shelf.   But years down the road befor i start her.   Ill follow you build in the meantime.  If you havnt aready.  Search the forum.  There was two fabulous builds of RF completed in 2019.  Both with great build logs.     Also. Before they went out of business.  Euromodel had a user build practicion on their website free to download.  Had 13 or 14 large pdf  on slmost every aspect of build.   If you dont have that but want it.  PM me and i can send you.

K

[piratepete007]

Hi Chuck,

I wrote the pdf's that K referred to and I see you have printed them off. Good luck with your RW build and just remember that this is not a typical run-of-the-mill kit. The drawings contain a large amount of detail, some of which could be ignored and it is really up to you as to how much of that you include. More than happy to receive any queries (PM's) and I have drawn up a comfortable chair to follow your progress.

 

[calt4]

well I have finish the first planking

did some sanding and filler

gave the hull a coat of white paint so I can see where to fill  or sand

the gun port are cut out getting ready the frame them in

did some work on the stair case and stove and grate

[calt4]

well I finish the second planking
added all the deck and plank
i.m been cutting out window
I drill small in each frame then cut out by hand I have a sore finger
only 12 more to go
I sanded the haul and painted the bottom white
started working on back end their a lot of casting
should have done by next week the rear end I still have to cut out gun port
i.m thinking of buying metal gun port
by the time I buy the hinges and make the door it might be cheaper
I have mad a lot of mistake but been able to recover most
this part has been kicking my but
attach are some pic so far
been working on this ship for three month so far
be safe and stay home

[piratepete007]

On 1/25/2020 at 3:08 PM, kmart said:

Before they went out of business.  Euromodel had a user build practicion on their website free to download.  Had 13 or 14 large pdf  on slmost every aspect of build.  

I came across this comment today and coincidentally on this same day I heard that Euromodel are actually back in production. However, they are more than a little frustrated waiting for a few components that are being held up by supply restriction/problems due to the current health issues. 

Pete

[piratepete007]

Chuck, 

You have made much progress since your last post and things are looking impressive. Yes, the gun port cutting out is slow and laborious but the end result is worth while. From your photos, do I assume that the galleries and side galleries are not fixed in position? If that is so, remember to align the side galleries with the sheer line of the ship. 

Pete