captain_hook Posted June 27, 2020 #1 Posted June 27, 2020 Hello everyone, this is my forth kit build and my second build-log. I bought this kit on eBay for a very reasonable price some years ago because this model is one of some that forced me into the hobby and I hoped to develope enough skill someday to build it. So let’s give it a try. I wanted to build the Cheerful next but after building the Sherbourne and the AVS I got a little tired about modeling another single-masted ship. So returning to 1/64 scale - seems tiny in comparison to quarter-scale. The kit itself seems to be of good quality - except for the supplied walnut stripes that look awful. So I may replace that wood. I was also able to get an old copy of the AOTS book related to the Granado that might prove very useful for reference. First thing I did was to build the supplied rack to put the model on during the construction. Then I carefully released all the bulkheads to dry-fit on the keel. Wahka_est, BETAQDAVE, VTHokiEE and 6 others 9 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery
captain_hook Posted June 28, 2020 Author #2 Posted June 28, 2020 After studying the AOTS I‘ve already found some differences in the planking layout and the gunport sizes. I fear I need more time for preparation of this build than for the previous ones. I scanned the side-view drawing in the book, it is divided into two sections to match the size of the book. Then the two pictures were merged together with photoshop and enlarged it to match the size of the model. So I can use it for reference and hope that the AOTS book is a reliable source. GrandpaPhil, BETAQDAVE and Edwardkenway 3 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery
captain_hook Posted June 29, 2020 Author #3 Posted June 29, 2020 Actually I made the first step, tapering the stern to the bearding line. As the kit is designed with no rabbit I will have to improvise or think about some sort of bashing to add one. I made a template based on the plan and transferred the bearding line to the false keel. Then used a piece of plywood with sandpaper attached to it by double adhesive tape to taper the keel so it goes from 5mm to 2mm at the stern. GrandpaPhil, cafmodel and BETAQDAVE 3 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery
GrandpaPhil Posted July 1, 2020 #4 Posted July 1, 2020 Looking good! Keep at it! captain_hook 1 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
captain_hook Posted July 4, 2020 Author #5 Posted July 4, 2020 Thank you Phil. I added a rabbit and corrected the bulkheads so all sizes remain the same as before. After tapering the stern and adding a rabbit I‘m now ready to to glue all bulkheads in place. I will use an alignment-tool from Hobbyzone (that was obviously made for bigger models) for that. BLACK VIKING, GrandpaPhil, BETAQDAVE and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery
captain_hook Posted July 4, 2020 Author #6 Posted July 4, 2020 All bulkheads installed. The rabbit will make the first and second planking much easier. I will add some balsa fillers to bow and stern bulkheads to get a smooth run of the planking. BETAQDAVE, Ryland Craze, JpR62 and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery
Ryland Craze Posted July 4, 2020 #7 Posted July 4, 2020 You are off to a good start on your Granado. I look forward to following your progress. captain_hook 1 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat
JpR62 Posted July 4, 2020 #8 Posted July 4, 2020 Great start ! Very happy that I can follow this new build. And the Granado is a very interesting subject ! Ryland Craze and captain_hook 2 Quote Jean-Paul 'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks', Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions Current builds : Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model - 1:24 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 Santa Maria boat 1492 - Korabel (Ukraine) - 1:24 Captain John Smith's shallop - Korabel (Ukraine) - 1:32 Finished build : Queen Anne Barge - Syren Ship Model - 1:24 Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways - 1:48 Batelina - MarisStella - 1:10 Next on list : HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Syren Ship Model - 1:48
Ronald-V Posted July 4, 2020 #9 Posted July 4, 2020 Your last build...the AVS turned out great! So it will be fun to watch you tackle this one! captain_hook 1 Quote Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models
captain_hook Posted July 4, 2020 Author #10 Posted July 4, 2020 Thank you Ryland, Mugje and JP. I hope it won‘t take another 3 years to build it. Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery
captain_hook Posted July 5, 2020 Author #11 Posted July 5, 2020 I added some balsa filler blocks where needed. They secure a smooth plank run and give more gluing surface. Sanded them to shape with a dremel and selfmade sanding sticks. They are all made of scrap plywood and double adhesive tape. Bevelled all bulkheads. The hull is now ready for the first planking. And I will have to clean up my workshop! dunnock, JpR62, BETAQDAVE and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery
HardeeHarHar Posted July 16, 2020 #12 Posted July 16, 2020 This build is looking great, cant wait for an update!!!! I am about to plank the Granado build I have in progress..... captain_hook 1 Quote Brian Current Builds: HMBV Granado 1/64 Caldercraft; HMS Sphinx 1775 by HardeeHarHar - Vanguard Models 1:64-V2 Completed Build: HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat 1/25 Artesania Latina; Master Korabel - 1:36 Yefin Nikonov's Secret Vessel On the Shelf: HMBV Granado 1/48 CAF Model
captain_hook Posted July 20, 2020 Author #13 Posted July 20, 2020 Thank you HardeeHarHar for your interest. But I‘m afraid the first planking has to wait until I finished that on my side-project. Stay tuned.. Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery
Ronald-V Posted July 23, 2020 #14 Posted July 23, 2020 The bowfillers already look beautiful! HardeeHarHar 1 Quote Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models
Jorez de Saint Nazaire Posted June 12, 2023 #15 Posted June 12, 2023 On 6/29/2020 at 8:50 PM, captain_hook said: Actually I made the first step, tapering the stern to the bearding line. As the kit is designed with no rabbit I will have to improvise or think about some sort of bashing to add one. I made a template based on the plan and transferred the bearding line to the false keel. Then used a piece of plywood with sandpaper attached to it by double adhesive tape to taper the keel so it goes from 5mm to 2mm at the stern. hello in fact rabbit is rabett Quote François ________________ Completed : -Marie Jeanne (Billing Boat), Royal Caroline (Panart), Sanson (Artesania Latina) & Endurance (log - Gallery)(OcCre) Current build : -Granado 1756 - HM Bomb vessel - JoTiKa/Caldercraft - 1:64
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