HMS Beagle by The Gimps Chimp - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:60
Hi guys,
Here we go, starting my second ship. My first ship was HM Schooner Ballahoo, but I didn't make a build log for that one. To be honest I didn't think I would get very far with it. However, I did complete it and was quite happy with the result. During the build I relied very heavily on the build logs of others (especially The Lazy Saint) and now realize how important and useful build logs are to people new to the hobby. I'm obviously hoping this build goes well and I can
Hi guys,
Here's an update on where I've got to:
After being quite pleased with how the hull had filled and sanded well, I thought I would progress with the second planking. The hull isn't perfectly smooth but I considered it smooth enough. After preparing several lengths of the 0.5mm Sapele veneer I tried gluing a couple of short lengths on a block of wood first to see how it handled. I started with using just PVA along the entire length and it worked well so I moved t
