HMB Endeavour by Micklen32 - OcCre - 1:54

[RGL]

Mate you are prolific! Such a fast build, well done.

[Micklen32]

Hi all

Having a really lazy day today       

Been out with the Admiral on the old scooter to our local Kentucky, then round the corner to a newish ice cream parlour 

Yum Yum!!!!!!!   

 

Just to let everybody know, especially Alistair, Historic Model Ships arrived today

Certainly can't complain about the condition and an in depth delve shows more detail than I will ever take in     

I would definitely say that this is a book for all Historic ship modellers

It looks excellent and will certainly point me in all the right direction and let me know what things are called, so I can say to Sjors things like " Those round tops look very posh compared to mine" or Wow never seen a sprit topmast like that!!!"   

 

Well well pleased Alistair and overjoyed I got it at such a good price

Thanks for the poke in the right place       

Edited September 23, 2013 by Micklen32

[Micklen32]

Mate you are prolific! Such a fast build, well done.

Thanks Greg

Things are certainly coming together well

I am so pleased with the book that's just arrived  (see above)

It clearly shows several things I wasn't 100% sure of, especially the fitting of the cannon

Rest day today though       

[Micklen32]

The front of the ship is looking a lot busier now

 

 

I must remember to drill the holes in the bow   

Very annoyed about the Falconet supports

They are preformed brass and they are much too small and the holes to take the pins on the Falconets are far too small

The problem is the supports are to small and light to take a hole big enough for the pins

It just shreds them   

I will have to build my own out of wood and hope they look ok

 

I will have to be fitting the channel soon so I will have to be thinking about ordering the chain plates

I have the blocks and deadeyes for the Will to get and I do want to try to do a proper train and gun tackle for the deck cannon so I will need some tiny blocks   

I am looking at the way Steve (shipaholic) has done his then I look at the plans in Historic Models and they show the ropes and blocks at the side as Steve has done, the gun tackle, but then it also shows what they call the train tackle which is a single rope with two blocks attached to the rear of the cannon

 

See below

 

I would appreciate a discussion on this as there is a difference, but who will notice ???

Well yes,  Me   

So what do we think on this matter

I know there is no great rush but obviously I need to settle it a fit them before I start the masts

 

 

AAAAGH      The Masts  :mellow:   

[Micklen32]

Regarding the Falconet supports what about this ???

 

 

I don't think I can make it a lot smaller 

I haven't got any metal sheet to make metal ones

I suppose I could get some, but are these good enough, painted black ????

I can make where the cannon sits a little rounder and neater and they will swivel as they are mounted with a nail

So???????????????

Edited September 26, 2013 by Micklen32

[RGL]

Try making one from flattened brass wire. Have a look at page 1 of my build. Bash it flat with a hammer, drill holes at either end for the side of the cannon, one in the centre for the support strut which you can solder another nail as a support, then file the edges, then blacken or paint.

[aliluke]

Hi Mick

Glad you are happy with the book.

 

Many logs here show the train tackle installed as part of the cannon rig. If you have a look at my AVS log you will see I didn't put them in - there just isn't enough room for the blocks but I did install the eyebolts and ring bolt on the deck. So it is optional and up to you.

 

You really want to come up with something better for the swivel cannons. If you look at Blue Ensign's log for his Pegasus you will see a very neat and simple solution.

 

Cheers

Alistair

[Micklen32]

Right I had a look around at the suggestions here

Thank you very much all of you   

Then I had a look at what I had

So

How about this one with the wire blacked

 

 

I am fairly pleased with it but I know how important it is to get it as right as possible 

Please let me know what you think, remembering how limited I am in the bedroom 

Edited September 27, 2013 by Micklen32

[usedtosail]

It looks much better and will look even better when blackened.

[Micklen32]

Thanks Tom

As the arthritis in my fingers is not so good at the moment they are taking a time to produce but I will get there

 

Now what about the deck cannon

 

 

A bit basic but will it do, that is the question

Not sure what I have handy to build them but I am sure I could find something if necessary   

[Micklen32]

Hi there 

39th anniversary yesterday 

Had a great day with the Admiral

Went to the theatre to see the stage version of To Sir With Love

It was the Admirals choice and she wasn't sure how I would get on but I really enjoyed it 

In fact at the part when one of the lads mum dies I was nearly tearful

It's great at the theatre because if you are in a wheelchair or some other way severely disabled your carer gets in free 

 

Anyway I have not been lounging about

I have been hard at work on more small stuff 

 

 

Unfortunately the fingers are not 100% so I am actually resting more than building 

Still, it's getting done

 

You'll never guess 

I am thinking about taking another build on     

I have always wanted to build myself a guitar so I am saving to get myself a Jem style kit

 

 

I must be totally off my trolley       

As if I don't have enough stuff to do during the day 

Still I gotta save up for it first   

I have had a look and just the paint I want is £35   

Still I would really like something different to my Squier Fat Strat

I can't play well any more with the old fingers

But I am only playing for myself now   

Just stick to some nice steady blues or the old shadows stuff   

 

Oh dear I am rambling

Better get back to building   

[Micklen32]

I cannot believe how lazy I have been today 

At least yesterday I did some work 

Today all I did was go out to lunch with the Admiral and order my guitar kit 

Looking forward to getting it but it shouldn't hold up my other work

This will give you an idea of what I am getting

 

 

Actually putting the thing together isn't too difficult as all the pickups, knobs and switches are wired in to the pickguard

Only a couple of wires to solder

All the work as we all know well is preparing and applying the finish   

 

Well I had better go and watch some TV

But tomorrow it will be BUILD BUILD BUILD !!!!!!!!   

[UdoK]

Hello Mick,
I'am very excited to watch how you want to make the guitar swim???

[Micklen32]

Hello Mick,

I'am very excited to watch how you want to make the guitar swim???

LOADSALACQUER             

[Adrieke]

i am just wondering were he is going to attach all the rigging

Edited September 30, 2013 by Adrieke

[Sjors]

I'll just wait for the ratlines…..    

 

Nice guitar btw !

 

[usedtosail]

Congratulations on your Anniversary. We just celebrated our 26th on Friday. Have fun with the guitar, too.

[Micklen32]

Thanks all   

 

Had a nice gentle day today building small stuff and I have the cannon built, the pumps and I have finished off all the falconet supports

I shall probably spend the day tomorrow sticking everything on   

I can take a few more photos then

Still waiting for my stuff from Cornwall models and also the .5mm nozzles for the airbrush

I shall have plenty to do when all that comes

Then no doubt the guitar kit will turn up   

I shall have to start getting up earlier   

[aliluke]

Good work Mick

Before we can turn around you are making something else!

 

Your swivel cannons look much better for the wire treatment. Do your cannon carriages come with the kit? There are better out there both in kits and aftermarket but if they are good to your eye go for it. Be careful with the trucks (wheels) - I think you have them the wrong way around. The larger wheel should be to the bulkhead and the smaller to the rear. It could be the photo that makes me see them in reverse.

 

Keep it up - with this much on your plate, you can't get up early...you can't go to bed!

 

Cheers

Alistair

[maggsl_01]

Hi Lieutenant Micklen

 

as I am a fan of Mr Cook and his Endeavour I love your log. I want to do this ship too but have not yet decided which one... OcCre, Caldercraft, Corel, Mantua... So I am very excited to read and see the progess you make as help for a decision. And of course if you can give me some tips... I am open for that

 

Good luck

 

Max

[Micklen32]

Good work Mick

Before we can turn around you are making something else!

 

Your swivel cannons look much better for the wire treatment. Do your cannon carriages come with the kit? There are better out there both in kits and aftermarket but if they are good to your eye go for it. Be careful with the trucks (wheels) - I think you have them the wrong way around. The larger wheel should be to the bulkhead and the smaller to the rear. It could be the photo that makes me see them in reverse.

 

Keep it up - with this much on your plate, you can't get up early...you can't go to bed!

 

Cheers

Alistair

Hi Alistair

It may not look like it but the cannon wheels are all the same size

It would be nice to buy some better quality cannon but I have spent a bit on this build anyway and now I have bought the guitar kit.....................

I think what I will have to do is work in bed until I fall asleep from exhaustion then start work again as soon as I wake up       

[Micklen32]

Hi Lieutenant Micklen

 

as I am a fan of Mr Cook and his Endeavour I love your log. I want to do this ship too but have not yet decided which one... OcCre, Caldercraft, Corel, Mantua... So I am very excited to read and see the progess you make as help for a decision. And of course if you can give me some tips... I am open for that

 

Good luck

 

Max

Hi Max

I chose the OcCre kit because I have built several OcCre kits as you can see but also because they are by far the cheapest and as I no longer work I need that   

It does mean a slight loss in quality in the woods used but in general the kit is very good

I normally will make comments if there is a problem and if I have to make or alter anything

As you can see the build is coming along quite well but I am coming very close to starting the masts and there are no instructions for the masts and ropes

What there is, is very detailed life size plans   

Never having built like this I will certainly be taking my time   

If however you have any questions feel free to ask

I have never built as Caldercraft kit as I see you fancy in another post, they are quite pricey  :mellow: 

Saying that I have paid a lot for this guitar kit to get just what I want   

[Micklen32]

Been hard at work sticking bits on

It has taken time as I have tried to keep away from CA and I have no epoxy 

So it was PVA

 

 

Starting to look busy now with the pumps and stuff

Oh dear

Just noticed I have the rear Falconet supports to stick on   

Oh well, I would have noticed   

 

Got the tiny stuff to go on as well

The ringbolts and cleats

 

 

I may have a go at that tomorrow if my fingers are ok

Really pleased with the way it's going     

[Micklen32]

I'll just wait for the ratlines…..    

 

Nice guitar btw !

 

It may be a day or lots before I get that far Sjors 

I can see it taking a while to do the masts   

 

Are you in to guitars at all Sjors

I started playing when I was 11

I stopped playing soon after having operations on my arms when I thought I was no good at playing any more

I started again about two years ago when I though "I don't care too much what I sound like, I am only playing for myself"

I can knock out a tune or two   

I just find it very difficult to form chords, especially barres

And shredding   

Forget it

I wasn't good at that back then   

Edited October 2, 2013 by Micklen32

[DCIronfist]

You are progressing quite nicely....everything looks great...congrats on the anniversary,

[Micklen32]

Thanks a lot David   

 

Was reading through the plans and I thought I would make a start on the masts, for something better to do 

 

 

That's the bowsprit

Lots of small stuff to go on it plus two yards   

I wish I still had my lathe to shape the masts and yards

Guess it will have to be hard work   

[Sjors]

Hi Mick,

 

I love guitar music but I can not play it myself 

I always ant to learn it…...

Now you are on the part of the masts.

Nice, very nice !

Build looks good !

 

[Micklen32]

Hi Mick,

 

I love guitar music but I can not play it myself 

I always ant to learn it…...

Now you are on the part of the masts.

Nice, very nice !

Build looks good !

 

Thanks a lot Sjors

I used to play regularly

Not quite pro, but regular   

 

I still have a bit of stuff to do on the hull like the boat supports and anchors etc before I really get in to the masts

I may do the bowsprit though to get the idea

It has virtually everything the bigger masts have

It's just all that thinning and shaping you have to do   

Oh for my lathe back   

[Micklen32]

Urgent question as I cannot make a decision

The parallel ribs and trucks as they are called in the instructions

They allowed the yards to be moved up and down the masts

 

 

I have blackened one of the ribs so you can compare

I was thinking that if I blackened them it would all be black

But is that a problem

I need some opinions

I can't find what I need in my book or Google

So, all black or silver and black????????????

 

Here's a photo to give you an idea out the instructions

 

Edited October 3, 2013 by Micklen32

[usedtosail]

I think these were all wood, so brown may be a more appropriate color. If you don't have brown beads, I'd go with black.