Duchess of Kingston by mnewsholme - Vanguard Models - 1:64

[mnewsholme]

Getting ready to make a start on the Duchess. Just finishing off Lady Eleanor hull. Once I start on rigging then will make a start on Duchess. Find it helps to have two models on go at different stages so I can take a break from one and do something different for a bit. Plus I really do need to get going on Winnie again and get fairing done whilst we have some fine weather.

 

Probably wont be much content added to this log until I make some progress but want to get in habit of keeping a log.

[mnewsholme]

Little bit of progress made. Bevelled bulkheads as indicated in manual. Have deliberately done a bit less of a bevel than I think will be eventually needed to leave some to take off when I fair the hull.

 

 

Then did first assembly of the bulkheads and longitudinal stringers. Only bits glued at moment are the mast steps and the front bulkhead cheeks. Amazing how quickly it comes together and how strong it is. Going to brush glue onto joints and let it set up overnight. Only minor issue I had was with one of 3mm MDF sheets where laser hadn't fully cut through on an area of the board. Easily fixed by running a knife round the outlines from the front side.

[mnewsholme]

Bit more progress to report. Firstly want to mention with regard to the sheet I showed in last post that wasn't fully cut through. Chris contacted me within minutes and offered to replace it. Wasn't necessary in this case but thought it was worth highlighting the outstanding customer service offered by Vanguard Models.

 

on to to the model. Added the remaining back framing and the cabin floor. Gave it a quick coat of WOP even though it wont really be seen.

 

Then added the forward deck support pieces.

 

 

 

And added the foredeck which is now glued and weighted down for good measure whilst it dries overnight. Was surprised and a bit nervous how much I had to bend it to get it in, but all went ok and it made a satisfying click as it seated fully.

 

[mnewsholme]

Added the stern filler pieces. Found I had a little fillet of glue build-up in the corners so bevelled the corners slightly to get them to fit easily.

 

Then added the rear deck. Made a satisfying click as it settled into its final position.

 

Then added the temporary cross bars to protect the bulkhead extensions.

 

Then added the final stern filler pieces. Added a couple of bits of scrap under the rear deck to fill gap in the corner to the outer stern piece. Something I saw in someone else's log and seemed a good idea.

 

 

that pretty much completes the underlying structure. Got to wait for a dry day now to do the fairing outside so next update may take a few days.

[mnewsholme]

Managed a little more progress. Port side rough fairing done. 

Bow needs a little more work.

 

Stern needs a fair bit more work.

[mnewsholme]

long time since this blog got an update but have made some progress. Stalled for a while as I remodelled workspace a bit changing to a height adjustable desk and improving the storage.

 

Then added the ply bulkhead formers which went on ok and lined up pretty well. Now slowly working down the first planking. Need more practise at Chucks plank bending techniques which I'm struggling with a bit at the moment.

 

[Gregory]

Great to see you back at work..

[Theodosius]

Love your working-space with a that little boxes! 🙂 I'm a couch-table-builder, a lot of work to just get everything ready to build something and to remove it afterwards again. But, at least, I can build 🙂

[mnewsholme]

Making slow progress on first planking. Realise I havent tapered planks coming up from keel enough at bow end so I'm going to run out of space, But can make it work as it will be covered by 2nd planking anyway. Just need to remember to taper more on the 2nd planking.

 

[Gregory]

You might consider a drop plank..  You could practice here and include on 2nd planking.

Pic from Chucks Winchelsea..

 

It helps with not having too narrow planks at the stem.

[mnewsholme]

yes gonna try a drop plank or two for sure.

[mnewsholme]

1st planking complete and looking ok with a bit of sanding and filler. I'll try and get some photos later. getting ready to add stern counter and outer side patterns.

[mnewsholme]

making steady progress with 2nd planking. using shorter lengths of planking, which are more to scale than the the full length strips used for first planking which makes it a lot easier to get a good fit.