Fallguy Posted November 11, 2021 #1 Posted November 11, 2021 Hello, First post here in this group and can I say thank you for accepting me into this group. It seems a wonderful resource for anyone interested in model ships regardless of their experience level. So this is my first foray into wood, I have been over on "The Dark side" making plastic models of all different subjects. I purchased HMS Endeavour's Longboat quite a few years ago and it has been on the "maybe next model" list for a while. So I suppose it's time has come. As with a lot of other comments I have read on this site, the key seems to be slow and steady (so please be patient with me as I am a naturally slow modeler) and really check fit and alignment before gluing . One thing I would mention is the instructions that come with this particular model leave much to be... shall we say "deduced". I have put together the frame and all seems in alignment and progressing well. GrandpaPhil and ccoyle 2 Quote
jpalmer1970 Posted November 11, 2021 #2 Posted November 11, 2021 Welcome ! This was my choice for a first build as well. It is a nice little model and will allow you to pick up some skills. Just be aware that because it is an open boat you can see the inside of your planking so make sure you take your time to make it as neat as you can. Quote -‐-‐-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Build Hayling Hoy 1760 - First POF scratch build Completed HMB Endeavour's Longboat by Artesania Latina Completed HM Armed Cutter Alert by Vanguard Models Completed 18ft cutter and 34ft launch by Vanguard Models Completed Pen Duick by Artesania Latina
Fallguy Posted November 13, 2021 Author #3 Posted November 13, 2021 On 11/11/2021 at 7:01 PM, jpalmer1970 said: Welcome ! This was my choice for a first build as well. It is a nice little model and will allow you to pick up some skills. Just be aware that because it is an open boat you can see the inside of your planking so make sure you take your time to make it as neat as you can. Thanks for the heads up jpalmer1970. I will definitely follow your advice and check inside and out while doing the first planking. jpalmer1970 1 Quote
jpalmer1970 Posted November 13, 2021 #4 Posted November 13, 2021 I look forward to seeing the rest of your log 👍 Quote -‐-‐-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Build Hayling Hoy 1760 - First POF scratch build Completed HMB Endeavour's Longboat by Artesania Latina Completed HM Armed Cutter Alert by Vanguard Models Completed 18ft cutter and 34ft launch by Vanguard Models Completed Pen Duick by Artesania Latina
RegAuthority Posted November 13, 2021 #5 Posted November 13, 2021 Welcome Fallguy. This too was my first wooden boat and you are charitable in using the word “deduced” for the instructions. I looked up more from web than I thought I would need, but although I made many mistakes, the learnings were invaluable jpalmer1970 1 Quote
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