Endurance by john D - OcCre

[john D]

 Hello every one I joined awhile back but this is my first build thread here.

I just received the kit today. I will start the build tomorrow and will post progress and pictures as I go, feel free to comment on any mistakes I make or ideas to make the build better.

[Jim Lad]

Happy building John! 

 

John

[rudybob]

It is a handsome ship. Have fun

[Cathead]

Have fun! There's extra incentive now that she's been found.

[john D]

So I finally started the build went thru the instructions and high lighted all the english parts checked all the parts to see if all is there.I put the frames together as a dry fit and then glued when I was satisfied all was good.I also layed out the false decks and started some planking.

 

Some Pictures.

 

Edited March 27, 2022 by john D

[john D]

[john D]

Some more progress.

[john D]

I did quite a bit of work since I posted last.

 

 

[Cathead]

You're not kidding, you're rattling right along. She's starting to show some personality.

[john D]

8 minutes ago, Cathead said:

You're not kidding, you're rattling right along. She's starting to show some personality.

Thank You.I work on it 3-4 hours a day.

[Ian_Grant]

Looks very nice.  Love the dog kennels! 🐕

[john D]

5 hours ago, Ian_Grant said:

Looks very nice.  Love the dog kennels! 🐕

Thanks most of the deck fittings are just dry fit right now they will be set as I do the rigging.Its easier to tie off the ropes without all that stuff in the way.

[tim71669]

I’m planning on getting this same model over summer. So glad I have your posts to learn from. Keep going!

[Melissa T.]

Just finished reading Alfred Lansing’s classic book on the Endurance expedition. Was ever a ship so aptly named?! Such an incredibly inspiring story, and your model is looking fantastic!