HM Brig-Sloop Speedy by mgatrost - Vanguard Models - 1/64

[mgatrost]

 

Hello Shipmates

 I thought I'd share with you my build of Vanguard's HM Brig-Sloop Speedy. This is the 3rd wooden model ship I've built over the past 2 years but the first one I've posted on here. The prior two being Occre's Polaris and Amati's Lady Nelson. 

 I ordered this directly from Vanguard figuring it would take a week or two to make it to Phoenix AZ so I was pleasantly surprised when it showed up on my doorstep in Phoenix Arizona 3 days later. My first impression upon opening the box was how well it was packed, it really spoke volumes about how much pride they take in thier kits. 

 

The cover art on the box is beautiful.

The kits packaging 

Most of the parts laid out.

 

Thanks Martin 

 

 

[mgatrost]

1. Hull Construction 1-3

I've started the Hull Construction. First I dry fitted bulkheads 4-13 onto the false keel and then the lower deck step patterns onto the bulkheads before fitting the lower decks before gluing everything into place. I was really impressed with how tight the clearances are on all the laser cut parts. It really is a giant jigsaw puzzle. 

 

 

I wish I'd have cleaned up the laser char on the lower deck seams. I realize this won't be very visable though. 

Edited July 29, 2022 by mgatrost

[Ryland Craze]

Nice start.  Thanks for sharing your build with us.

[mgatrost]

I’ve made a little more progress on Speedy.

2. Hull Construction 4-14

 

I bevelled and glued the bow bulkheads and patterns.

Glued the deck beams

 

followed by the stern bulkheads and stern frame patterns

 

Fitted the main deck, it was a little nerve racking squeezing it between the bulwark frames but it snapped into place and really helped stiffen up the stern frame patterns

I then temporarily placed the rudder post and then added the stern counter and board.

After fairing the hull frames I finally added the inner stem post and gunport patterns. 


On to the first planking. I’m looking forward to improving my skills in this area. On Lady Nelson I started off planking with the best of intentions but by time I was done I was starting to wonder why I do this to myself 🤣. Hopefully this time it goes a little smoother. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 29, 2022 by mgatrost

[mgatrost]

On 7/24/2022 at 8:01 AM, Ryland Craze said:

Nice start.  Thanks for sharing your build with us.

Thank you.