MaxC Posted October 20, 2022 Share #1 Posted October 20, 2022 Hi all! This is my very first build, and I decided to go with this maker as not only are all reports good, importantly for me, I think I'm more likely to finish it! The kit arrived very well packed and quickly - always a plus. I'm going to include lots of piccies, and if I post too many please tell me. Building will begin tomorrow with the construction of the working cradle. I'm keen once I start to spe as much time on her as possible, but ill health may rear it's ugly head now and again. A new toy I bought which was included in the box. The very excellent manual Tomorrow should see a start Max Matt D, AJohnson, Andyrew and 9 others 12 Quote Altogether elsewhere, vast herds of reindeer move across miles and miles of golden moss, silently and very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowline Posted October 20, 2022 Share #2 Posted October 20, 2022 great - good luck - great choice chris watton and Mr Whippy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Collier Posted October 20, 2022 Share #3 Posted October 20, 2022 It looks like a pretty good kit. I like the fact the sails are premade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxC Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted October 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Mike Collier said: It looks like a pretty good kit. I like the fact the sails are premade. Yes Mike, it certainly is a good kit. I felt that as it's going to be my first build, it would be worth spending a bit more than I'd originally intended to give me a decent chance of finishing it! Time will tell. Max AJohnson 1 Quote Altogether elsewhere, vast herds of reindeer move across miles and miles of golden moss, silently and very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted October 20, 2022 Share #5 Posted October 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, MaxC said: give me a decent chance of finishing it! As will having the kit's designer as an active member here. Mr Whippy 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxC Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share #6 Posted October 21, 2022 12 hours ago, ccoyle said: As will having the kit's designer as an active member here. Yes, without question that's another bonus Chris! AJohnson 1 Quote Altogether elsewhere, vast herds of reindeer move across miles and miles of golden moss, silently and very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted October 21, 2022 Share #7 Posted October 21, 2022 Looking forward to this. BTW, I removed the text formatting from your original post which covered the text in a brown covering. Mr Whippy 1 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxC Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share #8 Posted October 21, 2022 50 minutes ago, James H said: Looking forward to this. BTW, I removed the text formatting from your original post which covered the text in a brown covering. Many thanks James, that's a lot better! Max Quote Altogether elsewhere, vast herds of reindeer move across miles and miles of golden moss, silently and very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdurant Posted October 21, 2022 Share #9 Posted October 21, 2022 Looks like you're well set for an enjoyable build. Hope you don't mind my following along. Quote Current build(s): Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler "Erycina" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Paused on the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) / HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxC Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted October 22, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 3:33 PM, robdurant said: Looks like you're well set for an enjoyable build. Hope you don't mind my following along. By all means, admirers always welcome, but bear in mind this is my first kit! robdurant 1 Quote Altogether elsewhere, vast herds of reindeer move across miles and miles of golden moss, silently and very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxC Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share #11 Posted October 22, 2022 Thanks all! A few more piccies. The building cradle was glued up overnight and is ready to support it's precious cargo. Bulkheads have been removed and the four shown separately are now ready to be bevelled to their individually marked lines. I haven't finally decided how I'm going to do this yet, so watch this space . AJohnson, robdurant, James H and 2 others 5 Quote Altogether elsewhere, vast herds of reindeer move across miles and miles of golden moss, silently and very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted October 22, 2022 Share #12 Posted October 22, 2022 Remember, those bevel lines are only approximated. They'll help you take off a chunk of material before assembly, but will later be faired in properly. robdurant, Rik Thistle and Mr Whippy 3 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxC Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share #13 Posted October 22, 2022 3 hours ago, James H said: Remember, those bevel lines are only approximated. They'll help you take off a chunk of material before assembly, but will later be faired in properly. Thanks James, I'll bear that in mind. I've actually already done #1 which is the biggest amount of removal, I'll hopefully do the rest tomorrow Max Glenn-UK, AJohnson, robdurant and 1 other 4 Quote Altogether elsewhere, vast herds of reindeer move across miles and miles of golden moss, silently and very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn-UK Posted October 23, 2022 Share #14 Posted October 23, 2022 A good start Quote Glenn (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxC Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share #15 Posted October 23, 2022 Next bit: AJohnson, robdurant, Prowler901 and 2 others 5 Quote Altogether elsewhere, vast herds of reindeer move across miles and miles of golden moss, silently and very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB789 Posted October 23, 2022 Share #16 Posted October 23, 2022 Hi Max, I’ve just finished building Saucy Jack, she’s a super boat to build and the end model looks lovely. My build log is below, hope it’s useful. I strongly recommend James H’s build log of the prototype as well. Good luck, looking good so far. Dan AJohnson 1 Quote Dan Current Build: HM Gun Brig Adder (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Previous Builds: Fifie (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Nisha (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Zulu (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Saucy Jack (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Erycina (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HMS Alert (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Grecian (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Ranger (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Waiting to be Built: Speedy (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxC Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share #17 Posted October 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, DB789 said: Hi Max, I’ve just finished building Saucy Jack, she’s a super boat to build and the end model looks lovely. My build log is below, hope it’s useful. I strongly recommend James H’s build log of the prototype as well. Good luck, looking good so far. Dan Hi Dan! Many thanks for that, I shall hopefully gain some tips from perusing your build log. You look as though you're as keen on British working boats as I am, or is it just Vanguard? Whatever, you're accumulating a nice little fleet there! I'll pop off now and have a look at your log. Max Quote Altogether elsewhere, vast herds of reindeer move across miles and miles of golden moss, silently and very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB789 Posted October 23, 2022 Share #18 Posted October 23, 2022 7 hours ago, MaxC said: Hi Max, thanks. It’s mainly Vanguard - the kits are so high quality and a pleasure to build. They’ve been a fantastic introduction to building model boats for me. I had no interest in British working boats before starting to build these… but it’s amazing how beautiful these old trawlers were. Erycina which is my current build has stunning lines and reminds me more of a racing yacht. MaxC 1 Quote Dan Current Build: HM Gun Brig Adder (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Previous Builds: Fifie (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Nisha (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Zulu (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Saucy Jack (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Erycina (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HMS Alert (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Grecian (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Ranger (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Waiting to be Built: Speedy (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxC Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share #19 Posted October 26, 2022 Hi all Well a bit more progress to report with a couple more piccies. It was nice and warm here today, so I sat outside with a file, and bevelled off stern and prow support pieces. The previous lot I did with the Dremel and grinding stone, but the dust was horrendous even with a spraying mask on. Not as bad as sanding iroko but bad enough. Anyway, I'm really enjoying this little beauty so far, with further instalments to follow. MaxC DB789, Knocklouder, Glenn-UK and 4 others 7 Quote Altogether elsewhere, vast herds of reindeer move across miles and miles of golden moss, silently and very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxC Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share #20 Posted October 28, 2022 Okay folks, removed clamps and moved on a couple more stages. The biggest job was painting glue around all the joints, this took a lot longer than I'd envisaged. The biggest problem was getting in between small gaps. If I was to make this again I'd consider checking for fit and then gluing all the stern members as I went. The problem though with doing that is that you really would need to wait then for the glue to dry before proceeding. But although my gluing up doesn't look very pretty, none of it will be seen when the hull is planked. I'll now giv it at least a day to dry out sufficiently Prowler901, ct mike, robdurant and 3 others 6 Quote Altogether elsewhere, vast herds of reindeer move across miles and miles of golden moss, silently and very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxC Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share #21 Posted October 29, 2022 Hi folks! Today I fitted the sub-deck. Having made sure there were no little nibs or such i as quickly as I could brushed some PVA over the upper structures then the slightly nervous bit of springing in the deck. I did a dry run on one side before I started the fixing but it was still a slightly worrying operation. Once it was in and I'd checked proper seating all round, I again quickly brushed PVA along as many points as I could easily get to. Then a few cramps to help matters and now rest until tomorrow.. Max DB789, AJohnson, Mr Whippy and 3 others 6 Quote Altogether elsewhere, vast herds of reindeer move across miles and miles of golden moss, silently and very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted October 29, 2022 Share #22 Posted October 29, 2022 The deck shouldn't spring at all as it slots into the notches at the bottom of each bulkhead ear. That's important as you want the deck level to be even with the engraved lines on the inner bulwarks that you'll later fit. She's looking real nice! Mr Whippy, DB789 and chris watton 3 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxC Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share #23 Posted October 29, 2022 4 hours ago, James H said: The deck shouldn't spring at all as it slots into the notches at the bottom of each bulkhead ear. That's important as you want the deck level to be even with the engraved lines on the inner bulwarks that you'll later fit. She's looking real nice! Thanks James! I'm enjoying this a lot more than I thought I would. A great little kit, the emphasis being on 'little', she's a smaller than I expected, and if anything it makes it harder with the small pieces. But, I'm really looking forward to continuing, so watch this space! Max James H 1 Quote Altogether elsewhere, vast herds of reindeer move across miles and miles of golden moss, silently and very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted October 29, 2022 Share #24 Posted October 29, 2022 10 minutes ago, MaxC said: Thanks James! I'm enjoying this a lot more than I thought I would. A great little kit, the emphasis being on 'little', she's a smaller than I expected, and if anything it makes it harder with the small pieces. But, I'm really looking forward to continuing, so watch this space! Max That's what makes them lovely projects for the beginner and 'in-between' builds too. Easy to display. I have my Saucy Jack on my fireplace at the moment. AJohnson, Mr Whippy and rcweir 3 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB789 Posted October 29, 2022 Share #25 Posted October 29, 2022 1 hour ago, James H said: Easy to display. I have my Saucy Jack on my fireplace at the moment. As do I! She’s a beautiful boat when complete. AJohnson 1 Quote Dan Current Build: HM Gun Brig Adder (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Previous Builds: Fifie (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Nisha (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Zulu (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Saucy Jack (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Erycina (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HMS Alert (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Grecian (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Ranger (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Waiting to be Built: Speedy (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxC Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share #26 Posted October 30, 2022 Yes, I suspect that this little beauty will be considerably more straightforward than the Billings FD10 Arnanes that I have in waiting 🤔. Max DB789 and AJohnson 2 Quote Altogether elsewhere, vast herds of reindeer move across miles and miles of golden moss, silently and very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxC Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share #27 Posted October 30, 2022 Okay folks, next stage stern framework supports fitted. I was tempted to carry on with the pieces that go beneath, but decided I'd be happier leaving this stage to dry. The whole structure is now feeling a lot more solid and the sub-deck certainly makes me feel as though I'm getting somewhere 😊. Max James H, AJohnson, DB789 and 2 others 5 Quote Altogether elsewhere, vast herds of reindeer move across miles and miles of golden moss, silently and very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxC Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share #28 Posted October 31, 2022 So here are those small parts messily fitted, they've got till Wednesday to cure. Jack-in-the-Blue, robdurant, Mr Whippy and 2 others 5 Quote Altogether elsewhere, vast herds of reindeer move across miles and miles of golden moss, silently and very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxC Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share #29 Posted September 13, 2023 Okay, here I am again! Nearly a year later and hoping to rekindle my interest in this little beauty. All came to a stop when I realised that the fairing lines printed on the forward bulkheads are wrong? It appears that by taking them back to these lines can't be right, or is it and I just can't see it? Perhaps I was just not too well at the time, or just couldn't be bothered to resolve the problem. But, I'm intending to have another go. Watch this space 😊. AJohnson and Jack-in-the-Blue 2 Quote Altogether elsewhere, vast herds of reindeer move across miles and miles of golden moss, silently and very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack-in-the-Blue Posted September 13, 2023 Share #30 Posted September 13, 2023 I believe that you need to fair the rest of the framework to match the fair shape of the bulkheads. AJohnson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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