HMS Pegasus by ECK - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64

[ECK]

Having just finished the Duchess of Kingston and waiting for my HMS Indefatigable to ship, i figured I have 6 weeks or s so I decided to start HMS Swan that I bought for Christmas as it was on sale.

Could not help myself and got to work. I can see Chris Watton all over this design and how he incorporated things into Vanguard but  definitely improved by providing better instructions and excellent pictures on his Vanguard models

 

[ccoyle]

I took the liberty of changing your build log title to Pegasus based on the assumption that you will build this Swan-class vessel as the subject depicted by the kit -- unless, of course, you plan to actually build the model as Swan, in which case you will need to make some cosmetic changes. Let me know if I need to fix anything!

[Knocklouder]

I wish you luck in your journey,    

[ECK]

Sorry, my bad, a typo. Thanks for correcting

[Mic_Nao]

Good luck for your build. A lot of pleasure.

Edited January 27, 2023 by Mic_Nao

[Craigie65]

A lovely ship to build.

If you have not done so already I would read @Blue Ensign build log.  It is a masterclass in building this kit. I know I shamelessly copied some of his ideas.

Edited January 27, 2023 by Craigie65

[glbarlow]

I built this model and wrote my first build log here  for it. Unfortunately it was lost in the 2013 system crash, though i do have a photo gallery for it now posted. I write logs offline and keep backupsthese days.  This is a great model, you’ll enjoy building it.  Though you’re a long way from it, researching and installing the rigging was my favorite part.  

[ECK]

So going onward. I noticed they did not make the opening for the hatch leading to the lower deck so I opened it . The plans also did not plank the central section until later which ruins the flow. I do not think I can be as creative as the Blue ensign build.

 

[ECK]

Thanks for the tips. There are definitely little things that require executive decisions.

[ECK]

First planking done, filled and sanded.

[Knocklouder]

That is really good, nice job on the planking I want to be able to do that someday. I will enjoy following along.   

[RossR]

What did you use to fill?   

[ECK]

Thanks, hopefully the second plank goes smoothly. First I have to mark the whales for the first row. Will do it that way (I believe it is what Chris Watton recommended as the "designer" mentioned in the instructions) rather than at the gun ports. Then the whale should be easy to place. 

[ECK]

I used this stuff. Comes out as a nice creamy paste so can spread it all over then sand it down. Comes in several colors as well.

[ECK]

Lined up first row of second planking with line of first whale position. I used carpenter's glue and pins to give me time to position it properly (as the pins will be covered by the whale holes not an issue). Now I can start planking using cyano glue.

[ECK]

Second planking done, pre and post sanding pictures, inner bulwarks done and painted and wale in place

[allanyed]

Hi Eck,

Thanks for sharing your build with us.

This is often seen and I realize it is a kit thing but it is a pet peeve and I often wonder why there only a couple kit makers that show how to properly plank a hull.  For future builds you might want to study the planking tutorial here at MSW in the articles databased by David Antscherl and the four part You Tube video by Chuck Passaro on how to duplicate realistic planking.  The pic below shows the difference between what many kit instructions yield and realistic planking where the planks end at the rabbet.  The only exception would be if a drop strake is needed.  If the hull is to be painted or coppered of course that pretty much covers any differences.   Note that the wales tapered to the same thickness as the surrounding planking as they approach the rabbet.

Allan

 

[ECK]

I agree with all of the above.Given the paint and copper to follow, I think that the offending areas will be covered and the exposed wood will be ok.  A lot is self satisfaction of knowing what lies beneath. I take comfort that when I look at the pictures in the build manual for the Indefatigable, similar issues can be seen.

[Ronald-V]

8 minutes ago, ECK said:

I agree with all of the above.Given the paint and copper to follow, I think that the offending areas will be covered and the exposed wood will be ok.  A lot is self satisfaction of knowing what lies beneath. I take comfort that when I look at the pictures in the build manual for the Indefatigable, similar issues can be seen.

Same for me...i also didn't bother to much about the planking beneath the copper...only the planks above have to look crisp in my opinion. But when you need to practice planking then it would be a good opportunity to do all planking perfect. 

 

You are going fast! Everything looking great! 👍

[ECK]

 Wale painted , waterline in and painted copper for background. Will start the long process of coppering.

 

[ECK]

After a week of plating (rudder took an entire afternoon), covered in matte polyurathane, lower hull done . Now I don't have to turn it over any more.  Although not in the instructions, I pinned all the rudder pintles. Also received an email that the Indefatigable kit I ordered is finally on the way. It will be a major temptation to start it but I will likely finish Pegasus first and then relish the time working on Indy.

 

Pre cleaning and polyurathane:

 

Post finish:

 

[Blue Ensign]

Coppering looks good, and it does hide a multitude of sins, I was glad of it on my Pegasus build.

 

If you want to add a degree of authenticity the  rudder straps and pintles on copper hulls were made of a cuprous alloy, iron doesn't work with copper. Painting them a coppery/bronze  colour would be more accurate.

 

B.E.

[ECK]

I will in the next day or so. Have to rig the visible guns now.

[ECK]

Things continue to progress. Am doing a few things slightly out of order in order to let me rig the guns soon.

 

I also on Tuesday received my long awaited Christmas present weighing in at over 30 lbs. I plan to finish Pegasus first but it is tempting. Notice I painted the rudder straps copper to prevent electrolysis.

 

[ECK]

Have blinged out the sides , continuing to do the deck and side windows .

Interesting issue is that plans have side windows above main wale

But pictures on box has it overlapping the wale

The usual issue of variances. Mine looks to be slightly over the wale. Will need to build it up to avoid cutting into the wale. The box picture also missing a decoration in the plan picture.

[ECK]

My solution seems to work ok. No visible gaps and did not have to cut into the wale

[ECK]

Stern done and quarter deck. Name will wit s I lost one of the letter and ordered replacement. Soemthings will go on t the very end as I have a bad habit of snagging and breaking hammock nettings and the like.

 

[ECK]

Well, the hull is finally done except for 2 things I add at the end as I always otherwise break them.  Another 6-8 weeks to finish. I am getting jealous of the 2 Indefatigable builds and can't wait to join them. 

[Knocklouder]

Very nice job. I hear you on the jealous part, after looking at your log I had to go to my stash  and hug my Pegasus and says soon.  its torture  lol   

Edited March 25, 2023 by Knocklouder

[ECK]

After a week or so the masts and bowsprit are done. Next rig the masts then make and rig the yards