HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023

[Blue Ensign]

The headworks look so much better Kevin,👍, I like the shading you've achieved on the figure's cloak, well done.

 

B.E.

[Kevin]

14 minutes ago, Chuck said:

Lovely!!

Thank you Chuck, Very much appreciated 

[Kevin]

Good evening everyone

Thank you for comments and likes

day 157-2 main channels in place

 

the main and mizzen channels were the easiest to get into position due the to way the kit was designed, the fore however took a few attempts to get right as i lost the lines due to painting and sanding, as a result i went back to the wood and it made it a simple task to get the alignment 

 

 

 

[Old Collingwood]

Lovely   work mate.

 

OC.

[yvesvidal]

Kevin,

 

You need to find another way to present and picture your beautiful models. The trash bin does not do them justice 😉

 

Yves

[Kevin]

good evening everyone,

thank you for comments and likes

day 174-6

ive been busy recently, with lots of gardening, and other projects, and  in the last 10 days we have been in the process of finding and new puppy to go with our boi, that has been successful, and will be with us in about 6 weeks time

as for the build i still continue to do a bit daily, however done more today, as i wanted to see if any of my toys are worth keeping, if so, to use them, which is what has happened, and IMHO quite well

 

 

 

Edited August 19, 2023 by Kevin

[James H]

Beautiful! Those chainplates easy enough?

[Kevin]

11 minutes ago, James H said:

Beautiful! Those chainplates easy enough?

so far so good, but only two so far are fixed into position, its a joy to do this build, the only bits that let it down are bits i have to do, lol no pretty pictures to follow now, im on masting/rigging, for me the most enjoyable bit

[Old Collingwood]

She  is  looking so  nice  Kevin.

 

OC.

[Kevin]

good morning everyone

day 176-6 lower masting

will be interesting to see how @Blue Ensign and @ECK tackle the masting, th standard of the builds far surpasses mine, butim thoroughly enjoying mine

the two lower mast come together vey quickly, and although they are only primed they look good in the sunshine

 @yvesvidal - Agreed -  NO dustbin

 

Edited August 21, 2023 by Kevin

[Knocklouder]

Awesome work Kevin,         

[Blue Ensign]

Getting enjoyment from the build is the main thing Kevin, without that a build is unlikely to be finished.

I like the look of your Indy, and it will be interesting to see a fully masted and rigged version.

I'm sorry you won't see that on my version,  which will have  stump masts only, if any masts at all.

 

ps. You haven't forgotten to fit the lower finishings of the Qtr galleries have you?

 

Regards,

 

B.E.

[mugje]

That's beautiful in the natural outside light!

[Kevin]

1 hour ago, Blue Ensign said:

Getting enjoyment from the build is the main thing Kevin, without that a build is unlikely to be finished.

I like the look of your Indy, and it will be interesting to see a fully masted and rigged version.

I'm sorry you won't see that on my version,  which will have  stump masts only, if any masts at all.

 

ps. You haven't forgotten to fit the lower finishings of the Qtr galleries have you?

 

Regards,

 

B.E.

at present im unable to make them look right, so i will try again when i redo the midships to aft repaint

plus i may have a bit of a problem with my coppering, i used the tape, and put a water based varnish over, but im wearing the varnish away with constant use, lol its looking very polished by the rudder post and lower bow

 

no masts, is that a personal choice or space related?

Edited August 21, 2023 by Kevin

[Kevin]

19 minutes ago, mugje said:

That's beautiful in the natural outside light!

thank you

[Blue Ensign]

Maintaining copper is a tricky business during the constant handling during the remainder of the construction. I suppose that unless the copper  is damaged, it could be re-treated later.

 

I seem to recall that on my Pegasus build I used cling film to cover the lower hull taped to the wale with varying success.

I wonder, could you construct a cut out polystyrene cradle to rest the hull in that would allow you to to turn the hull about without contact.

 

The build board I made to hold my Indy keeps her secure for most activity, and I don't need to handle the hull. The downside is that it is a bit of a beast to move about and there will be times when I  need to transfer her to the keel clamps to get specific angles for better access.

 

B.E.

[Kevin]

3 minutes ago, Blue Ensign said:

Maintaining copper is a tricky business during the constant handling during the remainder of the construction. I suppose that unless the copper  is damaged, it could be re-treated later.

 

I seem to recall that on my Pegasus build I used cling film to cover the lower hull taped to the wale with varying success.

I wonder, could you construct a cut out polystyrene cradle to rest the hull in that would allow you to to turn the hull about without contact.

 

The build board I made to hold my Indy keeps her secure for most activity, and I don't need to handle the hull. The downside is that it is a bit of a beast to move about and there will be times when I  need to transfer her to the keel clamps to get specific angles for better access.

 

B.E.

some great ideas thank you, i will retreat and see how it goes

 

[Skips1846]

8 minutes ago, Blue Ensign said:

Maintaining copper is a tricky business during the constant handling during the remainder of the construction. I suppose that unless the copper  is damaged, it could be re-treated later.

 

I seem to recall that on my Pegasus build I used cling film to cover the lower hull taped to the wale with varying success.

I wonder, could you construct a cut out polystyrene cradle to rest the hull in that would allow you to to turn the hull about without contact.

 

The build board I made to hold my Indy keeps her secure for most activity, and I don't need to handle the hull. The downside is that it is a bit of a beast to move about and there will be times when I  need to transfer her to the keel clamps to get specific angles for better access.

 

B.E.

Hi I added a Lazy Susan to the bottom of my build board for my 1/72 Victory worked a treat. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07G4FY6VG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

[ECK]

I usually add 3-4 coats of polyurethane over the copper and seems to keep in looking ok.

 

 

[mtaylor]

You might consider getting  some cotton gloves or even surgical type vinyl gloves for handing the ship.  Still looking sharp, Kevin.

[Kevin]

good morning everyone

Bowsprit 177-6  also completed yesterday

well that was a fun little project, i went for the longer version of the two options available and went with the flying Jibboom. this extents the build by another 110mm, the most difficult part was the angle for the masts passing through the cap, done now and im quite pleased with the result

 

 

 

Edited August 22, 2023 by Kevin

[Blue Ensign]

Nice Job Kevin, but the sight of that flying jib boom makes me very nervous, you've just doubled your workspace requirement.🫤

Can you draw it inboard until  absolutely required?

 

Gotta love spaniel pups, which one is yours?

 

B.E.

[James H]

35 minutes ago, Blue Ensign said:

Nice Job Kevin, but the sight of that flying jib boom makes me very nervous, you've just doubled your workspace requirement.🫤

 

 

It's for that precise reason why Im masting, shrouding and rattling mine BEFORE the bowsprit is fitted 😆

[Kevin]

35 minutes ago, Blue Ensign said:

Nice Job Kevin, but the sight of that flying jib boom makes me very nervous, you've just doubled your workspace requirement.🫤

Can you draw it inboard until  absolutely required?

 

Gotta love spaniel pups, which one is yours?

 

B.E.

nothing is fixed, i am no way ready for masts at this time, but wanted to progress them before the new pup arrival, i also want to redo my display area, so the shed where i did the masts is going to be a temp storage area soon 

the pups photo was added by mistake, but decided to leave it there, taken yesterday, with just the boys in it, we will be having one of them but will decide which one, as we have first pick, in a couple of weeks time, his name has already been decided, and will be Apollo

 

[ECK]

Lovely work. I usually do not attach the bowsprit until I am doing the bow stays as I tend to otherwise snag it and break something.

[glbarlow]

Nice looking work. It will be a sight to see fullymasted later on, good call not to have them fixed at this stage.

[Kevin]

good afternoon everyone

thankyou for comments and likes

day 180-6

today i made up the mizzen mast, all 3 are very basic for now, but i really wanted to get them out of the ways before the new puppy arrives, a couple of bits are pinned, but nothing is glued, so might seam a bit squiffy in places, also they they might not be in the fully home position

I will possibly be have a few days of soon from the build, as the mancave display area, is to be made larger, and although it was only done a couple of years ago, its its small (lol always something to do)

[Glenn-UK]

Nice work great work. I do like making the masts, bowsprit and yards but it will be a few weeks before I reach that stage.

[Kevin]

good evening everyone

thank you for comments and like

Foremast day 181 - 6

 

not a lot to say but oh so enjoyable, even the upper mast battens are included in the kit, 

Edited August 30, 2023 by Kevin

[Kevin]

good evening everyone

184-6 

 

good evening everyone

i have slowly been tidying up the bow and making up the masts, so yesterday i decided to insert the lower foremast, and tapped it into position, which gave a lovely satisfying sound telling ,e it was down on the keel, a measurement check confirmed the it was

1.3mm black thread, and 0.5 natural for the landwards, lets start the rigging

two pair of  pendants in first with 1mm thread and 2.5mm Thimble

first pair to stbd

these will all be removed and tidied up before i go on with the build, i find deck fittings get in my way so these will be added at a convenient time