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

[Glenn-UK]

I'm really looking forward to seeing plenty of photos of the sanded hull. I trust all goes well with the hull fairing.

Edited March 10, 2023 by Glenn-UK

[Kevin]

good evening every one

thank you for comments and likes

 

day 13 hull faired

 

the weather here has been pants recently, with snow and rain, so i have been doing some smaller projects on the build, but i will post photos later on in the build as I would  like to keep this log in some sort of order, (never achieved that before)

the deck has been sanded and varnished with a water based varnish @50/50

to day a few days delay the hull went outside to be sanded, brilliant, oh thats getting hot fizzle bang me mouse blew up

anyway an trip to Wickes (other palm sanding tool outlets are available0

this is what i have now

 

 

[Blue Ensign]

Coming along very nicely Kevin, she looks impressive even at this stage.

 

B.E.

[Glenn-UK]

I need a new palm sander also.

I have noticed that you have not removed the upper and lower gunport strips from the quarterdeck doorway. Is there any reason for this?

 

The fairing looks good, so the planking should not be a problem for you.

[Kevin]

1 hour ago, Glenn-UK said:

I need a new palm sander also.

I have noticed that you have not removed the upper and lower gunport strips from the quarterdeck doorway. Is there any reason for this?

 

The fairing looks good, so the planking should not be a problem for you.

ooops on the door way, im sure a couple others things are still needing attention, and when i got back in i found that i had forgotten to put the bracing beams inn thats how strong this build is

[Kevin]

Good evening everyone

thank you for comments and likes

 

Day 14 port side Gun port templates fitted

 

well i never expected to be at this stage after 2 weeks, but here i am, and loving it, and i have not had any issues to criticize the build, or instructions, 

after the hull fairing i test fitted the gun port templets, no other sanding was required

the bottom of fwd template forms where the first run of planking under it goes, so a pencil line is drawn, the rest of the plank aligns along the top of the port sill , at this point the template can be removed

first plank

 

2nd plank

the after template fits on the top of the 1st plank and lined up with the top right corner of the last gunport, instructions need to be read to be aware of where the glue is applied, as a section of the framework has to be removed at a later date

a templete fits between and the area over the ports is covered, using limewood

rough opening of the gun ports when the glue has dried

 

 

 

Edited March 13, 2023 by Kevin

[Glenn-UK]

Great work and description

[Oldsalt1950]

You are moving along at quicker pace than I expected. All the work looks really good. 

 

Jim

[Kevin]

good evening everyonr

 

thank you for comments and likes

day 16 1st planking

 

 

 

port and stbd side templates fitted

 

stern tuck, caused me some aggro fot a couple of hours, so the fixed planks were cut back and the stern was re faired allowing the 3rd plank to twist and turn

Edited March 15, 2023 by Kevin

[Glenn-UK]

The planking is looking great. 

[Kevin]

57 minutes ago, Glenn-UK said:

The planking is looking great. 

ty glenn, it did take me a good few hours to get them right, and only then after cutting back the first two under the template and re faing the stern

[James H]

Those planks look great as they go under the tuck. 

[Kevin]

26 minutes ago, James H said:

Those planks look great as they go under the tuck. 

Thank you James

[hollowneck]

Nice tucking, Kevin.

[Oldsalt1950]

Very nice job on the planking. Everything looks nice and symmetrical 👍

 

Jim

[HardeeHarHar]

Are you using nails only when you need them?  Also, did you leave all the char on and remove it once the keel and its parts were complete?  I have the Sphinx on my table and am watching your build with great interest 😃

[Glenn-UK]

Hello Kevin

I have just noticed, when looking at your build log, that you do not seem to have added the two stern filler parts 29 to either side of the keel under bulkhead 18, as per build steps 82 and 83.

 

Glenn-UK

[Kevin]

18 minutes ago, Glenn-UK said:

Hello Kevin

I have just noticed, when looking at your build log, that you do not seem to have added the two stern filler parts 29 to either side of the keel under bulkhead 18, as per build steps 82 and 83.

 

Glenn-UK

they are in now, about an hour ago, thank you for keeping me in check

[Kevin]

41 minutes ago, HardeeHarHar said:

Are you using nails only when you need them?  Also, did you leave all the char on and remove it once the keel and its parts were complete?  I have the Sphinx on my table and am watching your build with great interest 😃

i use nails all the time and then remove them after the glue has set, the only char removed so far has been for fairing of the hull

[Old Collingwood]

Hiya Kevin mate,  found  your build at last,   what a fantastic  build it is - you are doing a wonderful job,   looking forward to each and every  post.

 

OC.

[Malcolm Greig]

Kevin

 

Excellent build log, thanks for posting, very interested and I'll will be great to tag along and follow your progress.

 

regards

 

Malcolm 

[Morten]

Exelent work on a exelent kit. 

[Kevin]

7 hours ago, Malcolm Greig said:

Kevin

 

Excellent build log, thanks for posting, very interested and I'll will be great to tag along and follow your progress.

 

regards

 

Malcolm 

everyone is welcome to follow my trials and tribulations of wooden ship building

[Kevin]

9 minutes ago, Morten said:

Exelent work on a exelent kit. 

thank you. we look forward to seeing your build soon

[Kevin]

good evening everyone

Day 18 1st planking

 

as soon as i left the make up of the hull, i have had to start thinking about things, and this has resulted in some redo's, lol no matter how much fairing you do, there is always more

 

anyway the hull is is about 50% done and although bit messy in places, i have a sound basis  to work on

and yes i am still missing one part number 29 stern post filler, and the one fitted need working on

 

 

 

 

Edited March 17, 2023 by Kevin

[Kevin]

good evening everyone

 

day 20 1st planking

 

the bow is 1st planked, - absolutely nothing special, but will serve as a good foundation for the 2nd layer, i look forward to many hours of sanding before that happens

 

the stern will be completed in the next day or so

 

 

 

Edited March 19, 2023 by Kevin

[Glenn-UK]

Well done.

[Kevin]

good evening everyone,

thank you for comments and likes

 

day 21 1st planking port side complete

 

i needed to fair the parts 29 on the stern post, so i then continued with a rough grit sanding pad and gave the hull a once over, i was real happy with how it turned out, no where ready for the top coat though

i am about an hours work from completing the stbd side, will try and finish that tomorrow, but the boi is in for an operation at the vets, so i might be to stressy for that

[Knocklouder]

Good luck at the Vets my friend , man can you build fast,very nicely  done , is an understatement  WAH  !!!

 

[Blue Ensign]

Fingers crossed for a quick recovery for your boy, the hours surely do drag when they're at the Vets for a procedure.

 

Some progress that Kevin, I'm still on page one of your log.

 

B.E.