J-class yacht Endeavour 1934 by The Sailor - Amati - 1:35

[The Sailor]

Thank you very much for your kind words, guys.

 

Pete

Just have a look here: http://pkboatplans.com

The plans are made for the ultimate scratch build in 1/1 Scale and they are free. I think you also can build a model using this plans.

[pete48]

Thanks Richard, I greatly appreciate it, I am going to watch your build it looks Great

 

Best Regards,

Pete

[The Sailor]

Good afternoon.

Everything is prepared for the first planking. I‘ve glued the two parts of the false deck to the hull.

 

 

 

Here are the filler blocks at the bow and the stern:

 

 

And here are the first planks using 2x2 mm stripes:

 

 

Those stripes are only for the lower keel section.

 

 

Although there were no problems at all the model is quite bulky because of it‘s length.

 

[hamilton]

What an elegant looking form! The sheer of the false decks really brings out the beauty of the design! Do you anticipate that the length will pose specific challenges for the planking? Will you be planking the strakes in single long lengths or in shorter strips? 

hamilton

[pete48]

Looking good Richard

[themadchemist]

Wow, she's a monster. Things are going to start getting interesting, Yippe.

I love the scale of this build, it makes me want one.

Also I was thinking, displaying her with the retractable keel fully out would really make for a much taller display also, which could be an issue.  

[The Sailor]

Thank you very much Hamilton, Pete and Keith.

 

Hamilton

The kit provided stripes for the deck are not in full length. I must use small stripes.

 

Keith

You are absolutely right she is a monster. But it's a fantastic kit.

[Børge]

She is looking very nice now, i can imagine how she will apear with planking done.

she will be a jewel..

 

Børge

[Q A's Revenge]

Looking good Richard. I can't wait to see her with some more planks on her!

[Jeff-E]

Hi Richard,

 

She's coming along well, are the filler blocks part of the kit or did you add them?

 

Can't wait to see some more planks on her. Are you going to plank her from the keel up?

[The Sailor]

Thanks for stopping by, Børge, Q A's Revenge and Jeff.

 

Jeff

The filler blocks are part of the kit. Well, this is my first modern sailingship. I have no idea what's the best way planking her but I think I'll follow the instruction. That means planking from deck to keel.

[fnkershner]

I would suggest that you plank from both and meet in the middle. Here is my reasoning - at both the deck and the keel you have need of a full plank aligning very closely. When you do your planking there is always the possibility that there will be a slight gap. This is more easily handled somewhere in the middle.

Edited October 22, 2013 by Floyd Kershner

[The Sailor]

Thanks for the tip Floyd.

[yvesvidal]

Richard,

 

please don't be shy to post pictures. It is not everyday that we get a chance to admire such beautiful and impressive boat.

Wonderful start so far!

 

Yves

[Trussben]

Really interesting, I love these fast racing ships, such beautiful lines and what a spread of canvas. I will watch your build with interest.

 

Ben

[The Sailor]

Thank you very much, Yves and Ben.

 

And here are the next photos showing the progress of planking the hull (first planking):

 

 

 

 

First I‘ve nearly finished the planking of the keel. As you can see on the next photos the 2mm planks have to be sanded down to the level of the 1mm planks.

 

 

 

And some more planks:

 

Edited October 27, 2013 by The Sailor

[pete48]

looks good Richard, She's comming along beautifully

[hamilton]

Hi Richard:

 

The planking looks great so far!

 

I wonder - what is the purpose of the 2mm planks? Is this a feature of the kit design? I've never seen a kit that uses two different thicknesses of planking for the first planking layer - just curious.

hamilton

[The Sailor]

Thanks for the nice comments, Pete and Hamilton.

 

Hamilton

It's indeed a feature. If I want a complete painted hull I can glue the second planking up to the edge of the 2mm bulb area covering. The different types of wood will be hidden by the colour. I want to try the second option and leaving the bottom of the hull covered with the mahogany planking. That means sanding down the 2mm planks and planking the bulb area with mahogany stripes.

[burnside63]

I completed my build of this kit a few months ago.  Great build, but I found myself getting very bored when planking and decking her due to the size of the hull and deck.  I tapered the mast, by the way, with a spoke shaver.  Went very smoothly and required little cleanup sanding.  Enjoy her.  Everyone who comes in my house comments about her.

[hamilton]

Thanks for the explanation Richard - makes sense to me. 

hamilton

[Timothy Wood]

Looking sweet!  

 

Tim

[fnkershner]

Burnside63 - Can we see pictures please?

[The Sailor]

Thank you very much, guys.

 

I tapered the mast, by the way, with a spoke shaver.  Went very smoothly and required little cleanup sanding.

Thanks for the tip. Did you use the kit provided parts for assembling the mast?

 

And I would like to see a photo of your Endeavour too.

[Jeff-E]

Hi Richard ,

 

Your planking is coming along well. I think the Mahogany lower hull will look great.  

[michael mott]

Hi Richard first time visit, these J class yachts were most elegant I will be following along now that I have found your build.

I have admired this yacht for a long time.

There is a chap in France who built a giant one here

 

Michael

[Nirvana]

Did you know you can R/C this model? Just saying...

And it's sanctioned by AMYA as well, if I remembered it right.

Would love to have this yacht.    But as it is right now, to many on the shelf plus all the plans.

Edited October 30, 2013 by Nirvana

[Nirvana]

Hi Richard first time visit, these J class yachts were most elegant I will be following along now that I have found your build.

I have admired this yacht for a long time.

There is a chap in France who built a giant one here

 

Michael

Michael,

Who ever is in the picture doesn't look to happy,

wonder how long time it will take to rigg and get her ready to sail?

This weighs in at 160 kg that's 320lb+

[The Sailor]

Thanks for stopping by, Michael and Per. Michael thank you for posting the link. That model is really huge.

Edited October 30, 2013 by The Sailor

[The Sailor]

I‘ve too little time but I‘m still busy.

The first frames are fully covered by the planks now. Here are some impressions:

 

 

Note the termination of planking at frame 9. The stern will be planked diagonally, in order to adapt the stripes to the bending.

 

Here you can see the only reason why the midship frame is a double frame:

 

The planks of the lean bow: