HMS Indefatigable by ECK - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64

RossR · September 10, 2023

Hard to believe you did all of this in a little over 3 months. Fantastic job.

ECK · September 13, 2023

Thanks, that's what happens when the nest empty's out, have to do something while binging on various streaming services.

ECK · September 15, 2023

Had the same issue as Glen with the stern cleats, likely did not push edges down enough when gluing the deck.

Used this to elongate.

Then glue and filler

Then paint

Did the faux wood

Final placement

Unfortunately the glare makes the stern look a bit off but not in real life.

ECK · September 17, 2023

Continuing onward, finished the deck fittings for the stern of the ship. Can see nicely through the skylight. You may notice I removed the stern lanterns as I was always catching and bending them. Will put back at the end.

Fitted the carronades

You can see I wrapped the wheel with the steering tackle

The Capstan lines up nicely and inserted into the lower deck one.

Hopefully will finish by the end of the week. I will not install much of the railing as I usually bend it all out of shape when I am doing the rigging. Of course the anchors will also wait until the end. My debate is masts or the ships boats which are always a bugger to do.

Ronald-V · September 18, 2023

That looks great!

ECK · September 22, 2023

Except for the rails, the hull is done. I used left over gun ports to bring out the sternchasers' appearance. Also remembered to put in the main stun'sail booms by the

Being a masochist, I think I will do the ship's boats next

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RossR · September 22, 2023

Wow. Looks fantastic.

Glenn-UK · September 23, 2023

Great work, enjpy building the small boats

Craigie65 · September 23, 2023

Beautiful!

Ronald-V · September 23, 2023

That turned out really nice!

ECK · September 26, 2023

Finished planking the buggers. There are 5 ships boats provided, duplicate 24 ft boats but I had to much battle damage on one of them to continue. Have 1 each 32,26,24 and 18 footers. Will take a lot of sanding, filler and paint to get them into shape.

ECK · September 29, 2023

Gradual progress on the ship's boats.

ECK · September 30, 2023

More progress today. Mots of the work done. Tomorrow will be painting day, then file out the our holes and then the boat equipment.

ECK · October 1, 2023

Finished painting today. As I expect Pellow had a lot of prize money he could a little bling to his ships boats.

I'll finish up with rudders, oarlocks, boat books, oars and anchors over the next few days

Knocklouder · October 2, 2023

Great looking boats my friend !!

ECK · October 2, 2023

Thanks, nothing like sand paper, filler and paint to correct errors on these things

Theodosius · October 2, 2023

I had only one to do, so: respect for your work! 🙂 They look good! I don't know jet, but me and this little buggers might become a love and hate relationship in the future🙂

ECK · October 3, 2023

Ship's boats complete, anchors and gear stowed and temporary placement on the deck. Will finish the anchors tomorrow and then will be off for a weeks break from work and will start the masts following.

ECK · October 5, 2023

Forgot about the anchors, the last. page of the manual . Now on to the plans.

DARIVS ARCHITECTVS · October 5, 2023

Your Indefatigable is looking gorgeous! Great workmanship.

ECK · October 5, 2023

Thanks, but Chris' design makes things a lot easier as things fit together nicely for the most part.

ECK · October 15, 2023

Well, back after a week of visiting my mother on the occasion of her 91st birthday. Am building the mast lower sections first then upper. Previously I would build each entire mast but as these require painting and bindings I decided to do a bit more assembly line manner. I used tape instead of the black cardboard as I always mess the cardboard up and the tape sticks better. As the tape will be painted, color not an issue. I also added nail head as there are markings for bolts but the plan does not specify. I think it dresses the top up .

ECK · October 17, 2023

Finished the lower mast bindings

ECK · October 22, 2023

Masts now done but not rigged yet. Next is the scary bowsprit. Always worried about getting the angles correct. After that the yards.

Glenn-UK · October 22, 2023

Looking very nice

ECK · October 22, 2023

Thanks. The airbrush I bought for the project really helps the tops keep their lines visible. I find painting in the past often obscured things and blocked up the holes.

Kevin · October 22, 2023

she looks fantastic

ECK · October 22, 2023

Last job of the day, also did the bowsprit, not as bad as I thought. The plans were well drawn making the angle cuts pretty straight forward. I opted for the extended jib. Stiker not on as it is one of the parts Itend to break so will add at the end. The bowsprit is not full engaged as I do not plan on putting it in until the masts have all their shrouds in at which point I will do the stays.

ECK · October 29, 2023

Masts rigged, next step, making the yards then rigging them.

ECK · November 5, 2023

Spent the week making up all the yards. Not rigged yet as they have to be painted first. There are some differences from other yards I have done. In this the fore and main topsail yard have a different central configuration compared to the mains.

Pre spray painting. Note I use tape instead of the cardboard as I never get the cardboard correct. The tape sprays up nicely. Unfortunately I was short 2 8mm dowels in the kit but luckily I had spare dowels in the shipyard.