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

[Kevin]

that looks great

[ECK]

Little by little the work goes on.

[RossR]

I wouldn’t describe your pace as “Little by little”.  You are making incredible progress.   I wish my build was moving as quick as yours.  Thanks for sharing your build log.   

[ECK]

A note. I have found several part misnumberings. On page 29 Step 174 Part # 72 in the text should be Part # 73 as it is labeled on the MDF sheet.  On page 32 step 210 Parts # 246 and 250 in the text should be parts 252 and 253 as labeled on the 1mm wood sheet.

[chris watton]

I shall make sure the numbers are corrected for the nest print run.

[ECK]

To make sure the stern panel had the 2mm clearance I used a 2x4 mm plank to keep things in line. The outer stern windows do align nicely outer pillars as described in the instructions.

 

Again clamps and more clamps. I measured out the points for the first plank/strake under the gunports then ran a line of tape to make sure looked correct then drew a line under the bottom of the tape to mark the course of the first second planking that also serves as the line for the first plank of the strake.

 

 

 

That is it for today as I have to wait overnight for the bow pieces to dry out from being soaked and bent in to shape. Back to work tomorrow so things will be slower this week and I am on call next weekend.

 

 

 

[ECK]

Thanks for all the kind comments. Here is the work of the day.My dilemma is previous models usually use cyano glue at this stage which I did for the few upper planks., I glued and nailed the strake line (as in the manual photo) as it will be covered and makes it easy to identify. The manual states they used wood glue but not sure it will hold without nailing and clamping is impossible for most of this stage. Any thoughts out there?

[Twokidsnosleep]

Cannot go wrong with combination mechanical hold (nails) + glue

This is looking great, will follow along

[mtaylor]

I used almost entirely wood glue for hull planking as the CA smell gets to me.   But use what you're comfortable with.

[Glenn-UK]

Jim used wood glue on the prototype and then pinned the 2nd planks in place. The pin holes were then filled during the sanding phase before painting.

[chris watton]

If you plan to paint the entire hull, then the use of pins is fine, as the hull will require several sessions of filling and sanding anyway.

[Kevin]

i used a combination of pva and c/a

[ECK]

Thanks. As I am painting I will go for pins and glue. Cyano does not give much time to work

[ECK]

Did the port upper area today

[ECK]

Prebent  planks for the stern

Inch by inch, row by row, so does my Indy grow...

 

did a bit of sanding to even things out

Managed to weather the stern turn pretty well

 

 

[Kevin]

very neat and tidy

[Snug Harbor Johnny]

  Nice round tuck, there.

[ECK]

Despite working the weekend, fortunately not to bust, I completed 4 more rows. Needed to put 2 stealers on both side to continue the curve but not easily seen. Sanding as I go first with 60 grit then 240. Once done planking will sand lightly with 120 to 240 to 320. Use some cyano and sand lightly to fill the holes/ gaps  for now.

 

[ECK]

4 more done, 15 rows to go

 

[Glenn-UK]

Looking good so far.

[DelF]

Just catching up with your build - great progress (and I can't believe how fast you are, at least compared to me!). I was particularly impressed with your fairing - I've not tried palm sanders, but they certainly seem like a useful tool.

 

I look forward to following your log from now on.

 

Derek

[ECK]

I find the point of the triangular palm sander helps get into the tight spots.

[ECK]

Historical break: My eldest daughter gave me these postcards for my desk. HMS Foudroyant was an 80 gun ship of the line. Interesting write up in Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Foudroyant_(1798)

[James H]

Foudroyant was wrecked about 30 miles from where I live. She was tethered to a pier when she broke loose in a storm and wrecked her. 

[ECK]

Well, the hull is done and sanded. I will rub a layer of filler later to get any small imperfections and resand but this is the first time a have planked a hull and got most of it done continuously bow to stern. Helpful hints from the community helped.

 

[Glenn-UK]

It looks like you've made an excellent job of the 2nd planking

Edited July 1, 2023 by Glenn-UK

[ECK]

Second planking I think you meant to say. Boy, one step in the instruction took awhile to do. Now can make more noticeable progress.

[ECK]

Okay, last post for the day. Hull and wales filled and sanded. Smooth as can be.

[ECK]

After 182 eyebolts, the gundeck lined, painted and bolts in. Everything fit nicely.

 

[James H]

Very nice work indeed. That looks so clean.