HM Mortar Vessel Convulsion by Geordy Aidan - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64

[Geordy Aidan]

This is my first build. I bought the model second hand with the keel and bulkheads all glued in place.  The had the false keel stem and stern also glued in place.  I was lucky as I also purchased HMS Supply, in the same state as Convulsion, together with HM Bomb Vessel Grando, HMS Bounty and Albertros together  with lots of tools and equipment.

I started the build in February and did not take any photos until I had finished the second planking.

[Geordy Aidan]

The next step fit the bulwark capping rail and and all of the deck fittings then test fit the bow sprite.  Then a coat of paint.

[Geordy Aidan]

Bow sprite assembled and fitted.  Masts and yards ready.

[Geordy Aidan]

Masts stepped and standing rigging started. Lots of knots for the ratlines

[Geordy Aidan]

Standing rigging finished!

[Geordy Aidan]

And now the running rigging.  This was a little frustrating as there were blocks that I had to remove and re tie but I got there in the end.

[ccoyle]

Very nice work, Geordy! Is the model completed, or is there still some work to be done?

[Geordy Aidan]

Thanks for your comment Chris. I think it is finished and have put it to one side for the moment.  There are things like the covers for the mortar which I just lashed to the bulwarks.  Where would they have been stored in action.  I also did not rig any of the tackle for the carronades but did fit the breaching.

[GrandpaPhil]

Very nicely done!

[AJohnson]

Very nice Aidan, I hope you do a build log for your other kits like the Supply.

[Javelin]

Sad to have missed this one. Great result for a first build!

Also quite a rare subject/kit. 

 

 

[bigcreekdad]

Lovely build! I built this about 10 years ago. One of my favorites. Sadly, I gave it to my son and a buddy of his knocked it off a shelf. It's now in a bag waiting for me to fix, but I just haven't gotten the urge to do it.