HMB Endeavour's Longboat by RichieS - Artesania Latina - 1:50 scale - first build

[RichieS]

Allan, 

Thanks for the tip, I'll have a look to see what I can get for the next model. It has to be better than the kit supplied sails

 

Thanks 

Richie 

[RichieS]

Finally managed to get some time working on the endeavour after a couple of weekends redecorating the living room. 

My lack of attention has led to me trying to mount the main sail backwards. 

 

I thought something was wrong with it, but it wasn't until I tried to attach it to the mast my error became exceedingly obvious.

To make matters worse, I'm nearly out of the thin rigging line. I have more on order but it will be a few days before I get it delivered. Oh well, I suppose the gives me time to undo my mistake. Lesson learnt. Check and double check before building 

[RichieS]

Whilst waiting on the new rigging line to arrive, I decided to crack on with the oars. 

 

Drilling the holes in the shafts and handles was tricky, but I think I got them reasonably centred starting with a 0.5mm drill bit and working my way up to 0.8mm and 1.5mm. 

 

Getting tempted to purchase a small lathe to get better results. Need to figure out how much I would use on going forward before I take the plunge. Any suggestions for EU suppliers greatly welcomed. 

 

Have the oars assembled and I think they turned out OK. A bit more sanding before paint will help. 

 

 

[RichieS]

Now that my rigging line has arrived, I'm switching between rigging while paint dries on the oars I built earlier. 

 

Main sail now attached to the boom and the mast. Plenty more rigging to complete, but it's starting to look better with each addition. Only another 20 pages to go in the instructions to complete it. 

[RichieS]

Getting close to the end of this build. Only the stand to make and the flag to add. 

I have certainly learnt a lot along the way which I can apply to my future builds. I have the Amati Fifie waiting to be unboxed, but upcoming holidays, work and some renovation work in the house may delay the start of the next project. 

Thanks for the help and likes along the way. Here are a couple of photos of how the endeavour is looking. I'll add a few final ones once I have completed the final few bits and bobs and tidied up my workshop. 

 

[RichieS]

And so it is finished with the completion of the stand. 

 

Very happy with the final outcome. Nowhere near the level of builds on this site, but my aim for my first attempt was to get something presentable and learn some skills along the way. 

Thanks to all who gave advice and encouragement through likes on the posts, it's appreciated. 

 

[SUBaron]

Looks like a fun build - nice job!