HM Yacht Chatham by SaltyDog - Caldercraft - 1:64

[SaltyDog]

Hello

I've been lurking on this website for a couple of years and building ship models to various levels of completion but thought it was actually time to build something to completion and post it on this website.

 

The frame and bulkheads went together nicely and I am putting on my first layer of planking. I did some rabbet work and a bearding line down by the keel, stem, and post rather than following the kit instructions to the letter. 

[SaltyDog]

 

 

 

 

I finished the 1st layer of planking and then sanded the hull.  I applied some wood filler and sanded it again.

 

The instructions tell you to plank the bottom of the stern with walnut before starting the 2nd layer of planking.

 

[SaltyDog]

Progress continues.  2nd planking commences. Then the wale was installed.

 

 

[SaltyDog]

[Thunder]

This is a delightful little model that does not get the attention it deserves. I built this and was one of the most enjoyable builds i have completed. Hope you enjoy as much as i did.

[SaltyDog]

I have been neglecting making updates as I have made further progress on this model. Here are some recent photos. Have some more deck furniture add as well as the rudder before I start on the masts, bowspirit and other related details.

[Rick310]

Very nice!!

Rick

[SaltyDog]

A couple of more progress photos...

[Baker]

Nice work 👍

[SaltyDog]

A couple of more progress photos. 

[SaltyDog]

The mast and bowsprit have been attached and shrouds are in place.

[catopower]

Oooh, rigging. Lovely!

 

Are you going to bring this to the next SBMS meeting?

 

And what's that Jutland book or game under the model kit box??? Inquiring minds want to know... 🤔

[SaltyDog]

I got stalled on the cleats - since they are metal and need to be painted and my 'workshop' for non indoor activities has shrunk! I need to reinitiate that.

 

I'll bring the Jutland game to the meeting this Saturday so you can take a look at it.