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Started my build in November 2023.  Found this website and it has been a great help from many of your builds.

And thanks for those that replied. Looking forward to this build more than ever. Will update my progress. Just starting to paint. Most of the build going forward looks quite intimidating! Sure will need help.

My only comment on this model so far is the directions & plans are a real challenge.

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Have you found the youtube videos that Occre produced for this kit?

 

Completed Build:   HMS Beagle - Occre

Current Builds:       Frigate Diana - Occre  https://modelshipworld.com/topic/33530-frigate-diana-by-rossr-occre-185/

Santisima Trinidad - Occre - Cross Section https://modelshipworld.com/topic/37130-santisima-trinidad-by-rossr-occre-190-cross-section/

On the Shelf:           NRG Half Hull, the US Brig Syren - Model Shipways and USF Essex - Model Shipways

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With your hull complete, what requires nails? 

 

Don't be intimidated.  based on your progress so far, I think you will be happy with your results.  I also build this kit as my first model and loved every minute of the build.  I found the ships boats to be the hardest part, but based on your planking you should do fine.

 

 

Completed Build:   HMS Beagle - Occre

Current Builds:       Frigate Diana - Occre  https://modelshipworld.com/topic/33530-frigate-diana-by-rossr-occre-185/

Santisima Trinidad - Occre - Cross Section https://modelshipworld.com/topic/37130-santisima-trinidad-by-rossr-occre-190-cross-section/

On the Shelf:           NRG Half Hull, the US Brig Syren - Model Shipways and USF Essex - Model Shipways

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Good to see you decided to start a build log.  Looking at what you've done so far you shouldn't have too many problems with completing this build.  I'm sure you'll get plenty of advice and support from everyone here.  Regarding the nails, I don't think you'll need them from here.

 

Looking forward to the rest of the build :) 

 

Chimp

 

Current Build: ....

 

Previous Builds: HMS Beagle - OcCre,   HM Schooner Ballahoo - Caldercraft

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17 minutes ago, The Gimps Chimp said:

I don't think you'll need them from here.

I agree.  I remember having a lot left.  Any that you use going forward you will probably drill a hole and glue the nail in place.  You won’t use them for the deck at all.  Just glue for the deck. 
 

 

Completed Build:   HMS Beagle - Occre

Current Builds:       Frigate Diana - Occre  https://modelshipworld.com/topic/33530-frigate-diana-by-rossr-occre-185/

Santisima Trinidad - Occre - Cross Section https://modelshipworld.com/topic/37130-santisima-trinidad-by-rossr-occre-190-cross-section/

On the Shelf:           NRG Half Hull, the US Brig Syren - Model Shipways and USF Essex - Model Shipways

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On 1/27/2024 at 3:07 PM, The Gimps Chimp said:

Good to see you decided to start a build log.  Looking at what you've done so far you shouldn't have too many problems with completing this build.  I'm sure you'll get plenty of advice and support from everyone here.  Regarding the nails, I don't think you'll need them from here.

 

Looking forward to the rest of the build :) 

 

Chimp

 

Appreciate your comments.   Glad you encouraged me to start the build log. Have been painting last few days. Based on another gentleman's help here.  Can pre drill and glue the few I found.  Like rudder I guess?

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On 1/27/2024 at 3:27 PM, RossR said:

I agree.  I remember having a lot left.  Any that you use going forward you will probably drill a hole and glue the nail in place.  You won’t use them for the deck at all.  Just glue for the deck. 
 

 

Thanks..you confirmed my thoughts on pre drill and glue! I had purchased a tiny drill set shortly after starting. It is my first time..Quick to learn there are many tools and items you need to purchase to pull this off   have really enjoyed it so far. Thanks for your help. 

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For the nails a 0.8 mm drill worked great.

 

Completed Build:   HMS Beagle - Occre

Current Builds:       Frigate Diana - Occre  https://modelshipworld.com/topic/33530-frigate-diana-by-rossr-occre-185/

Santisima Trinidad - Occre - Cross Section https://modelshipworld.com/topic/37130-santisima-trinidad-by-rossr-occre-190-cross-section/

On the Shelf:           NRG Half Hull, the US Brig Syren - Model Shipways and USF Essex - Model Shipways

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On 1/27/2024 at 3:07 PM, The Gimps Chimp said:

Good to see you decided to start a build log.  Looking at what you've done so far you shouldn't have too many problems with completing this build.  I'm sure you'll get plenty of advice and support from everyone here.  Regarding the nails, I don't think you'll need them from here.

 

Looking forward to the rest of the build :) 

 

Chimp

 

I have a question. I have started attaching the rudder. The brass wire is a poor fit. Do you think making them out of

wood with a better fit would work?

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Hi JFMJr, 

Not sure I fully understand your question when you say the brass wire is a poor fit.  I presume you are referring to the 1.5mm brass pin (H5) which acts as a hinge pin for the rudder to rotate.  When I fitted mine I crimped the metal band a little so the wire was a close fit.  I also added a drop of CA to ensure it remained in place and didn't drop out.  I'm struggling to see why/how it could be a poor fit.  I guess you could make these pins from wood but I think that would be much harder and I can't see why or how they would be a better fit.

 

If you are referring to fixing the metal band to the rudder then this is done using the metal pins (A).

 

Chimp

Current Build: ....

 

Previous Builds: HMS Beagle - OcCre,   HM Schooner Ballahoo - Caldercraft

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14 minutes ago, The Gimps Chimp said:

Hi JFMJr, 

Not sure I fully understand your question when you say the brass wire is a poor fit.  I presume you are referring to the 1.5mm brass pin (H5) which acts as a hinge pin for the rudder to rotate.  When I fitted mine I crimped the metal band a little so the wire was a close fit.  I also added a drop of CA to ensure it remained in place and didn't drop out.  I'm struggling to see why/how it could be a poor fit.  I guess you could make these pins from wood but I think that would be much harder and I can't see why or how they would be a better fit.

 

If you are referring to fixing the metal band to the rudder then this is done using the metal pins (A).

 

Chimp

Thanks for the reply. without crimping the hinge it was very loose.  The wire was 1/2 the diameter of the hinge. Didn't think of something as simple as crimping it. Thanks for the info!!!

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On 1/26/2024 at 8:30 PM, RossR said:

With your hull complete, what requires nails? 

 

Don't be intimidated.  based on your progress so far, I think you will be happy with your results.  I also build this kit as my first model and loved every minute of the build.  I found the ships boats to be the hardest part, but based on your planking you should do fine.

 

 

Haven't started the ship boats yet.  Do they plank with the same ones used for the Beagle?

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No. I think it is a single layer of 1mm x 3mm or 1mm x 2mm lime wood.   

Completed Build:   HMS Beagle - Occre

Current Builds:       Frigate Diana - Occre  https://modelshipworld.com/topic/33530-frigate-diana-by-rossr-occre-185/

Santisima Trinidad - Occre - Cross Section https://modelshipworld.com/topic/37130-santisima-trinidad-by-rossr-occre-190-cross-section/

On the Shelf:           NRG Half Hull, the US Brig Syren - Model Shipways and USF Essex - Model Shipways

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8 hours ago, brunnels said:

Looks great, your making solid progress. I'm not looking forward to bending those metal rod pieces on the back, for some reason that just looks like it is going to frustrate me.  

I was suprised it was easy using the drawing to lay the wire on. Post a pic on were you are at in your build.

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13 hours ago, brunnels said:

Looks great, your making solid progress. I'm not looking forward to bending those metal rod pieces on the back, for some reason that just looks like it is going to frustrate me.  

I was surprised it was easy using the drawing to lay the wire on. Post a pic on were you are at in your build.

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 'Love the random-joint look of the decking ... likely how many decks were made from deck plank stock from the sawmill, where defects have to be cut out or warpage reduced - yielding planks of various lengths.  These are cut, of course, so that the joint between running planks will center on a deck beam for securement - but there may be no detectable 'pattern' to the joints across the deck (at least not intentional).

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Current project(s): Gorch Fock restoration 1:100, Billing Wasa (bust) - 1:100 Billings, Great Harry (bust) 1:88 ex. Sergal 1:65

 

 

 

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A little touch up paint.. And am I HMS Beagle is ready for masts and rigging.  My questions are I believe with the ship no longer on its side, permanently attach the stand to the ship? Now is the time to choose permanent stand? Any help greatly appreciated. 

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