ECK Posted January 28 Share #1 Posted January 28 Having finished HMS Indefatigable several weeks ago, I decided to do a smaller project this time. Unfortunately the unboxing and initial framing pictures were messed up as the "Live" function on the iphone was on and I can't upload these picture Thukydides, chris watton, Ryland Craze and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 3 Author Share #2 Posted February 3 First plank done. This is before sanding Then after sanding and planing the stern area Knocklouder, Glenn-UK, Mr Whippy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 3 Author Share #3 Posted February 3 To place the master second plank, Chris lasered small holes under which the plank will rub. I used tape to make a better line to follow. Rik Thistle, Glenn-UK, chris watton and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 3 Author Share #4 Posted February 3 I also figured out why my first pictures of the project would not load so here they are Captain's Cabin door IMG_7786.heic Ryland Craze, rcweir, Pitan and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 4 Author Share #5 Posted February 4 Started second planking. Doing a bit os sanding as I go along as the sanding dust tends to fill any tiny gaps that have a bit of glue and conceals them. KARAVOKIRIS, chris watton, Ryland Craze and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 8 Author Share #6 Posted February 8 Finished second plank of the lower hull. Able to avoid using stealers. This is the pre-sanding appearance. Mr Whippy, TJM, Diver and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 11 Author Share #7 Posted February 11 Work continues. Inner bulwarks done, sanded, filled, tapped off then spray painted. Love that spray painter. Mr Whippy, KARAVOKIRIS, RossR and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 12 Author Share #8 Posted February 12 Hull planking complete ! RossR, KARAVOKIRIS, ccoyle and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 14 Author Share #9 Posted February 14 Work progresses KARAVOKIRIS, Mr Whippy, chris watton and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jereremy Posted February 15 Share #10 Posted February 15 Looking nice! Are you planning on white below the waterline, or leaving the wood? Quote Jeremy Current build: HMS Flirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 15 Author Share #11 Posted February 15 I'll be painting it. Unfortunately I do not have a nice laser level as in your build but will draw the waterline later today and then fill/sand and paint over the next couple of days. Must add you do nice work! Mr Whippy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 15 Author Share #12 Posted February 15 Lined things up. I find the waterline device from Vanguard works the best of the ones I have tried. Very stable Now taped I haves covered the rest of the hull and painted the edge of the waterline with poly ( trick of one of members) to try and keep seepage to a minimum. Will likely apply again just before spraying. Javelin, Ryland Craze, Mr Whippy and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 17 Author Share #13 Posted February 17 Spent the afternoon, prepping and doing multiple paint/sanding repeat. Can see initial filler then progress over the afternoon. Was also able to fit the rudder in. davyboy, Knocklouder, Mr Whippy and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 18 Author Share #14 Posted February 18 IMG_7913.heicA little more hull progress today. KARAVOKIRIS, Nunnehi (Don), Mr Whippy and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 18 Author Share #15 Posted February 18 Work done for the day. IMG_7923.heic ccoyle, Javelin, Glenn-UK and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJM Posted February 20 Share #16 Posted February 20 You are progressing unbelievably fast! Looking great as well!! Quote Current Build: HMS Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 20 Author Share #17 Posted February 20 Thanks ! She is so small next to Indy i n the background, can almost fit her inside. TJM and Mr Whippy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 24 Author Share #18 Posted February 24 Continuing on, various hull and bulwark bolts etc. placed. Prow also done. Whales marked and fitted. Glenn-UK, Mr Whippy, KARAVOKIRIS and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 26 Author Share #19 Posted February 26 Deadeyes in. Unfortunately had an accident where I dropped the model . There was damage to the prow. I was able to fix it (but had to sculp a few pieces. Because of the fracture lines I decided to paint the bow as in other ships to hide the repairs instead of leaving clear wood. Mr Whippy, Glenn-UK, wvdhee and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted March 1 Author Share #20 Posted March 1 The instructions show the old gun carriage style. But Chris now includes the newer version of them where you half assemble then place the gun and then complete. You can see the new pieces Various hatches in, pumps installed ccoyle, DB789, Mr Whippy and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted March 2 Author Share #21 Posted March 2 Finished the hull today. Masts tomorrow. Craigie65, mugje, ccoyle and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted March 2 Share #22 Posted March 2 Nice work Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Santa Maria -Amati 1:65, La Pinta- Amati 1:65, La Nina -Amati 1:65 , Hannah Ship in a Bottle -1:300 The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 ,The Mayflower Amati 1:60 non Ship Build: 1972 Ford Sport Custom Truck Current Build: Viking Ship Drakkar -Amati-1:50 On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted March 3 Author Share #23 Posted March 3 Thanks all for the support ! Mr Whippy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted March 3 Author Share #24 Posted March 3 Work of the day. Lower mast sections done. The only difference between the fore and main masts is the lower section is a bit longer. The topmast and topgallants are the same length. KARAVOKIRIS, Mr Whippy, Glenn-UK and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted March 7 Author Share #25 Posted March 7 Mast done then painted. Next job is finishing attaching the various blocks and racks. Glenn-UK, CTDavies, KARAVOKIRIS and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted March 15 Author Share #26 Posted March 15 Mast rigged with the various blocks Pikes and axes at the ready Rik Thistle, chris watton, Theodosius and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted March 17 Author Share #27 Posted March 17 Yards done and painted. This next week will be spent attaching the various blocks. Glenn-UK, ccoyle, TJM and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted March 19 Share #28 Posted March 19 The Vanguard kits really are superior and yours looks great. Would the Flirt have had wooden hoops nailed to the mast on the top and bottom of the wooldings or were the wooldings just nailed to the masts to keep them in place without the hoops? Allan Theodosius 1 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted March 19 Author Share #29 Posted March 19 This model plan has the iron hoops but no woldings mentioned. Ryland Craze 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted March 20 Author Share #30 Posted March 20 Bowsprit rigged and spritsail yard attached Glenn-UK, Ryland Craze, Theodosius and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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