HMS Flirt by wvdhee - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64

[BrochBoating]

4 minutes ago, wvdhee said:

I prefer this over power tools actually.

 

Snap. I try and never use power tools in woodwork. Largest thing I managed without power was my last full size bench with a six inch thick top. That was slow to trim!

 

[wvdhee]

17 minutes ago, BrochBoating said:

 

Snap. I try and never use power tools in woodwork. Largest thing I managed without power was my last full size bench with a six inch thick top. That was slow to trim!

 

I think that I'd do with power tools though. 😅

[rcweir]

Interesting looking chisel.   Is it Japanese?

 

[wvdhee]

3 minutes ago, rcweir said:

Interesting looking chisel.   Is it Japanese?

 

It is yes, very hard forged steel. It stays sharp for a long time and I'm sharpening it with water stones. Again, no power tools 😉

[wvdhee]

Bit of bowsprit rigging... I'm liking this a lot to be honest 😃 slowly but surely.

 

 

[wvdhee]

Yards on the fore mast 

And that's all for now 😉

 

[TJM]

Now that changes the looks! Really nice! 👍

[wvdhee]

1 hour ago, TJM said:

Now that changes the looks! Really nice! 👍

It really does change it a lot yes, gives it 'volume' and presence 😊 

[wvdhee]

More rigging 🙂

Still a lot to do, also cleaning up and some ropes I want to redo, but here she is, close to seaworthyness 😉

And I really will do some proper photos soon, but you know how it goes, no time cause stays to attach

 

 

[rvchima]

That is a beautiful model Walter. It makes me want to start another (but maybe no cannons!)

[wvdhee]

1 minute ago, rvchima said:

That is a beautiful model Walter. It makes me want to start another (but maybe no cannons!)

I'll do more cannons on the next 😉

[wvdhee]

Small question... in the plans is shown that these "A lines" start at a block....

 

 

And in the photos in the instruction manual there is indeed a stopper knot on one side of the blocks. I am more than happy to do that as well, but what is really the point or purpose of this?

 

 

[TBlack]

Those are the buntlines. If you were to add a sail to the yard, the line (knotted end) would be attached to the sail.

Tom

[wvdhee]

10 minutes ago, TBlack said:

Those are the buntlines. If you were to add a sail to the yard, the line (knotted end) would be attached to the sail.

Tom

 

Ah that makes sense now indeed! Thanks a lot 😃

[wvdhee]

More rigging and still not done 😊

But getting close now

 

 

[TJM]

Wow, it's moving fast now! Very nice!

 

I am looking forward to this part of the rigging process myself.

[Blue Ensign]

Nicely done Walter.👍

 

B.E.

[wvdhee]

1 hour ago, Blue Ensign said:

Nicely done Walter.👍

 

B.E.

Really appreciated B.E. thanks. Not quite your level yet, but I'm getting there 😉

 

[wvdhee]

I'm liking this a lot actually ☺️ Shame there's only 2 masts 😉

 

[rvchima]

I had never heard of crows' feet rigging but saw it on a model of HMS Resolution in Anchorage, Alaska. I went on to build a model of HMS Endeavour just so I could rig crows' feet, and yes, I liked it a lot too. Beautiful work on yours!

[TBlack]

Walter, You are doing a magnificent job on this ship! You and I have the older version of blocks from Chris. If you look at your #72 post, that’s what they are supposed to look like. Shopping at Chris’s site and Chuck Passaro’s site shows that decent blocks are out of stock. So, we are out of luck. I might try knocking off the corners. I’ll let you know how I do.

Tom

[wvdhee]

4 hours ago, TBlack said:

Walter, You are doing a magnificent job on this ship! You and I have the older version of blocks from Chris. If you look at your #72 post, that’s what they are supposed to look like. Shopping at Chris’s site and Chuck Passaro’s site shows that decent blocks are out of stock. So, we are out of luck. I might try knocking off the corners. I’ll let you know how I do.

Tom

I was wondering about blocks for my next ship indeed, I'm not going to change them on my Flirt, I've nearly finished her (pics soon ish)

But the new standard blocks from Chris look already better?

 

[TBlack]

7 hours ago, wvdhee said:

 

But the new standard blocks from Chris look already better?

 

Much better. On the Vanguard website you can see a picture of them.

Tom

[wvdhee]

Anchors done (only 2) and all the rigging done too!

That concludes this adventure 🙂

It was a great kit to make, very diverse, high quality, I enjoyed every minute of it. I am also quite pleased with the result, it's not perfect I know and I have some points to improve for the next ship. 

What I really need to tell myself more often is not to hurry and go slowly. It doesn't matter if the build takes 2 weeks more, but taking your time greatly improves quality and reduces frustration imo.

 

Some pictures then...

 

 

Edited May 17, 2024 by wvdhee

[Knocklouder]

Nicely done,  Congratulations 

 

[Thukydides]

Great job! She is a beauty.

 

23 minutes ago, wvdhee said:

It doesn't matter if the build takes 2 weeks more

Particularly given you flew through this build :). I am getting close to the 3 year mark on Alert.

[RossR]

Great model. Looking forward to seeing what’s next from you.  

[ccoyle]

Wonderfully done! Congratulations!

[Ronald-V]

Well done! She looks great  

 

The ship deserves a nice spot in your home!

[brunnels]

Beautiful model, you have done a fantastic job.  I'm going to have to add either the Flirt or the Speedy to my "To-Do" list, you have sold me on the beauty of this brig.