Saucy Jack by Dfell - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64

[Dfell]

Hello - Just wanted to start this log by uploading the box cover and contents.

The contents are nicely packed and in good order. As with Vanguard model kits there is a lovely illustrated instruction book along with 11 sheets of plans.

Also ordered the upgraded sail set.

 

 

 

Regards

 

Doug

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 11, 2024 by Dfell

[Dfell]

Hello - initial stages started. All Bulkheads that require some bevelling have been done prior to assembly to Keel as per instructions. Only minor sanding of slots to ease assembly was needed to prevent any breakages. No glue used at this stage.

 

 

Lower Deck added along with the Well / Hold. The Well / Hold was glued in place.

 

Then the various pieces that make up the Stern fitted along with the two parts that run parallel almost the length of the frame.

The Sub Deck was slotted in along with some additional pieces at the Stern which were glued in place. Then the all Bulkheads etc were glued.

 

 

Next will be some more piece to add to the underneath of Stern section.

 

Thank you for looking and the previous 'Likes'

 

Regards

 

Doug

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Dfell]

Hello - a bit more progress. Additional Keel parts added along with the Bulwarks. Made the mistake of wetting the wood so as to bend it which resulted in some dark stains. Heat to bend probably been better.

 

 

The maple veneer part was added with as much wrapping around as possible but had to do it as separate pieces.

 

Onto the first planking - we will see how much of a mess I make of this......

 

Regards

 

Doug

[ccoyle]

12 minutes ago, Dfell said:

we will see how much of a mess I make of this......

 

Oh, come now! I don't expect you will make much mess at all!

[Dfell]

Hello - Further progress. First planking completed - not pretty but hopefully a good base for second planking,

 

 

Second layer added to Keel and pegged. Also rear sections glued into place - this was a bit tricky especially getting the lower section to bend round.

Managed at a later stage to break off the top part of the upper rear section - hence window pieces have come off before their were required.

Also glued on the side parts.

 

 

Next stage is the second planking.

Thank you for looking.

 

Regards

Doug

 

Edited May 7, 2024 by Dfell

[DB789]

Looks great, I broke the top off the upper rear section on my Saucy Jack too. 

[Dfell]

Hello - One hull second planked. Glad to have got that done as it is starting to feel like a boat. 

 

 

 

 

Bulkheads removed and deck in place - neat fit. Also side strips in place.

 

 

Rudder assembled and temporarily in place as the next step is to sort the Waterline and paint the Hull white.

 

 

Thank you for looking.

 

Doug

[Dfell]

Hello - The Hull now completed. Waterline done (may need a slight alteration towards the stern) / Wale in place along with the upper trim with the green area. The green was the same as James H used but with added yellow and white.

 

 

 

 

The Stern section completed along with the upper capping rails

 

 

View of the Stern. Required some sanding to merge all the different areas together.

 

Deck bits and pieces next.

 

Thank you

 

Doug

[ccoyle]

Hull looks great!

[Dfell]

Hello - Deck bits and pieces completed.

 

 

 

 

Tried to make the handles smaller but they got too small to handle. The Capstan was a bit fiddly or was that just me?

 

 

 

 

Thank you for looking and the 'Likes'.

Thank you Chris for your kind comment above.

 

Regards

Doug

 

 

[Dfell]

Hello - an update. Mast / Bowsprit / Gaffs shaped where necessary, blocks fitted etc. 

 

 

Chainplates and Deadeyes fitted as instructions.

View from Stern

Next - dye the sails,

 

Thank you for looking in.

 

Regards

Doug

 

 

 

[Jim Lad]

Just found your log, Doug. She looks a fine model.

 

John

[Dfell]

Hello - Update. Sails dyed using Rit Scarlet first - did not like the colour so re did with Rit Cocoa Brown. The sails shrunk a little bit with the dye process so the timber work was altered to suit.

 

 

 

Next stage will attempt the Shrouds etc.

 

Thank you for looking, the previous comments and Likes. Thank you

 

Regards

 

Doug

Edited August 10, 2024 by Dfell

[Dfell]

Hello - Shrouds as instructions completed.

 

 

Next The Ratlines and the Mast Stays all done.

 

 

Thanks for looking

 

Regards

 

Doug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 25, 2024 by Dfell

[Dfell]

Hello - further updates. All rigging associated to the two main sails done and tied off. 

 

 

Did find tying off onto the belaying pins a little tricky......

 

 

Final picture

 

Thank uou for looking and the 'Likes' - much appreciated.

 

Regards

 

Doug

Edited September 2, 2024 by Dfell

[AJohnson]

Looks very smart Doug. 👏

[Jim Lad]

Looking good!

 

John

[Knocklouder]

Very nicely done,  great looking ship      .   BOB  M

 

Edited September 2, 2024 by Knocklouder

[SiriusVoyager]

Very nice looking vessel!

Edited September 2, 2024 by SiriusVoyager

[Dfell]

Hello - Finish line in sight. Change of image quality as now using mobile phone 'cos camera has been sent off for repairs - but still the same dodgy build work though.

 

Inner Jib in place and all tied off.

 

Outer Jib

 

Just remembered the Rudder Hinges needed doing.........

 

Final picture

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you very much for your comments - SiriusVoyager - Knocklouder - Jim Lad -AJohnson  plus the 'Likes'

 

The small boat / barrels to paint plus some more rope coils to do. 

Thank you for looking

 

Regards

Doug

[Dan Poirier]

Looks great!

[Jim Lad]

She continues to impress, Doug.

 

John

[Danstream]

It looks like a very lovely model to me. You were also very quick in building it.

Congrats,

Dan

[Dfell]

Hello - a question for Chris Watton. Cannot see on the Vanguard website that you have the crates for sale that James H mentions in the build manual for Saucy Jack. Tried going through the contact page on the website but in pressing the submit button nothing seemed to happen. If you could please let me know as have the fishermen figures in the basket awaiting to order.

Thank you

Doug

[Dfell]

Hello - small update. The Motley Crew painted and ready to go aboard, The detail is incredible given the very small size of the characters.

Wasn't expecting the dog.

 

Now all aboard.....

 

 

 

Thank you for looking and the 'Likes'

 

Rope coils and small rowing boat yet to do and that should be that.

 

Regards

 

Doug

Edited September 18, 2024 by Dfell

[Ronald-V]

Love it!

[Dfell]

Hello - Okay one of the  last few things crossed off the list. The ship's boat  - this is supplied with the kit. A pre formed hull with wooden parts for the seats, oars and the rudder. The hinges and green stripe are tape.

 

Regards

 

Doug

[Dfell]

Hello - All finished. Barrels (supplied with kit) done with tape for metal hoops. All rope coils done although I can see in photo one has come unstuck.

 

 

It was a nice build to do.

Thank you all for looking and the encouraging comments and the 'Likes'

 

Regards

 

Doug

[AJohnson]

Hi Doug, congratulations - she looks really good!

So whats next? 

[Knocklouder]

Well done, Congratulations  it looks awesome!!     

Bob  M.