Dfell Posted April 4 Share #1 Posted April 4 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 Tossedman, Mr Whippy, ccoyle and 5 others 8 Quote Completed: HM Brig Supply - JoKita / Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Fly - Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Sherborne - Caldercraft 1:64 HM Brig Flirt - Vanguard 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dfell Posted April 8 Author Share #2 Posted April 8 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 JacquesCousteau, DB789, Mr Whippy and 3 others 6 Quote Completed: HM Brig Supply - JoKita / Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Fly - Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Sherborne - Caldercraft 1:64 HM Brig Flirt - Vanguard 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dfell Posted April 11 Author Share #3 Posted April 11 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 Ryland Craze, DB789, VTHokiEE and 5 others 8 Quote Completed: HM Brig Supply - JoKita / Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Fly - Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Sherborne - Caldercraft 1:64 HM Brig Flirt - Vanguard 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted April 11 Share #4 Posted April 11 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! Mr Whippy 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dfell Posted May 7 Author Share #5 Posted May 7 (edited) 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 by Dfell Tossedman and chris watton 2 Quote Completed: HM Brig Supply - JoKita / Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Fly - Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Sherborne - Caldercraft 1:64 HM Brig Flirt - Vanguard 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB789 Posted May 7 Share #6 Posted May 7 Looks great, I broke the top off the upper rear section on my Saucy Jack too. Dfell and chris watton 2 Quote Dan Current Build: Yacht Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Previous Builds: Fifie (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Nisha (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Zulu (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Saucy Jack (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Erycina (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HMS Alert (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Grecian (Vanguard Models, 1:64), Ranger (Vanguard Models, 1:64), HM Gun Brig Adder (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Waiting to be Built: Speedy (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dfell Posted May 29 Author Share #7 Posted May 29 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 DB789, JacquesCousteau, chris watton and 3 others 6 Quote Completed: HM Brig Supply - JoKita / Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Fly - Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Sherborne - Caldercraft 1:64 HM Brig Flirt - Vanguard 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dfell Posted June 13 Author Share #8 Posted June 13 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, Tossedman, AJohnson and 7 others 10 Quote Completed: HM Brig Supply - JoKita / Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Fly - Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Sherborne - Caldercraft 1:64 HM Brig Flirt - Vanguard 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted June 13 Share #9 Posted June 13 Hull looks great! Dfell 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dfell Posted June 16 Author Share #10 Posted June 16 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 ccoyle, JacquesCousteau, Dan Poirier and 4 others 7 Quote Completed: HM Brig Supply - JoKita / Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Fly - Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Sherborne - Caldercraft 1:64 HM Brig Flirt - Vanguard 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dfell Posted July 6 Author Share #11 Posted July 6 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 Tossedman, chris watton, rcweir and 6 others 9 Quote Completed: HM Brig Supply - JoKita / Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Fly - Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Sherborne - Caldercraft 1:64 HM Brig Flirt - Vanguard 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted July 6 Share #12 Posted July 6 Just found your log, Doug. She looks a fine model. John Dfell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dfell Posted August 10 Author Share #13 Posted August 10 (edited) 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 by Dfell JacquesCousteau, chris watton, CiscoH and 3 others 6 Quote Completed: HM Brig Supply - JoKita / Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Fly - Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Sherborne - Caldercraft 1:64 HM Brig Flirt - Vanguard 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dfell Posted August 25 Author Share #14 Posted August 25 (edited) Hello - Shrouds as instructions completed. Next The Ratlines and the Mast Stays all done. Thanks for looking Regards Doug Edited August 25 by Dfell Coyote_6, AJohnson, DB789 and 7 others 10 Quote Completed: HM Brig Supply - JoKita / Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Fly - Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Sherborne - Caldercraft 1:64 HM Brig Flirt - Vanguard 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dfell Posted September 2 Author Share #15 Posted September 2 (edited) 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 by Dfell JacquesCousteau, Diver, chris watton and 5 others 8 Quote Completed: HM Brig Supply - JoKita / Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Fly - Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Sherborne - Caldercraft 1:64 HM Brig Flirt - Vanguard 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted September 2 Share #16 Posted September 2 Looks very smart Doug. 👏 Dfell 1 Quote Andrew Current builds:- HM Cutter Trial - Vanguard models (1/64), HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64), Hawker-Typhoon-1b-"Car-Door" - Airfix (1/24) Completed:- "Nisha" - Vanguard Models (1/64), HMS Orestes(Mars) - Caldercraft (1/64), HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft (1/64), TSS Earnslaw - Paper Shipwright (1/250), Puffer "Starlight" - Paper Shipwright (1/250) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted September 2 Share #17 Posted September 2 Looking good! John AJohnson and Dfell 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted September 2 Share #18 Posted September 2 (edited) Very nicely done, great looking ship . BOB M Edited September 2 by Knocklouder AJohnson and Dfell 1 1 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 , Amati } Hannah Ship in a Bottle:Santa Maria : LA Pinta : La Nana : The Mayflower : Viking Ship Drakkar The King Of the Mississippi Artesania Latina 1:80 Current Build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston-Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiriusVoyager Posted September 2 Share #19 Posted September 2 (edited) Very nice looking vessel! Edited September 2 by SiriusVoyager Dfell and AJohnson 1 1 Quote - Eric In the shipyard: San Francisco Cross Section Finished: Norwegian Sailing Pram, Lowell Grand Banks Dory, Muscongus bay lobster smack, OcCre Palamos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dfell Posted September 7 Author Share #20 Posted September 7 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 ccoyle, JacquesCousteau, AJohnson and 5 others 7 1 Quote Completed: HM Brig Supply - JoKita / Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Fly - Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Sherborne - Caldercraft 1:64 HM Brig Flirt - Vanguard 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Poirier Posted September 7 Share #21 Posted September 7 Looks great! AJohnson and Dfell 1 1 Quote Current project: HM Armed Cutter Sherbourne Completed projects: Lowell Grand Banks Dory, Norwegian Sailing Pram, Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted September 7 Share #22 Posted September 7 She continues to impress, Doug. John AJohnson and Dfell 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danstream Posted September 8 Share #23 Posted September 8 It looks like a very lovely model to me. You were also very quick in building it. Congrats, Dan Dfell and AJohnson 1 1 Quote Current build : Mayflower - AL 1:64, Lady Nelson - Amati Victory 1:64 Completed non-ship builds : Spitfire MK I - 1:48, Arado 196B - 1:32, Sea Fury - 1:48, F-15C Eagle - 1:48, Hawker Tempest Mk.V - 1:48, F104S Starfighter - 1:48 "The most effective way to do it, is to do it" - Amelia Earhart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dfell Posted September 9 Author Share #24 Posted September 9 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 Quote Completed: HM Brig Supply - JoKita / Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Fly - Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Sherborne - Caldercraft 1:64 HM Brig Flirt - Vanguard 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dfell Posted September 18 Author Share #25 Posted September 18 (edited) 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 by Dfell Ronald-V, JpR62, JacquesCousteau and 2 others 5 Quote Completed: HM Brig Supply - JoKita / Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Fly - Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Sherborne - Caldercraft 1:64 HM Brig Flirt - Vanguard 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald-V Posted September 18 Share #26 Posted September 18 Love it! Dfell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dfell Posted Saturday at 06:56 PM Author Share #27 Posted Saturday at 06:56 PM 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 AJohnson, JacquesCousteau and Ronald-V 3 Quote Completed: HM Brig Supply - JoKita / Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Fly - Caldercraft 1:64 HMS Sherborne - Caldercraft 1:64 HM Brig Flirt - Vanguard 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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