HMS Indefatigable 1794 by ir3 - Vanguard Models

[ir3]

I had some issues with attempting the Sphinx and the CAF Granado. I made some mistakes on the Sphinx, and I think mostly to do with the size of the parts I was working with. The Granado was another story and certainly for the very experienced scratch builder. After agonizing over some of the larger scale kits including Surprise, Bonhomme Richard and Royal Caroline I chose the Indy. Kudos to Chris for this model. With very careful thought to assembling the kit, even a mere mortal like me finds it extremely easy to build up to now. What other kit would allow you to get to where I am in less than 8 hours of time. I am enjoying every moment. A pleasure to work on.

 

I am not going to do a complete build thread but only post when I run across problems that I need some help with. There are very able modelers that are building this model, and their threads are tutorials for me. I'm up to step 83 and happy that the main hull structure is finished.

 

Till next time.

 

Some pictures:

 

[James H]

Nice start. 

 

I do think posting more photos will help, as it you get to a problem, we can look at the previous stages to see where an error originated. 

 

Also, posting as you go along will possibly help us to tell you of potential problems BEFORE they occur. 

 

An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure 😊

[mugje]

Nice choice and have fun with this beast!

[ir3]

Thanks for the replies. A bit more progress. Up to step 126. the false deck had its problems but seems to be glued down ok. A few minor issues with the stern, in particular the door frames to the galleys. When putting on the temporary beams, the slots for the pegs were quite tight but manageable. So, most of the hull is complete and now on to the inner bulwarks. No major obstacles so far😊.

 

Till next time.

 

Some pictures:

 

 

[ir3]

Now up to step 143, the dreaded fairing of the hull. Putting in the deck beam support strips was a bit fiddly, but the beams slotted in without adjustment. Fairing will test my patience as so in the past. It is an area where I wish I could get it done in a few minutes, but I will force myself to take my time. The area where I need to be very careful is the upper part of the framing where it tends to be a bit concave (I believe it is called the tumblehome?).

 

More to follow when I am released from my padded cell (LOL).

 

 

[James H]

Nice to see this coming along so well. She really does look great!

[ir3]

A problem on the Aft Port Side Outer Bulwarks. It appears to be about 2mm to 3mm too long. The Forward Port Side Outer Bulwarks is spot on. Can I fix this by shortening the center piece marked R. I do not understand the difference between this and the Starboard side which had no error at all.

 

 

[James H]

Can you post more photos of the internal bulwarks, and the opposite side?

 

It may mean that you need to shuffle that part forward by making an adjustment, but I'd also be looking across the tops of the bulwarks to see if the upper alignment between the two is skewed.

 

 

[ir3]

Thanks James, My mistake. I had to resoak the Forward Outer Bulwarks and didn't wait till it shrunk back to correct size before fitting the other Bulwarks. It shrunk by about 2mm. I didn't realize the Pear could expand that much but Chris does mention that in the assembly manual. Problem solved.

[James H]

2 minutes ago, ir3 said:

Chris does mention that in the assembly manual

 

That would be me. I wrote the Indy manual. Pear expands enormously. I alway advise waiting 24hrs to dry after any soaking. 

[ir3]

My Faux Pas, well done.