HM Gun Brig Adder 1797 by Glenn-UK - Vanguard Models - 1:64

[Glenn-UK]

1 minute ago, Oboship said:

Your very detailed build log is an ideal reference for others! Great build and pictures.

Uwe

 

Thanks Uwe

[Glenn-UK]

Build Log Index

Date: 04/08/2024

Time worked today: 2 hours.

Total time spent on build: 21 hours.

 

Pre Second Planking Work

After a fabulous 8 days cruising along the Blue Danube it is time to return to the shipyard.

 

Before starting the 2^nd planking there are a few tasks to complete.

 

Stern Transom (Lower Outer)

After brushing some wood glue to the hull the stern transom (lower outer) pattern was added. To ensure this pattern was correctly positioned I did clamp the stern transom (upper outer) to the hull (not shown in the attached photos). The bottom edges of the stern transom (lower outer) were then sanded so they followed the flow of the hull planking.

 

Main Keel

The two main keel parts were then added to the hull.

 

Prow Patterns

The two outer prow patterns were the next parts to be added to the hull, using the locating tabs provided with the kit to ensure they correctly aligned. The excess locating tab material was trimmed and sanded smooth.

 

Lower Keel Patters

The two outer keel patterns were the next parts to be added to the hull, using the locating tabs provided with the kit to ensure they correctly aligned. The excess locating tab material was trimmed and sanded smooth.

 

Outer Bulwark Side Patterns

The two outer bulwark side patterns were soaked in hot water and then clamped to the hull and were left overnight to fully dry out. They will not be glued to the hull for the time being but will be clamped in place to get the correct planking line for the first second planking strip. They will then be removed to protect the engraved lines. They will then be fitted after the hull has been painted.

 

[Knocklouder]

Great work Glen, I am going through your Duchess of Kingston ,as I am starting to build it, as well as following along here so I get a double shot of your builds. You do amazing work.     

Bob M.

[ECK]

Very nice. I also found the curve of the hull at the bow made it difficult to plank .

[Glenn-UK]

23 minutes ago, Knocklouder said:

Great work Glen, I am going through your Duchess of Kingston ,as I am starting to build it, as well as following along here so I get a double shot of your builds. You do amazing work.     

Bob M.

Many thanks Bob, your comments are greatly appreciated.

Edited August 4 by Glenn-UK

[Glenn-UK]

10 minutes ago, ECK said:

Very nice. I also found the curve of the hull at the bow made it difficult to plank .

Many thanks. It is a sharp bend around the bow. I plan to experiment with some laterally bent planks as I think that make the second planking much easier to do.

[AJohnson]

Glad you had a great river cruise Glenn. Your Adder coming along nicely.  I will also be watching how the second planking goes on that bluff bow, as this is my next build. 

[Glenn-UK]

26 minutes ago, AJohnson said:

Glad you had a great river cruise Glenn. Your Adder coming along nicely.  I will also be watching how the second planking goes on that bluff bow, as this is my next build. 

Hello Andrew, many thanks

[Glenn-UK]

Build Log Index

Date: 04/08/2024 & 05/08/2023

Time worked today: 4 hours.

Total time spent on build: 25 hours.

 

Second Planking Initial Work

With the two outer bulwark side patterns clamped to the hull the first second plank was ready to be pinned in place.

 

As can be seen in the photo below I am trying to work out the central point for the lateral plank bend.

 After soaking the plank in some hot water for about 1 or 2 minute it was clamped to my bending jig. I used a hair dryer for a minute or two to apply the required heat to enable the plank to retain the required bend when it was released from the jig.

 It was then a case of checking how the lateral bend plank fits. I am happy with how this plank looks when test fitted.

A good close fit with the bulwark when it is pinned in place.

I then repeated the lateral bend process for the first plank on the other side. There when then pinned to the hull and the two outer bulwark side patterns were then removed for the time being.

 As I am currently waiting for a delivery of super glue I am unable to start adding planks below the pinned plank. Therefore I decided to look the garboard plank. Using a spare piece of 0.6mm strip wood I made a template which seem to be a good fit.

 However, transferring the bow shaping from the template to a test piece of 0.8mm planking material I found it very difficult to get the bow shaping to fit in the rabbet. As I could not work out what the problem was I decided it was better to take a break and therefore decided to start making the remaining 11 off carronades.

 

Carronade’s

The various wooden parts were glued to their respective carriage and to the slide bed assemblies.

 After removing the laser char the slide bed assembly was glued to the carriage assembly.  The carronade wheels were also added at this stage. Once the glue has dried the top of the side pin was sanded smooth with the slide bed. The top of the wheel assembly was also sanded smooth with the carriage base.  

A light coat of varnish was then brushed on each carronade assembly and once dried a couple coats of flat red paint was brushed on each assembly. The carronade’s just require the PE parts and barrel to be fitted.

 

[Ronald-V]

That's a nice fitting plank against the bulwark side patterns, well done!

[Glenn-UK]

Build Log Index

Date: 07/08/2023 & 08/08/2023

Time worked today: 6 hours.

Total time spent on build: 30 hours.

 

Completion of Carronade’s

I have now added the various PE parts and barrels to the carronade carriages. I started by fitting the 4 off eyebolts to each assembly. Once that was done, I then added the ringbolt straps and breeching ringbolts to each assembly. The final task was to glue the barrels to their respective sliding beds.

Garboard Plank

As reported in my last post I was finding it very difficult to shape the bow end of the garboard plank and decided to take a break. It was a wise decision as I was quickly able to discover the problem and correct. These planks were then glued in place.

 Start Of Second Planking

Working downward I started to add the planks. I tapered the planks down to 2mm at the bow. I did not add any taper to the stern end of each plank. I am adding a lateral plank bend to the bow section of each plank. I did tape the stern area to protect the lower pattern from any excess super glue spills.

 

First three planks fitted. I am shaping by the left and right and planks at the same time before bending and fitting.

 Nine planks have now been fitted. I have also fitted a second plank next to the garboard plank. I am very pleased that by adding the planks in pairs they are looking nicely matched

 As I started to trim the next plank I managed to run the blade of my craft knife right across my left hand index finger resulting in a long deep cut close to the bone. I am hoping it will not hinder me too much and that I can return to the shipyard in the morning.

Edited August 8 by Glenn-UK

[DB789]

Hope you’re OK! Your Adder is looking super, wish I could plank as neatly as you. 

[AJohnson]

9 minutes ago, DB789 said:

Hope you’re OK! Your Adder is looking super, wish I could plank as neatly as you. 

Yes hope you are alright Glenn!  🤕

[Glenn-UK]

30 minutes ago, DB789 said:

Hope you’re OK! Your Adder is looking super, wish I could plank as neatly as you. 

Many thanks for you comments. Finger is a bit sore and will take a few day to heal. Hoping to resume in the morning. 

[Glenn-UK]

23 minutes ago, AJohnson said:

Yes hope you are alright Glenn!  🤕

Thanks Andrew. Probably should have gone to A&E to get it stitched. It is a bit sore and I seemed to have stopped leaking copious amounts of red fluid so it just needs time to heal.

[Glenn-UK]

Build Log Index

Date: 07/08/2024 & 08/08/2024

Time worked today: 3 hours.

Total time spent on build: 33 hours.

 

Second Planking Completed

I managed to complete the second planking this morning. As this section of the hull is to be painted white I was not overly worried with the technique. The hull is now ready to be filled and sanded, as necessary prior to painting.

 

 

If you have a nervous disposition, please do not look at the final photo which shows what can happen if you’re not careful when trimming planks.

 

Edited August 10 by Glenn-UK

[Ronald-V]

Not so tasty Glenn 😵😁

 

The hull looks cool! I find the shape really attractive!

[Glenn-UK]

3 minutes ago, Ronald-V said:

The hull looks cool! I find the shape really attractive!

Many thanks Ronald.

[Knocklouder]

The hull looks great, the finger not so much. Nice job.

Bob M.

[Glenn-UK]

1 hour ago, Knocklouder said:

The hull looks great, the finger not so much. Nice job.

Bob M.

Many thanks Bob.

[Oboship]

Superb planking!

I wish your finger a speedy healing (we are waiting for your further progressing...😉)!

Uwe

[Glenn-UK]

38 minutes ago, Oboship said:

Superb planking!

I wish your finger a speedy healing (we are waiting for your further progressing...😉)!

Uwe

Many thanks Uwe.

[Glenn-UK]

Build Log Index

Date: 10/08/2024 & 11/08/2024

Time worked today: 2 hours.

Total time spent on build: 35 hours.

 

Sanding. Filling and Painting The Hull

It takes time and patience to sand, fill and paint the hull, requiring a few iterations of the process. It is not a task that can be rushed.

 

Prior to starting work I used tape to protect the patterns. I then brushed a diluted mixture of wood filler to the hull so that all the little gaps between planks were filled. I also added more filler to the visible depressions in the planking. Once the filler had hardened the hull was given a light sand with some 120-grit sandpaper to remove the excess filler. The hull was the giving a light spray of white paint.

 

Using my palm sander fitted with 80-grit sandpaper and then 120-grit sandpaper the hull was sanded smooth again. The aim is to remove as much as the white paint as possible which indicates the hull smooth. As can be seen in the photos below there are still a few areas which will require some filler.

After filling and sanding the hull once again another coat of white paint was sprayed on the hull. As can be seen in the next photo’s there is still a bit more filling work required but the hull is starting to look better.

After filling the gaps with more diluted filler and then sanding smooth again another coat of white paint was sprayed on. The hull is now looking good but it will require another round of sanding and filling as there are still some imperfections.

Once the hull has been sanded and filled I plan to add the stern post and the stern transom (upper outer) pattern to the hull before I start the formal painting process.

 

[Glenn-UK]

Build Log Index

Date: 12/08/2024 - 15/08/2024

Time worked today: 2 hours.

Total time spent on build: 37 hours.

 

Painting The Hull Continues

The hull has now had a few iterations of the painting process and as I indicated in my last post it is not a task that can be rushed. After each coat of paint had been applied, I continued sand and apply filler where necessary. Once I was reasonably happy with how the hull was looking the rudder strap PE parts were added. Cut down pins were then inserted in rudder strap holes.

 

After a couple more sprays of paint the hull is now looking good. I am hoping that once the paint has dried there will be no more worked required. The paint is still wet in the attached photo’s hence the shiny nature and reflections.

 

Edited August 15 by Glenn-UK

[Glenn-UK]

Build Log Index

Date: 16/08/2024

Time worked today: 0.5 hours.

Total time spent on build: 37.5 hours.

 

Fitting Outer Bulwarks and Test Fit Deck

The outer bulwark patterns were fitted without any issue. I brushed plenty of wood glue to the hull and then carefully aligned the outer patterns. A series of clamps were used to hold the patterns, and they were then left overnight to allow plenty of time for the glue to cure.

 

The bulkhead tabs (above the deck level) were then removed using pliers to gently twist. It was then a case of removing any remaining stubs with a craft knife and sandpaper.

 

The laser engraved deck pattern was then test fitted but I did note that the hatch and mast openings were not in complete alignment with the lower deck and that I would need to trim the rear edge. Using some stiff card, I made a template of the aft section of the laser engraved deck so I could trim as necessary.

 

Once the template was perfectly aligned with the deck I was able to mark up and trim the laser etched deck. After trimming the aft section the laser deck was aligned with the lower deck openings and is now ready to be glued.

[Ronald-V]

The hull looks really nice now! Nice clean line with the bulwark patterns in place 💫

[Glenn-UK]

36 minutes ago, Ronald-V said:

The hull looks really nice now! Nice clean line with the bulwark patterns in place 💫

Thanks Ronald

[AJohnson]

Suddenly coming together, I love Chris’s new style engraved pear bulwarks. 

[Glenn-UK]

16 minutes ago, AJohnson said:

Suddenly coming together, I love Chris’s new style engraved pear bulwarks. 

Hello Andrew. They do look great.

[Glenn-UK]

Build Log Index

Date: 17/08/2024

Time worked today: 0.5 hours.

Total time spent on build: 38 hours.

 

Fitting Inner Bulwarks and Test Fit Deck Items

The two bow inner bulwark patterns were soaked in hot water for a few minutes and then clamped in position. Once the parts had fully dried out they were glued in place along with the two aft inner bulwark patterns. Plenty of clamps were used to hold the patterns in place as the glue cured.

 Next was a dry fit of the inner transom pattern, which did require a little bit of sanding before it was aligned with the openings.

 

The excess aft outer bulwark pattern material was trimmed and sanded smooth and the outer upper transom pattern was then test fitted, it was not quite in the right position in the photo below. It needed to be be moved slight to the right.

Using a razor saw all the gun ports were opened. They will require filing and sanding before moving on to the next stage of fitting the inner rails. It was now a good time to test fit some of the deck items that I had previously constructed. There is still plenty of other work to complete before these deck items will be fitted.