HM Armed Cutter Sherbourne 1763 by Glenn-UK - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Admiralty Style

[Glenn-UK]

16 minutes ago, palmerit said:

Sure thing. I thought since you were doing the Sherbourne you might be a relative novice like me (you might have said you weren’t elsewhere in your build log). 

Hi. No worries. This is just a filler project to experiment with some planking methods. I have previously built models such as the Indy, DOK and Sphinx.

[Glenn-UK]

Stage 19 – Deck Work

 

Deck Work - Cannons
Build Steps		I decided to paint the carriages red, with the top cannon section black. This is shown in the first two photos.   The assembly task was then completed without any issues as can be seen in the third photo.
Time Taken	120 mins

 

Deck Work - Ladders
Build Steps		The two ladders have also been assembled but they have not been fitted to the deck. This was a straightforward task. I glued one rung to the top position on one side of the ladder. Once the glue had taken a firm grip another run was added to the bottom position. Once the glue had taken a firm grip the other ladder side was added. Once the glue had time grip the other rungs were added and finally the outer patterns were added.
Time Taken	10 mins

 

 

Deck Work – Windlass, Bitts, Gratings & Companionway
Build Steps		The windlass winch drum was painted brown, and the two sides tops were painted black. The windlass assembly was then added to the deck. The PE parts were added to the pawl post and then the post was added to the deck.   I tidied up the companionway and then glued it to the deck.   I decided to paint grating surrounds black. In the following photos they are placed on the deck but are not glued in place. The same is true with the cannons.
Time Taken	30 mins

 

 

[Glenn-UK]

The Sherbourne hull and deck work is now completed, apart from a little bit of tiding up. The next stage would be to make the various masts and yards and then to rig the model.

 

I bought this model to try out some different planking methods and to fill in time before the Harpy kit was released. Therefore I might just add dowel stubs for the main mast and bowsprit akin to a naval board style build so I can then make a start on the Harpy build.

 

Photos of the Sherbourne Current Build Status

The outer steps have been added. These are very fiddle to assembly.

The ladders have also been installed. The ladder stanchions needs a bit of works to ensure they are correctly aligned and touched up with black paint.

The tiller arm has been added to the rudder.

Rope for the two anchors have been added.

The swivel guns have been added. I did struggle to build these. One problem I had was being able to glue the locating pin to the PE base. I was using CA glue but the pins did not seem to adhere. Once the guns were added it was difficult to keep some guns in a set position. I will probably adjust and use some glue to hold the guns in place.

The channels have been added. I will add the deadeyes and chainplates.

Belaying pins have been added.

The anchors have been assembled, noting the black card strips still have to be added. They are normally added to the ship once the ship has been rigged. I am not sure what I will do at the the moment.

 

Edited Monday at 05:27 PM by Glenn-UK

[Glenn-UK]

I have now completed all the work on my Sherbourne build which is now displayed as a naval board style model. I do have the option to expand to a fully rigged model sometime in the future. However for the next few months I will be building the Harpy which I am very much looking forward to starting as it looks to be another impressive Vanguard Model.

 

It has been a fun project where I have experimented with some different build methods, which was my intention with this build.

 

My main objective was to try out some different planking methods and I believe I have finally got to grips with how to plank, albeit there is still much more work required to get neater results. The use of the lateral (Chuck's) bending method is certainly the best method for planking around the bow to avoid the dreaded clinker effect. Appling twists to planks when planking toward to the stern was an eye opener and yielded amazing results compared with all of my previous builds, thanks to @Jase for demonstrating this on his YouTube channel Sherbourne build videos.

 

Taking more time and care when assembling the hull items ensured that the various hull and deck items lined up and were installed without any major issues.

 

@chris watton has produced an amazing kit and I am very happy to continue to support his Vanguard Model enterprise buy buying and building the models from his expanding range, with kits suited to all levels from novice to master shipwright.

 

Here is a selection of photos of my completed Sherbourne Naval Board Style build.

I have attached some photos of some of my other Vanguard Model builds scattered around the house. The Indy is missing from the photos as someone made an offer to buy which I simply could not refuse to accept so she is now in place where she can be openly displayed and admired by others. A couple of others have been damaged and have been consigned to Davy Jones Locker.

Edited yesterday at 04:51 PM by Glenn-UK

[Knocklouder]

Very nice work, thanks for posting                 

Knocklouder 

Edited yesterday at 04:01 PM by Knocklouder

[bhanley]

Nice work. I enjoyed following. 

[palmerit]

Beautiful.

 

I'm likely going to display my models without a case like you. How to you deal with dust? Do you do something like occasionally spurting with light touches of compressed air? That's the only method I could think of.

[Glenn-UK]

5 minutes ago, palmerit said:

Beautiful.

 

I'm likely going to display my models without a case like you. How to you deal with dust? Do you do something like occasionally spurting with light touches of compressed air? That's the only method I could think of.

Many thanks. Yes I have a couple of cans of compressered air which will keep the boats dust free.

[JacquesCousteau]

Very nicely done! The naval board style looks like a great way to display a model without taking up a ton of space, plus it really lets the hull construction and details shine.

[PaddyO]

Great build Glenn. I have enjoyed following your build of the Sherbourne in parallel with making the model myself.  I look forward to following along with your Harpy build. 

[Ryland Craze]

Congratulations on finishing your Sherbourne build.  It turned out really nice and I have enjoyed following your build log. Looking forward to your Harpy build.

[Desertanimal]

Congratulations on completion! She looks great. Looking forward to following your Harpy build. 

[Glenn-UK]

Thanks for the comments and likes. I plan to start work on the Harpy this week and I will start a build log.

[Knocklouder]

Count me in.