HMS Harpy 1796 by Blue Ensign – Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale

[Blue Ensign]

Post 71

Completion of first stage.

Five months into this build and time for a long overdue workshop GTU, and some stage photos.

 

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I now need to decide where I’m going with this build.

I completed my previous two builds ‘Navy Board’ Style with stump masts, but I am leaning  towards going a little further with Harpy.

My initial thoughts are to rig her with lower masts and standing rigging in place but without yards.

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I did this with my model of Victory.

I quite like this set-up on models and it has the advantage of space saving.

 

With Harpy, extending the build time, and deferring any concerns of what to do next are also a factor, and I fancy doing some rigging again.

I will start with a mock-up to gauge the overall space requirements, and then, once Mrs W has left the premises, wander around the house looking where it will fit in.

 

A plan of sorts.

 

B.E.

28/04/2025

 

 

[gjdale]

19 minutes ago, Blue Ensign said:

and then, once Mrs W has left the premises, wander around the house looking where it will fit in.

You are a very brave man B.E.! Good luck with that strategy.

[SaltyScot]

3 hours ago, Blue Ensign said:

once Mrs W has left the premise

 

I guess it is better to ask for forgiveness rather than for permission. As @gjdale just said, you are a brave man, sir!