HMS Harpy 1796 by Glenn-UK – Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale

[Richard44]

Thanks for your detailed build log Glenn. Your descriptions of the problems and possible solutions will be very handy when I reach that stage in my build. Cheers.

[Glenn-UK]

1 minute ago, Richard44 said:

Thanks for your detailed build log Glenn. Your descriptions of the problems and possible solutions will be very handy when I reach that stage in my build. Cheers.

You're welcome 

[Blue Ensign]

Tricky area that stern arrangement, I haven't got around to looking at it yet.

It is a good idea to use a card template to work out the angles for the side panels to the Pantry and the quaintly named 'Necessary' structures. Don't want to mess the actual pieces up.

I will be adding a margin strip where the deck planking at the stern meets the lower counter.  The  existing set-up would allow water to run down the counter and work its way between deck and the frames below.

 

B.E.

 

[Glenn-UK]

4 hours ago, Blue Ensign said:

Tricky area that stern arrangement, I haven't got around to looking at it yet.

It is a good idea to use a card template to work out the angles for the side panels to the Pantry and the quaintly named 'Necessary' structures. Don't want to mess the actual pieces up.

I will be adding a margin strip where the deck planking at the stern meets the lower counter.  The  existing set-up would allow water to run down the counter and work its way between deck and the frames below.

 

B.E.

 

Thanks Maurice. The template side pieces were fashioned from spare 0.8mm thick plywood. If, when fettling the side panels, I am not happy then I will just use 4mm planks. I am also thinking of planking the roof section.

 

Much to ponder. I wish I had your skill and patience to plank the upper deck.

[Glenn-UK]

I have not been able to spend much time in the shipyard today and will have very little or no time in the shipyard over the next couple of days as we are looking after our youngest granddaughter (1 year old). I am hoping I can glue the upper deck pattern in place when she has an afternoon nap (fingers crossed she will have a nap)

 

One more dry fit test was my first task today. This time the inner bulwark patterns were aligned using the gunport jigs. As can be seen below everything lined up perfectly.

Next I applied some sanding sealer to the various bulwark, rear cabins, stern counter and stern board patterns. Once the sealer had dried the various patterns were painted.

The stern board and counter patterns were then glued in place. The stern counter was positioned and clamped before the stern board. I am reasonable happy with how this looks.

I then decided to paint the outer frame work of the cabin sides patterns black.

In the final photo you get an idea of how the different colour parts interact, noting I still have much work to do with the stern cabin fittings.