HMS Harpy 1796 by ECK - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Scale

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Finally had the time to start unpacking the kit. A Few others have started so I can follow along as well.

 

Ki, as all Vanguard ones, come in a pleasing box.

 

 

All elements nicely packed

 

 

Brass, copper and book up top. You can see I unwrapped the printed ship's boats and stove as well as opened the boxes containing rigging thread and various other pieces

 

 

Lower layers of the box contain the laser etched parts

 

 

Thought I would get the copper tape but was pleased when I saw actual copper plates

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Lost of assembly work today.

 

First the cradle

 

 

 

 

 

Next faring the ribs. In this kit for the first time a line is provided  so as not to over do it

 

Next assembling the hull structure. Everything interlocks so no glue until the end

Then the reinforcing keels

 

 

Locking inserts

 

 

 

 

At this point gluing the etched decks to the underdeck.  Lots of clamps to keep the thin etched deck from curling up.

 

 

 

 

Followed by inserting them and locking them into place

 

 

 

Bow fillers sanded to line and can see when together pretty symmetric

 

 

Inserted into placed then capped

 

Last for the day are the cabin assemblies on the stern made of multiple pieces

 

 

Have to remember to make mirror images of each other

 

 

Finally slotted into place

 

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At this point brushing with wood glue permissible