HMS Sherbourne by Rich_engr - Vanguard Models 1:64

[Rich_engr]

Back on MSW after quite a few years break from working on my MS Niagara...

 

Decided on Vanguard's Sherbourne since it's an entry-level kit with much simplified rigging compared to the Niagara (get some basic skills in first before finishing that one).

 

Started Sherbourne in January while taking some pics along the way.

 

The kit is done exceptionally well- materials and instruction book are 1st rate!!!  Chris does an excellent job with his products and kit designs! Highly recommend!!!

 

So far, no problems with the build (recalling it's of the lessons I learned from Niagara, yet learning new stuff as well)

 

Only major change from the original kit is my color scheme (decided to stain the hull and deck, and keep most wood as natural as possible, sort of a rustic/worn look to it) 

[Rich_engr]

Hull stain was English chestnut (minwax)

Deck was weathered oak first followed by red oak stain (by minwax). LOTS of wipe/rub to get the look and coloring I wanted.

 

For blackening the brass I used Birchwood-Casey (several dips in the solution, then wiped/rinsed).  Solid black would be too dark, so I like the rusty steel/gunmetal look the parts took on.

[Rich_engr]

I'm trying to be as clean as possible, yet I'm still fine with the blemishes (gives it character I think). That's one of the reasons why I chose to stain the hull- show of the small errors and flaws, yet blend together so it all works as one.