HMS Grecian 1812 by ECK - Vanguard Models - 1:64

[ECK]

Having just finished a fun build with HMS Harpy, my next build will be another Vanguard offering, HMS Grecian although it is a dual citizen and could be USS Grecian.

 

So first the unwrapping:

I also bought the paint with the kit. It also uses copper tape

 

 

 

I think I have enough copper tiles (2 sheets) left over from Harpy and I think it should cover so will use them

 

 

 

Like all vanguard kits, things slot together quickly and then wedges glued to keep together. Final gluing of all the seams occurs later.

 

 

Stern area requires a bit of faring

 

Then slotted into place

 

Next finishing adding the various bow pieces and then sub-deck snaps into place followed finally with gluing the seams

 

[ECK]

So today I had at it with a hand sander, sand paper and file to fair the hull. Below is one side done compared to the other. You can see the bow requires a lot of work

 

 

 

 

Now after both sides done

 

 

 

 

 

Lastly, the false keel added

 

[JacquesCousteau]

Nice job, it's a very elegant hull!

[ECK]

Indeed she looks quite the thoroughbred.