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.

 

 

[ECK]

Next step is attaching the bulwark. The outer and inner sides will be covered with engraved pieces so this is the backbone so to speak.  It is important to glue keeping the edge of the deck along the lower of the two interior engraved lines.  Can never have to many clamps. You will also notice I temporarily pinned the lower edges to ensure a tight fit so the first plank will abut without gaps.  If you look closely at the instruction manual you can see James also used pinholes. 

 

 

 

The lower stern edge needs to be turnedinward. I scored it as the manual suggests. Later with filler and sanding it will be nice and rounded.

 

 

Lastly, it is important to make sure the end of the bulwark sits at the same height above the deckhouse at the stern.