HMS Harpy 1796 by Dunnock - Vanguard Models - 1:64

[dunnock]

Basic Hull Structure

 

After a three week break Inter-railing through Europe, I can finally start building Harpy.

 

Much has already been said about the contents of the box and the initial build of the basic framework and by far better builders than I. There is nothing for me to add so I will limit my remarks to once more praising the simplicity of this stage of the build thanks to Chris’s innovations, accurate plans and laser cutting. Everything goes together easily without the need to put excess pressure on parts and apart from making the cradle, there is no gluing required until later on in the construction of the basic framework.

 

The first three frames bevelled back nearly to the laser-etched marks, leaving a bit still to play with.

 

I’ve completed the first stages and am now working on the lower deck. I’m following Maurice’s @Blue Ensign lead here and as with my Speedy, will be planking both fore and aft sections as well as later the gun deck with boxwood. Supplies are on order and expected Monday. Until then there is work to be done on the scuttles and the deck structures.

The laser etched decks as supplied

The scuttles cut out of 1mm boxwood sheet and temporarily pinned to the deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited 4 hours ago by dunnock
Removed repeated extra pics

[François de Saint Nazaire]

Hello David,

 

Nice beginning.

I will follow your log with pleasure. I am thinking of buying a Vanguard model one day. it s not your first one !

[AJohnson]

Hi David, I always enjoy your build logs, so also be tagging along.