Endeavour J class by TerryPat - Amati - 1:80

[TerryPat]

 

 

I'm diving into another kit that I'll work on along with my current Bluenose build. I have a build log in process for that. It's getting colder here in the upper midwest in the US so I'll have more time to retreat to my basement shop lair. We'll see how it goes with two kits.

 

The kit arrived today and was intercepted by my wife. When I told her what it was she asked: "Why do you need two kits?" I said: "I don't need two kits, I want two kits". My son piped in and said: "From now on you may be known as Two Kits Terry.' Ok good. Subject changed.

 

I've always loved the J class yachts. Such beautiful lines. When I was shopping I was hoping to find something in the 25 to 30 inch range but nothing exists in kit form with plank on bulkhead construction. I looked around for plans thinking of scratch build but didn't find much. Ok. I'll do a smallish kit. I was first leaning toward the new Occre Endeavour J class kit in 1:75 scale which makes it almost two inches longer than the Amati 1:80. But after some close looks at the Occre I found the Amati to have much nicer deck hardware and trim. My opinion of course. I'm sure the Occre is a nice kit. After some conversations wth SaltyScot Mark and looking over his fine build of the Amati, the deal was sealed. 

 

Also, about 30 plus years ago I built this half hull (photo below) from a solid hull kit that my dad started back in the 60's but never finished. I cut it in half and stripped off the paint. He had done a nice job scribing the deck so no need to touch that. I added the strip planking and mounted it to the maple "frame" board I made. Then finished it all with an oil rub. It has aged beautifully

So that has been my inspiration to build a full model. A tribute to my dad for allowing me to cannibalise the kit he never got to finish. 

 

 

Thanks for checking in and reading my back story. I'll be posting some build updates soon

 

Thanks

Two Kits Terry

 

[ccoyle]

44 minutes ago, TerryPat said:

"Why do you need two kits?"

 

Only two kits? Those are rookie numbers! 😉

[SaltyScot]

Well, I just HAVE to follow this one now, don't I  

[TerryPat]

36 minutes ago, SaltyScot said:

Well, I just HAVE to follow this one now, don't I  

 

That would be wise 😃

[palmerit]

3 hours ago, ccoyle said:

Only two kits? Those are rookie numbers! 😉

I only have five in progress (it is amazing how often I’ll glue pieces on one to leave to dry, paint parts of on another, have pieces bended until dry on another). It does take some organization and a bit of space - and I’m working on smallish models. Sometimes I’ll have a few hours in the evening to spend on some models and then I’ll have lots of work work to catch up on other evenings - like tonight. 

[RVB]

Sounds like we all have the same bad habits. I am also working on 3 at the same time with 2 more waiting on the sidelines. I totally agree it’s nice to move between builds while one is drying another waiting for small parts to come in and the third begging for my attention. By the way one of the kits sitting on the sidelines is the Amati Endevour. Looks like I will be following your build also Terry. 
Best RVB
 

[TerryPat]

7 minutes ago, RVB said:

Sounds like we all have the same bad habits. I am also working on 3 at the same time with 2 more waiting on the sidelines. I totally agree it’s nice to move between builds while one is drying another waiting for small parts to come in and the third begging for my attention. By the way one of the kits sitting on the sidelines is the Amati Endevour. Looks like I will be following your build also Terry. 
Best RVB
 

 

Start your Amati build now so I can follow along. Haha. Great to have you looking in. I'll do the same on your build. I like what I see in the kit. Nice quality parts. We'll see how it all goes together.

Thanks

[RVB]

I’m rescuing an Amati Bluenose kit that was started 17 or more years ago and was listed on eBay . It is one that’s currently in progress and there is a log build (1900 -present). The planking was hap hazardly started , the decking was atrocious and parts were missing and broken. I offered the owner a very low offer and he took it. I am just starting the rigging and it’s turning out well. Amati kits are pretty good but in my opinion not as good as Model shipways. After I finish the Bluenose ( which will be soon) I will start the Endevour. 

Best Again RVB

[RVB]

[TerryPat]

It's a very nice little kit so far. The laser cut plywood bulkheads and keel are very cleanly cut. No burns!!! No char, and no soot on my fingers. The tradeoff might be that the plywood is so hard it sands like rocks. I used a file for much the fairing which was no big deal because the fairing consisted of mostly easy beveling of the bulkheads and keel. The bulkheads slid into their slots on the keel without any filing.

 

 

 

 

The first layer of planking is going well. Haven't had to use any shims on the bulkheads so far. 

I threw out the plywood stern blocks and made my own from basswood scraps. Much easier to sand and shape. I also brought the block up level with the top of the first planking instead of to the bottom of the first planking.  That way I eliminate their methed of covering the block with an alternate sort of fanned out short and bent planking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That's all for now

[LED]

Amazing base planking.

This is going to be a great build.  And, what an absolutely beautiful subject. 🤗

[TerryPat]

37 minutes ago, LED said:

Amazing base planking.

This is going to be a great build.  And, what an absolutely beautiful subject. 🤗

 

Thank you!! I appreciate that

And I agree,that ship has beautiful lines.