Albatros by vvvjames - OcCre - 1:100 - First Build

[Baker]

1 hour ago, vvvjames said:

Does anyone have any better ideas?

No 😇.

looks good to me, much better than te kits instructions 

 

[vvvjames]

34 minutes ago, Baker said:

No 😇.

looks good to me, much better than te kits instructions 

 

Thank you Baker! Also cheers for unlocking "page 2" of the build log 🍻

[vvvjames]

Ahoy all, 

With the addition of the ships boat, everything that needs to be on the deck is now on the deck! I may add some accessories after masts and some rigging are up, but this is a big milestone:)

Ships boat:

 

And here's how everything looks at this stage!

It's hard to get everything in one shot, excuse the blur. 

 

Today I also worked on the bowsprit:

Before:

After:

And a dry fit on the boat!

Not too shabby! Hatches are being thoroughly battened! That hole where the bulwarks meet needs some tidying before I lock it in place. 

Wooo!

Best, 

James

[Geordie Tyne]

Congratulations on the completion of the deck. Your Albatross is looking very nice, indeed. 
 

Regards