HMS Granado 1742 by The Gimps Chimp - Caldercraft - 1:64

[The Gimps Chimp]

Hi guys,

 

After two years, almost to the day, I'm back with another build log!  I've finally got around to starting my Granado, which I purchased about three years ago.

 

I won't write a brief history of the ship or a description of the kit as HardeHarHar and Vane have already provided that information in their build logs and have been more comprehensive than I would. 

 

What I will say about the kit I received was that it must have been a Friday afternoon special as it had two false keels, three sets of midsection bulkheads but was missing the fore and aft bulkheads.  However, after a comprehensive check of the kit contents and an email to JoTiKa-Ltd (manufacturer) and Cornwall Model Boats (supplier) the missing parts were very quickly supplied.  The positive point here is that I now have some spare parts if I were to make a mistake.

 

Following on from my last build, which was the Beagle by OcCre, I feel I'm a little more experienced and I'm keen to make this kit to a higher standard.  Don't get me wrong, I was very happy with how the Beagle turned out and I'm very proud of it but I would like to improve.  I'm particularly keen to improve on my planking, so my intention is to follow the excellent document "Simple hull planking techniques for beginners" so let's see how I get on with that.

 

I've cut out the false keel and bulkheads and transferred the bearding line onto the hull as described in the instructions:

 

Now before I have even glued my first part, I have in issue which I need to resolve and would welcome some comments.  My issue is that following a dry fit of the bulkheads I see that the bearding line is well above the lowest section of the bulkheads.  I can't see this makes any sense at all, surly this is an error in the instructions.  The bearding line must be below the lowest part of the bulkheads.  

 

 

Hopefully someone can confirm my thoughts are correct before I make my first mistake.  I suppose if I do wrong I have a spare.

 

Chimp

 

[HardeeHarHar]

I am glad to see another Granado build in the dry docks!!!!!!  

 

[HardeeHarHar]

That is correct, those bulkheads end below the beading line

[The Gimps Chimp]

Hi Brian,

 

Thanks for your comment.  My understanding is that the bearding line is where tapering of the false keel starts, which allows the planks to land on the false keel and tapers down to the sternpost.  Surly tapering the keel under the bulkheads is pointless or an I missing something? 

 

Chimp

[François de Saint Nazaire]

Good news, I will follow your blog with pleasure. 

 

 I did  as you said

 

Edited 1 hour ago by François de Saint Nazaire