HMS terror by albie-forgotten occre . First wood kit .

[albie-forgotten]

Well I started this about a week ago . 

 

 

I was full of trepidation after opening the box as this is my first wooden kit but it was soon replaced with anticipation.

 

The keel went together without much trouble .

 

Then it was on the planking the deck . I enjoyed doing this although I think I may have to invest in a guillotine.

 

Then I started playing about with methods to age the deck.

 

I liked how this turned out so I decided to use this method on the deck

 

I've since been told this is inaccurate of a naval ship of this period as the decks would of been scrubbed within an inch of their lives . So I am pleading artistic license your honour .

 

I didn't really run in to any trouble until I started with the first layer of planking .

I did one side and it was far from perfect but I learnt a few things and the second side went much smoother 

 

 

So after many hours sanding and shaping the bow formers today I have decided to give her a quick skim of filler to rectify my atrocious planking efforts .

 

 

 

 

So I'm currently sat with a large glass of red wine . Waiting for the filler to dry .

 

It's been frustrating and fun so far . 

 

I'll have another go tomorrow and see if I can get the hull smooth enough to start the 2nd layer of planking / veneer .

Edited 2 hours ago by albie-forgotten
Edited to correct spelling