His Britannic Majesty's Cutter Sherbourne 1763 by Paul White - Vanguard Models - 1:64

[Paul White]

The Sherbourne has arrived and, as everyone else has said, the quality of the packaging, the instructions and the material looks first class.

 

This is going to be my first 'proper' build, apart from the small launch also from Vanguard, and this is going to be my first build log.

 

Wish me luck! 

[Ronald-V]

Good luck!

[Paul White]

I was ever so slightly scared of starting it - so I thought it best to do something tonight rather than put it away for 'later'.

 

A nice easy 30 minutes cutting the bulkheads out of the MDF sheet, sanding them where indicated and dry fitting them to the keel.  I now have a clear sense of the size.

 

Everything fitted perfectly and inspires confidence for the next step. 

[WWR4]

Very excited to follow along, Paul! The one thing I've learned (I'm only on step 21) is that I need to really study and research each step. 

I didn't sand the the inner stern transom so it would sit flush, and I should have sanded the false deck a little so I didn't have to use so much force.

But I'm grateful for these errors, so I will hopefully make less! happy building, Paul!

[Paul White]

2 hours ago, Ronald-V said:

Good luck!

Thank you!

[Paul White]

46 minutes ago, WWR4 said:

Very excited to follow along, Paul! The one thing I've learned (I'm only on step 21) is that I need to really study and research each step. 

I didn't sand the the inner stern transom so it would sit flush, and I should have sanded the false deck a little so I didn't have to use so much force.

But I'm grateful for these errors, so I will hopefully make less! happy building, Paul!

Thank you - we've got this!

[Paul White]

Little bit of progress today.

 

I noticed from the instructions for other Vanguard models that the temporary stand is built very early in the process whereas, for some reason, in the Sherbourne instructions this does not happen until step 50.  I thought it couldn't do much harm to bring this forward, as it would allow the hull to dry in a better position.

 

The keel side-pieces (19 L & R) went in easily.  The keel keys (part 22) were mostly fine, apart from one slot which was very tight and the MDF key kept breaking whilst pushing in.  Fortunately there were 3 spares provided, and this was enough.

 

Then the lower deck (part 23) went in well and has been glued.  Now let everything dry. 

Edited Wednesday at 01:01 PM by Paul White
Typos!

[Paul White]

Completed steps 13 to 18, finishing with installing the false deck (part 29).  The only slight problem was pressing the false deck down on the frame - I managed to break one of the delicate parts at the edge - my fault / inexperience. I have glued it and holding it with a clamp and hope it will be OK, otherwise more remedial work will be required.  

 

This is a lovely kit. 

[WWR4]

2 hours ago, Paul White said:

Completed steps 13 to 18, finishing with installing the false deck (part 29).  The only slight problem was pressing the false deck down on the frame - I managed to break one of the delicate parts at the edge - my fault / inexperience. I have glued it and holding it with a clamp and hope it will be OK, otherwise more remedial work will be required.  

 

This is a lovely kit. 

You're catching up to me quickly, Paul! I'm currently sanding the hull in preparation for the planking. Only a couple of steps ahead. I should post again tonight on progress. 

[palmerit]

3 hours ago, Paul White said:

The only slight problem was pressing the false deck down on the frame - I managed to break one of the delicate parts at the edge - my fault / inexperience.

I did the same thing and was able to repair it.

[hollowneck]

Everything so far is looking good, Paul. with a slightly belated "Welcome to MSW".

You'll soon discover there are lots of colleagues here that will help you at any stage of your new venture!

[Paul White]

1 hour ago, hollowneck said:

Everything so far is looking good, Paul. with a slightly belated "Welcome to MSW".

You'll soon discover there are lots of colleagues here that will help you at any stage of your new venture!

Thank you!

[ccoyle]

6 hours ago, Paul White said:

I managed to break one of the delicate parts at the edge - my fault / inexperience.

 

One of the beauties of wood compared to other media is the relative ease with which things can be fixed.

[Knocklouder]

Good luck on your adventure, following along . I remember my first Vanguard Model,  the First Mate had to come down to the ship yard to get me  lol head on the build table  sleeping  😴. 

I think you will be fine , it is your first so steady as she goes.