HMS Pegasus 1776 by Glennard - Victory Models - 1/64th Scale

[Glenn-UK]

Hello Spyglass

It may not be clear from the pictures but I did cut a rabbet for the first planking which certainly me helped secure the planking around the bow, please have a look on page 1 of my build log for details. I will probably extend rabbet for the second planking around the upper bow area since most of the lower hull will be covered with copper tiles (I had to fit over 3500 tiles on my Victory build!)

 

Hopefully this pictures show the 1st planking secured in the rabbet.

This one shows a very small area of the rabbet where part of the plank was fitted tad short in error

 

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I did also reduce the width around the stern accordance with the build instructions (also as shown on page 1 of my build log) which were checked with my vernier gauge however, as you have noted, the 1st planking still requires a tad more sanding around the keel to ensure the 2nd planking will sit flush with the stern post and stern false keel. I have done a bit more sanding in that area today.

Edited November 9, 2016 by Glennard

[Glenn-UK]

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I have now finished the sanding (and filling) of the hull. I am really happy with the end result and the hull is now nice and smooth, and is ready to accept the second planking. I have also checked that the second planking will fit flush with the stern post and false keel. The stern counter has also been fitted without any problems. I have made a small rabbet slot for the second planking, it is not very deep but should help give a smooth edge to the second planking that terminates around the bow.

 

I treated myself to a new tool, an electric plank bender and after giving it a test concluded it gives a much smoother bend compared with my manual plank bending tool. It is more time consuming however providing I put a few planks in to soak in warm water for approx. 30 mins prior to start the actual bending process it is relatively quick.

 

My new tool

 

I marked the position of the top of the wale on the hull and then started the second planking phase.

 

Pictures of the first row of planking

 

First three row of planks

Edited November 12, 2016 by Glennard

[Glenn-UK]

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Work is progressing slowly on the second planking and I would expect to complete this task sometime in the next week or two ás I am taking my time.

 

View from the Stern

 

View from the Bow

 

Side on View

Edited November 17, 2016 by Glennard

[Glenn-UK]

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I have made really good progress over the last couple of days and have completed the second planking of the hull. This will now require a bit of sanding to get a fully smooth finish but overall it has not turned out too bad. I now have to continue with the second planking from the top of the wale line to the top of the gun port strip. I expect this will be time consuming work as I have to clear the gun ports and oar openings as I go along.

 

I am now really looking forward to starting the next phase of the build in the next couple of weeks.

 

 

A trick of the light makes the stern area looked bowed shape,  but this is not the case

 

 

[Glenn-UK]

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I have been able to spend some time on the boat build today and I've finally completed the second planking.

 

I'm happy with the end result and the hull will not require too much sanding or filling. The next task is to build the cannon assemblies which need to be fitted before the two upper decks can be fitted.

 

The bowsprit opening has been cleared

 

I cleared the gun and oar port openings as I progressing with the planking

 

The top of the stern counter planking has been correctly shaped in readiness for the fitting of the stern fascia, later on in the build.

[Glenn-UK]

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I removed the hull shaping studs and then completed the main deck planking. I'm just waiting for delivery (hopefully tomorrow) of the varnish I've ordered to protect the deck planking. I have also spend some more time sanding the hull. I just need to get some primer which I intend to apply to the hull to pinpoint any remaining defects which may need additional sanding (or filling).

 

I'm also debating weather to jump ahead and fit the copper plates before I move on to installing the various deck fittings.

 

I did decided to take a small excursion away from the instructions to enhance the build by installing some bulwarks around all the gun ports that are hidden by the upper decks. I have also painted the wooden frames red so everything will look better after the upper decks have been installed. In the attached pictures I have included some with the upper decks dry fitted.

 

 

 

[Glenn-UK]

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The wales have now been fitted to the hull. I have also assembled 10 cannons and glued them to the main deck. I have also glued more of the deck fittings.

 

 

I have now glued the rear upper deck in position which I can start to plank once the glue has dried.

 

 

 

[donrobinson]

Looking good Glenn, you are really making time

[Shipyard sid]

Hello glenn

Well things are looking good now. Seems you are really enjoying yourself. Well done. But slow down !!!! DAVID

[Glenn-UK]

Hello David

Now that I've retired I have plenty of time to work on my boat build projects