Well here's a turn-up for the books! For some time now, i've felt a little lathargic about my modelmaking. Yes, part of that is due to the lockdown forced on us by COVID 19, but whatever the cause, i just stopped all building.

Like most of us, I have masses of kits in my stash: Bismarck, Sopwith Camel, Fiat Mephestofeles, Honda RC13v, Ducati Panigale, Spitfire, etc etc, but i just couldn't get motivated to build anything. So, while browsing modelshop websites, I came across this kit, which you can also buy 'almost' as a partwork (6 packs instead of 33 with Modelspace). Now I have started to build this ship twice before, and both times it got trashed! So i saw this and thought ' I really would like to see that build completed, and I did enjoy the build as well'

So after parting with really very little of my hard-earned (decided to go down the 6 Pack route), the kit has duely arrived. On initial glance, there does look to be a few differences to the MS Trinidad, both in end result and build sequence. The sails are furled (which i prefer) instead of full, and no cross-section (which i'm not bothered about).

Anyhow, i hope this new(ish) build gives me my mojo back. I also hope it's of interest to you ship builders out there, both the ones who have built the Trinny before, and those who haven't.

Regards Gray

I think we all know that feeling no mojo.

I look forward to seeing this one come along, I keep looking at the centre section.

Thanks for the positive comments guys. I have to be honest and say i wasn't sure how this build would be received, as there are already many Trinny builds on this site. I love the shape of this ship, and being double planked is the cherry on the top for me.

Watch this space, the build will be starting very soon

Regards
Gray

Stage 1 - The Skeleton

As mentioned, i am buying this in Stages (never knew you could do that with these kits). This will help with storage, but does cost a little more than the full kit though.

First impressions? The initial box is huge, and well packaged. Stage 1 comprises of 2 false keel sections, Keel brace parts, the bulkheads, 4 rib strengtheners (not in the MS version), pre-cut gun-ports, lower and middle decks, planks and a bag of pins. The instructions come in two parts: one full colour and the other numbered instructions.

So Far, so good

Next task is setting up my Hobbyzone jig, making sure everything is square. The hull formers are then sanded for ease of fitment, and glued in place.

Two things noticed here: no warpage on the keel, and the formers nearly all sat square without having to clamp to a set square! (oddly enough only the first and last former need squaring).

It is important that the hull formers sit suare to the keel, and seated fully into the keel slots, otherwise problems could occur later when fitting the decks.

Once the formers are dry, the mast and deck support braces are fitted.

Nah just keen to get the keel down so I can pack away that jig

Great start Gray. Look a great kit.

Mark

Thanks for looking in guys

Del it took me the whole weekend to get to this point - wanted the glue to fully dry before moving on.

Mark, i always did like this ship, and so far very impressed with the kit too!

Chris if you do the same job on your Trinny as you do with your Victory that will be one to watch too

Regards Geay

Lovely start Gray, everything looking nicely lined up.... .. I'll be following your progress on this one, she's a beauty.....

Regards

Alan

Thanks for looking in guys. Have to say I’m really pleased with the result so far. More to follow