Hello All
Seeing as my HMS Victory is now complete, I decided to tackle a smaller project, the HMV Endeavour Cross Section. Working a little back to front as I am doing the cross section first and will then do the ship at a later stage. So the issues start at 101 (Pic 1). I have completed 101 - 107 and have attached the pics. I used scraps nailed to the ribs to maintain the correct distances between ribs ( Pic 2). These will be later removed as the hull progresses and is more secure. I did not trust the instructions to use elastic bands, there was still a little too much movement for my liking.
(Pic 3 and 4.) I am trying a new technique for myself, in that the deck should not be in prestine condition. So I decided to depict them as being used and scrubbed down etc. This is the effect I currently have.
The other pic shows the build so far. Enjoy your builds.

Hi Hans.
Great start on your cross section. look forward to seeing your progress.
Ian

Hi Hans

That looks like a nice x section and your decks look spot on

Thank you, Steve, Ian, Jase, Andy and Alan for looking in and the encouragement. It is really appreciated.

Hello Garth
No problem at all. The idea was that with the scrubbing and washing of the decks the looks should be patchy and scrubbed.
For me it was a trial and error task
First thing I did was to sand with fine sandpaper (1000 grit)to show the grain. I had be careful as the plank is but 0.6mm thick.
If you look at the pic on the right first two planks, I used a mahogony varnish, one thin coat, let dry for a few minutes.
The next six planks with a thin second coat, let dry for a few minutes.
On the last four planks I used a fairly stiff brush and dipped in lacquer thinners and brushed until I was happy with the result. The thinners takes off the gloss shine and the more times you brush, the more the more some of the varnish comes off except that which has gone into the grain.
It gives a flat no shine textured scrubbed look that I wanted to achieve.
Hope this helps

Hi Hans.
Nice job on your deck planking. definatly looks like a real ships decks.
Ian

Decking looks fab Hans, well worth the experimentation to get results like that.... .. Great work...

Regards

Alan

Just a little update on the work done in last few weeks. As will be noticed I did not stay with the original colours and changed a few things. Progress so far in the build:
Hold inner linings, lower and second lower deck sections, mast step, fitting of lower deck sections and stanchions. I went with a meranti stain here as well as the tables. Fitting of the waist deck, colour and age the barrels.
Work in progress
Hammocks, poop deck and bulwarks, make and age the 4 pounders. I a little dilemma here. No patena available at present in SA so made do with some washes. Still working on it till I am happy with it.

Beautiful progress Hans and I love the overall colour.... looking fab and to your usual high standard.....

Regards

Alan

Stunning work Hans looking good

Rgd Martyn