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Thanks Allan. I am giving it a go to attempt to make each part of this ship as close as possible as it is shown in the “The construction and fitting of the sailing man of war”. I’m not getting it spot on. It is way more difficult to build this way than what the kit suggests and for me it is a very steep learning curve. This kit is so far off the Enterprise that I am going to just call it a British Frigate from now on. Way more fun that just slotting together a kit - may not end up looking so good
. Cheers Grant
Good morning Paul. It was more of a
. The kit wales are just so far off and I used these drawings as a measuring guide. I will still cut some wood (a very entertaining experience ) and do a top and butt pattern but I will use my cherry plank rather- I found the walnut difficult to work with and the grain lifted. Good learning exercise. Cheers GrantMaybe call it one of the names of her sisters Siren (1773), Fox (1773), Acteon (1775), Medea (1778), Serpine (1777), Andromeda (1777), Aurora (1777), et al
Hello Grant, your desire to achieve historical accuracy is commendable, with your talents the end result will be stunning as are your other builds.
Good morning Gunther. Thank you for your encouragement. I do appreciate it. Cheers GrantGood morning Grant,
That looks really great. Superbly done. I'm excited to see how it progresses.
Good morning Allan. That I could but I doubt it will look exactly like any of the sister ships eitherMaybe call it one of the names of her sisters Siren (1773), Fox (1773), Acteon (1775), Medea (1778), Serpine (1777), Andromeda (1777), Aurora (1777), et al
Allan
. I notice the kit provided a Lion as the figurehead and while this was a symbol of the British navy at the time, it appears the Entrrprise had a male figure as its figure head. I have read some debates which the Enterprise had however most believe it is the human figure……just another reason to call it an example of a British Frigate .Cheers Grant
Good morning Daniel. Thank you kindly for this. I am having loads of fun in my attempt and hopefully it comes out good at the end. While I am giving it a go to get the accuracy there are already a multitude deviations and little wood work errors but this is ok. One day when “I’m big” I will, hopefully, build a proper replica. Cheers Grant
Good morning Maarten. Thank you for looking at my humble build. I appreciate this. I really enjoy learning and trying new things. Luckily I am starting from a very low base so I have many years ahead climbing this ship building curve. Cheers Grant
Do you think the 1777 Joseph Marshall painting is an accurate depiction of the figurehead which he shows as Perseus carrying the head of Medusa? I have no idea if it was the idea of the artist or was what was actually done on the ship, just a thought. As the painting was done several years after she was launched I would hope it is an accurate rendition of her figurehead.
Invoking AL-FI might save you a lot of issues. I do have an opinion on my abilities to build any model to its original (if any) specifications, all I can say on this matter is that any resamblance of my models with a past or present ship or airplane is purely coincidentalThanks Allan. I am giving it a go to attempt to make each part of this ship as close as possible as it is shown in the “The construction and fitting of the sailing man of war”. I’m not getting it spot on. It is way more difficult to build this way than what the kit suggests and for me it is a very steep learning curve. This kit is so far off the Enterprise that I am going to just call it a British Frigate from now on. Way more fun that just slotting together a kit - may not end up looking so good
Hi Allan. I will try and find the discussion I read regarding the figure head. The conclusion was as shown in your picture shown. Cheers Grant
Ditto Johan. My ship has changed from the HMS Enterprise to an example of a British Frigate or at least a resemblance thereof. Cheers Grant
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We all have the same story, everytime, every where and every one. The most important thing, you have fun. And we enjoy the progress.One day will present a finished part for you guys but not this day
Grant, although not finished it looks great. The Friese applied also looks fantastic.Good morning Gentlemen. I’m relaxing in the town of Hermanus with family and some friends. Pretty cool.
I wasn’t going to post these pics as I have so much fettling to do on the ports - need to square them off and trim some poorly measured planks - ahh nothin wrong with a little WIP.
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I add the Friese supplied by the kit - first time for me and it is a lot more fiddly than I expected.
Planked some of the bow also WIP.
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One day will present a finished part for you guys but not this day
Cheers Grant
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Hi Stephan. That is true. I do have plenty fun even the cussing is rather enjoyable when I am in my shipyards. For some reason with this build I have jumped around (nothing new- ricochet rabbit) and finished nothing. Maybe I can start with my gunports, cut the inner side to fit for starters. I really enjoy the planking so I keep getting distracted
. Cheers Grant
