HMS Portland 1770 by Trussben - Portland Scale Ship Co. - 1:48 - 50 gun 4th rate.

manning16 · Jul 3, 2025

I'm drooling on myself..did the math..I'm 77..might have a few more years ..get her out ASAP!

trussben · Jul 6, 2025

Deadwood has been shaped and more framing installed.

Magic Mike · Jul 6, 2025

trussben said:
Deadwood has been shaped and more framing installed.

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Ben, it is great to see something new in the works and I look forward to following every step of the build. Have fun, what a beautiful start! Magic Mike

trussben · Jul 10, 2025

Work on the aft cant frames is well underway.

trussben · Jul 14, 2025

Work on the forward apron and cant frames has begun, nothing glued in place yet, just checking the fit.

trussben · Jul 20, 2025

Starboard side framing completed, now onto the port side.
Obviously it looks awful at this stage as it needs “a shit ton” of sanding and fairing but we will get to that soon enough.