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After almost two and a half months of looking but not touching, I finally received my gift. I used that time to buy the necessary tools. The only things I already owned were a cordless drill and a Ferm multi-tool. I also used that time to figure out how I want the ST to look in the end: I’m...

This is my first "major" build in wood. I've built the Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat and the Taurus Tugboat. Both got me acclimated to working in wood - had always been used to working in plastic. So the Beagle will definitely challenge these old fingers and eyes but I am looking...

Good day SOS modelers I am coming over here from the now defunct MSW. I want to do a synopsis of my OcCre Amerigo Vespucci build I began a little over a year ago and then continue with updates of my progress. I will try to make it clear and concise without boring everyone with a lot of photos...

Last year I was lucky enough to win the raffle for OcCre's kit of the Black Swan, a fictional ship. The kind folk of OcCre donated the kit. In addition the wonderful people of Luczorama donated the OcCre's paint kit that provides the paints for the ship. Jimsky did a wonderful review of the kit...

Well, after a couple years of my life being turned upside down, I decided to try this again. Wasn't going to post, but figured, why not. Got a new kit as my beagle kit was lost. Opted for the Occre Polaris for it's relative "simplicity". Also designed and 3D printed a new and better balsa...

Hi all Yes, here I am again with another build log. You can't get rid of me :-) . After my USS BONHOMME RICHARD cross section built, I was planing to start the GRANADO cross section but life have it ways to change your plans. A few months ago, our oldest son call me. He is in MA and we...

Starting a new build is exciting. All possibilities are positive and the model hasn't had a chance to beat me up yet. My kit won't arrive until Friday the 20th. In frustration and that urge to build something I purchased a Metal Earth P47 mini kit. My eyes just aren't to to it. I then...

I am starting a new project this morning.

Well, to keep up the good work lately, while I continue with the San Juan Nepomuceno, I'll start the Erebus de Ocre, with the idea of making the Terror as well, since they're the same ships with minor differences. There's a lot of information about them, so I hope to get a model that's as...

Hi all. Well I've made a start on my Occre Beagle. I've called this thread Beagle 3 because there are two others who have also started this kit recently. The first thing I realised was that although I have countless tools collected over a lifetime, only a few of them would be useful for...

Hello All, After reading an alternative history/fantasy novel called Temeraire several years ago, and then discovering it's source material of the Jack Aubrey and Hornblower series, I really wanted to dive into the technical details of 1800's ships and start building a ship from a kit. I...

Argh, me maties! It has been a long time since I was on this forum. It already feels good to be back. I hope I did not step off the plank by attempting to build a larger wooden model (compared to what I have done before). Anyway, I just bought the Occre HMS Beagle 1/60 kit. I should receive it...

After over a year off , I am back with a new project. My son gave me this kit for my birthday in August 2025.

Starting on a new build. Been looking forward to doing this ship because I love the story of its loss and the rescue of the whole crew.

After spending a year and a bit building the Amati Santa Maria I finally decided whats next on the slipway. Any advice will be greatfully recieved.

This will be my first attempt at a build log, so constructive advice is beyond welcome as I learn my way through doing this properly.

Hi, fellas. Thanks for having me. I’ve always wanted to build wood 18th century war ships. I just retired so now I have the time to invest in a hobby. For my first ship I chose OcCre’s Albatros. I chose this model as it seemed like a good kit to learn the skills I’m going to need. My goal is to...

06MAY2025: Today, I finished the HMS Beagle wood kit from OcCree. What a great learning experience and wonderful project. I made mistakes and had to compromise in a few areas, but I have enjoyed the journey immensely and feel I am more prepared for the next project, the "Amerigo Vespucci"...

Why the Fram? Having just completed the Royal Caroline (very ornate) and Cutty Sark (25 sails) I fancied something a bit simpler as a summertime activity. A leisurely complement to a beer and a pipe on the patio watching the lawn grow. It is not a very pretty model but my main enjoyment of our...

Starting this after the hull partly completed because the early stuff is a bit repetitive and boring. Going OK... My own personal opinion is that the parts quality is a little below Amati but I am sure they would disagree. The ladder components poorly cut, and some of the complex bow supports...