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This is the second installment of my Occre Endurance. I finished the planking, then applied a coat of Watco oil and air brushed the hull with Tamiya semi-gloss black. The white is also Tamiya. The stained pieces are dark walnut, not happy with the look. The white strips around the hull were...

After finishing my previous build, the xebec from ZHL models, I almost could not wait to start my new challenge. This time, I have chosen for the HMS Victory from Occre (number 225). Although, I have seen many discussions on this kit on it's lack of accuracy and 'better' alternatives, the main...

This is the first post of this log, although I have been working on it since May of this year, I will send a few pics to show the status and try to keep it going, once I figure out how to post. I am now in the planking process, this is the second Occre build for me, the Endeavour was the...

Absolute day one of my relationship (no pun intended) with my new found passion for model ship building. I used corner brackets and clamps to keep square, and meticulously measured the height each side to within 0.5mm to try and minimize any possible future upsets

I took the plunge and ordered my first ship model. Like many others on this site, I was attracted to this ship by its association with Darwin, and its career as a survey ship. I have been fascinated by the many build logs here and on Model Ship World. I'm attracted by the possibilities of...

This is the HMS Bounty by Occre. I began this at the end of April 2023. There has been progress, though it's slowed since the sun began to shine a little more! I decided to not only take on the challenge of the build, but also adding lighting. Here are a few images so far.

Hello. My name is Henry (aka Zzyzx01) and welcome to my build log of the Polaris by Occre. This is my first build log as well as my first attempt to build a plank-on-bulkhead (POB) model so bear with me on both accounts. Please note that I am not a fast builder as I have other obligations as I...

Hello, everyone, I just finished building the Buccaneer by Occre and during the build I was really wishing that I had a plank bender. The 'soldering iron' kind. So I started googling around and didn't really want to spend the ~$40 the retailers want for it. I ended up on Ebay and noticed that...

Coming off my first and very educational build of the HMS Beagle, I now begin my 2nd journey with another OcCre model, the HMS Montanes. A full description of the Montanes can be found here. I know many like to see the unboxing, but unfortunately, I did not take photos of the unboxing, but it...

This is my first ever wooden ship build. Been at working on this since late December 2023. I am now into the rigging, which is a great learning experience!

Hello Everyone, This is my first ever attempt at a Build Log, so please help and advise on what I should be posting. This is the initial unboxing of the kit by Occre I received it last year and unfortunately there had been an accident by the international shippers between Occre and the UK...

So no rest for the wicked, my next build will be The Montañés from OcCre. Will star a full build log here on Labor day May 1st. Some brief history of the Montañés (Wikipedia): Montañés (class) was a 74 gun third-rate Spanish ship of the line. Design was prepared by Julián Martín de Retamosa...

This is my first build log that I will be sharing with others. I have just completed the Niagara built from a Model Shipways kit. Took just under 5 years as I navigated COVID and other interests that got in the way. As a novice, this was probably not the best kit to choose as my initiation into...

After waiting 7 weeks it kit finally arrived. I had a few hours to get started. The pics shows where i am to date. I went way “overboard” planking the lower deck which is only seen by looking down the main hatchway. I tried the way i will weather the remaining decks. Let me know what you think...

Hi, after finishing my Polaris yesterday I can't wait to build the Buccaneer. Let's see if I learned something in the first build. First step: Dry fit of the bulkheads and deck parts. Everything looks fine. Step A: Glueing the bulkheads to the false keel in a right angle with the help of...

This was by first attempt at model ship building. Found lots of great videos showing how to build it. Now attempting the Black Pearl.

Anyone interested in following the build of this one? Anyone build this one. Open to any advise you may have!

2 weeks ago this kit went on sale at a local hobby store and I just could not resist. Even though I have 3 other ships on the build table I really liked the shape and the lines on this ship so put all the others on hold and jumped on this.

I was at an antique store a couple of months ago and ran across a gorgeous hand-carved galleon. I fell in love but it was out of my price range so I had to walk away. Over the next few weeks I found that I couldn't stop thinking about it so decided to try my hand at building my own. That's how I...

My nearly first attempt for a wood kit is the Occre Polaris. I already started with Amati greek bireme before, but stopped it because I realized that I'm not ready for it. Maybee I will continue later with it. I ordered the Polaris starterset...