America’s Cup Endeavour Racing Yatch (1:75) from Occre - Build Log

[Mwentling]

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.

 

[Mwentling]

The package arrived seven calendar days after I placed the order on launch day and was securely boxed. I opted for the display stand, the paint set, and the proper woodfiller. A complrehensive set of build instructions, rigging plans, full-sized drawings, and an inventory sheet was enclosed. The loose parts are a nice plastic tray and neatly organized. The wood seems to be of excellent quality and straight (zero warping that I can see). I will open the remaining inner packing, perform an inventory and mark all of the wood parts per the plans this evening, with the hope of starting the build tomorrow.

 

[Mwentling]

The plans require you to install A15 (which creates the rest of the mast pocket) forward of A8. This is incorrect. A15 goes aft of A7. The other issue I am running into is that the slots for the ribs are cut too large front to rear, allowing the ribs to cant. You're left to favor the front or the rear of the pocket. I used the deck temporarily to judge the correct position, and favoring the forward placement is the best bet. You will have a few tabs that interfere with the deck, but not so much that you cannot affix the deck to the structure.

 

[Mwentling]

That completes my progress for the day on my first PoF and my first build log. Am I giving enough detail, too much detail? Are the pictures helpful and detailed enough? Feedback is more than welcome.

 

[Lynch]

Well Doc., keep up your reports so I can check back later in a few months/weeks when I start this model. Am working on the Philadelphia gun boat from 1776. Patience is very hard.

 

[Mwentling]

All blocking was completed tonight, unlike the dimensioning issues of the first night. Everything was spot on and went in perfectly. Tomorrow starts the fairing, and hopefully bending and first layer of planking.