Endurance (- Occre 1:70) Build Log

[KeithLyall]

Further details ...

Modification 22: Added bracing wires to the smoke stack. The historical images show the deck before dog kennels were built. Other images suggest the bracing wires pass over the kennels.


Modification 23: Handrail on the steps from the stern to upper deck


Modification 24: Added more details to the boats including grab lines, and oars (made from 1mm dowel and left overs from the decking timber).


I drilled small holes into the side of the top of the boats and cut pins to size and glued into the holes before attaching the thread. I applied a dab of PVA to the bottom of the thread to shape it in a loop as rope would normally hang.


Modification 25: I produced an improved stand to replace the Occre provided one. Used the Occre stand as a template to mark and cut the hull curves and used 10mm dowel to connect the 2 ends. Finished off with black felt to hold the hull.

 

[KeithLyall]

Nice modeling, Keith!

Thanks Paul, much appreciated, particularly from yourself

 

[Omega]

I ask for an update & I got it. Great. A lot to think about

 

[Omega]

Question, On the rear davits the rear one appears lower than the front one. is there a reason for this. ??

 

[KeithLyall]

Question, On the rear davits the rear one appears lower than the front one. is there a reason for this. ??

That is because the stern appeared to raise slightly towards the rear so when I aligned the davits with the strake it did not look right so I was aiming to get the boat horizontal with the same length of rope from the davits to the boat.

 

[Omega]

I note you have changed the Hatch between the two inboard lifeboats. I like the change! But was the any specific reason rather than the actual photos. Do you have any drawing or is it just taken from the early photos

 

[KeithLyall]

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I note you have changed the Hatch between the two inboard lifeboats. I like the change! But was the any specific reason rather than the actual photos. Do you have any drawing or is it just taken from the early photos

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I was basing the change on the historic photo. I think the hatch that Occre have included was not in the position that they put it on the model, but may have been added when they later covered over the walkways which was done at a later stage. I have based it on the picture below. There are no plans; I just sized as what looked appropriate from the picture. It is possibly slightly wider and higher than in the picture but not stupidly so in my opinion.

 

[Omega]

Another question. the smoke stacks on the kit model. with the boat inboard, I cannot see them on the photo. Were they still there

 

[KeithLyall]

If you are referring to the 2 smokestacks either side of the ship I don’t believe these existed… I have not seen evidence of them in any historical images unless someone else has knowledge to the contrary. The only place I have seen a smoke stack is on the port side of the bridge. If you look at Modification 21 you can see what I believe to be the smoke stack to the left of the officer.

 

[Omega]

That is very interesting, Having revieved what photos I have, I tend to agree with you

 

[KeithLyall]

Continued to add further detail to the model tenders. Based on the historic image below I created a mast and sails for the longer tenders.

Left over sail material from my Endeavour build was scrunched up and tied at intervals along the mast.

The oars were made from offcuts from the decking panels and 1mm dowel from my supplies.

The finished boats ...

 

[KeithLyall]

Attaching the tenders to the main ship. As per my previous post I am having the forward tenders in-board on their cradles (as per the historic picture below) while the aft tenders are hanging from their davits. The former was much easier as they had a solid base to sit.

Prior to installing the boats I added a hoop to each davit to run the rope through (possibly not historically accurate but ho-hum). This would have been easier if done before installing the davits. In addition I added a length of dowel tied across the aft davits which is reflected in the historic image below. This had the added benefit that it allowed me to secure the rear tenders more securely.




Before gluing the forward boats I added thread to simulate tie down ropes.

Both forward tenders installed ...

Aft tender installation in progress ...

The aft tenders attached ...

To complete the rope work I created a number of coils of rope (as can be seen in the last image above). I have a simple jig with panel pins and holes drilled at different spacing to allow different lengths of coil to be created. Note: The pin holes in my jig are fractionally too big for the pins so they can be pulled out to release the coil. I tie a simple knot on the first pin, then wrap the thread a couple of times round the pins before creating wrapping around to give the effect of coiling.

These were then tied to the davit. For the forward tenders I created some small hooks which I drilled into the handrail just inside the davit onto which to tie the hoist rope and hold the coil. This would have been easier if done before installing the davits.

Another coil added tot he anchor hoist.


Before I start on the masts and rigging, my next task is to create some deck clutter as evidenced in many of the historic images, a testament to a working ship.

 

[Ted Robinson]

Attaching the tenders to the main ship. As per my previous post I am having the forward tenders in-board on their cradles (as per the historic picture below) while the aft tenders are hanging from their davits. The former was much easier as they had a solid base to sit.
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Prior to installing the boats I added a hoop to each davit to run the rope through (possibly not historically accurate but ho-hum). This would have been easier if done before installing the davits. In addition I added a length of dowel tied across the aft davits which is reflected in the historic image below. This had the added benefit that it allowed me to secure the rear tenders more securely.

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Before gluing the forward boats I added thread to simulate tie down ropes.
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Both forward tenders installed ...
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Aft tender installation in progress ...
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The aft tenders attached ...
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To complete the rope work I created a number of coils of rope (as can be seen in the last image above). I have a simple jig with panel pins and holes drilled at different spacing to allow different lengths of coil to be created. Note: The pin holes in my jig are fractionally too big for the pins so they can be pulled out to release the coil. I tie a simple knot on the first pin, then wrap the thread a couple of times round the pins before creating wrapping around to give the effect of coiling.
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These were then tied to the davit. For the forward tenders I created some small hooks which I drilled into the handrail just inside the davit onto which to tie the hoist rope and hold the coil. This would have been easier if done before installing the davits.

Another coil added tot he anchor hoist.
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Before I start on the masts and rigging, my next task is to create some deck clutter as evidenced in many of the historic images, a testament to a working ship.

I'm I'm truly impressed in particular with your skills at mixing the shades and tones of you finish. The aging is also some of the best I've seen as anywhere

 

[KeithLyall]

I'm I'm truly impressed in particular with your skills at mixing the shades and tones of you finish. The aging is also some of the best I've seen as anywhere

Thanks Ted, much appreciated

 

[Omega]

You will no doubt have noticed that I am taking a lot of guidance from what you are doing

 

[KeithLyall]

You will no doubt have noticed that I am taking a lot of guidance from what you are doing

No problem at all .. that is the beauty of SoS. Enjoying seeing your build and the addition of lights. I think you are closing the gap on me