Grants Xebec 1:60 (using Jabeque Cazador Occre1:60 kit) [COMPLETED BUILD]

[Peter Voogt]

Good afternoon. I am over tying knots for a while…. A little details on my longboat. All WIP and loads of fettling to be done ……some pics
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Loads more to do- like 16 oars etc…..whew.
Cheers Grant

The longboat is looking better and better with all the added details, Grant. And I like your detailed details, like the hinges ……
Regards, Peter

 

[RDN1954]

The longboat is looking better and better with all the added details, Grant. And I like your detailed details, like the hinges ……
Regards, Peter

One has to wonder though what's behind those hinged lids... A few bottles of rum for the captain maybe?

 

[GrantTyler]

Loving the color scheme Grant!

I really like the look of that longboat Grant and I agree with Paul about the colour scheme, it catches the eye.

I like your rigging work, looks real good.

Beautiful work Grant!

Magnificent work/modelling.

Hi Grant. As usual nothing short of perfection, it’s a pleasure seeing your work.

Very, very nice meneer, your longboat is going to be an attractive addition to your Xebec for sure

That longboat is out of this world, awesome.

Good afternoon Guys. Thank you for your comments. It is super encouraging for me.

Hi Grant, What do you use to stain the wood on the floor boards and benches of your longboat? I am testing out different stains for my Endurance deck but not come up with anything I am totally happy with. Thanks

Good afternoon Keith. I don’t stain the wood. I prep each piece of wood with 1000grit paper before building and then apply polyurethane. Just one coat. Cheers Grant

 

[GrantTyler]

The longboat is looking better and better with all the added details, Grant. And I like your detailed details, like the hinges ……
Regards, Peter

Good afternoon Peter. Thank you. I enjoy really loading my ships boats with details- makes a fun addition to the model.

One has to wonder though what's behind those hinged lids... A few bottles of rum for the captain maybe?

Good afternoon Johan. Ha, the rum is in the large barrels. Maybe some biltong and droe wors behind the hinges.
Cheers Grant

 

[Herman]

Hi Grant. I finally caught up with your chebec log. I have gone through it over the last week and must say I love what you have achieved. The wood / color combination is a lust for the eye.
The picture with all guns together with your boat on the perfect decking is one of my favorites.

 

[Daniel20]

Hi Grant, been a while since I've visited your build. Your level of work puts you into the category of seasoned builder highly skilled with an eye for detail and beauty.
One of your many standouts to me are the beauty and precision of your canon layout. Outstanding my friend!

 

[Heinrich]

My dearest Grant. Where do I even to start to comment on your progress.? First off, I just love the deck. When I visited SA in July it was obvious that your deck planking was really something special and that once the deck fittings had been completed, that deck would just ooze character. And, so it does. There is a warmth to the wood colors that makes the deck so inviting - something that would not have been possible if the deck fittings had not been carried out superbly. Finally, when your longboat - which in itself is out of the world - gets added to the equation, the complete (up to now) deck assembly just looks magnificent.

Then, the rigging. Looking at the HMS Victory, I knew that once you had sourced quality rope and blocks, your rigging would be next level. At this stage already, it is clear that that is no idle statement. In all, I am very excited about this build - because of the element of scratch-building that you have done, this build personifies character and individuality.

 

[GrantTyler]

Hi Grant. I finally caught up with your chebec log. I have gone through it over the last week and must say I love what you have achieved. The wood / color combination is a lust for the eye.
The picture with all guns together with your boat on the perfect decking is one of my favorites.

Good afternoon Herman. Thank you kindly. You visit to my Xebec is appreciated

 

[GrantTyler]

Hi Grant, been a while since I've visited your build. Your level of work puts you into the category of seasoned builder highly skilled with an eye for detail and beauty.
One of your many standouts to me are the beauty and precision of your canon layout. Outstanding my friend!

Good afternoon Daniel. Thank you. You remind me of those hours and hours of making and rigging those cannons. Slowly slowing I am starting to enjoy her look. Cheers Grant

 

[GrantTyler]

My dearest Grant. Where do I even to start to comment on your progress.? First off, I just love the deck. When I visited SA in July it was obvious that your deck planking was really something special and that once the deck fittings had been completed, that deck would just ooze character. And, so it does. There is a warmth to the wood colors that makes the deck so inviting - something that would not have been possible if the deck fittings had not been carried out superbly. Finally, when your longboat - which in itself is out of the world - gets added to the equation, the complete (up to now) deck assembly just looks magnificent.

Then, the rigging. Looking at the HMS Victory, I knew that once you had sourced quality rope and blocks, your rigging would be next level. At this stage already, it is clear that that is no idle statement. In all, I am very excited about this build - because of the element of scratch-building that you have done, this build personifies character and individuality.

Good afternoon Heinrich. What can I say….you went missing in action for a while and I “chatted” to Evert and he said you were A ok, and doing well which is good news. Thank you for your kind words - much appreciated. It’s been quite in my shipyard lately “Grants Xebec feeling neglected “….it has been hectic with the business ….Cheers Grant

 

[GrantTyler]

Good afternoon. Just to show I am playing a little bit in the shipyard…..12 rope supports for the toggles of the main mast….

They supposed to be identical…..
Cheers Grant

 

[Graham]

Nice. Do you use a couple of different sized dowels to form the loops?

 

[GrantTyler]

Nice. Do you use a couple of different sized dowels to form the loops?

Hi Graham. That is a good idea. No I made the first one to fit properly the just went full throttle and use “eye judgement “ on the rest. Will look good when all on…. I hope. Cheers Grant

 

[GrantTyler]

Good afternoon. Shipyard time is still at a minimum….…

The main yard glued together and all strapped up - it is rather long :

Close ups :

I also made the longboats anchor. The kit did not come with an anchor but had this one. Rigged the cable.

Cheers Grant

 

[Peter Voogt]

Good afternoon. Shipyard time is still at a minimum….…

The main yard glued together and all strapped up - it is rather long :
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Close ups :
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I also made the longboats anchor. The kit did not come with an anchor but had this one. Rigged the cable.
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Cheers Grant

Hi Grant. Even a little step is a step forward in the direction of a finished model.
These steps looks nice.
Luckily for us, we can see ‘some steps’ from you in the future.
Regards, Peter

 

[shota70]

Dear Grant
the main yard and the anchor, looking great

 

[GrantTyler]

Hi Grant. Even a little step is a step forward in the direction of a finished model.
These steps looks nice.
Luckily for us, we can see ‘some steps’ from you in the future.
Regards, Peter

Good afternoon Peter. It is very slowly slowly catching this monkey at the moment. Cheers Grant

 

[GrantTyler]

Dear Grant
the main yard and the anchor, looking great

Good afternoon Shota . Thank you . Cheers Grant

 

[GrantTyler]

Good afternoon

Eight oars for the port side of the longboat were made from dowels and scraps….it’s what I do . I strapped them with a 0.6mm rope. On the boat they look a little short?? I measured from a picture and individually placed seemed ok. I may redo these just for the visual effect.The tips are painted red/ brown not that you can see them and stained with oak….the used look was again attempted.

The is also placed in the boat.

And I need to start including…..my first fun picture of my Xebec

Cheers Grant

 

[Peter Voogt]

Good afternoon

Eight oars for the port side of the longboat were made from dowels and scraps….it’s what I do . I strapped them with a 0.6mm rope. On the boat they look a little short?? I measured from a picture and individually placed seemed ok. I may redo these just for the visual effect.The tips are painted red/ brown not that you can see them and stained with oak….the used look was again attempted.

The is also placed in the boat.
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And I need to start including…..my first fun picture of my Xebec
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Cheers Grant

Building is fun, photography is fun: the ultimate is fun building pictures. This is a very nice one, Grant.
Regards, Peter