H.M.B. ENDEAVOUR - 1/54 - OCCRE [COMPLETED BUILD]

peter6172 said:
Great work Rob.
Who would have thought that there were so many interpretations of rigging; even on the bow sprit. Occre, Artesania, Marquardt, Parkin etc all seem to have their own version they want modellers to follow. This really makes trying to follow the prototype tough.
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Hi Peter

Very true.

I for one I am not really impressed with Occre's rigging instructions for the Endeavour, so I will be doing my own while referring to this book, which I have done before.

All the best
Robert

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Rob. T. said:
Hi Peter

Very true.

I for one I am not really impressed with Occre's rigging instructions for the Endeavour, so I will be doing my own while referring to this book, which I have done before.

All the best
Robert

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Rob, I'm using Marquardt's drawings of the ENDEAVOUR (supplied free from the library of the NMM) for most of the rigging supplemented by this book where Marquardt's drawings are not quite clear enough. They are very similar but sometimes use different names.
 
LuigiSoft said:
Peter, as a matter of interest, what is the NMM?
Trevor
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May I answer, because the NMM web-page is one of my favourites

Here the search for Endeavour

Collection Results | Royal Museums Greenwich

Explore seafaring history, timekeeping and astronomy, fine art and the world's largest maritime library and archive collection. Start your search today.
www.rmg.co.uk www.rmg.co.uk

Ach so :
NMM = National Maritime Museum

BTW: you can also order from the NMM print copies of the original contemporary drawings in the original scale, so usually 1:48
and in very good quality
 
Uwek said:
May I answer, because the NMM web-page is one of my favourites

Here the search for Endeavour

Collection Results | Royal Museums Greenwich

Explore seafaring history, timekeeping and astronomy, fine art and the world's largest maritime library and archive collection. Start your search today.
www.rmg.co.uk www.rmg.co.uk

Ach so :
NMM = National Maritime Museum

BTW: you can also order from the NMM print copies of the original contemporary drawings in the original scale, so usually 1:48
and in very good quality
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Hi Uwe,
Many thanks for your answer and for the Info.
Trevor
 
Occre Endeavour 1/54
WIP Update:

Its been 6 weeks or so since my last post with 2 of them being on holiday. Obviously took a few time outs as well through tiredness due to work, life and ship building balance.

Fore, Main & Mizzen masts are all complete now and have been stained and painted along the way, including the Gaff and Flagstaff, all of which are only dry fitted to the ship atm as there is work still to be done on deck and around the Hull.
The Lifeboat is finished with a few extra details, and has been rigged to the spare masts.

Next stage will be Fitting the Gun posts then painting and fitting the Swivel Guns. The Gun mounts will need the holes slightly drilled larger so the guns fit. After this I will be adding some more deck detail before I can permanently fit the masts one by one in preparation of the start of the Standing rigging.

All in all I am pretty happy with my progress and that satisfaction you get when you see your ship coming together.

Also a big thanks to OcCre - Ocio Creativo First Class Customer service which has supplied me with a few parts that I needed along the way.
Happy modelling everyone staysafe and take care ⚓
Slainte Mhath

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Rob. T. said:
Occre Endeavour 1/54
WIP Update:

Its been 6 weeks or so since my last post with 2 of them being on holiday. Obviously took a few time outs as well through tiredness due to work, life and ship building balance.

Fore, Main & Mizzen masts are all complete now and have been stained and painted along the way, including the Gaff and Flagstaff, all of which are only dry fitted to the ship atm as there is work still to be done on deck and around the Hull.
The Lifeboat is finished with a few extra details, and has been rigged to the spare masts.

Next stage will be Fitting the Gun posts then painting and fitting the Swivel Guns. The Gun mounts will need the holes slightly drilled larger so the guns fit. After this I will be adding some more deck detail before I can permanently fit the masts one by one in preparation of the start of the Standing rigging.

All in all I am pretty happy with my progress and that satisfaction you get when you see your ship coming together.

Also a big thanks to OcCre - Ocio Creativo First Class Customer service which has supplied me with a few parts that I needed along the way.
Happy modelling everyone staysafe and take care ⚓
Slainte Mhath

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Good Morning Rob. You can certainly be happy with your progress. Really looking good ! I enjoy the detail in your ships boats, oars, barrels (for the rum), sails, coiled ropes....etc. Your Parrals for the yards are also cool. Question. I don't know how many shrouds the Endeavour has, however would it not be prudent to do these prior to completing the yard tyes etc? If only a few I don't foresee an issue. Cheers Grant
 
GrantTyler said:
Good Morning Rob. You can certainly be happy with your progress. Really looking good ! I enjoy the detail in your ships boats, oars, barrels (for the rum), sails, coiled ropes....etc. Your Parrals for the yards are also cool. Question. I don't know how many shrouds the Endeavour has, however would it not be prudent to do these prior to completing the yard tyes etc? If only a few I don't foresee an issue. Cheers Grant
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Hi Grant

Thank you for those kind words.
I understand your concerns regards the Shrouds and yard blocks.
I actually work from inside to outside where as I do most of the Standing and running rigging inside including the yards, any such stuff I cant tie regards sails, i tie up and so there are no tangles, i usually do the Shrouds and ratlines after so much is done, then rig up the sails tying up any appropriate sails running rigging in the process. I usually always work one mast at a time moving onto the next only when the first is completed.
I know it sounds crazy and quite different to the way most people work but if find it gives you a lot more room to manoeuvre regards most of the running rigging.
 
Occre Endeavour 1/54 WIP update.

Been adding more Deck detail in the form of Anchor Bouys, Fish Davitt hooks, Cannon shot, Cartridge Bags, Barrels, Cannon Arnament tools in the shape of Sponge, Rammer, Ladle and Worm. Along with more belaying pins a Belaying block points for rigging.
Swivel guns are all mounted as is the Lantern and Rudder chain. Starting the deadeyes which I am changing to chain plates to conform with the actual plans rather than the brass wire in the kit. I have also had to disregard the Deadeye strops as they didn't fit well with the caldercraft deadeyes I use, so I am using 8mm Black modelling wire to which I add a hook on the end to take the chainplates.

Progress has been slowed somewhat due to my health atm, first being a chest infection the next being Carpal tunnel syndrome which is affecting myself now off work and struggling with modelling as any conserted pressure has swollen my wrist and forearm.

However trying my best through the pain barrier.

Happy modelling everyone all the best of health and staysafe. ⚓

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Rob. T. said:
Occre Endeavour 1/54 WIP update.

Been adding more Deck detail in the form of Anchor Bouys, Fish Davitt hooks, Cannon shot, Cartridge Bags, Barrels, Cannon Arnament tools in the shape of Sponge, Rammer, Ladle and Worm. Along with more belaying pins a Belaying block points for rigging.
Swivel guns are all mounted as is the Lantern and Rudder chain. Starting the deadeyes which I am changing to chain plates to conform with the actual plans rather than the brass wire in the kit. I have also had to disregard the Deadeye strops as they didn't fit well with the caldercraft deadeyes I use, so I am using 8mm Black modelling wire to which I add a hook on the end to take the chainplates.

Progress has been slowed somewhat due to my health atm, first being a chest infection the next being Carpal tunnel syndrome which is affecting myself now off work and struggling with modelling as any conserted pressure has swollen my wrist and forearm.

However trying my best through the pain barrier.

Happy modelling everyone all the best of health and staysafe. ⚓

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It might be worth your while to add cleats to the side of the bell frame before things get too cluttered. Marquardt's books shows the Fore topmast yard braces tied off to these cleats.
 
Rob. T. said:
Occre Endeavour 1/54 WIP update.

Been adding more Deck detail in the form of Anchor Bouys, Fish Davitt hooks, Cannon shot, Cartridge Bags, Barrels, Cannon Arnament tools in the shape of Sponge, Rammer, Ladle and Worm. Along with more belaying pins a Belaying block points for rigging.
Swivel guns are all mounted as is the Lantern and Rudder chain. Starting the deadeyes which I am changing to chain plates to conform with the actual plans rather than the brass wire in the kit. I have also had to disregard the Deadeye strops as they didn't fit well with the caldercraft deadeyes I use, so I am using 8mm Black modelling wire to which I add a hook on the end to take the chainplates.

Progress has been slowed somewhat due to my health atm, first being a chest infection the next being Carpal tunnel syndrome which is affecting myself now off work and struggling with modelling as any conserted pressure has swollen my wrist and forearm.

However trying my best through the pain barrier.

Happy modelling everyone all the best of health and staysafe. ⚓

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Good morning Rob. Detail, detail and more detail- stunning. Cheers Grant
 
peter6172 said:
It might be worth your while to add cleats to the side of the bell frame before things get too cluttered. Marquardt's books shows the Fore topmast yard braces tied off to these cleats.
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Hi Peter

Thanks for that, I must admit I didn't notice those ones from the AOS book.
By the looks of it The Fore Top gallant, Top Sail and Main course Buntlines are all tied off to these cleats on the Belfry, nose 38,40&56.

Much appreciated for bringing this to my attention mate.
All the best ⚓

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GrantTyler said:
Good morning Rob. Detail, detail and more detail- stunning. Cheers Grant
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Thanks for those kind words Grant, just trying to add as much detail as I can with out overcrowding things, I will obviously nearer the end be adding rope hanks as well but need to leave room now to get the rigging done.
All the best ⚓
 
Occre Endeavour 1/54
WIP update

Its been 6 weeks or so since my last post, on and off with health issues which seem never ending atm, but I can now say that 90% of the rigging is finished with the exception of rigging sails and bowlines, threat of the sail rigging is in place as you can see from clothes pegs tied to these to keep them separated.
Shrouds, ratlines, backstays, rope ladders, lifts etc etc... have all been finished. I have also added the 3rd backstay for the Fore and Main masts that weren't in the kit plans but are in the AOS Endeavour book.

The Next stage I have 3 options as follows.....

1, Make and hand sew my own sails as some of the ones in the kit I feel are out of scale(too large) and lack correct amount of stitching detail.
2, Use the Sails supplied with the kit.
3, Do not use any sails and tie up the rigging that is installed for the sails to finished her off.

Happy modelling everyone staysafe and take care.
Slainte Mhath!
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Well due to Health issues and work commitments, Christmas and life in general I haven't been near my Endeavour in 2 months.
I have only just got bk to her last week, so this is a short update on what I've managed to do so far.
I have chosen to disregard the kit sails and hand sew my own as I felt some of the kit ones were too large and lacked enough stitching detail. So here is my First Hand sewn sail finished for my Occre Endeavour
This is the Main Topsail with its 120 reef points attached. I have also inserted 0.8mm modelling wire in the sides so as to Billow the sail when it is rigged thus no need for a water/glue paste mix to hold the shape.
Next sail up for Hand sewing will be the Fore Topsail which will also have approximately 120 reef points attached.

Happy modelling everyone and a very apologetic and belated Merry Xmas and New year.

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Rob. T. said:
Well due to Health issues and work commitments, Christmas and life in general I haven't been near my Endeavour in 2 months.
I have only just got bk to her last week, so this is a short update on what I've managed to do so far.
I have chosen to disregard the kit sails and hand sew my own as I felt some of the kit ones were too large and lacked enough stitching detail. So here is my First Hand sewn sail finished for my Occre Endeavour
This is the Main Topsail with its 120 reef points attached. I have also inserted 0.8mm modelling wire in the sides so as to Billow the sail when it is rigged thus no need for a water/glue paste mix to hold the shape.
Next sail up for Hand sewing will be the Fore Topsail which will also have approximately 120 reef points attached.

Happy modelling everyone and a very apologetic and belated Merry Xmas and New year.

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Good morning Rob. Happy new your to you. I hope you are back on the road to recovery and feeling good. Very realistic looking sails - nice! It looks like your Endeavour has turned into a washing line with all the clamps on. ROTF . Cheers Grant
 
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