HMS Beagle by Occre. My second ship build.

[OldeManToad]

Completed the second planking and now moving on to the fun stuff. Trying to get those rubbing strakes spaced correctly was not easy, and thus I failed at it. I finally found a reason to use that math stuff they teach you at school to calculate the spacing of the vertical pieces. Also, Legos helped me to insure the vertical pieces stayed vertical.

Bluebear, I doubt if my second plank layer will make a difference. Looking at other Beagles, I can see gaps between gunport and covers. You would have to be awfully careful and thinking ahead to avoid them.

 

[OldeManToad]

More fun stuff. Much more satisfying than spending hours and days on one task like sanding, planking, sanding some more, still more planking, and still more sanding. Today I completed the exterior verticals, opened the cannon ports and completed the interior bulwark decorations. Now I have some filing and scraping to get ready to shellac or varnish the hull and getting it ready to paint. The instructions call for pore filling shellac. Anyone know what that is? Is that needed or can I just use the varnish included with the Occre Beagle paint set?

 

[GrantTyler]

Good morning. Your planking is looking very nice indeed. I agree with you- rubbing strakes and wales are no easy task. Especially as the wales following the sheer line of the ship and not the deck level. On my Victory I got these wrong but the ship still looks cool. I certainly don’t think you failed with yours and she still looks mighty fine. Cheers Grant

 

[kuba91nt]

Shellac should be used as a sealant, an intermediate layer between two different finishes, or on its own for interior items that don't require high abrasion resistance. Shellac's durability is lower, which is probably why it was suggested for use under paint and varnish as a sealant or primer.

 

[OldeManToad]

I got a lot of work done since last post. The ship is now painted, the hammocks and rail installed, rear transom with wire decorations installed and davits both front and back installed. I've now completed page G of the instructions and have started on page H.

Here is the start of painting. Unlike the instructions, I painted the black areas and white areas separately. Here is just the top band of black.

Then I had to determine the waterline which was a little difficult trying to mark the line on the shellacked hull. I was a little off at the bow but then remembered I had a laser level and I used it to confirm the areas I had right and correct the areas on the bow.

. Added the hammock rails and front davits. Then installed the transom. The trim pieces on the transom were very difficult as well as the wire decorations. I did my best.




I am now nearing completion of installing the rudder. If you've read my previous build logs, you know I hate gudgeons and pintles. This time it wasn't too bad. Will post pics of rudder in next post.

 

[OldeManToad]

It's been about two and a half months since I last updated here. Took time off to do other projects around house and then took a two-week cruise. Finally, a couple of weeks ago I got back to working on the ship. Most of the work was installing deadeyes and building fixtures for the deck. Here is a picture of the Carronade and the winch for the anchors. Note that I shortened the handles on the winch because I was way short of the needed wire. I have no idea if I was shorted in the kit or I used it elsewhere. Fortunately, after completing the winch, I found leftover wire from my Albatros kit which allowed me to build the second winch.


This picture some of the details on the quarter deck along with the railings.



This picture of the entire ship shows the deadeyes on the side along with that second winch which I do not know what it is.



Hopefully my next update won't take so long.

 

[OldeManToad]

Here are pictures showing the current status of my Beagle. I have completed page K of the instructions and have started building the three other lifeboats. Looking forward to completing those and starting on the construction of bowsprit, masts, and spars.

 

[HHIG]

Looking good!!

 

[CoastHiker]

Looking fantastic. I really like the colour of your deck... I left mine uncoloured, and still think it looks wrong... too much like fresh-cut pine.

 

[Cazzie49]

Here are pictures showing the current status of my Beagle. I have completed page K of the instructions and have started building the three other lifeboats. Looking forward to completing those and starting on the construction of bowsprit, masts, and spars.
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The deck detail looks fabulous

 

[OldeManToad]

Thanks HHIG, CoastHiker, and Cassie49 for the compliments.

CoastHiker, for the deck color all I did was add a couple of drops of Occre Tinte Nogal (walnut) stain into a small amount of their satin varnish.

Cassie49, Welcome to ShipsofScale. Do you have any projects in the dockyard?

 

[Cazzie49]

Thanks HHIG, CoastHiker, and Cassie49 for the compliments.

CoastHiker, for the deck color all I did was add a couple of drops of Occre Tinte Nogal (walnut) stain into a small amount of their satin varnish.

Cassie49, Welcome to ShipsofScale. Do you have any projects in the dockyard?

I've begun the Occre HMS Beagle as well. Have had to take 4 months off from the build. Life has a habit of getting in the way of things. I'll try to start my own build log. Haven't gotten beyond the skeleton and main deck

 

[brightondave]

Here are pictures showing the current status of my Beagle. I have completed page K of the instructions and have started building the three other lifeboats. Looking forward to completing those and starting on the construction of bowsprit, masts, and spars.
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Great work Grant. May I ask , what colour did you use for the lifeboat top sections? Is that an Ochre type colour or light brown?

I have used sapelli dye but actually prefer yours.

cheers

dave

 

[OldeManToad]

Here is the latest pic showing the addition of the Bowsprit. (Not glued in yet) It actually makes the ship about 75 percent larger. I was a little nervous digging out the hole to insert the bowsprit. I started with a very small drill bit, and then worked a round file into the hole and gradually opened it up until it fit. I have completed two more lifeboats (not shown) but still have the one that hangs off the back to do. Also I haven't done the hangers for those boats and I have not placed the anchors yet.

Great work Grant. May I ask , what colour did you use for the lifeboat top sections? Is that an Ochre type colour or light brown?

I'm not sure but I think it was Americana brand acrylic paint called Honey Brown. I have so many shades of paint I can't remember. It could be the Occre Ochre but I think that is more yellowish.

By the way, who the heck is Grant?

Roger

 

[brightondave]

Here is the latest pic showing the addition of the Bowsprit. (Not glued in yet) It actually makes the ship about 75 percent larger. I was a little nervous digging out the hole to insert the bowsprit. I started with a very small drill bit, and then worked a round file into the hole and gradually opened it up until it fit. I have completed two more lifeboats (not shown) but still have the one that hangs off the back to do. Also I haven't done the hangers for those boats and I have not placed the anchors yet.

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I'm not sure but I think it was Americana brand acrylic paint called Honey Brown. I have so many shades of paint I can't remember. It could be the Occre Ochre but I think that is more yellowish.

By the way, who the heck is Grant?

Roger

HA HA

Sorry mate

I was typing when a text popped up on my screen from a mate Grant!

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