Le Hussard Build Log

[Omega]

I have just completed a build on the Halcon (1:60) an during the build, I have learnt a lot especially from my mistakes. I understand that there never really was a ship called the Halcon based in Boston, so some leaway was allowed in the build. I took some leaway. but having completed this Build (as far as I decided to go) and although there is always more that should be done, I have given it to my Grandson ( perhaps he will do the last finishing touches)

I purchased a superceded kit for Le Hussard and for some strange reason decided to give it a go (Double planking) & I will provide a log of the build. Any advice would be welcome. So far I have generally found my info on UTube and Modeling sites and yes that has helkped. The Halcon which was a Artesania Kit had a DVD with good instruction so things were done in the right order. The Le Hussard is an older Artesania kit and I will miss the being no DVD, There is full sized plans an d the other instructions are on the BOX the kit came in. I see some info is provided in other posts but I do have most of the info (although some is in Spanish)

Well we will proceed and I will keep you advised of where I am at and I say again any advice is welcome. For instance when should I attach the deck, keel etc

 

[Omega]

First work on Le Hussard

 

[Omega]

I was never very good at planking, I have seen others tak a mathamatical method ad measure the plank positions, I Do not seem to have the patience to do that so I do it by eye & hope for the Best

 

[Omega]

Being from Australia, I started this hobby with cheap ships from China, ( they were very cheap and quite good and although the Chinese instuctions were not much help, there was plenty of other information on the web, A russian site was very good and although I do not speak russian, the videos were top grade. I posted my efford on UTube for what it was worth.
this is what got me interested in building wooden ships

 

[Omega]

I have seen some ships with figures ofd sailors and felt it added to the model. saw some figures on an american site that I thought wpould meet the bill, I ordered the figures & immediately cancelled the order. the attached will illustrate why ( remembrer it is US$). Can anyone advise a cost viable option

 

[Omega]

Well work continues, Sanding the hull is something that I hate, Normally I paint the hull and that cov0vers a multitude of sins but this time with double planking, I am looking fo a good hull finish

 

[Omega]

I also managed to find some figures at a Reasonable price but they do have to be painted. will post foto later

 

[Omega]

These are the figures. They have been computor printed and are reasonably detaile but as I said, they have to be painted

 

[Martin By Eye]

Ha, funny coincidence ! Just today the figurines i ordered for the same ship build turned up from Uzbekistan , of all places.(not much use to you in Aus) A bit expensive perhaps, but i only paid €25 for the Le Hussard so it's a fair balance in the end.

 

[Omega]

Started Second Planking. Used Contact Adhesive for the first 95% and Super glue for the last 5% (the fill in sections)

 

[Martin By Eye]

You are further along than me. Nice stand. I see you have fitted your rudder, that seems to have been a major reason for builders abandoning this kit at the time when sold.

 

[Omega]

Progree continues. Finished secon planking and now starting the upper & deck works

 

[Omega]

To work on the upper works I was concerned about supporting the boat. So I produced a cardboard box to support the boat safely whilst this work was carried out

 

[Omega]

Slowly progressing, Now the decision to varnish or not to varnish

 

[GIG1810]

Hey Omega,

it looks like very nice.
Cheers
Günther

 

[Omega]

Well work has not stopped, other bits need to be done, got an exellent person in Perth to do my sails, (If you want someone to do this, contact me & I will forward his email), Also lifeboats & others

 

[Namabiiru]

Lifeboats look great, and I would love to know how your friend did the corners of the sails. I am an indifferent seamstress.

FWIW, my vote is varnish, but doesn’t need to be complicated. Polyurethane from a rattle can would suffice. Your second planking looks great.

 

[Adry]

Hi
That Le Hussard kit is already old. I remember starting to build it when I was 20 (a girlfriend from back then gave it to me, ).
I've only got the hull built and almost finished the second planking. I see the difference between yours and mine is the box; mine is red/orange and yours is blue. Mine also didn't come with sails, while yours did.
I'll be following your build closely to try to finish it in the future. Good luck.
Best regards.