Been a while since updated but truth be known, I simply forgot. I had been keeping photos and a log of sorts but with me, when I start building I tend to carry on and don't think about putting any of the progress on here! I have also been making a few other models in between and other stuff, more of another time.
I now thought that this would be the best time to upload the build so far, especially as I have been of work for over a week due to falling a##e over top down the stairs and doing my right arm in (which was rather painful as 16 stone of blubber was enough to make me say "Oooh, that hurt")!!
The yacht is a kit of the Rainbow J-class - static - and if I am happy with the results, I will then attempt an R/C yacht. Needless to say, I will be on here for tips and pointers in the right direction when I start that project, but it will not be straight away or for quite a while.
The build so far has involved a plank on frame - out of lime wood - and a final layer of mahogany and the kit - from Amati and to a scale of 1:80 500 long x 90 wide x 685 height was supplied with Italin instructions and, thankfully, a very well translated set as well, though I did have to get some translations from some Italians who work at my place.
The majority of the parts were in brass, both turned and brass etched, and some quite clean white metal fittings, which were very well made though the wood was altogether a different story. Decking was only enough to cover half the deck while the hull planking had plenty to spare! This was just as well as there were some rather shoddy planks supplied. Sails were supplied and it said that for best results, to dip them in a half and half solution of white glue and water, cut, sew, iron and then thread rope through. Have yet to try that (!) but I will have to do this fairly soon as I can then make a start on the final rigging.
I decided to varnish the hull instead of painting (which should be a white top and a mahogany colour under the waterline, with a red stripe for the waterline) and also wanted to keep all the brass bits and bobs as such.
Anyway, here is the rest of the build so far and any comments - good or bad - appreciated.