Boredom does strange things to my mind!!! I am waiting for issues 14, 15, 16 +17, supposedly sent on the 09 January? suppose the snow could have delayed them a bit?
In the meantime I had a go at the launch, I was going to leave that part of the build until I had all the relevant magazines and parts but since I have nothing else to do with the build until I get those parts I proceeded with the launch build. I am going my own way with the build of this launch I am using two previous models from a comparable time, probably just 50 years earlier and using those launches as a guide for this one.
But first I painted a bit of black onto the stringers fixed in earlier in the build.

The supports for the next deck have been added at this stage.


The launch jig has been reinforced with some sqare pine section that I have quite a large supply of and the nice bit of lime provided with the magazine has been hoarded away for another use later in the build.

Lego comes in again at this stage to help with getting the right angle.

Past experience has taught me to take a bit of extra care at this stage and make sure the formers remain at the correct angle, as sanding them to get a fairing can cause them to move and result in a banana boat. Thats only my experience and if a bit of care is taken all should be well. Hence the extra strip attached to the lower part of the formers!!


The planking follows for the ( very good ) magazine instructions. The instructions provided with this partwork are very good, a big improvement on the Victory build which I found to be very informative with just one or two lapses.



Consider this a little tip!! If the strake is glued in place it can be cut to shape once its dried, these planks are very thin and with a bit of care and patience the plank can be trimmed to shape after it has been applied,



All the rest of the planks however need to be shaped before gluing to the build, a bit of extra length can be trimmed as before.


Thats it the launch is planked and ready to remove from the build jig.




The keel parts have been added and the whole launch has been painted with a solution of PVA glue to help seal the wood, I dont get on with sanding sealer, makes me cough too much

A quick coat of white paint prepares the launch for the next part of the build.


Just followed the magazine build for that stage.

The interior was painted with Citadel Dark Flesh and given two washes of red ink, I dont have any burgundy paint and I like the colour of the flesh tone as it has it rich warm hue to it. The two pieces of cut plywood are the modifications I am using to enhance the look of the boat.

An extension to the stem post has been included and the outer hull has had a coat of off white made from white and a dab of Bronzed flesh mixed in, a rubbing strake has been added on either side also.


A couple of photos show the semi finished launch from top and below, oar locks and thwarts will be added next.
I hope that has been worth looking at and not bored you too much?
All the best, Steve..