Reinforcements added to the both ends of the hull

The both decks are now firmly attached to the hull.

Frames are finally glued.

After being frightened by the book and internet of gluing too early and non-perpendicular, I took a risk and glued the frames. The construction might look the same as before, but all the frames are now firmly in their places.

It was a mistake with the deck

All these holes on the deck's perimeter should have not been cut :(.
To recover I will have to plank each of them individually - after the eck is glues on the hull.
For now just prepared the frames to allow such aditional planking.

Assembling The Hull

It is not yet glued, but all pieces are in place in their fully prepared condition (planked, polished).

Planking the deck and the 9-th bulkhead

The deck is fully planked. Need to be polished and cut for the final shape.


Deck planking in progress:

Fitting pieces in their places after proper polishing

THis is just a first step - putting pieces in their places without glueing (which was strictly forbidden by the Book at this stage). You can see one of the new fine file at work. Some frames are not yet shifted to their final positions - to let hull holder to grip the assembly. New pieces (the deck among them) are detached and prepared for going into work.

Hull holder

According to the book, it's highly advised to build a hull holder before starting any assembly work. I had to buy some wooden materials in Home Depot and built this wonderful piece of wood art.

More expenses needed: tiny files ($10) and nylon brushes ($5)

Without them it was impossible to prepare frames, keel and deck for assembling. Sandpaper is not efficient and convenient enough.

And took them apart again to polish with files and sandpaper.

First touch of wood

Minivac ($30.0 is an additional expense to keep the Ship Room clean).

After detaching the pieces from the packaging assembly, I checked them on their future places. Not pusing too hard - they need polishing before doing that. Just to get an idea.

Organizing the workbench and the tools

Unpacking the lovely daughter's and Jason's present.

With its square-rigged foremast and fore-and–aft sails on its main mast, the brigantine was fast, easy to maneuver and had twice the cargo space of a sloop. No wonder it became the favorite vessel of pirates. A typical brigantine carried as many as 100 pirates and mounted enough cannon to intimidate any possible target.

You’ll build an accurate replica of an 18th century pirate ship from this high quality kit by OcCre. Pre-cut wooden parts assure perfect fit and double planking makes for a perfect hull. A comprehensive fittings package contains everything you need for an authentically detailed model. You’ll find boxwood blocks and deadeyes, brass chain, eyebolts and belaying pins, white metal life-boat and 16 brass cannon on gilded metal carriages. Four diameters of rigging, hand-sewn sails, skull and crossbones flags and wooden display base add life-like detail. Clear plans and photographic instructions take the guesswork out of assembly.

This ship is very similar in style to The Black Pearl, featured in the Pirates of the Carribean movies, the sails can be dyed black.
Intermediate Level
No. DK50600
Length 31-1/4”/Height 24”/Scale 1:80