I purchased this a few months ago from a www.hobbyterra.com, it is produced in the Russia – It's very complete and very detailed, all parts are laser cut – even the hull planks. It has instructions in Russian, but I'm a little rusty so I refer to the picture diagrams and the English instructions. When it's finished it will be 590 mm long, by 440 mm high and 220 mm wide. So here are some pictures:

Well, after building HMS Victory, this looks like a breeze!

We'll see, it is very nice, but wood by its nature is a different ballgame. That said, the parts fit so tight, I have to file each one to loosen things up!

Well, I think I'd rather have parts fit together somewhat tightly, as opposed to being loose!

Moving along nicely. I've used my wife's curling iron to make curves in soaked wood – it works fantastic. Latest photos:

On board and watching with interest

Very interesting looking project,

Will be following along.

Cheers

Si

More photos - going together nicely.

Nice work,

Starting to look the business with some planking on.

Cheers

Si

what Si said, Paul

Another work of art emerging here Paul!

I'm in and following and looking forward to your build!!

Whenever I see these first steps with the hull built up from wood, I'm really tempted - but I am not ready for the sails and the rigging (yet - and I am not sure if I ever will be - your HMS Victory left me in awe)

Cheers,
Jan

I've finished the first layer of hull planking, then sanded with 60, 150 then 220 grit sandpaper. I feel that it went pretty well for my first hull planking effort, and I learned a few things along the way.

Looking good with some skin on.

Cheers

Si

Looking good Paul.

I have to agree with Jan: these early stages are very tempting, but I don't think I'm ready for the masts and rigging!

I am happy to live vicariously through your excellent builds!

F Paul,

This is glorious! I don't recall ever watching a blog of a wooden ship assembly.

Encouraging. You might inspire my first real wooden ship. I've never completed one.

The second set of hull planks have been installed, also the decking and internal hull sheeting. The wood here is untreated, I plan on staining the wood with MinWax stain, and I hope that I've gotten all of the wood glue removed (sanded off) or the stain will have another color. I can see in these pictures that there are areas that need attention. Any suggestions on glue removal? I've tried to be really careful, but evidently not careful enough.

Thats looking amazing.

Thanks Ken - I appreciate your comment!! I've done a bit more – added trim pieces inside and outside and stained the deck (Minwax Golden Oak) and the rest of the hull (Minwax Natural). I'm not to happy with the deck as it a little splotchy due to the variation in the wood.

I like it. The variation in the wood looks more natural than a even color across the whole ship. She is going to be a sweet looking ship when you get her dressed out.

Hi Paul!

looks really amazing! Great work!

I have to say your choice of kits/topics is truly impressive!

Hi Paul,

I missed a couple of your latest updates, amazing progress and just wonderful work!
Your craftsmanship is fantastic!!

Cheers,
Jan

Just catching up....WOW....awesome job Paul!! Planking looks superb! She's going to be a beauty!!

Thanks for all of the very nice comments!! They mean a lot and really help to motivate me.
Here is another update - I've redone the deck color and added some deck furniture and the rudder hinges.

Hi Paul,

outstanding work, your work is truly art!!

Great detail and an awesome overall-impression of the hull, she looks amazing already!

Cheers,
Jan