This is a well know model. I think there used to be an active group of TB modellers, this seems to have been maintained through a Facebook page - However, I don't use FB ! But Sarik models have put the original DVD on YouTube, which does help.

Any experience or advice about making this model - always welcome and appreicated.

Have decided to leave the frames fixed to the baseboard while completing the first part of the planking. Need to give some thought to how the deck and gunwales are completed.

Have decided to initially use the keel I made for the Dutch barge on this model as well. Its perhaps a touch on the light side but then some modellers seem to have two - a lightweight and heavier one - depending on the weather. The fore/aft position will need some thinking - I do intend to build it with the bowsprit - which will bring the CLR well forward - the video indicates/suggests having two positions to deal with this. I do intend to add a brass keel band - should have done this at the start. Will give a secure fixing for the detachable keel and also act a a wear strip.

The figure came from eBay - unpainted - is 1/24th scale. Hopefully help guide the build - he's currently having a break and cup of tea !

A strip of 3mm thick brass section has been fixed to the keel, using screws and West Epoxy, this has also been drilled for the detachable keel. This brass strip should have been fitted first but will provide a wear strip, add weight to the bottom of the boat and provide a rigid fixing for the keel.

Have started the planking, these are made from 1.5 mm plywood and initially glued using "super glue" - a coating of glass fibre tissue and West Epoxy will be applied to the inside afterwards. There is a need to steam the planks, especially at the bow.

The hull is still fixed to the baseboard. Think I'll plank up to the chine line and then turn the boat over.

Made some slow progress - the sides were fitted before the final planking as it made the clamping easier.

In the areas which were planked, there was a need for a little filler - Isopon 38 - and then some sanding. I had first used a layer of glass fibre tissue and West Epoxy on the inside of the planked areas - improve the strength and ensure it was water tight.

Although it looks a bit "rough" - it is actually quite smooth and the shape is good. The underside of the hull has had two coats of thinned varnish. Although the next task is to make the rudder and lee boards - am thinking about how to make the vertical rails which go round the deck - although this task is along way off.

The crew has arrived - alas there is no boat ready for them to sail !