Astbury Models - Static - J Class Yacht

By popular request we will be showing the process of trying to build this model. The model kit is made by Amati of the 130 foot J Class sloop Endeavour, first launched in 1934. It is a 1:80 scale model which brings the model length to 48cm.

The kit was purchased from:

This kit, code 1700-10, is sold as a starter kit and includes some basic tools. The instructions are detailed but in Italian, although luckily there is a supplement with an English translation of the main steps. The picture below shows what Amati expect it to look like finished!

Our first steps have begun and

• Progress over weekend one
  
  The work bench
  
  
  Close up of the hull structure being formed.
  
  
  And a close up of some drill bits purchased, note the 5p coin for scale!
  
  
• Progress over weekend two
  
  
  Close up of the completed hull structure with stern detail.
  
  
  Deck pieces on and trial of mast location.
  
  Dremel arrived, ready for some precision drilling.
  
  
• Progress over weekend three
  
  Boom, mast and planking to do . . . next steps to be illustrated shortly.
  
  

Links

Amati Models
JClass.Com - Charter Endeavour

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Last revised 26 May 2003.

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