HMS Beagle - The Making Of

[@kevincleaver1999]

I just want to say a massive thank you This has been my first voyage into wooden ship building and you have made the whole process and learning curve much easier and enjoyable. I have been on a break from my Beagle as I have been building a garden workshop for me to work in. yesterday I started on the bow sprit and your videos were invaluable. Thanks again and here’s to your next one. 👍🤩. John shows you that you CanCan yes you really CanCan go and get a kit today 😂😂

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much for your kind words Kevin!!! I am really glad that i was able to help you! Do not hesitate to ask my help when ever you need it :) You will love the next one, i can insure you about that, gather some money because you will have expenses coming up!!!

[@sambuttigieg291]

JOHN you make me spend a lot of money because of the beautiful models that you build. excellent job keep it up, John I LOVE IT.

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Sam!!! Keep some spare because your are going to buy the next one too :)

[@moikehunt8928]

Congratulations John on another fine model, looking forward to the next series. Thanks, as always, for sharing :-)

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

I am glad that you liked it Moike!!! I will be happy to see you with me with the next one!!!

[@luisaraujo4708]

Amazing! The combination of high gloss paint, unfinished brass, and fuzzy lines all contribute to a realistic toy-like appearance of the finished ship. Congratulations on another completed build!

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you so much Luis!!!😀

[@gbar6881]

Thanks, John. I've finished my Beagle (without sails) and I enjoyed your guidance. I look forward to working with you on another project soon!

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Sounds great! Your more than welcome to build your next one with me :)

[@ralfweber7562]

Congratulations John, she looks absolutely beautiful. I think you and Wolf deserve a rest before starting the new series. Can`t wait following your next project.

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Ralf!!! I had 2 weeks rest, now tomorrow i will begin the next one and i can insure you that you will love it!!! But the unboxing video is scheduled for the 4th of December. :)

[@keithkennedy-tyson8578]

beautiful work, I guess that Fitzroy would have been impressed with such a lovely model of his vessel. Thanks for the great series.

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Keith for your kind words!!! Yes he would have loved it :)

[@twelverules176]

Well done and thank you so much for taking us through the build process. It’s super impressive to see the final ship!

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much !!! I am glad that you liked the series :)

[@Reindeer911]

This Reindeer approves! You really did a fantastic job, and it seems it went together really quick when considering what you were working with. Excellent work!

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much!!! Yes it was a bit quick but i had also 3 weeks of vacation time during this period :)

[@billa2967]

The HMS Beagle, a Cherokee class ship, (over 100 examples were built) was a very elegant design, and the Beagle was of course the most famous. Your build of it is absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations to you, for another masterpiece!

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Bill!!! If you liked this one then prepare your self for the next one, it's going to be epic!!!

[@peterbuffel351]

No doubt about it this is a masterpiece. Thank you John for taking us along on this build series. Looking forward to the next build series and the reveal you want to make early next month. Take care and stay healthy.

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Peter for your kind words!!! The next one will be epic, i am sure that you will love it!!! Stay safe !!!

[@keithcheeseman567]

Hi John and Wolf, The Vienna waltz ..great choice of music. I honestly feel you are the best KZbinr on this subject. The end product is amazing. I so enjoy your series and making of so much. Thank you.

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much for your kind words Keith!!! Check out the new project, you will love it!!!

[@boblangenberg7859]

Lovely work john, each time you have chosen a new kit I have questioned the choice because the new project didn’t strike me as better than the last. Yet after watching you build for several projects now I have come to realize that each of these vessels are stunning on their own. I didn’t think Beagle would be interesting after Montanes yet she is beautiful. In addition, and I hope I don’t sound patronizing, I think you as a builder are improving with each build. PerHaps that is Wolf’s influence😁 Keep it up John, I find your builds both fascinating and informative. It surely adds a level of difficulty to film and edit on top of an already complicated model. Yasou my friend,

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much for your kind words my friend!!! Indeed every model has it's own beauty. I am sure that Wolf's management made everything happen :) Geia sou Bob!!!

[@michaelryan6884]

Another masterpiece, John! Thanks for sharing the journey. Anxiously awaiting the next build.

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Michael!!! The new project will begin today, but the unboxing will be released on the next Saturday the 4th of December :) You will love it !!!

[@buckchoppers2480]

Another triumph, John. You said that this model is for a friend of yours. They will be delighted. I'm looking forward to your next model ship build. 👍

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Buck!!! He has it already in his home and he loves it!!! The next one is going to be epic Buck!!! I have it in my hands and i will begin building it tomorrow but the unboxing video is scheduled for the 4th of December. You will love it!!!

[@johnthompson133]

I have for many years wanted to try serious model ship building. I have long been intimidated by the challenge but finally decided it was time and that the Beagle would be my first. I am so excited to have found your videos. Your demonstrations and explantions are invaluable. I look forward to this adventure and following along with you in the future.

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Welcome aboard John!!! You will enjoy every build like it was your 1st one. And every time that you finish one you will have a feeling of incredible joy!!! Thank you very much for your kind words!!!

[@COMIModelMaking]

Wonderful model. Thanks for taking the time to record the build, it's a great help to see all the detailed process you go through. Keep it up, hope to see many more and congratulations on the beautiful result.

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much for your kind words!!! i hope to see you again in my next series that it's going to be epic!!!

[@uwewegner7895]

Hello John, this has become a masterpiece again - my respect for this beautiful work - I'm already looking forward to your next model 😀

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Hi Uwe! Thank you very much for your kind words!!! You will love the next one, i can insure you :)

[@GregWilson635]

magnificent as usual , John.

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Greg!!!

[@jerryrobinson7265]

Beautiful work Brother, l damn near started dancing through the garden for a few, but I must leave with this, God bless, and God speed, Shalom

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Jerry!!!

[@keranpower6805]

John, thank you for this wonderful series. I have really enjoyed following you through each and every video and in the actual making HMS Beagle. My Beagle is nowhere near the standard of yours but is far far better than I could have done without your help. I am looking forward to making La Candelaria and I am hoping that it will be better again. I also enjoyed Wolf’s contributions. I have dogs and so I know just how important they can be to a family. Congratulations and many many thanks and of course I look forward to your next video. Keran

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Hi Keran! Thank you very much for your kind words!!! Wolf is a necessity, he is managing everything, without him i would be able to perform that good! You will see La Candelaria but not just yet, the next one is going to be epic and i know that you will love it!!!

[@keranpower6805]

@@JohnsWoodenShips John, in making my next model, I would much prefer to follow your videos, so I will delay making La Candelaria until you are ready to do it. Am I right in thinking that you will do the Artesania Latina HMS Endeavour next, in which case I will order that one now so that I can start when you start? Keran

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

@@keranpower6805 You are awesome!!! I will make the Endeavour after the current project and La Candelaria after the Endeavour :)

[@keranpower6805]

@@JohnsWoodenShips Thanks John. I will order the Endeavour.

[@johnreid3057]

Love it. At 81 you have inspired me to keep going. I have ordered the "Terror" as my next build mainly because the museum that has my "Victory" already has a "Beagle." It is a very interesting ship with a great storyline that is of special interest to Canadians. I am using your info on the Beagle as a guideline to approximately how long it will take to build. At my age, I am lucky to retain my abilities to build except for my endurance. The building sessions are shorter as I get tired easily. It may take me twice as long, more than a year I suppose. Thanks for the inspiration. Cheers! John.

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much for your kind words John!!! You have many years ahead to create art!!!

[@richardweiner6815]

Gongrats on another excellent build.Wolf is a great manager and I’m sure your friend will love the ship. Eager to see the next build. I think OcOcre has the best kits.

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Richard!!! Wolf is the best manager you can get! You will love the next one :)

[@richardbarriere4683]

Nice work! I enjoy your videos and find them very useful in my current build of the Beagle.

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Richard!!! I am glad that i was able to help!!!

[@joseenriqueriveraarrivilla2256]

Buenísimo trabajo, lo felicito. Excelente Hobi Saludos desde mi bella Guatemala🇬🇹

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you very much!!!

[@vermillionhugh]

Magnificent John, bravo my friend 👏👏👏👏 Best wishes to you and Wolf. Hugh. 🇬🇧👍👋☕️☕️

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@markroberts1324]

Great work and series John. Thank you for your guidance through the building process. Just need to catch up with you now.😂 Looking at starting the Endurance next so if you can do that one as well, it would be fab. Take care and give Wolf a hug for me. 👍😎

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Mark for your kind words!!! You will have time, do not worry! I have 3 models to complete so i cannot promise at the time something about the Endurance, but i can promise you that you will love the next one!!!

[@josecarlosmello8969]

Thank you for one more good job. Very beautiful ship. Regards.

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Jose!!!

[@brianwatson1965]

Yes a bit late to this party............But beautiful work there John...building this one myself, so far enjoying it.

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Brian!!! You will enjoy it to the last wood strip :)

[@joanmanueloliverovira4073]

Precioso !!! Very nice ship !!!! Felicidades!!!!

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Joan!!!

[@S_MannMann]

Hello John (and Wolf)! Just want to add my congratulations and THANKS for sharing all of the videos that allow us to join you on your model building journey. These detailed videos are enormously helpful (and inspiring) to me as I work to improve my ship modeling skills! THANKS AGAIN! Looking forward to your next project! (Get Wolf a new ball?)

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much for your kind words!!! Wolf and i we are happy to have you with us in this hobby! You will love the next one, stay tuned because you will watch the unboxing this Saturday! I 'll get him one, i have it in my mind to do that :) That's the 2nd one you know :)

[@andrewballr]

Great job. It looks amazing. 👏

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much!!! 😊

[@pureparkour6114]

It's something with the beagle that i like! Its so beautiful!👍👍

[@GS-hf6ds]

Great series, look forward to many more.

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much!!! You are going to love the next one :)

[@stevea2204]

Thank you for the time and effort it must take to produce and upload these videos John. I bet it takes just as long (or longer) than building the ship. :O)

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Steve!!! It is difficult, just for reference, for a video of around 30 minutes i need 20-35 videos and i have to edit and fix them. For the 4K videos i need 2 days of editing, fixing, transforming and uploading.

[@danielefelix6983]

Grande lavoro come tutti i tuoi modelli!!!

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Daniele!!!

[@nigeldouglas1529]

Hi John, Many thanks for this series. I watched them all and leaned a lot from you. Please accept my donation as a thank you for all your hard work. I am currently building a Billing Boats HMS Bounty and would love for you to build it sometime so I can work alongside you. I am just about to start the hull planking. Anyway, my sincere thanks for the series. I will begin watching another of your series immediately. PS I watched your electrical videos to integrate into the stand and I ordered all the electrical parts required. I will place some LEDs into the Bounty. Thanks Again Nigel

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Nigel for your kind words!!! I am glad that you found the series helpful and most of all the videos about the electrical connections! I am currently finishing La Candelaria and during February i will begin the HMS Victory from Billing Boats, this would be epic because not only i will throw on LEDs but also she will be the result of cooperation with Billing Boats, you must watch the series! Thank you again for your donation and if you'll need my help for any step of your build just ask me :)

[@nigeldouglas1529]

@@JohnsWoodenShips Hi John, many thanks for your reply. I will do. Thanks so much and keep up the good work, you should be proud of yourself. Thanks again, Nigel

[@markhodge7]

Beautiful.

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Mark!!!

[@axel4971]

Ottimo lavoro !!! Preciso e ben riuscito, veramente tanti complimenti.

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Axel!!!

[@Georgeolddrones]

Excellent job John Been watching the videos John but not commenting much mate not been too well but okay. now onto the next one what have you got for us👍🙏🐕🐕

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much George!!! I hope that you are healthy and to be well soon! I have something pretty good, you' ll have to wait a week to find out :) I promise that you will love it :)

[@deanc2574]

Terrific series.. Thank you Johm

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

I am glad that you like it Dean!!! Check out the big ones, like the Montanes or Santisima and do not forget to check out the Titanic with the lights!!!!!!

[@deanc2574]

@@JohnsWoodenShips I am working my way through the Montanes, Titanic is next ;)... Learning as ,much as I can ...

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

@@deanc2574 You will love the Montanes and the Titanic!!! 😊

[@AhmetAygit]

very nice John...

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Ahmet!!!

[@ketohiker7040]

Many thanks for putting the time & effort into producing your video output, it is invaluable to a complete novice such as myself & judging by the comments on the individual episodes to the wider modelling community also. I stumbled over your channel by accident and quickly developed an urge to build the Beagle. I also quickly realised upon watching the double Hull planking episodes that I was watching an undoubted craftsman with a great deal of experience and that I'd be biting off more than I could chew. I've therefore ordered the Polaris and plan an Xmas start. I intend to apply techniques you have explained into my build. Do you have any 'weathered' examples within your published videos or do you prefer the ships to look as 'new'? Again, thank you for the inspiring content, bringing people into this hobby that would otherwise find the challenge to daunting to contemplate. The additional time & effort for content creation is respected & appreciated.

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

I cannot thank you enough for your kind words!!! I really appreciate this comment!!! Thank so much!!! I like my ships to be new, so you won't find any weathering in my series. I am also welcoming you aboard to this amazing hobby. I my self believe that the hardest parts of the modeling are the wooden sail ships and dioramas. You will make many mistakes, do not worry about that, that's the idea, that 's how you will learn. After 2-3 models you will see how you have evolved and you will be able to make works of art! In any case if you'll need any help do not hesitate to ask me :) Thank you again!!!

[@AmbersCorner2.0]

Hi John. Most excellent work. Hi WOLF!!!!!! !!Just received my HMS BEGLE today. Currently. I am just starting the SUTTER CUTTY about 52 inches long. By a company called Billing Boats. The instructions are very difficult. Parts are not cut right. No videos anywhere on this. Anyway. Congrats on your ship completion. I have spent many hours with you. My wife makes fun of me… Jerry. Ps my wife and I share a untuned…

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Jerry!!! You will enjoy building her and i am sure that your wife will love the outcome!!!

[@AmbersCorner2.0]

@@JohnsWoodenShips ohhh yes!!! She laughs because I constantly talk to you and wolf!!!! I also say….. K GUYS…. I GET BACK TOO YOU

[@AmbersCorner2.0]

We all watch you all day everyday while I work on my ship… if you and Wolf could give me a shout out in your next video that would be awesome!!!! JERRY, AMBER AND MY 10 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER ALIYAH IN THE UNITED STATES FROM YOU AND WOLF!!!!!???

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

@@AmbersCorner2.0 I will! But the video that you will hear that is the video of the construction of the skeleton of my next project because the unboxing is already done :)

[@AmbersCorner2.0]

John… my wife just ordered me the La Candelaria from OcCre. It will be here next week December 2nd… very excited to start this project with you and Wolf!!!! I had to temporarily close my business and now building ships… thank you for everything… Jerry Hart

[@Occre]

Fantastic!!!! 😍😍

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much!!! 😄

[@ClayHarris-g4r]

Please enjoy hms beagle 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@chrismonson3581]

Beautiful Job!!

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you so much 😀

[@daviddini30]

Thanks John for sharing such a great build with us. I watched every episode and thoroughly enjoyed all of them. Question - I am from Chicago and have many Greek friends here, and you speak better English than many of them. Where did you learn to speak such good English?

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Hi David!Thank you very much for your kind words! When i was a kid i went 7 years to private school ,from there i've learned the basics. When i was in my teens i was watching my favorite tv show , Married with children. There i had the problem that the translation in the subs wasn't correct and many times the joke came 1st and the subs took ages. So i decided to watch it without reading the subs. That was the beginning, then through many movies,series and pc games i formed the accent and the way you are hearing me :)

[@RossPotts]

@John Aliprantis, Very inspiring to see the finished product. I ordered this one, but I’ve also gotten a few lower skilled boats to learn on first, before tackling the Beagle. Are there any areas to pay most attention to? Any troublesome more than others?

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

It is an easy model, the difficulty on this model is the rigging, not enough space on the deck to tie the ropes. Also you have to be very careful with the painting, the white is a difficult color. The hull is pretty easy and the deck also. You will enjoy this one!

[@rameshgopalan]

Hello, great video, i am just getting started, any suggestions for the varnish/stain on the top deck?

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Welcome aboard! Thank you very much! I like gloss, clear gloss varnish that is. You can use what ever suits you best. For the deck is better not to use stain, just clear varnish. If you use gloss buy one that is made for sea or yachts.

[@rameshgopalan]

@@JohnsWoodenShips thank you, your videos make me want to make all the models you show, now I know my plan for rest of my life )

[@jeanlignereux275]

Hello John A simple question:what reference for your glue with a a nice thin tube to apply it very precisely?I looked on internet but did not find exactly the same product...

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Hi Jean, here is the glue : www.super-hobby.co.uk/products/KLEJ-CYJANOAKRYLOWY-CA-RZADKI-20g.html and here are the little tubes : www.super-hobby.co.uk/products/Dozownik-do-klejow-CA-PVA-UV-10szt..html

[@jeanlignereux275]

@@JohnsWoodenShips many Thanks Friend😍have a nice weekend,and a pat to Buddy of course!

[@robertsalanon2909]

Tout est superbe ...

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you again my friend!!!

[@dmitriygomonov1090]

hi, I bought an old ship whose construction boards are very old and very stiff, it feels like they are about to crack, how can I return them to flexibility for construction?

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Hi Dimitri, use water and if you can warm water to soak the boards a bit before use.

[@dmitriygomonov1090]

@@JohnsWoodenShips what if you soak it in linseed oil?

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Water will dry and won't affect the gluing, the oil won't dry and you might experience problems with the gluing.

[@ClayHarris-g4r]

And classical music that is proper and gentlemen music

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

I am glad that you like it!!!

[@btcbob11392]

Do all the metal parts and fittings come with this kit or are those "add on's|" that you have to buy. ?

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Everything comes with the kit.

[@dennistrue6473]

Morning John. Say hi to your dogs for me. You copper plated the HMS Victory What tools did you use to the cut the plates. How much were they and from who?

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Hi Dennis, watch the videos of the copper plating, you will get all your answers.

[@LauraDelvecchio]

Hello friend, Really enjoyed your video on this model! I've been eyeing it for a long time haha. I do have one question though, hopefully it isn't too silly but I'm seriously at such a loss right now lol, what on earth are those tacks you used with the yellow heads at 3:40 in the video? I have searched and searched and cannot find these at all. Do they have a specific name? I'm coming up on the planking for my ship now and I'd love to have some of these to help the journey. Thanks for uploading! :D

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Hi Laura! I am glad that you liked it! These are modeling pins and i have bought them from Amazon over 10 years ago. try to do a Google search using these sentence : Graupner 717 - Stoßnadeln

[@LauraDelvecchio]

@@JohnsWoodenShips thank you tremendously! I’ll search for them asap. :) thank you again! And when I get my Beagle, I’ll be referencing your video for sure lol

[@davidlooker1470]

John What kind of superglue do you use.

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

I use this one : www.super-hobby.co.uk/products/KLEJ-CYJANOAKRYLOWY-CA-RZADKI-20g.html

[@michaelhewlett887]

Hi John , G/day wolf . have not started mine yet . looking at the guns agree with you on deck they dont look right . Just asking would it be possible to change positions ports open guns out????

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Hi Michael, yes you can but you do not have enough cannons for all the gunports...

[@michaelhewlett887]

@@JohnsWoodenShips True thanks John

[@michaelhewlett887]

@@JohnsWoodenShips Found a place here that sells cannons of all sizes . have 35mm same as on the Beagle might get then and see how l go , fingers crossed

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

@@michaelhewlett887 You also need cannon bodies and wheels.

[@michaelhewlett887]

@@JohnsWoodenShips All in 1 unit

[@o-b-1]

How long did it take you to build it?

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Around 5 months.

[@o-b-1]

@@JohnsWoodenShips thank you Beautiful model

[@hachmiboualem8339]

عمل رائع وجميل جدا

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

Thank you very much Hachmi!!!

[@miguelangelcrimson5670]

Lástime de pintura, hay que diluirla.

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

The paint job is perfect. The owner is very happy with the result.

[@miguelangelcrimson5670]

@@JohnsWoodenShips 🙌

[@TheTonigraf]

Regalame un kit para hacerlo yo

[@JohnsWoodenShips]

You can get one from OcCre.