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Just a wee bit of update guys, the first planking of the lower hull has been finished:

 

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So far, the hull shape seems acceptable enough to warrant proceeding to framing the gun ports ;)

 

Sigh, it's times like these that I wish I was building a 4-gun schooner, instead of a 28-gun frigate :wacko:

Best regards,

Aldo

Currently Building:
HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton

 

HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding)

 

 


Past build:
HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo

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Great job Aldo, looking very sweet! Re the gunports - be thankful then that it's not a 100 gun ship! :P

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Sweet work Aldo.  I'll bet you never thought you had it in you.  But then again, most of us don't know if we do until we try.  Carry on, sir..... doing great!!!!!!

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
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 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD           Triton Cross-Section   

 NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit                                                                            HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64               

 

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CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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Thanks very much for the kind words, guys  

 

@David and Pete: thanks for dropping by my log :)

 

@Sjors:  hope all is well with you my friend, have a speedy recovery :)

 

@Grant: yup, I'm thankful indeed, you have to tell me your secret on how you cope up with all those ports :D

 

@Mark: it has been quite a learning curve indeed, working with CAD and understanding druxey's articles were the most challenging of them B)

Best regards,

Aldo

Currently Building:
HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton

 

HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding)

 

 


Past build:
HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo

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   Aldo, your planking skills are to be admired !! :)

           Frank

completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat     HMAT SUPPLY

                        

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in progress: Red Dragon  (Chinese junk)

                      

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Your first planking looks better then my usual final planking.  Well done!

 

As an uneducated aside, I recall visiting a 19th Century vessel at Mystic Seaport and one of the restoration gentlemen was on board.  He informed me that wood having a special grain was also used for items like the knees that support the deck beams.  I'd say the old time shipwrights were pretty crafty when it came to which wood to use where.

Augie

 

Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64

 

Previous Builds :

 

US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988

Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976

Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956

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Thanks for the compliments, M., Frank and Augie, they are much appreciated :) 

 

Augie, thanks for the technical info, that "special timber" was probably the compass oak that I read before, those old shipwright are indeed very cool and creative individuals B)

Best regards,

Aldo

Currently Building:
HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton

 

HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding)

 

 


Past build:
HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo

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I can only reiterate what has already been said Aldo, your doing a fantastic job my friend.

 

Always an inspiration, I look forward to further progress of this high standard.

 

mobbsie

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Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle

 

Completed Builds :-   Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ),  Granado Cross Section 1/48

Harwich Bawley, Restoration,  Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration,  Will Everard 1/67 Billings 

HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft KitHM Brig Badger,  HM Bomb Vessel Granado,
Thames Steam Launch Louise,  Thames Barge Edme,  Viking Dragon Boat


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Hi Aldo,

 

It goes step by step but I'll be coming there.

Today I went to the workbench, take a seat, watch the ratlines and…..walk downstairs again because I forgot my glasses………and don't go up again…..  :P  :P  :P

Thanks for asking !

 

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Thanks for the good word, Mobbsie, it's always a pleasure to hear from you my friend. 

Sjors, I'm pleased to know that you're well on your way to the pink of health.

Best regards,

Aldo

Currently Building:
HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton

 

HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding)

 

 


Past build:
HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo

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Thanks Ben, my first planking has quite a lot of pointy plank-ends, but hopefully, I'll be able to do a more accurate job on the second layer  :)

Best regards,

Aldo

Currently Building:
HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton

 

HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding)

 

 


Past build:
HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo

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Hi Randall,

 

Thanks for dropping by my log, as well as for the kind words. Regarding the second layer, I plan to use Swiss Pear if the gunports and the bulwarks come out acceptably :)

Best regards,

Aldo

Currently Building:
HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton

 

HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding)

 

 


Past build:
HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo

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  • 4 months later...

Aldo, this is going to be my first scratch build and I noticed you are doing it at 1/64. So your looking at the msw plans at 75% right ? I want to do it POF but at 1/64.

 

great job by the way !

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AL San Francisco II

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/862-san-francisco-2-by-eric-al-190-sport29652/

 

MS Rattlesnake

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/868-rattlesnake-by-eric-model-shipways-164-sport29652/page-2

 

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  • 3 weeks later...

Hi Sport,

 

Thanks for dropping by my log, sorry for the very late reply, been busy with other things lately.

Yeah, 1/64 would be 75% of the MSW plans.

 

EDIT: by the way, I dropped by your log and must congratulate you on an excellent start, keep up the good work! :)

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Best regards,

Aldo

Currently Building:
HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton

 

HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding)

 

 


Past build:
HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo

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Hi Aldo

 

It is only now I came across your buildlog, my sincere congrats and admiration for your first attempt to join what is called the "dark side".

 

When, I don't know, but by following your buildlog , hopefully I'll find the courage to join you over there.

 

Keep up the good work !

Kind regards

 

Christian

 

"The original always beats the copy"

(supportive statement)

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Hi Christian,

 

Thanks for the good word :)

With the excellent scratch-building work you're doing on your HMS Diana, I have no doubt that you will have an easy time at the "dark side". Come jump right in my friend  ;)

Best regards,

Aldo

Currently Building:
HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton

 

HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding)

 

 


Past build:
HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo

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  • 6 months later...

Hello Guy,

 

Aldo hasn't posted lately because he is facing a health issue. Frank (Riverboat) posted this in sickbay.

I think it will take some time before Aldo will be back to answer your question.

 

Anja

Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are.


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Thanks Anja and Guy, sorry for the very delayed reply, I'm still adjusting to my current health condition.

 

I apologize that I may not be able to return the lost pics as I've disposed of a significant number of my files already :(

 

My Triton, if my health condition permits, will be double planked with better wood and hopefully in a more correct planking pattern :)

Best regards,

Aldo

Currently Building:
HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton

 

HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding)

 

 


Past build:
HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo

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Hi Aldo,

 

Nice to see you back. I sincerely hope your health condition improves to allow you more time in the shipyard.

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Thanks for the likes and the good word guys, much appreciated :)

Grant, that is also my sincere hope and prayer ;)

Best regards,

Aldo

Currently Building:
HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton

 

HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding)

 

 


Past build:
HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo

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Hi Aldo, I've missed you mate, been a while.

 

I certainly hope that your health improves my friend and that some building no matter how small resumes.

 

These last few years have not served you well and I sincerely hope and pray they are behind you, I wish you blue skies on the horizon my friend.

 

mobbsie

 

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mobbsie
All mistakes are deliberate ( me )


Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle

 

Completed Builds :-   Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ),  Granado Cross Section 1/48

Harwich Bawley, Restoration,  Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration,  Will Everard 1/67 Billings 

HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft KitHM Brig Badger,  HM Bomb Vessel Granado,
Thames Steam Launch Louise,  Thames Barge Edme,  Viking Dragon Boat


Next Build :-  

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