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    Yes Mark! That was my initial question on Hahn's framing method, the upside down method, but mixed with conventional frame method of cutting out each futtock and assembling them.. I think it will take some study to build the jig pattern. If it were a RN subject where the upper futtocks varied in thickness(sided) and relative position to each other frame(use the HMS Euryalus 1803) for example. On the other hand, I have the Ancre book/plans for the Hermoine. Their drawings show a constant room and space of ~24"/12" all the way up to the upper futtocks, so making a Hahn-syle jig could be very feasible. Randy
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    Yeah Mark that's what I was contemplating; extending the frame tops but still building the frames in the conventional manner to reduce wood waste..Also looking at the way DVM 27 describes some French builders.. The main reason as I already mentioned is that the Hahn frame can be put down in the box to protect it if work gets interrupted and that it stays relatively stable... just pondering my options!
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    mtaylor, I fully agree. The style keeps the model very sturdy, much more than the traditional "shipyard" configuration. It seems to me that making a framing jig would be the largest hurdle.
  15. Essayons
    If you are able, cast your parts in Type R pewter (no lead). It flows well but it melts at 575 degrees F which will shorten your mold life. I believe archivists classify as some pewters as archive grade.
  16. Essayons
    Okay I pose the question to the forum: Has anyone built a plank on frame model with as designed scantlings but in the Harold Hahn method? The downside is the extra wood required. The upside is that the hull while under construction, remains stable and protected. This alone is a big plus since I might get to work on it constantly. If there is a build log that to which one could direct me that would be great.
  17. Essayons
    Thanks all for the repllies. Mtaylor, yes I think I will look into maple and pear depending on the application, saving boxwood for carving.
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    Curious of the pro's and cons through your own experience of using Alaskan Cedar for framing, planking, etc, vs. Boxwood, and Beech.. Randy
  20. Essayons
    Here's a picture of the famous HMS Black Joke which was in the West Africa Squadron..white ensign. Curious what fleet they were under.
  21. Essayons
    It sounds like she was in the West Africa Squadron (Preventative Squadron). They caught a lot of slavers between Africa and Brazil.
  22. Essayons
    Either a red, white, or blue depending on what squadron she was assigned. Each fleet had these squadrons. Exact areas and how they changed and were adjusted over time is my question as I have a query on this topic. This until 1864 when the white ensign became the royal navy ensign, blue for reserve and red for merchants/civilian. Not sure if your ship was in the West Africa Squadron.
  23. Essayons
    Curious if anyone has a map of the RN squadrons(red, white, blue) area of responsibility from about 1750 to 1865 which were assigned to their respective fleets, or they might be stand alone squadrons? I would like a more detailed depiction (and any changes)..R.C.
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    Hello everyone! I've been a member of this site before and modeling most of my life. I'm trying to compile a group list of modelers in Texas. This would be could be shared with each other(or not), but would serve as a tool to get everyone together to exchange ideas, etc. almost like an unofficial "club". Please PM me and we'll go from there. Randy
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    https://www.woodenmodelshipkit.com/product/4930-open-panama-fairlead-10x8mm-2/?v=7516fd43adaa Not sure of the size you need, but it shouldn't be hard to solder from brass...
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    Some use polyurethane as well.
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    Giorgio, what do you use for a finish on the wood? Linseed oil/tung oil??

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