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HMS Montague/ Alfred class by Gary B - 74 gun ship built in 1779 (garyshipwright)


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And the lady shows her lines :) Great to see these pics again Gary; thanks for taking the time to repost them.

 

cheers

 

Pat

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I'm thoroughly enjoying the reposting of these excellent logs. Those ribbands on your fully framed hull demonstrate how truly fair you've made her. Quite an elegant hull.

Greg

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Thanks guys. Hopfully one day I have my log back even if a few of the details might be missing. Of course nothing says that we can't go back and add those later.  Figure I would add some thing deep in the hull of Montagu that really brought me a lot of enjoyment researching and building.

 

  One of the most important rooms in Montagu other then the captains room was the magazine. Spending a year researching and building this was enjoyable and at times fustrated. It does seem that once I had the magazine as finished as the research would allow me and covered it up with the orlop deck, came across more research and detail that I wish I had at the time I was building it. Does seem that that is the way it goes. Any way here is a build up of her magazine. If you have any question on the what and how please let me know and will be more then happy to answer them. Gary

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I agree with Mark. Since I wasn't with it from the beginning in The Old Days, it is a true joy to see the ship develop now :)

 

And those pics of the empty hull, it looks like a cathedral ;)

Happy modelling!

Håkan

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Its good that you, and we, have these wonderful pictures, Gary.  It is easy to forget the detail and the beautiful workmanship after it is hidden by a few decks.   Your work on the magazine was certainly an inspiration for me.  Thanks.

 

Ed

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Thank guys. Does seem that it really makes one feel good about the build when good folks like your self tune in. One thing I had noticed during reposting the log is things that I was building and working on that I didn't take picture's of, such as the magazine with just the beams before the deck was laid. Several other's that I just wished I had taken them. Thanks again guys. Gary

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Gary,

This is wonderful.  Sort of like watching a movie for the second time. You see the details you missed the first time.

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

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Past Builds:
 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               

 

Non-Ship Model:                                                                                         On hold, maybe forever:           

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

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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Thanks every one. As Ed stated, am just glad to have the photo's to repost the log. I would really be in tears if I lost them. Any way here is another up date on Montagu, some thing that you don't see very often unless you are building a ship of the line, Moving past the magazine to the hold we have the floor riders. Timbers that were like the frames, accept they were installed to help strength the hull. The were very interesting to build and install and are made of pear wood. There is a set that help frame in the Ships well on the front and back and will show that when we get to building and installing the well it self. Do hope you enjoy the update, even through its the second time around. If I can find any more for this part of the build will post them. Gary

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It is wonderful to relive all the great builds from MSW1.  And yours is one of the great ones.

Toni


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Thanks Greg , Joe and Toni. Your comments are very welcome, like the others, the always help one to keep going on building their ship. Hope to add some more photos before to long. Forgive me Greg for not answering your question but yes it is swiss pear.

Gary

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Hi Gary. 

 

Thanks for the help on forum Serikoff Ship Models. in the book of Frank Howard Sailing Ships of War 1400-1880 written that forward bulkhead was a weak point of ship. She was not strong enough to protect against attack from the front.

 

The Spanish ships had already raised deck. I think that the deck raised during reconstruction Victory.

 

Ruslan.

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Hi Ruslan. Your very welcome. I would say that that sounds about right sir. Have been looking for more informatio on it but have not as of yet come up with much.

 

Hi Folks. Here is another update of Montagu hold this time showing her well, along with the pump intakes and shot lockers which was attach to the well. The well was built on the work bench and then installed in to the hold it self. You will also noticed that the floor riders are finished at this time. Another item you will noticed is the pump tubes that are resting on top of the deck beams. They were made of walnut and are still in their square state. The pillar's in the hold are also made of walnut which gives a little bit more of a color to the parts in her hold, with out over powering the other items.  Hope you enjoy the photo's. Gary

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I had forgotten how nice that pear wood looked Gary; thanks for reposting.  It sure highlights your excellent craftsmanship.

 

cheers

 

Pat

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, Thanks every one. Means a lot to hear from other's and their thoughts on one's work. Yarus, if I understand you right, she is the HMS Montagu of 1779, and yes that is my work. Because of the crash that Model Ship World had the log was gone so am redoing it and what you see in those photo's is were Montagu beakhead bulkhead stand today. Once I get the log caught up you will see more of her at this stage.

Gary

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Gary, I followed your build on the old site...so good to see you repost it here!

 

I had a friend from my first club that Built the Alfred from Hahn's plans but was unable to finish he before he passed away. I will try to post a picture of her, he did a fantastic job.... Gary we want to see you finish her and many many more

 

Cheers,

Guy

 

Well perhaps some other time with the picture it appears I have to find a storage site to put the picture on before I upload it to this site

Cheers, Guy
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