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Ray got a reaction from Polux in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Quarter deck planking
Next I have planked the quarter deck same method used as before and I joggled the planks as I did on the forecastle.
Planking started
Half way
Nearly done
Quarter deck planked
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Ray got a reaction from Billy123uk in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
The quarter deck open rails have now been completed, and also, the top rail across the top of the stern has also been added, and some more of the the side decoration strips have been added, just a bit of paint touching up is required.
Completed open quarter deck rails
Stern rail
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Ray got a reaction from Bill Hime in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
The quarter deck open rails
I looked at the photos in my books and worked out a hight for the top rail, and then drew out a template, (see photo), which would give me good idea of what it would look like, I also used the template to cut out the uprights. Firstly I made a trim to go at the top of the bulwark and under the bottom rail. The bottom and top rails were made from 5x2mm beech which bends really well even after a short soak the uprights were fitted into slots in the bottom rail which when they were all made were painted and glued on, the top rail was bent to shape, and all the upright positions marked, the rail was then drilled to just under the breaking through point,and then cynoed onto the uprights, one down one to do.
Rail profile drawn out
trim added under bottom rail
bottom rail
bottom rail and uprights
Top rail ready to fit
Top rail fitted
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Ray got a reaction from fnkershner in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
The quarter deck
The forecastle deck now completed I now turned my attention to the quarterdeck ,this is were I change from the kit version, to the as built in 1794 Diana with the open rails, and only 9 pounders. Firstly I cut out and fitted the waterways, I then discovered the gun ports were all wrong, the bottom of the ports were to low as was the hight of the bulwark when a cannon was offered up to the port, Please note this problem only applies to the 1794 version not the kit version.
My solution was to remove firstly the outer hull planks, glue together two planks and plank the inner bulwark covering the old ports,then extend up the middle planking row and fill in the old ports,and lastly re-plank the outer hull,and when both side had been done I cut out the gun ports using a cannon to get the correct heights,I would highly recommend anyone building Diana to this spec build the bulwarks above the deck and do not cut out the gun ports until you reach this point. The ports were cut 1mm oversize to allow them to be lined. next I painted the outer hull and inner bulwark, the open rail is the next job.
Quarter deck waterway
Removing old planking
New planking
Fitting inside plank
Rebuilding bulwark
rebuilt bulwark
Re-cutting gun ports
New bulwarks completed
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Ray got a reaction from Polux in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Gangways
The gangways have now also been planked and the 5x2mm beech has been used to make the rail which joins up the quarter and forecastle decks just the inner batten to add and varnish.
One side done
Both sides planked
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Ray got a reaction from fnkershner in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Gangways
The gangways have now also been planked and the 5x2mm beech has been used to make the rail which joins up the quarter and forecastle decks just the inner batten to add and varnish.
One side done
Both sides planked
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Ray got a reaction from fnkershner in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Quarter deck planking
Next I have planked the quarter deck same method used as before and I joggled the planks as I did on the forecastle.
Planking started
Half way
Nearly done
Quarter deck planked
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Ray got a reaction from Bill Hime in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
The quarter deck open rails have now been completed, and also, the top rail across the top of the stern has also been added, and some more of the the side decoration strips have been added, just a bit of paint touching up is required.
Completed open quarter deck rails
Stern rail
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Ray got a reaction from fnkershner in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
The quarter deck open rails
I looked at the photos in my books and worked out a hight for the top rail, and then drew out a template, (see photo), which would give me good idea of what it would look like, I also used the template to cut out the uprights. Firstly I made a trim to go at the top of the bulwark and under the bottom rail. The bottom and top rails were made from 5x2mm beech which bends really well even after a short soak the uprights were fitted into slots in the bottom rail which when they were all made were painted and glued on, the top rail was bent to shape, and all the upright positions marked, the rail was then drilled to just under the breaking through point,and then cynoed onto the uprights, one down one to do.
Rail profile drawn out
trim added under bottom rail
bottom rail
bottom rail and uprights
Top rail ready to fit
Top rail fitted
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Ray reacted to mobbsie in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Hi Ray,
Thought I would drop in and check on your progress, wow have you ever done well, lovely fix on the bulwarks and the rails look great. Well Done.
If you look at my signature I have Dianna down as a possible build, your making a perfect reference for me, thank you. :)
mobbsie
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Ray got a reaction from dafi in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Gangways
The gangways have now also been planked and the 5x2mm beech has been used to make the rail which joins up the quarter and forecastle decks just the inner batten to add and varnish.
One side done
Both sides planked
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Ray got a reaction from dafi in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Quarter deck planking
Next I have planked the quarter deck same method used as before and I joggled the planks as I did on the forecastle.
Planking started
Half way
Nearly done
Quarter deck planked
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Ray got a reaction from freewheelinguy in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Gangways
The gangways have now also been planked and the 5x2mm beech has been used to make the rail which joins up the quarter and forecastle decks just the inner batten to add and varnish.
One side done
Both sides planked
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Ray got a reaction from jaerschen in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Gangways
The gangways have now also been planked and the 5x2mm beech has been used to make the rail which joins up the quarter and forecastle decks just the inner batten to add and varnish.
One side done
Both sides planked
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Ray got a reaction from jaerschen in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Quarter deck planking
Next I have planked the quarter deck same method used as before and I joggled the planks as I did on the forecastle.
Planking started
Half way
Nearly done
Quarter deck planked
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Ray got a reaction from mobbsie in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Gangways
The gangways have now also been planked and the 5x2mm beech has been used to make the rail which joins up the quarter and forecastle decks just the inner batten to add and varnish.
One side done
Both sides planked
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Ray reacted to jim_smits in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Looking fantastic Ray. This build will be essential reference when I take on Diana.
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Ray got a reaction from Barbossa in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Gangways
The gangways have now also been planked and the 5x2mm beech has been used to make the rail which joins up the quarter and forecastle decks just the inner batten to add and varnish.
One side done
Both sides planked
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Ray got a reaction from mobbsie in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Quarter deck planking
Next I have planked the quarter deck same method used as before and I joggled the planks as I did on the forecastle.
Planking started
Half way
Nearly done
Quarter deck planked
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Ray got a reaction from Mirabell61 in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
The first real part of the build was to remove the frames/bulkheads and the keel from the ply sheets and dress down the edges, which gave me the chance to use one new toy a belt and disc sander. The keel in this kit is just ply no hard wood outer edge not as good as the other two kits I have built so I will paint the bow black to cover the ply edge. I then made up the build board, which was needed as the ply keel did have a bend in it.
With the keel slotted into the board the frames were all slotted on to it and the lower plywood deck, and they all slotted together well.
I also ordered the maple for the new decking.
Keel and frames out of the box
Keel on build board
New sander
Starting to dry fit
Allframes dry fitted
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Ray reacted to capnharv2 in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Wow Ray! That's some inspiring research and craftsmanship.
Harvey
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Ray reacted to lamarvalley in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Wow, you've been busy. Looks crisp and neat, wonderful job Ray Love the rails, gives a very nice finished look
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Ray got a reaction from Blue Ensign in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Quarter deck planking
Next I have planked the quarter deck same method used as before and I joggled the planks as I did on the forecastle.
Planking started
Half way
Nearly done
Quarter deck planked
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Ray got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Quarter deck planking
Next I have planked the quarter deck same method used as before and I joggled the planks as I did on the forecastle.
Planking started
Half way
Nearly done
Quarter deck planked
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Ray got a reaction from Barbossa in HMS Diana 1794 by Ray - FINISHED - Caldercraft - A 38 gun Heavy Frigate
Quarter deck planking
Next I have planked the quarter deck same method used as before and I joggled the planks as I did on the forecastle.
Planking started
Half way
Nearly done
Quarter deck planked
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