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igorcap got a reaction from Omega1234 in Beavers Prize 1777 by Mike Y - 1:48 - POF - Hahn style
Yes, Carl, I agree with you.
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igorcap got a reaction from mtaylor in Beavers Prize 1777 by Mike Y - 1:48 - POF - Hahn style
Yes, Carl, I agree with you.
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igorcap got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Swedish Privater by igorcap - Chapman's frigate
A bit on the prototype and model.
In reality, such a ship was not built ever. This is one of concepts that developed F.Chapman on request the Swedish Government in 1765. He was given task to create an inexpensive heavy frigate, which would battle with the ship line, if necessary. Frigate had to meet the following specifications:
Dimensions Length 145' 6'' (imperial) Breadth 38' Draught Aft 17' Height of middle gunport above the water 6' 4'' L/B ratio 3.83 Armament 26*18-pounders, 12*6-pounders At least a decade ahead of it?s time when Chapman made the plans for this ship (the first french and british 18-pounder frigates were launched in the late 1770s). The guns are mounted on sliding carriages to reduce the number of men needed to operate them. In future, based on this concept F.Chapman built a series of heavy frigates type Bellona The model is built on the scale of 1/48 . Style of model should simulate naturally aged model of 18th century
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igorcap got a reaction from janos in Swedish Privater by igorcap - Chapman's frigate
A bit on the prototype and model.
In reality, such a ship was not built ever. This is one of concepts that developed F.Chapman on request the Swedish Government in 1765. He was given task to create an inexpensive heavy frigate, which would battle with the ship line, if necessary. Frigate had to meet the following specifications:
Dimensions Length 145' 6'' (imperial) Breadth 38' Draught Aft 17' Height of middle gunport above the water 6' 4'' L/B ratio 3.83 Armament 26*18-pounders, 12*6-pounders At least a decade ahead of it?s time when Chapman made the plans for this ship (the first french and british 18-pounder frigates were launched in the late 1770s). The guns are mounted on sliding carriages to reduce the number of men needed to operate them. In future, based on this concept F.Chapman built a series of heavy frigates type Bellona The model is built on the scale of 1/48 . Style of model should simulate naturally aged model of 18th century
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igorcap reacted to uss frolick in Beavers Prize 1777 by Mike Y - 1:48 - POF - Hahn style
The dashed lines generally mean proposed alterations for RN service, and they were usually done, if time permitted. If the alterations had been made before the ship's plan had been been completed, then those lines would have been drawn solid. American, French and privateer internal accommodations were usually not up to Royal Navy standards, especially powder magazines. Siggi's right. If you want to make her the American Privateer with the name "Oliver Cromwell" under her stern windows, she will be a different ship internally, than if you build her as "HMS Beaver's Prize".
I don't know about tile magazine flooring, but historian Peter Goodwin reminds us "The doors and bulkheads were often lined with lead, or later with copper, to prevent sparks", in his "Construction and Fitting of the English Man of War". Perhaps the floor was sheathed to. It also prevented water and rat damage. Privateers often didn't have the time, or the extra money, to build such extra niceties.
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igorcap got a reaction from IgorSky in Swedish Privater by igorcap - Chapman's frigate
A bit on the prototype and model.
In reality, such a ship was not built ever. This is one of concepts that developed F.Chapman on request the Swedish Government in 1765. He was given task to create an inexpensive heavy frigate, which would battle with the ship line, if necessary. Frigate had to meet the following specifications:
Dimensions Length 145' 6'' (imperial) Breadth 38' Draught Aft 17' Height of middle gunport above the water 6' 4'' L/B ratio 3.83 Armament 26*18-pounders, 12*6-pounders At least a decade ahead of it?s time when Chapman made the plans for this ship (the first french and british 18-pounder frigates were launched in the late 1770s). The guns are mounted on sliding carriages to reduce the number of men needed to operate them. In future, based on this concept F.Chapman built a series of heavy frigates type Bellona The model is built on the scale of 1/48 . Style of model should simulate naturally aged model of 18th century
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igorcap got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Swedish Privater by igorcap - Chapman's frigate
Next, I need to remove fragments of technological frames. I took a short video that showcases simplicity of this process
http://sailmodel.ho.ua/present/09098288.MP4.mp4
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igorcap got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Swedish Privater by igorcap - Chapman's frigate
Then I begin to create base hull. Pine strips are glued to frames using a stapler. Total of two layers. First layer must be dried at least one day. After drying, staples are removed and surface is processing with plane .
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igorcap got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Swedish Privater by igorcap - Chapman's frigate
Next everything is done in wood.
It looks simple enough but we are not trying to complicate things
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igorcap got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Swedish Privater by igorcap - Chapman's frigate
I use extensively in their work 3d-modeling and CNC, so I started by creating a 3D model of frigate. Using this model I check all structural elements and can get shape of frames and other parts
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igorcap got a reaction from Canute in Beavers Prize 1777 by Mike Y - 1:48 - POF - Hahn style
Yes, Carl, I agree with you.
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igorcap got a reaction from Mike Y in Beavers Prize 1777 by Mike Y - 1:48 - POF - Hahn style
Yes, Carl, I agree with you.
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igorcap reacted to cog in Beavers Prize 1777 by Mike Y - 1:48 - POF - Hahn style
Mike,
Do you want it to look nice, or do you want to build according to plan ... it seems that is the primary question to ask ... Ships weren't build with an open hull, so these "ugly" or "weird" constructions would not be seen. Furthermore, it looks like the powderroom just shows above the lowered floorplan. The top of which is in line with the other floor, which might be just the reason for the stepped flooring. Unfortunately, I'm no expert, and can't confirm it or any other possible reason to build it thus.
Hope someone can give you a definite answer
Cheers
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igorcap got a reaction from archjofo in Swedish Privater by igorcap - Chapman's frigate
A bit on the prototype and model.
In reality, such a ship was not built ever. This is one of concepts that developed F.Chapman on request the Swedish Government in 1765. He was given task to create an inexpensive heavy frigate, which would battle with the ship line, if necessary. Frigate had to meet the following specifications:
Dimensions Length 145' 6'' (imperial) Breadth 38' Draught Aft 17' Height of middle gunport above the water 6' 4'' L/B ratio 3.83 Armament 26*18-pounders, 12*6-pounders At least a decade ahead of it?s time when Chapman made the plans for this ship (the first french and british 18-pounder frigates were launched in the late 1770s). The guns are mounted on sliding carriages to reduce the number of men needed to operate them. In future, based on this concept F.Chapman built a series of heavy frigates type Bellona The model is built on the scale of 1/48 . Style of model should simulate naturally aged model of 18th century
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igorcap got a reaction from mtaylor in Swedish Privater by igorcap - Chapman's frigate
A bit on the prototype and model.
In reality, such a ship was not built ever. This is one of concepts that developed F.Chapman on request the Swedish Government in 1765. He was given task to create an inexpensive heavy frigate, which would battle with the ship line, if necessary. Frigate had to meet the following specifications:
Dimensions Length 145' 6'' (imperial) Breadth 38' Draught Aft 17' Height of middle gunport above the water 6' 4'' L/B ratio 3.83 Armament 26*18-pounders, 12*6-pounders At least a decade ahead of it?s time when Chapman made the plans for this ship (the first french and british 18-pounder frigates were launched in the late 1770s). The guns are mounted on sliding carriages to reduce the number of men needed to operate them. In future, based on this concept F.Chapman built a series of heavy frigates type Bellona The model is built on the scale of 1/48 . Style of model should simulate naturally aged model of 18th century
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igorcap got a reaction from GrantGoodale in Swedish Privater by igorcap - Chapman's frigate
Then I begin to create base hull. Pine strips are glued to frames using a stapler. Total of two layers. First layer must be dried at least one day. After drying, staples are removed and surface is processing with plane .
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igorcap got a reaction from CharlieZardoz in Swedish Privater by igorcap - Chapman's frigate
I use extensively in their work 3d-modeling and CNC, so I started by creating a 3D model of frigate. Using this model I check all structural elements and can get shape of frames and other parts
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igorcap got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Swedish Privater by igorcap - Chapman's frigate
Hello everybody !
My favorite theme in modeling is Swedish shipbuilder F.Chapman and his ships. Previously, I have built a model of the Swedish privateer on Chapman's drawings from album «Architectura navalis mercatoria» (can see in the Gallery http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/gallery/album/208-swedish-privateer/)
In 2011 I started to build another model of this album - a frigate (sheet XXXIII). This project was repeatedly interrupted, but I went back to building of model.
I will show gradually all steps of building model.
Baseline - Chapman's drawing. Analysis design of frigate has shown that this is an earlier and smaller version of the well-known series such as frigates Bellona (1782).
Swedish Maritime Museum have excellent model Bellona 1/16. Photos of this model give additional information about the hull detailing and rigging.
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igorcap got a reaction from janos in Swedish Privater by igorcap - Chapman's frigate
Then I begin to create base hull. Pine strips are glued to frames using a stapler. Total of two layers. First layer must be dried at least one day. After drying, staples are removed and surface is processing with plane .
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igorcap reacted to ggrieco in Heroine 1838 by ggrieco - FINISHED - Scale 1:24 - Western River Steamboat as she appeared before hitting a snag in the Red River
Thanks everybody,
I really appreciate your kind comments. Finally the kids are getting ready for bed and I can relax with MSW. It has really become a high point of my weekend, sitting down with a glass of wine and admiring everyone's incredible work!
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igorcap reacted to ggrieco in Decor set for model of French corvette "L'Aurore"
I wish I had seen your work earlier. Just beautiful!
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igorcap got a reaction from allanyed in Decor set for model of French corvette "L'Aurore"
Decor set for model of French corvette "L'Aurore".
I show photo after CNC milling and final photo of decor on model. Model by Vadim Kuzmin
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igorcap got a reaction from paulsutcliffe in Decor set for model of French corvette "L'Aurore"
Decor set for model of French corvette "L'Aurore".
I show photo after CNC milling and final photo of decor on model. Model by Vadim Kuzmin
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igorcap got a reaction from Wintergreen in Swedish Privater by igorcap - Chapman's frigate
Next, I need to remove fragments of technological frames. I took a short video that showcases simplicity of this process
http://sailmodel.ho.ua/present/09098288.MP4.mp4
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igorcap got a reaction from CharlieZardoz in Swedish Privater by igorcap - Chapman's frigate
Next, I need to remove fragments of technological frames. I took a short video that showcases simplicity of this process
http://sailmodel.ho.ua/present/09098288.MP4.mp4
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