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Thanks Russ. That is a HUGE help. As this is a 26 gun frigate, I may just use James Lees' figures. -
That is ok. I'll take all the help I can get! This is my first build so I'm going to be needing a lot of advice on a lot more than just the math! lol Thanks for the tip too. I'll be looking up Jerry to check his builds out.
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Ok. So, I found a wonderful book in The Edinburgh encyclopedia with some of Chapman's ideas regarding dimensions for masts, yards and sails. Only problem is that I don't really understand the math. It states that: "If the breadth of a ship is equal to B, the height of the main mast, according to Chapman, will be 3.23 B 11 12; and the height of the main top mast, reckoning from the upper side of the cross trees, that the main mast being denoted by L, will be L 11 12/ 2.73 for frigates." Huh?! lol Everything else like the mizzen, fore, and yards seems to be simpler fractions, based off of the size and dimensions of the main mast. Hmm... is there a chance anyone here may know a simpler way of doing the math for these?
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Oh my word! This build is absolutely breathtaking. I am in complete awe of your talents, Gary!
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Wow! Thanks for all the support and well wishes everybody! I'll be updating to let you guys know how the build's going as much as possible.
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Ah! that would make sense. Thank you! I believe the mystery may be solved! My wife will be happy. I've been stewing about it on the internet for two days now. lol Thank you!
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Wow! I love Old Ironsides! what a beautiful ship. This is the ship that got me first interested in square riggers. I am really looking forward to watching your build as you progress through it!
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I have begun placing the ribs, unglued, in their perspective slots, starting from the stern. I have a question though for those of you in the know... What are those two pieces sitting on the table to, and where do they go? I imagine they are a part of the stern gallery framing, but I cannot find notches on the stern to help in their placement. Any help would be so much appreciated!
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I have glued together the keel pieces and placed it in a platform to help keep it in place.
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Thanks! I found it and am looking forward to utilizing all the info.
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I am new to wooden model ship building. I am a carpenter by trade so I have decided to finally attempt the build I have dreamed of building since I was a young boy, obsessed with Old Ironsides. I wanted to have the ability to make a ship that I can actually sail using R/C. While researching online, I found that it would be best to use plans for a plank on frame instead of a plank on bulkhead build. After a little searching, I found plans for the keel and ribs of a Chapman frigate. The plans are in a different language, and were a little too blurry to read anyhow, so I am having to guess on size and proportions. I know that this model won't be perfect, and far from museum quality. For this project, I just want it to look the part and sail well when on the water! I had the print shop print the plans so that my build will be about four feet long. Aside from my lack of being able to decipher what writing there is on the plans, I have been able to find no instructions to help, so I am doing as much research as possible, using a little common sense and hopefully getting a lot of help from people in the know i.e. all of you!... - After having the plans printed out, I am using carbon paper to transfer the plans to 1/4" birch plywood. - Using a scroll saw, I am cutting out the transferred plans. - I am using files and sand paper to finish the cut pieces. -
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