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ChrisLBren

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  • Birthday 11/08/1969

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  1.    marsalv reacted to a post in a topic: La Renommee 1744 by ChrisLBren - 1/48 - 2025
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  4.    ChrisLBren reacted to a post in a topic: La Renommee 1744 by ChrisLBren - 1/48 - 2025
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  14. ChrisLBren
    Thanks Mark ! I just installed the horizontal planks which act as the ceiling to the diagonals and it will be challenging enough to get proper tight angled joints. Its a large area to cover, compare the actual to the plans
  15. ChrisLBren
    Happy Holidays, A bit of an update - I have decided my approach with La Renommee - I will be completely planking the starboard side of the ship while the port side will remain un planked to show hull construction. I will not be cutting any openings in the hull as I feel it disrupts the beauty of the lines of this frigate. I have begun planking and nailing the starboard side of the hold following this approach and have left out for now that glazing bead strake next to the keelson. Next up is installing the diagonal reinforcement planks or Goebbert system that was used in French ships of that era. I have attached a picture of the plans and one can see notches cut into the horizontal ceiling plank and floor plank. After careful consideration I will not be adding this detail and instead install them flush at an angle without the notches. In other finished models I have noticed this is really hard to execute cleanly as you need to cut the notches in situation. Imperfect joints will drive me crazy and I would rather save myself the frustration here.
  16.    ChrisLBren reacted to a post in a topic: Speedwell 1752 by giampieroricci - Scale 1:96 - from Antscherl & Herbert monograph
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    Wow amazing work G. I admire the work you are able to achieve at this small scale. I am looking forward to following your progress Chris
  18.    ChrisLBren reacted to a post in a topic: HMS ANSON 1781 by albert - 1/48 - 64 guns
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    Good luck Andreas ! I had a very tough time with these on my La Renommee build and yours has the additional complication of the spacers to address. I am sure you will get it done beautifully ! Chris
  20. ChrisLBren
    These are all great ideas - thank you so much - my construction site is built at the waterline so I have a reference point here. That contour gauge is another great idea I can use when I get to planking the wales next year and I need to get the right bend at the bow.
  21. ChrisLBren
    Hey Group, Just curious what most of you use to take accurate measurements for deck clamps etc on the inside of a hull. Thanks Chris
  22.    ChrisLBren reacted to a post in a topic: L'Artésien 1764 by Cpt.Barbossa - 1:48 - 64-gun ship from plans by Jacques Fichant
  23.    ChrisLBren reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Portland 1770 by Trussben - Portland Scale Ship Co. - 1:48 - 50 gun 4th rate
  24. ChrisLBren
    Quick update - keelson is added. Next up interior planking of the hold.
  25. ChrisLBren
    Looks like a toy to me - thats one of the reasons I exchanged the Proxxon MF70 for the TAIG Mill. I wanted something sturdy and accurate. I supposed it depends on what sort of work you will be doing on it
  26. ChrisLBren
    I bought the 2019 ER. It has the more powerful motor and longer bed
  27.    ChrisLBren reacted to a post in a topic: HMS ANSON 1781 by albert - 1/48 - 64 guns
  28. ChrisLBren
    Wow KG - tremendous work ! I am thinking about buying a TAIG lathe. I love my TAIG mill and want to add their lathe to my collection. This will be my first lathe - which lathe did you buy and what accessories ? I will need it for cannon, capstans and for other small parts for my La Renommee build. Thanks, Chris
  29.    ChrisLBren reacted to a post in a topic: Good 'Hobby Quality' Metal Lathes
  30.    ChrisLBren reacted to a post in a topic: L'Amarante by marsalv - 1:36 - POF
  31. ChrisLBren
    Have a look at TAIG lathes as well. I do not own one but am very happy with their mill and will be purchasing one in the near future.
  32. ChrisLBren
    Thanks for the kind words - can't recommend learning to sharpen and use scrapers enough - they truly are a game changer.
  33. ChrisLBren
    After two weeks of hard work - here are the results. Learning to sharpen and using the card scrapers proved invaluable as this hull was very tricky to shape with its tumblehome. I did use a proxxon angle grinder very sparingly for a few high spots - not recommended for the faint of heart.
  34. ChrisLBren
    My vote is HMS Prince - I know you had a design on this one a few years back. It would be a huge seller for those who like 17th Century ships
  35. ChrisLBren
    Congrats Willi - really nice work. The carvings look amazing as does the ship. Chris

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