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ChrisLBren
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Thanks Brad - I may try nickel wire to see if I like that appearance better than brass and then make a decision. Greg, I just used a standard blade that I use for the most part that the late Jim Byrnes included when he serviced my saw a few years back - same one I use for ripping planks and most of my cuts. Honestly its seems a lot scarier of an operation after all that milling than it is. The biggest tip is to make sure to accurately line up the cut - you cut too narrow and the milled parts are fragile and useless - you go to thick its really hard to reduce it to a thinner/proper thickness. -
Plugging away at the hawse timbers - here they are after a few attempts. Pencil marks are there for waterline reference. I believe I need to install frame 1 first and then hope they will fit the keel and frame 1 after some adjustments - otherwise do them over yet again ! I am on the fence with nailing the frames with bolts simulated with 22 gauge square brass wire which is the most common way to do it. I'm just not sure if I like the appearance. I have still not decided whether or not the hull will have openings as the lines of this ship are so beautiful I may want to leave the frames intact which certainly is one reason not to bother with the bolts. I could change my mind though. Any opinions are welcome.
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Thanks Greg - I have been eyeing this one as a future project so I look forward to seeing this one come to life !
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Sure Greg, I took a piece of 7mm by 8mm (same dimension as my keel) piece of pear and milled the horizontal notches on top - then flipped it to each side to complete the corresponding notches. Lastly I used a chisel to i finish the notches where they rise above the cut line (Cut line being the bottom of the side notches that sits above the keel proper) Then I severed the top piece using my Byrnes table saw. Actually one of the easier operations so far on this build....
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Nice work Greg - my completed keel assembly on La Renommee took me over a month to build after numerous redos - so I hear ya !!!!
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Thanks V ! Working my way thru the Hawse timbers and frame 1 installation currently - hopefully an update soon
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Thanks Brad
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Construction site completed, aligned and ready for frames
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Thanks Brad - I am following your build as well - love the Salamandre !!!
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Here's a simple yet brilliant idea - a frame calibrated ruler. The applications including the creation of a construction site are many. Take the lines off the frame profile plan and apply it to a yard stick using double sided tape. I borrowed this one off a French site I have been referencing for my build.
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Thanks gentlemen ! Thats a really nice reference Greg. I really took my time with these assemblies so I am hoping for a nicely faired hull. I am about to proceed with the construction site and make sure its exact to give myself the best chance of success here.
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Thanks Druxey - this keel assembly was not easy so I appreciate your compliment here !
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Good morning group, The keel is finished. In some places the joints could be tighter but most importantly its straight and all the notches are in spec with the plans to receive the frames. Time to move on to the construction site
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Wow - nice work !!!!
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L'Amarante by marsalv - 1:36 - POF
ChrisLBren replied to marsalv's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
It does - thank you V !!!! -
Thanks Greg - fun bit of milling this week on the inner keel parts. I used the TAIG Mill along with sharp Lie Neilsen chisels.
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L'Amarante by marsalv - 1:36 - POF
ChrisLBren replied to marsalv's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Looks really nice ! Question - it does not look like you simulate caulking on your models or if so its very subtle ? -
Thanks friends - still quite a bit of work to go on the keel before its ready for frames !
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I struggled with this assembly - 6 attempts later here are the results. I can finally move forward !
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Nice work Greg ! Currently Im plowing thru my keel on La Renommee - its a challenge to get it right - lots of milling. Its much more interesting than the monotony of building frames. Look forward to seeing your progress
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Nice recovery Mark ! Have a great time in Crete
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Thanks guys - I like the Hornbeam a lot so far. It cuts easily and glues well. Also it carves nicely - harder edge to it than Pear or Box. Many of the Eastern European modelers swear by it as a replacement for ebony. As far as bending with heat - I will let you know once I get to the wales. That's probably months away - so far I've broken down and rebuilt more assemblies than I care to admit ! That stem was probably version three. My mill went astray this AM while cutting the rabbet. So I took it apart with my friend Iso Alcohol and will reassemble it tomorrow with a new forefoot. I am very happy the upper part of the stem consisting of black hornbeam was not yet glued to the lower half.
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Progress on the keel - stem. Pear and Black Hornbeam
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Looks like an interesting product. Tell us more about its workability ! Best of luck with the renovations - can't recommend Vahur enough for terrific products and service to the group for wood purchases.
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