ChrisLBren
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Thanks Chuck, I saw your technique of using fishing line for treenails. It looks really interesting. I was going to use wire but might want to consider this. I wonder what size you would use for this scale ? I am anxious to see how this method of construction works. As many of you who followed my Confederacy build with its long hull - I had a warp to the hull due to the plywood of about 1/16. Topaze as this scale is also a long hull so I wanted to give this one a chance to be as perfect as possible. -
Hey Group, I have decided to restart this build log now that I have enlarged the plans to 1/32 and have decided to build La Jacinthe's sister ship, La Topaze. There hulls are identical but where they begin to differ are the deck fittings, closed bulwarks and rig. I am following the recommended construction process in the monograph which is a bit different than previous Plank on Bulkheads builds. As you can see here I began with a 3/4 inch thick piece of MDF reinforced by 1/2 by 3/4 poplar strips to ensure a flat surface. Many of the Ancre Monographs only depict one side of an image - so I mirror copied the plans and adhered them to the build board using 3M Artist Spray Mount. I highly recommend this product for frame patterns etc because you can re position them easily if need be before they dry. This hull will be built upside down with the keel parallel to the build board and the bulkheads will be screwed into lugs and into the build board to ensure they are perfectly 90 degrees. The bulkhead former will be added last - if all goes well it should slide in perfectly to the slots in the bulkheads. I am hoping to have some updated pictures after the long weekend, Chris
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ancre Chebece 1750 by Jeronimo - FINISHED
ChrisLBren replied to Jeronimo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Terrific work Karl !!! -
Love it !!!!!
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Looks really good Toni - you have my admiration in completing such a challenging project.
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I recommend the AL Harvey along with Frank Mastinis Book Ship Modeling Simplified which references this kit. You can pick it up for under 100 dollars on EBay. While not historically accurate - it's an easy build and makes into an attractive first time model. https://m.ebay.com/itm/ARTESANIA-LATINA-1-50-Scale-Baltimore-Clipper-HARVEY-Kit-MINT-Cond-Nice/132653398889?epid=1320503011&hash=item1ee2c23b69:g:dSQAAOSw8FBbGJJV
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Looks gorgeous - congrats on a well built Confederacy !!!!
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ancre Chebece 1750 by Jeronimo - FINISHED
ChrisLBren replied to Jeronimo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
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Thanks for the clarification Mike. If you can build a display case as perfect as yours - applying a French Polish finish would not be above your talent ! Well done - the Danish Oil looks great.
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Damn Chuck - that looks amazing !!!!
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Hey Mike, On a piece of furniture that gorgeous you may want to consider this finish - classic French Polish using thin coats of shellac. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_polish Or even a simple wax finish would work well. http://www.thefurnitureconnoisseur.com/c/furniture-wax/ I know many use sanding sealers on their models - but on furniture its not really considered a final finish its more of a sealer before applying a finish from my research.
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Looking good !!!
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Hey Patrick, Terrific - quick question - will this be a closed shell model or will you open up one side to be able to see these barrels in the hold ? Chris
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Wonderful work Patrick !!!
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Love it Patrick !!!
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As a new user/sharpener I have to agree re Lie Nielsen. They cost more but are so much easier to sharpen (because they're almost perfect to begin with). I too use the Veritas Narrow guide system and waterstones. There's a big difference between the 1 inch Irvin I bought for 15.00 vs the Nielsens. If sure if you spend enough time sharpening the Irvins they will cut the same - not sure if they will keep an edge as long. This same chisel would have been 70 dollars with LN - they are also beautiful tools...
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Hey Group, I broke out my Proxxon MF70 to try some joints on some scraps- 5 minutes of work and here is the result. Much tighter and SO much easier than chisels with better results. I will need to be using this tool extensively on the keel parts, stem and stern and all of their respective notches - so will be bolting it down on my work bench tomorrow AM.
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Hey Mike, I did use Swiss Pear on Confederacy - the wood from this flitch of Swiss Pear is lighter which I prefer. Quality wise both batches have been nice to work with. I milled it a year ago and it hasn't darkened yet. I purchased it from these guys - great products and customer service. http://hearnehardwoods.com/
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Thanks for the feedback guys - its just going to get more difficult from here !!! Interesting article I found re Naval 18th Century Decoration this morning. http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.634.2179&rep=rep1&type=pdf
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