ChrisLBren

Greetings Group,
 
I restarted this build in earnest beginning of August and have completed 20 frames (roughly 1/3rd of the total frames).  The frames have not been sanded or bias added, simply assembled (each frame is 12 parts and stacked) with some extra "fat along the bold line of the frame patterns.  
 
I carve out early a couple hours early 430 AM - 630AM before the kids go to school and my day starts - has been working really well so far !

Greetings MSW.    I am back after completing Chuck's Confederacy scratch after a 7 year build finished in 2016.  (he did give me some cheats on the figurehead and some sculptures....)  She is an incredibly designed kit - I learned a ton - and ironically it was built in several apartments while single with nothing but a crappy Delta scroll saw and an old Preac table saw, along with Xacto knifes.  Jeff Hayes perfectly milled wood helped a ton !  And then I got married and my twins were born which slowed down everything in 2013. 
 
I have always wanted to build a fully framed French ship and collected a full library of Ancre subjects (the 74 Gun Series, Monographs of the 74 timbers, Commerce de Marseille, and La Renommee).    So  after buying a house in the suburbs - I built out a workshop.  I gathered the necessary tools over the past few years -  Byrnes Table Saw, Thickness Sander, Disc Sander,  Proxxon Mill, Proxxon Planer, Wood River spindle sander and a Dewalt full size table saw to reduce my flitch of pear wood to usable size.  I have also collected Lie Nielsen chisels and its Lee Valley Sharpening system.  
 
So it seems I can't fail right ?  
 
I did...
 
Call it being a Dad of young twins or just sheer intimidation.  I could not complete the stem for La Renommee to my standard so I quit.  I then decided - maybe a simpler subject would work - so I began construction on La Jacinthe in 1/32 scale.  Not only did I have issues with consistency of enlarging the plans (thanks FedEx/UPS store) - I grew bored with its construction - I have already successfully completed several plank on bulkhead models. 
 
So I returned to the enlarged plans that Delacroix sent me for Le Gros Ventre in 1/36 scale - a noble subject - with nice lines, simpler sculptures and yet a serious challenge.  I have heard from several members on this forum that building fully framed in larger scale is easier...
 
So here is the start of my build log - it will be messy showing all of the mistakes in order to build a fully framed model.  Here are my results after 2 months of work - the last photo showing my useable parts.

Greetings Group,
 
I restarted this build in earnest beginning of August and have completed 20 frames (roughly 1/3rd of the total frames).  The frames have not been sanded or bias added, simply assembled (each frame is 12 parts and stacked) with some extra "fat along the bold line of the frame patterns.  
 
I carve out early a couple hours early 430 AM - 630AM before the kids go to school and my day starts - has been working really well so far !

Hi Ted,
Check out your main mast - its backward.  I made the same mistake on my Agora Bismarck and caught in time before I start rigging this weekend.
Nice looking model !
Chris

Thanks everyone for the compliments !

Bismarck is completed.  All of the electronics work (turrets rotate, elevate, and make firing noise), as well as props, lights and anchors.  My kids think its the greatest ship ever - so its going in their room !  
 
It was a fun build but a bit dissapointing considering its price - as you can see - massive fail plastic fail on the main mast while rigging.  I used EZ line - not much tension and it buckled.  This part should have been made out of metal vs plastic that bends.  
 
I am anxious to get back to working with wood on an Ancre build after this year long project.  The best thing about this one is it got me out of the modeling doldrums - I am now carving out 2 hours a day early morning in the shop before I start my work day.

Bismarck is completed.  All of the electronics work (turrets rotate, elevate, and make firing noise), as well as props, lights and anchors.  My kids think its the greatest ship ever - so its going in their room !  
 
It was a fun build but a bit dissapointing considering its price - as you can see - massive fail plastic fail on the main mast while rigging.  I used EZ line - not much tension and it buckled.  This part should have been made out of metal vs plastic that bends.  
 
I am anxious to get back to working with wood on an Ancre build after this year long project.  The best thing about this one is it got me out of the modeling doldrums - I am now carving out 2 hours a day early morning in the shop before I start my work day.

Bismarck is completed.  All of the electronics work (turrets rotate, elevate, and make firing noise), as well as props, lights and anchors.  My kids think its the greatest ship ever - so its going in their room !  
 
It was a fun build but a bit dissapointing considering its price - as you can see - massive fail plastic fail on the main mast while rigging.  I used EZ line - not much tension and it buckled.  This part should have been made out of metal vs plastic that bends.  
 
I am anxious to get back to working with wood on an Ancre build after this year long project.  The best thing about this one is it got me out of the modeling doldrums - I am now carving out 2 hours a day early morning in the shop before I start my work day.

Thanks everyone for the compliments !

Bismarck is completed.  All of the electronics work (turrets rotate, elevate, and make firing noise), as well as props, lights and anchors.  My kids think its the greatest ship ever - so its going in their room !  
 
It was a fun build but a bit dissapointing considering its price - as you can see - massive fail plastic fail on the main mast while rigging.  I used EZ line - not much tension and it buckled.  This part should have been made out of metal vs plastic that bends.  
 
I am anxious to get back to working with wood on an Ancre build after this year long project.  The best thing about this one is it got me out of the modeling doldrums - I am now carving out 2 hours a day early morning in the shop before I start my work day.

Bismarck is completed.  All of the electronics work (turrets rotate, elevate, and make firing noise), as well as props, lights and anchors.  My kids think its the greatest ship ever - so its going in their room !  
 
It was a fun build but a bit dissapointing considering its price - as you can see - massive fail plastic fail on the main mast while rigging.  I used EZ line - not much tension and it buckled.  This part should have been made out of metal vs plastic that bends.  
 
I am anxious to get back to working with wood on an Ancre build after this year long project.  The best thing about this one is it got me out of the modeling doldrums - I am now carving out 2 hours a day early morning in the shop before I start my work day.

Bismarck is completed.  All of the electronics work (turrets rotate, elevate, and make firing noise), as well as props, lights and anchors.  My kids think its the greatest ship ever - so its going in their room !  
 
It was a fun build but a bit dissapointing considering its price - as you can see - massive fail plastic fail on the main mast while rigging.  I used EZ line - not much tension and it buckled.  This part should have been made out of metal vs plastic that bends.  
 
I am anxious to get back to working with wood on an Ancre build after this year long project.  The best thing about this one is it got me out of the modeling doldrums - I am now carving out 2 hours a day early morning in the shop before I start my work day.

As the immortal Arnie says: "I'm bark". After being derailed by two other builds I have girded the proverbial loins and cut some serious wood to finally finish all the frames for the legendary "Fat Belly". The frames have been cobbled onto the keel and not yet fully trued. Here are some piccies of the Beast:





As you can see, the jarrah frames from years ago which were oiled are considerably darkened and make a contrast with the new frames which have yet to be oiled.
Much happy and dusty woodcutting to come.
Cheers
Dick

Bismarck is completed.  All of the electronics work (turrets rotate, elevate, and make firing noise), as well as props, lights and anchors.  My kids think its the greatest ship ever - so its going in their room !  
 
It was a fun build but a bit dissapointing considering its price - as you can see - massive fail plastic fail on the main mast while rigging.  I used EZ line - not much tension and it buckled.  This part should have been made out of metal vs plastic that bends.  
 
I am anxious to get back to working with wood on an Ancre build after this year long project.  The best thing about this one is it got me out of the modeling doldrums - I am now carving out 2 hours a day early morning in the shop before I start my work day.

Bismarck is completed.  All of the electronics work (turrets rotate, elevate, and make firing noise), as well as props, lights and anchors.  My kids think its the greatest ship ever - so its going in their room !  
 
It was a fun build but a bit dissapointing considering its price - as you can see - massive fail plastic fail on the main mast while rigging.  I used EZ line - not much tension and it buckled.  This part should have been made out of metal vs plastic that bends.  
 
I am anxious to get back to working with wood on an Ancre build after this year long project.  The best thing about this one is it got me out of the modeling doldrums - I am now carving out 2 hours a day early morning in the shop before I start my work day.

Bismarck is completed.  All of the electronics work (turrets rotate, elevate, and make firing noise), as well as props, lights and anchors.  My kids think its the greatest ship ever - so its going in their room !  
 
It was a fun build but a bit dissapointing considering its price - as you can see - massive fail plastic fail on the main mast while rigging.  I used EZ line - not much tension and it buckled.  This part should have been made out of metal vs plastic that bends.  
 
I am anxious to get back to working with wood on an Ancre build after this year long project.  The best thing about this one is it got me out of the modeling doldrums - I am now carving out 2 hours a day early morning in the shop before I start my work day.

Bismarck is completed.  All of the electronics work (turrets rotate, elevate, and make firing noise), as well as props, lights and anchors.  My kids think its the greatest ship ever - so its going in their room !  
 
It was a fun build but a bit dissapointing considering its price - as you can see - massive fail plastic fail on the main mast while rigging.  I used EZ line - not much tension and it buckled.  This part should have been made out of metal vs plastic that bends.  
 
I am anxious to get back to working with wood on an Ancre build after this year long project.  The best thing about this one is it got me out of the modeling doldrums - I am now carving out 2 hours a day early morning in the shop before I start my work day.

Bismarck is completed.  All of the electronics work (turrets rotate, elevate, and make firing noise), as well as props, lights and anchors.  My kids think its the greatest ship ever - so its going in their room !  
 
It was a fun build but a bit dissapointing considering its price - as you can see - massive fail plastic fail on the main mast while rigging.  I used EZ line - not much tension and it buckled.  This part should have been made out of metal vs plastic that bends.  
 
I am anxious to get back to working with wood on an Ancre build after this year long project.  The best thing about this one is it got me out of the modeling doldrums - I am now carving out 2 hours a day early morning in the shop before I start my work day.

Bismarck is completed.  All of the electronics work (turrets rotate, elevate, and make firing noise), as well as props, lights and anchors.  My kids think its the greatest ship ever - so its going in their room !  
 
It was a fun build but a bit dissapointing considering its price - as you can see - massive fail plastic fail on the main mast while rigging.  I used EZ line - not much tension and it buckled.  This part should have been made out of metal vs plastic that bends.  
 
I am anxious to get back to working with wood on an Ancre build after this year long project.  The best thing about this one is it got me out of the modeling doldrums - I am now carving out 2 hours a day early morning in the shop before I start my work day.

Hi Ted,
Check out your main mast - its backward.  I made the same mistake on my Agora Bismarck and caught in time before I start rigging this weekend.
Nice looking model !
Chris

Hi Ted,
Check out your main mast - its backward.  I made the same mistake on my Agora Bismarck and caught in time before I start rigging this weekend.
Nice looking model !
Chris

Hi Ted,
Check out your main mast - its backward.  I made the same mistake on my Agora Bismarck and caught in time before I start rigging this weekend.
Nice looking model !
Chris

Hi Group,
 
I purchased 2 modules of this kit and have glanced at the plans and parts - both the plans and wood sheets are still wrapped in plastic.  Its a high quality kit, perfect for someone who wants to build a POF model without the necessary power tools to cut out all of the parts from sheets.  
 
With the Bismarck almost complete I am motivated to get back to one of my ANCRE Builds so I am parting with this one.  I will include a copy of the Anatomy of the Ship Series HMS Granado with both boxes of module one and two - which include the consturction jig and most of the hull timbers.  Module 3 was just released recently by Tom at CAF.  
 
Together these two modules list new at 654.00 without shipping from China which is very expensive.  Please only serious offers.  
 
Thanks feel free if interested to PM.  

I continue the long work of assembling the gunner deck:








 

Hi Group,
 
I purchased 2 modules of this kit and have glanced at the plans and parts - both the plans and wood sheets are still wrapped in plastic.  Its a high quality kit, perfect for someone who wants to build a POF model without the necessary power tools to cut out all of the parts from sheets.  
 
With the Bismarck almost complete I am motivated to get back to one of my ANCRE Builds so I am parting with this one.  I will include a copy of the Anatomy of the Ship Series HMS Granado with both boxes of module one and two - which include the consturction jig and most of the hull timbers.  Module 3 was just released recently by Tom at CAF.  
 
Together these two modules list new at 654.00 without shipping from China which is very expensive.  Please only serious offers.  
 
Thanks feel free if interested to PM.