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  1. Davemc
    thanks
  2. Davemc
    Completed this ship pictures attached, although they are not particularly good.
  3. Davemc
    Sides just about completed, now the decision as to how to work the bow & stern. I think it will be trial and hopefully not too much error, I intend taking down the layers of ply on the boat itself rather than the scroll work, but the final decision will have to wait until I have completed the removal of the first layer.
  4. Davemc
    Completed the lower hull, now to start fitting the side pieces
  5. Davemc
    I gather that I will have to drill the oar holes in the top plank using the plans as a template, any hints on doing this without causing damage would be appreciated!
  6. Davemc
    Keel & Frames in position 5 & 6 glued
  7. Davemc
    Attached is the diagram in the Oseberg manual, which I found different from the materials supplied, two separate pieces arranged in a different way, fortunately I soon realised the symmetry of the construction and was easily able to work out the position of each frame.
  8. Davemc
    Thanks Michael Dave
  9. Davemc
    Having completed HMS Cruiser and HMS Snake I decided I needed a break from Rigging😕 and having seen Jack P's build log I have decided to try the Oseberg. After an initial confusion at finding that the laser cut frames were arranged in a different pattern to the diagram in the plans I have set to it and started the keel. I have decided to stain the wood dark mahogany and have stained the frame and planks with two initial coats. I have mahogany veneer to cover exposed plywood edges, but otherwise will be using the wood supplied Photos to follow
  10. Davemc
    Sorted keel started
  11. Davemc
    Thanks but it does not match the laser cut parts in the two pieces I have
  12. Davemc
    Hi saw your log and the great results and decided to try my hand at building the Oseberg, unfortunately the plans do not correspond with the laser cut frames! I have attached images of the laser cut wood. If anyone can help with the numbering I would be grateful. Dave
  13. Davemc
    I cannot remember if the numbers on the plan were correct or not but I soon learned not to seal and trim the lines as after all were fitted I had to go around and re-tension a number of them. Dave
  14. Davemc
    Sorry beyond my knowledge and skill level Dave
  15. Davemc
    the attached should answer your question
  16. Davemc
    I worked from the back having first put in the stays
  17. Davemc
    looking good
  18. Davemc
    Thanks. Went to a local hardware store, bought a piece of shelving, then used a plane, to shape the edge, and deep mahogany varnish to finish
  19. Davemc
    Finished, or at least all I am doing, I can always find some bit to alter, add to or change.
  20. Davemc
    when completed and doing a tidy up of the ship I intend using starch on the foot ropes, but only when finished as my large clumsy hands and fingers keep bashing things. To help with the footropes I also made a spacer from dowel, it fits between the foot rope and yard when tightening the ropes. I have fitted all yards to the mast, completed the rigging of the gaff boom etc to the mizzen and the spirit-sail to the jib. I am now working from the fore yards to the stern, having nearly completed these, so soon to tackle the main yards.
  21. Davemc
    i use counter weights
  22. Davemc
    Quick up date, not everything has gone to plan, one or two errors, and customised areas. Busy fitting the yards at the moment, still a lot of adjustments to make.
  23. Davemc
    Rotate the pictures on your computer before you download them to the site
  24. Davemc
    thanks for the reassurance Stergios was wondering if I had made an error.
  25. Davemc
    Completed the Bowsprit and Jiboom, but not fitting them yet as I am too likely to damage them. Fitting the Chain Plates now before starting the masts at which point I hope time repairing my mini lathe will be rewarded!

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