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CF-FZG reacted to Gahm in US Brig Syren by Gahm - Model Shipways
I finished the 2nd long gun as well (see images below). I am quite happy now to move on to something else .
Thomas
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CF-FZG reacted to Rustyj in HMS Triton Cross Section by Rusty - FINISHED - 1:48
Thanks Pete, Paddy and Grant.
Hi Ben, OK here is how I do it and is by no means a tutorial on how to do it.
Just a way that works for me.
Here are the tools. The top is a U.J. Ramelson chisel. Next is the x-acto blade
with the tip broken off (usually I get this from the sharp blade as I break the tip
while using it ) and the bottom is a regular x-acto blade.
First I score the beam at the correct location
and then widen it to the proper width using the pointed x-acto.
Next I cut down each side
And then horizontally with the broken tipped x-acto down to the desired depth.
Then I use the chisel to clean it up.
And here is one roughly done. I fine tune them as I cut and fit each piece to them.
I hope this helps.
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CF-FZG reacted to DavidM in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Chuck - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - kit prototype
Brilliant video Chuck. As a novice it has helped me a lot to understand the process involved in planking a hull properly and has also helped me to relate to the previous guidance on 'lining off your hull for planking'. I note the video said Part 1; when is Part 2 coming out!
David
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CF-FZG reacted to Chuck in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Chuck - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - kit prototype
Looking good keith!!!
One of the guys taped my planking session at my club meeting. Its freaky to see myself on a video like this. No laughing. But It shows how I taper and cut a plank to match my plan from lining out the hull. I wish the camera was behind me but I hope its still worth posting.
Chuck
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CF-FZG reacted to rafine in Triton cross section 1:48 by rafine
As indicated earlier today, attached are the final photos of the cross section build.
This was a really fun build, made even more so by being part of a great group of talented builders and warm, encouraging and helpful friends. As with all builds the end is bittersweet -- nice to be done and looking forward to the next, but sad to part with a "member of the family".
This was also a learning experience for me. I learned that it was possible for me to do a framed scratch build with only hand tools, including tools like chisels, which I had never used before. On the other hand, I learned that it is highly unlikely that I will ever attempt a full framed ship -- simply too much time and effort at my age (I might consider another cross section at some point). I'm happy to be looking forward to a return to kitbashing (or kit enhancement as B.E. calls it). Essex is sitting here waiting and I'm starting to figure out how I'll "enhance" it.
Thanks again to all who have followed and supported this build.
Bob
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CF-FZG reacted to rafine in Triton cross section 1:48 by rafine
In a burst of activity over the last few days, I completed all of the remaining work on the cross section. This included making and installing the gangway brackets, the gangways, the cap rails, the ladders, bits of deck planking for the gangway ladder landings, the skid beams and the tiny slivers of the quarter deck rail.
Because of my fear and loathing of working with metal, I made the brackets from wood, with the exception of the skid beam crutches, which are brass. The gangways were done with holly, with boxwood trim. The skid beams are boxwood, as are the ladders. The cap rails were made from laminations of ebony, sanded to create a molded outer edge.
The fussiest part of this work was mounting the brackets so that they aligned properly and were level for the installation of the gangway. It required a lot of time and even more bad language.
Later today, I will post photos of the fully completed model and my thoughts about the project.
Bob
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CF-FZG reacted to rafine in Triton cross section 1:48 by rafine
The second side of the gun deck and bulwark planking is now completed. I've also put the first coat of Wipe-on Poly finish on the bulwarks, gun deck framing and planking. I'm now working on the exterior planking.
Bob
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