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I did the last multi-part frame today, No. 3. It is actually tapered on almost all heads, so I checked the plan multiple times to get it into the correct shape. As all the other frames it is just dry-fitted into the jig. Next thing will be to disassemble the jig and correct all vertical plywood parts so all frames that interfere with the jig can be aligned properly on the keel. As the cant frames are to be attached after installing the keelson I will do them later. Stepstone reached .. jippie. Stay tuned .. and save. Andreas
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Very beautiful finish!
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Very nice, especially with the deck beams exposed. I wish you would suggest doing one of those kits in quarter scale.
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Very nice. I like your idea of substituting the supplied wood with pear - it has a beautiful colour.
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Today frame no. 4 has been assembled. It is the smallest full frame and required a lot of tapering. It looks like a baby-frame compared to a midship frame. So there is only one multi-part frame left. But I have to repair a frame after that because I did slightly too much tapering 🤔. And some jig-parts have to be modified so all frames fit nicely into the keel. Anyway only 3 frames until I reach the bow. Stay tuned .. and save. Andreas
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Almost there. One concern about the kit: Almost every cherry sheet that contain the frame parts seems to be from a different wood source. So the completed frames vary in colour, grain pattern and hardness. Most sheets were very clean and of good quality while a few had some very ugly black wood defects that were to be seen after removing the laser char. So I had to make several replacements. But the cherry wood will eventually darken over time and that might compensate the colour differences. The last frames require quite a lot of tapering and I will do them tomorrow. The frames 1 and 2 are just single futtocks but they have to be tapered from several angles to fit the keel and planking run. I will eventually show them in detail later. Stay tuned and save. Andreas
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Thank you for all the likes. Still nothing more to show than frames but I‘m approaching the bow. There are only 5 frames left to assemble, frame 1 and 2 are just single pieces. As I come closer to the bow every new frame needs more tapering than the one before. But the laser-engraved lines makes tapering rather easy. There is another assembled frame waiting for me to be cleaned and tapered. Another view from opposite direction. So maybe I am able to finish the last ones next weekend. Stay tuned and save.
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Absolutely beautiful. She is gorgeous!
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Thank you, Brian. Some more replacements have slowed me down but I managed to complete more frames ... frames, just frames. Have the impression that I have done nothing else for months. But there are only 10 ones left.. Time to see a man about a dog .. wait, we‘re locked down. Ok, let‘s bring the dog to the man 🤗. Stay tuned and save. Andreas
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Thank you very much, Yves. Thirteen is an unlucky number and indeed - frame no. 13 was kind of a mess. All parts have defects all over and a small edge broke off while releasing it from the sheet. After calming down I decided to replace all the parts. I scanned the plan, redraw all lines with Corel and printed the templates on adhesive paper. Cut all segments with templates on and used the existing parts for reference. Used the plan to complete the frame. Test-fit into the jig - passed. If I will do POF again, it definitely won‘t be a clinker-planked ship. Stay tuned and save. Andreas
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That is an interesting project. I like the selfmade-jig, looks very professional. And the ribs looks very clean and neat. Keep up the good work..
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Very beautiful work! I especially like the mix of painted structure with natural wooden accents.
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Thank you very much James and Bob, While processing I‘ve finally reached the stern. The last three full ribs needed a lot of tapering. I find it more easy to assemble the middle and upper segments first using the engraved guide lines. Then I fix the lower futtock on the plan with pins. The pre-assembled segments are then attached using the plan as reference. So you only have to deal with three instead of five segments. The last three frames 38 to 40 are just single segments (upper futtocks) and I will add them later in the build. I will continue with the ones at the bow next weekend. The jig has to be modified a little because some side parts interfere with the frames that are supposed to sit on top of them.That is why the corresponding frames on the pictures don‘t sit down as tight as the other ones. This time the upper futtock‘s lower edge form a closed curve as per plan. Still a lot of work to do. Stay tuned and save.. Andreas
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Very nice!
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Still assembling frames, lots of repetitive work. But I’m approaching the stern...
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Thank you very much, Jeff. More frames have been prepared. As I make my way towards stern I finally found out what went wrong last time with the tapering. The rear markings for tapering on the upper futtocks are sometimes misplaced - means that you have to check the plan instead of the markings. I used my disc sander to carefully sand a little and compared the tapering with the plan until the correct angle was achieved. This has to be done with all upper futtocks as far as I can see .. Continuing next weekend. Stay tuned and save.
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Preparing more rips towards the stern. This time I won‘t taper the upper futtocks too much and double check the plan. If needed I will taper them later by hand after installation.
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As I had to wait some weeks for replacement parts I started a little side project - the 4-pounder guns. The Badger has twelve of them. For the carriage I use the gun schematic from Syren as reference, enlarged to fit the 4-pounder barrels. The handle of the quoin was made of 1,3mm boxwood dowel and turned to shape with a needle file. Still have to make the axles, the side parts and the wheels. Stay tuned...
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Due to the pandemic the replacement parts took about 3 weeks to arrive here. But now I‘m ready to continue the build next weekend. Tom also has gently supplied a blank cherry sheet so I can make replacements myself if needed in the future.
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I wish I could say that - but they are not. Take a look at the photo I made from sheet no. 8: Shown are the top futtocks of frame 35, 36 and 36. you can see the tapering lines for the lower heads. The marks on one side are too narrow while the counterparts have their marks too wide. The true line is among between both marks. I have checked the frames 31 - 34 and the tapering is off the plan. I may ask Tom for some replacement sheets and will keep that in mind next time.
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Thank you PetaV for your suggestion. That was my first idea, but the location of every part is determined by the engraved laser markings. For example the area where the middle futtock has to be glued to the top one (and vice versa) is marked by laser. So that part of the construction is idiot-proof (well unfortunately I have proved I‘m not). I rather believe, that the tapering marks do not correspond to the plan and therefore too much substance was sanded off. But I‘m not sure.
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