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Michael: Very nice work. Russ
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Pete: That is very accurate work. One thing to consider is to use a drill bit that is a touch larger than your treenails. That will allow it to swell a bit with the glue. I would keep the bit you are using and just give the treenail stock an extra pull or two through the last hole in the plate you used. Just enough to give it a breath of clearance. Russ
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Paddy: I suspect that the keel was made from English Oak or Elm. That was a typical choice for keels back then in England. I do not know if there is any source that would tell us what kind of timber was used for Triton specifically. There maybe a contract for one of her sister ships that would note that, but we did not have the resources to go into that kind of research as it was not a priority for the build. Russ
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Bob: Joss (Matrim) probably has not seen your posts yet. Russ
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Buck: That is wonderful work on the finish. The glossy finish is really spiffy, but I would say go for the matte finish. This is a working boat. Russ
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Buck: Thanks for the kind words on my build. I am picking up a few ideas from yours as well. The doughnut was probably imbued with a secret "suthen" recipe. Russ
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Gerald: That is close to how they did it. In a real boat, there would be a wider king plank down the center and the ends of the deck planks would be joggled into the king plank. I think yours look good though. Nice work with the seams. Russ
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Buck: Thanks for stopping by and the kind words. Modeling is a great way to pass an evening. Russ
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Pete: Nice work on the keel assembly. Everything looks very nealy done. Russ
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Buck: I have been wandering through your build log and your work in this whaleboat is just wonderful. I really like your finishing ideas. You are getting really fine results. Your detail work is quite good as well. Very nice attention to details. Down here, we do not have much snow, but my first mate is a bit low to the ground like yours and I have to keep the grass cut short for her. Russ
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Augie: You are absolutely correct. I had FUN. Russ
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Plank edge sanding
russ replied to rebekb's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Rebecca: Try an emory board for that sort of sanding. Try not to take off too much material though. Russ -
I would think the upper line of the copper plating would be it. You can see that line on the outboard profile, on the first plan sheet, I think. There is a horizontal line along the hull and the vertical station lines meet it. That horizontal line is the waterline. Russ
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Bob: The keel looks fine. Excellent start. Russ
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Bob: Thanks. It is surprising just how solid the bulwarks are now. I may yet add some fastenings to the stanchions. Russ
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There is a very slight curve to the keelson. The keel is straight. Russ
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It is a very handsome model. Lots of great detail and so very well executed. Thanks for sharing it with us. Russ
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Beautiful rigging so far. Exellent work indeed. Russ
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Here is a look at the bulwarks stanchions on the starboard side. At the bow they are more closely spaced because I want to attach cleats to those stanchions. One cleat will be attached to two stanchions. Questions and comments welcomed. Russ
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Paddy: There is also the possibility of casting them. If you get one that you like out of your lathe, you can use that as a master and cast them. I have no personal experience with casting, but it is something I have seen done with great success and I will definitely have to give it a try at some point myself. Russ
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Eric: That looks like good alignment. If the deck is leveled out and the outer edges of the bulkheads will fair up, that is what really matters. Good work so far. Russ
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Mast Hoops. Simple technique for making.
russ replied to Scoot's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
That is a good technique. It is much the same way I have made hoops in the past, except I used hardwood shavings, resulting from planing the edge of a board. I used maple and had good success with it. Russ -
The ship carried 9 pounder cannons. Russ
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I also use a drawplate. I usually use bamboo for my treenails. The Byrnes plate is the best I have used. I have others, bt for the medium to small treenails, that is one I use. Russ
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Richard: Your planksheer and lograil look great. Really nice fitting. Russ
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