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on bow of the ship had drawn decoration. II made that part wrong,
 
.. first attempt of wood:
 
line is 0.5 mm wide
 

 

 
... does not looking good
 

 

 

 
... attempt with metal, wire 0.5 mm
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
greetings, Matija.
 

Thanks everyone,
.. more pictures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Matija

A very small update,but probably a major milestone achieved for me                  
The picture shows the forward grating section sized,however the rebates for the anchor ropes need cleaning up after installing all the fastenings.The eagle eyed(enlarging pic essential) will notice I have installed one line of the double nailing.I have found it necessary to install a pair at the same time due to the limit of how small a droplet of cyano I can apply.The holes are 0.3mm apart.I have decided to sand the radius profile to the top rather than risk damaging what amounts to about twenty hours work so far!!This will be done when the grating has been fitted with the combing.The nailing should become more visible then as there are cyano deposits on the surface at the moment.
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

I am currently decorating and between coats As the sun is shining,I thought I would take some pics of where the build is up to at the moment.No pics of the gratings yet as I will photograph these when I start building them up with their combings which will be in Ebony.
   I have fitted the deck clamps back to roughly amidships.They extend right up to the deck underside.This isn't historically correct,however it is my intention to cut a 3mm deep rebate to take the lodging knees.This creates a flat surface for the knees to abut to,rather than contending with the severe tumblehome at this point.When assembled,the finished appearance will be the same as if I had built it historically correct.The hooked scarph joints are clearly visible.Both these clamps and the scarphed spirketting will be fitted with copper fastenings 0.8mm diameter extending completely through the hull as it stands now.I am undecided as to whether to represent bolt heads on the deck clamp fixings to illustrate proud bolt heads.
   Work is progressing at a slow but steady pace on the deck plank fastenings.I have fitted two staggered fixings per main beam and one central for each ledge.The hatch openings have been roughly cut to size.Final finishing will be done when the hatches are made up.The area in front of the main hatch has further planking to be added for the flat capstan base.I got carried away drilling holes,I could have left this section  
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

new steering wheel:  

 

 

 

 
bilge pumps:
 

 

 

 
Matija

cheers, Matija

Cabins and equipment on deck:
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Matija

deck, continued..
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Matija

...continuing...
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
the deck is made of cherry
 

 

 

 
 

...hull is made out of plywood and maple:
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
Greeting Matija.

I agree with all of you. The beauty of this ship fascinates me   when I saw it.   More photos:               cause     moment of decision                              
 

Thank you all, John, Bob, Omega, Michael, to commendations and comments, and others for likes.
 
Omega, unfortunately I have a small apartment but it will not stop me to make ship  how I like
 
The reality is a bit different ...   . Deck I broke because I was not satisfied, and now I doing it all over again (better) .
As it shown in next images:
 
Regards
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Rowing & epoxy:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Matija

Thank you very much indeed Steve and Nils Yes it FEELS like a never ending drilling job Nils        
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

I started making  Pen Duick a few years ago and I had long break. Now I am making the deck, and I will show
pictures from the beginning.

Pen Duick was named since 1935, is a cutter drawn in 1898 by William Fife III, famous naval architect, and built in Ireland under the name of Yum.
With an overall length of 15.1 m and 10 m to the floating for 2.9 m of maximum width, it supports 160 m2 of sails.

 Since 1938, Eric Tabarly sailed on the Penduick bought by his father. The Penduick was restored a first time in 1958, to reinforce the hull by a thickness of polyester, then was rebuilt completely between 1983 and 1989. The mast is raised 20%.
She remains one of the most beautiful classical sailing ships.


drawings:
 

 

 
differences between  Yum  & pen Duick:
 

 


Images of the ship:

 

 

 

 
Pen Duick sailing - (scan from the book)
 

 
The scale is 1:20
The hull is made of wood - plywood ribs, maple, coated with epoxy resin.
Deck is made of pear wood, more shades.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Cheers, Matija.

A very small update,but probably a major milestone achieved for me                  
The picture shows the forward grating section sized,however the rebates for the anchor ropes need cleaning up after installing all the fastenings.The eagle eyed(enlarging pic essential) will notice I have installed one line of the double nailing.I have found it necessary to install a pair at the same time due to the limit of how small a droplet of cyano I can apply.The holes are 0.3mm apart.I have decided to sand the radius profile to the top rather than risk damaging what amounts to about twenty hours work so far!!This will be done when the grating has been fitted with the combing.The nailing should become more visible then as there are cyano deposits on the surface at the moment.
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Hi Michael
 
You continue to amaze me with the continuing addition of details I honestly didn't believe you could find anything else to add.Excellent work,I wouldn't fancy retrofitting this detail after the main construction.I concur that although only a 'segment' of the actual carriage,they add a great deal visually.
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

the treenailed deck looks great Nigel,
 
seems to be never ending drilling session....
 
Nils

I am currently decorating and between coats As the sun is shining,I thought I would take some pics of where the build is up to at the moment.No pics of the gratings yet as I will photograph these when I start building them up with their combings which will be in Ebony.
   I have fitted the deck clamps back to roughly amidships.They extend right up to the deck underside.This isn't historically correct,however it is my intention to cut a 3mm deep rebate to take the lodging knees.This creates a flat surface for the knees to abut to,rather than contending with the severe tumblehome at this point.When assembled,the finished appearance will be the same as if I had built it historically correct.The hooked scarph joints are clearly visible.Both these clamps and the scarphed spirketting will be fitted with copper fastenings 0.8mm diameter extending completely through the hull as it stands now.I am undecided as to whether to represent bolt heads on the deck clamp fixings to illustrate proud bolt heads.
   Work is progressing at a slow but steady pace on the deck plank fastenings.I have fitted two staggered fixings per main beam and one central for each ledge.The hatch openings have been roughly cut to size.Final finishing will be done when the hatches are made up.The area in front of the main hatch has further planking to be added for the flat capstan base.I got carried away drilling holes,I could have left this section  
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Thanks mate   Just for you,proof of nail existance           Wire is slightly larger than the hairs on my Jack Russell  
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

That is some fine work, Nigel !!

Thanks mate   Just for you,proof of nail existance           Wire is slightly larger than the hairs on my Jack Russell  
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

A very small update,but probably a major milestone achieved for me                  
The picture shows the forward grating section sized,however the rebates for the anchor ropes need cleaning up after installing all the fastenings.The eagle eyed(enlarging pic essential) will notice I have installed one line of the double nailing.I have found it necessary to install a pair at the same time due to the limit of how small a droplet of cyano I can apply.The holes are 0.3mm apart.I have decided to sand the radius profile to the top rather than risk damaging what amounts to about twenty hours work so far!!This will be done when the grating has been fitted with the combing.The nailing should become more visible then as there are cyano deposits on the surface at the moment.
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

A very small update,but probably a major milestone achieved for me                  
The picture shows the forward grating section sized,however the rebates for the anchor ropes need cleaning up after installing all the fastenings.The eagle eyed(enlarging pic essential) will notice I have installed one line of the double nailing.I have found it necessary to install a pair at the same time due to the limit of how small a droplet of cyano I can apply.The holes are 0.3mm apart.I have decided to sand the radius profile to the top rather than risk damaging what amounts to about twenty hours work so far!!This will be done when the grating has been fitted with the combing.The nailing should become more visible then as there are cyano deposits on the surface at the moment.
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

As work is moving well on the construction of my Caroline build,preliminary work is now starting on my next'bill paying' project.This is based on the Euromodel kit,but it is my intention to push the boundaries of what can be achieved with a kit.I shall be using construction techniques for the hull that have been developed by myself,specifically for this build.The completed model shall include the following details;
1/hull planking in boxwood and ebony
2/hull planking omitted between the upper wales with false boxwood frames,this is a feature on quite a few Navy board models which I am quite fond of and an alternative from a fully framed build.
3/Full hull interior,lower gun deck upwards,with planking sections omitted on the upper decks for viewing the interior.
4/Remodelling of the stern to replicate the drawing by Van de Velde the Elder.
This project will be a 'slow burn' until Caroline is finished,but I am starting this log now to avoid missing anything as work progresses.I am trying to avoid starting another log with a planked hull  
Some photos to wet your appetite

The box,rather heavy,given it's size

Mordaunt by Van de Velde the elder
 
Kind Regards Nigel