mike0879

I downloaded the full build Triton in January of 2017. I have been going through the file list of the Triton full build drawing list and have found that several of the drawings are missing. Is there a way that I can get the missing PDF's for the build. Missing are belfry layout, binnacle, capstan details, capstan layout, wheel. 9poundercgn and carriage, stem 48 1, tapered keel, alternate aft deadwood, taffarel rev1,rudder, and  rudder iron work. These are the ones that I don't have. Can you help me out??

The structure is a plank on plank. So when I follow the directions they should not have me keeping the front at 3mm like on the sides. Let the wood follow it's own course ,is what that what you are saying? I have the simple hull planking guides from the site but it is different from the instructions. Should I follow those? thank you for the help.

here are some photos of the problem.

I'm work on the Swift 1805. I am at the point that I am planking the hull. The instructions say the start at 3mm below the top of the frames. Everything is good up to the frame #3. This is were when I go to #2 there is a bulge in the wood.  I can't figure it out both sides do the same thing. I am using lime wood, it is dry. Any ideas!! 

Beautiful work!!

Excellent work. Why the aluminium for the stern and bulwarks? Your work very good and I have to up my game to make better build models.. 

It's amazing how just adding a little extra work can improve a model to be better. I like the looks of taking a simple kit to higher quality. I have an old life like model that I started many, many years ago. Now after seeing what you did I have to get it out and start finishing it to some higher standards. You have motivated me.     

Very nice work. You have done an excellent job of building this cross section. Looking forward to see the finished model.

Hey thanks for the reply. I will check out there builds. 

Michael

Hi Kellrandy

I am getting ready to start working on the Triton. I noticed that in some areas it looks like the deadwood is thinner than the Keel. Is this just my imagination? I know that you have to cut in the steps for the cants, so I was thinking that the deadwood above the steps is thinner for clearance. Am I on the right track? This will be my first scratch build so I want to make sure I am looking at things correctly. Need to learn how to read these plans.

Thanks

Michael  

Been following your posts and thing look great. I like the the use of the mahogany. Keep up the good work. 

Keep up the good work. Hope to see more build logs.

Thank you for the help. Also where is a good place to get the pulley's dead eye and all the other stuff. I like to deal with someone who has used one of the vendors. 

I do have the keel plan downloaded and printed.

What type of wood do most builders use? Wherecan I purchase most of the sizes that I will need?

That you for all of your help. I am build the Mare Nostrum right now and am at the first part of the planking. This seems like a simple model as I have have done model work in 1/4 scale railroad buildings for several years both kits and scratch.

Michael

current build is the Mare Nostrum

Thanks for the responses. I have seen a lot of the scientific model around. Does anyone have any comments on these?  Ragove I have not heard of JoTika but I will check them out. 

one like the Morgan, constellation, cutty sark mostly tail ships

I would like to know about these different models. I have seen these for sale and need someones option on them.Scientific, Mamoli Master Modelcraft, Constructo.

I all looking for my next build as I am near the end of building the Mara Nostrum. 

I am looking for an intermediate to expert build and want one with detail and rigging.

Any ideas??

Michael