bartley

Thanks, Ryland.  Yes I have done the bolts fore and aft and both  port and starboard.  I didn't take the right final picture really.
 
John

I am starting another of Chuck's builds today and am excited as I have never used this method of construction before.
 
The first task is to construct the keel.  There are two versions - one with scarf joints and the other with lap joints I am going to build both but hope to use the one with the lap joints.  Here are the laser cut sheets involved:
 

The Scarph version is quite simple:
 

The lap joint version is more challenging.  I started by paring away the joint with a sharp blade and then once close the required depth I finished it off with one of these sanding blocks which have sandpaper on the top only and not on the sides
 

and the two joints assembled:
 

 
The two versions are shown here:
 

The lengths were identical so I concluded that the lap joints were OK.  The parts for the notched keel pieces are nicely etched on the following sheet
 

Bolts for the lap joints are simulated with black monofilament:
 

These are then trimmed flush with the surface. 
 

After a coat of poly the completed keel looks like this:
 

 
John
 
 
 
 

I am starting another of Chuck's builds today and am excited as I have never used this method of construction before.
 
The first task is to construct the keel.  There are two versions - one with scarf joints and the other with lap joints I am going to build both but hope to use the one with the lap joints.  Here are the laser cut sheets involved:
 

The Scarph version is quite simple:
 

The lap joint version is more challenging.  I started by paring away the joint with a sharp blade and then once close the required depth I finished it off with one of these sanding blocks which have sandpaper on the top only and not on the sides
 

and the two joints assembled:
 

 
The two versions are shown here:
 

The lengths were identical so I concluded that the lap joints were OK.  The parts for the notched keel pieces are nicely etched on the following sheet
 

Bolts for the lap joints are simulated with black monofilament:
 

These are then trimmed flush with the surface. 
 

After a coat of poly the completed keel looks like this:
 

 
John
 
 
 
 

I am starting another of Chuck's builds today and am excited as I have never used this method of construction before.
 
The first task is to construct the keel.  There are two versions - one with scarf joints and the other with lap joints I am going to build both but hope to use the one with the lap joints.  Here are the laser cut sheets involved:
 

The Scarph version is quite simple:
 

The lap joint version is more challenging.  I started by paring away the joint with a sharp blade and then once close the required depth I finished it off with one of these sanding blocks which have sandpaper on the top only and not on the sides
 

and the two joints assembled:
 

 
The two versions are shown here:
 

The lengths were identical so I concluded that the lap joints were OK.  The parts for the notched keel pieces are nicely etched on the following sheet
 

Bolts for the lap joints are simulated with black monofilament:
 

These are then trimmed flush with the surface. 
 

After a coat of poly the completed keel looks like this:
 

 
John
 
 
 
 

I am starting another of Chuck's builds today and am excited as I have never used this method of construction before.
 
The first task is to construct the keel.  There are two versions - one with scarf joints and the other with lap joints I am going to build both but hope to use the one with the lap joints.  Here are the laser cut sheets involved:
 

The Scarph version is quite simple:
 

The lap joint version is more challenging.  I started by paring away the joint with a sharp blade and then once close the required depth I finished it off with one of these sanding blocks which have sandpaper on the top only and not on the sides
 

and the two joints assembled:
 

 
The two versions are shown here:
 

The lengths were identical so I concluded that the lap joints were OK.  The parts for the notched keel pieces are nicely etched on the following sheet
 

Bolts for the lap joints are simulated with black monofilament:
 

These are then trimmed flush with the surface. 
 

After a coat of poly the completed keel looks like this:
 

 
John
 
 
 
 

I am starting another of Chuck's builds today and am excited as I have never used this method of construction before.
 
The first task is to construct the keel.  There are two versions - one with scarf joints and the other with lap joints I am going to build both but hope to use the one with the lap joints.  Here are the laser cut sheets involved:
 

The Scarph version is quite simple:
 

The lap joint version is more challenging.  I started by paring away the joint with a sharp blade and then once close the required depth I finished it off with one of these sanding blocks which have sandpaper on the top only and not on the sides
 

and the two joints assembled:
 

 
The two versions are shown here:
 

The lengths were identical so I concluded that the lap joints were OK.  The parts for the notched keel pieces are nicely etched on the following sheet
 

Bolts for the lap joints are simulated with black monofilament:
 

These are then trimmed flush with the surface. 
 

After a coat of poly the completed keel looks like this:
 

 
John
 
 
 
 

Thank you guys for your kind comments and for all the "likes".
 
It is back to ship building after this - possibly Chuck's Medway Longboat , though it is unavailable at the moment.
 
John

Post 72: Final Touches
 
The Stanchions were turned using a hand drill, small chisels and needle files;
 

 
The flag was printed on tissue paper.  At first I tried printing on both sides using registration marks but exact alignment was still this difficult as the tissue paper moves slightly in the printer.  So in the end I used Chuck’s method of printing on one side only and spraying with matt fixative.  The flag was then folded over a short length of 0.2 mm thread and attached to the flag halyard:
 

 
Now , a few photos of the completed model
 
 
 
John

Thank you guys for your kind comments and for all the "likes".
 
It is back to ship building after this - possibly Chuck's Medway Longboat , though it is unavailable at the moment.
 
John

Thank you guys for your kind comments and for all the "likes".
 
It is back to ship building after this - possibly Chuck's Medway Longboat , though it is unavailable at the moment.
 
John

Thank you guys for your kind comments and for all the "likes".
 
It is back to ship building after this - possibly Chuck's Medway Longboat , though it is unavailable at the moment.
 
John

Thank you guys for your kind comments and for all the "likes".
 
It is back to ship building after this - possibly Chuck's Medway Longboat , though it is unavailable at the moment.
 
John

Luggage and final tweaks:
 
A few Items of luggage such as a suitcase, a trunk and a hatbox were all constructed in essentially the same way.  A wood frame was constructed and then ech was covered with dark brown Nappa.  Hinges and detail were added an the items placed on the roof rack.
=


 

And now the completed model:-

 
Thanks for all the "likes" and comments during the course of this build.
 
John
 
 

Luggage and final tweaks:
 
A few Items of luggage such as a suitcase, a trunk and a hatbox were all constructed in essentially the same way.  A wood frame was constructed and then ech was covered with dark brown Nappa.  Hinges and detail were added an the items placed on the roof rack.
=


 

And now the completed model:-

 
Thanks for all the "likes" and comments during the course of this build.
 
John
 
 

Luggage and final tweaks:
 
A few Items of luggage such as a suitcase, a trunk and a hatbox were all constructed in essentially the same way.  A wood frame was constructed and then ech was covered with dark brown Nappa.  Hinges and detail were added an the items placed on the roof rack.
=


 

And now the completed model:-

 
Thanks for all the "likes" and comments during the course of this build.
 
John
 
 

Luggage and final tweaks:
 
A few Items of luggage such as a suitcase, a trunk and a hatbox were all constructed in essentially the same way.  A wood frame was constructed and then ech was covered with dark brown Nappa.  Hinges and detail were added an the items placed on the roof rack.
=


 

And now the completed model:-

 
Thanks for all the "likes" and comments during the course of this build.
 
John
 
 

Luggage and final tweaks:
 
A few Items of luggage such as a suitcase, a trunk and a hatbox were all constructed in essentially the same way.  A wood frame was constructed and then ech was covered with dark brown Nappa.  Hinges and detail were added an the items placed on the roof rack.
=


 

And now the completed model:-

 
Thanks for all the "likes" and comments during the course of this build.
 
John
 
 

Luggage and final tweaks:
 
A few Items of luggage such as a suitcase, a trunk and a hatbox were all constructed in essentially the same way.  A wood frame was constructed and then ech was covered with dark brown Nappa.  Hinges and detail were added an the items placed on the roof rack.
=


 

And now the completed model:-

 
Thanks for all the "likes" and comments during the course of this build.
 
John
 
 

Attaching The cabin to the chassis:
 
Before the chassis is attached the mounting steps need to be constructed and attached.  These have several components all made from 1.5 mm brass tubing:
 

The upper (straight part is bent to shape as shown in the last picture.  The lower part is bent into a U shape/  All the parts are drilled with 1 mm holes  so that  they can be held together by the brass plate as shown in the third picture. A step is glued to the loerer part and the whole assembly attached to the under the cabin like this:

You will also notice a strengthening strap made of 3mm brass strip has been added.  The Idea of this somewhat complex arrangement is that the lower step could be folded up when not in use.
 
As yo can see the cabin needs too be mounted upside down in order to attach the chassis.  The method of attaching the simulated leather suspension can be seen here:
 

Before the front part of the chassis is attached, the Whippletrees are assembled. For those who do not know what these are they are attached to the draw-bar and are designed to spread the load of the horses.  The method of fabrication is shown below:
 
 
A sheet of 5mm cherry is cut roughly to shape and rounded as shown in the top photo.  A strip of 5mm brass is wound around the enter and two holes drilled in the ends which will take eye-bolts.  Thee whole assemble is painted ice yellow to match the rest of the chassis.
They can be seen attached to the draw-bar in the following photo
 

The harness which ran either side of the rear horses would attach to those eye-bolts.
 
 
So now with the wheels attached and the coach the right way up it looks like this:
 
 

 
 
 

Luggage and final tweaks:
 
A few Items of luggage such as a suitcase, a trunk and a hatbox were all constructed in essentially the same way.  A wood frame was constructed and then ech was covered with dark brown Nappa.  Hinges and detail were added an the items placed on the roof rack.
=


 

And now the completed model:-

 
Thanks for all the "likes" and comments during the course of this build.
 
John
 
 

Luggage and final tweaks:
 
A few Items of luggage such as a suitcase, a trunk and a hatbox were all constructed in essentially the same way.  A wood frame was constructed and then ech was covered with dark brown Nappa.  Hinges and detail were added an the items placed on the roof rack.
=


 

And now the completed model:-

 
Thanks for all the "likes" and comments during the course of this build.
 
John
 
 

Luggage and final tweaks:
 
A few Items of luggage such as a suitcase, a trunk and a hatbox were all constructed in essentially the same way.  A wood frame was constructed and then ech was covered with dark brown Nappa.  Hinges and detail were added an the items placed on the roof rack.
=


 

And now the completed model:-

 
Thanks for all the "likes" and comments during the course of this build.
 
John
 
 

Luggage and final tweaks:
 
A few Items of luggage such as a suitcase, a trunk and a hatbox were all constructed in essentially the same way.  A wood frame was constructed and then ech was covered with dark brown Nappa.  Hinges and detail were added an the items placed on the roof rack.
=


 

And now the completed model:-

 
Thanks for all the "likes" and comments during the course of this build.
 
John
 
 

Luggage and final tweaks:
 
A few Items of luggage such as a suitcase, a trunk and a hatbox were all constructed in essentially the same way.  A wood frame was constructed and then ech was covered with dark brown Nappa.  Hinges and detail were added an the items placed on the roof rack.
=


 

And now the completed model:-

 
Thanks for all the "likes" and comments during the course of this build.
 
John
 
 

Luggage and final tweaks:
 
A few Items of luggage such as a suitcase, a trunk and a hatbox were all constructed in essentially the same way.  A wood frame was constructed and then ech was covered with dark brown Nappa.  Hinges and detail were added an the items placed on the roof rack.
=


 

And now the completed model:-

 
Thanks for all the "likes" and comments during the course of this build.
 
John