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bruce d reacted to a post in a topic:
La Renommee Longboat by hmcarlin - CAFModel - 1:48
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Finally finished building the frames and installing them on the keel (in the building jig). Only had to unglue and reinstall 3 of the 27! As nice as accurately laser-cut elements are, I'm joining others on the forums in my disdain for sanding char! Below are a couple of views of the frames in place: Notice the switch in orientation between frames 12 & 13. In this photo the keelson has also been installed. Next up are the upper planks and ceiling (inner) planks!
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hmcarlin reacted to a post in a topic:
HMS Enterprise by Kevin - CAF - 1/48 - August 2020
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JacquesCousteau reacted to a post in a topic:
La Renommee Longboat by hmcarlin - CAFModel - 1:48
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bruce d reacted to a post in a topic:
La Renommee Longboat by hmcarlin - CAFModel - 1:48
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Sorry for the long hiatus. Back to work assembling frames. CAF includes sets of clear plastic alignment jigs for this phase: a flat base, a layer laser-cut to receive the floor futtocks and another layer with cutouts for the side pieces which overlap the floors. Instructions assure you that woodworking glue will not stick to the jigs -- well, guess what! Needed to contact CAF for replacement frame parts -- which arrived promptly, btw -- and am now gradually getting the frames together. The key seems to be sanding off ALL of the laser char from the frame pieces (without snapping the little buggers!) and test-fitting into the jig to be sure that they'll push through the cutouts without binding. Have also been running my 11 blade around the glued overlap area before lifting the top jig layer. Also found that doing three frames (one 'column') at a time instead of the full jig's worth allowed me to gradually lift the top jig layer while pressing the frame down through it. Cool concept, difficult (for me anyway) in execution Pix to follow with my next post, when hopefully I can show the frames complete!
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Canute reacted to a post in a topic:
Chris Watton interview
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Is your production of Chuck's Speedwell on the schedule anywhere?
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thibaultron reacted to a post in a topic:
Portland Scale Ship Co. news and updates
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Canute reacted to a post in a topic:
Portland Scale Ship Co. news and updates
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Any plans to offer Portland kits in cherry, as you've mentioned in your build log?
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I understand that Portland is designed as an "Admiralty style" model; BUT do you have available a masting/rigging/sail plan for the ship? I actually enjoy building all of the "top hamper"!
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GrandpaPhil reacted to a post in a topic:
La Renommee Longboat by hmcarlin - CAFModel - 1:48
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GrandpaPhil reacted to a post in a topic:
La Renommee Longboat by hmcarlin - CAFModel - 1:48
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scrubbyj427 reacted to a post in a topic:
HMS Portland 1770 by scrubbyj427 - 1:48 - 4th rate 50-gun ship
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I've been following for months, and am thrilled to see progress continuing. As soon as there's a sign-up list for purchasing this kit, I'm THERE!
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Have been following quietly, but have to jump in and say this looks like an awesome project! Looking forward to getting started on it!
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Any further progress on this boat? Mine is on order, and love picking up tips from a master!
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Johnny, if you look further down on the page I linked, there is an option for "natural" which is a light tan and should serve well for running rigging!
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Any update on the availability of the full model, including section 5?
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A source for linen thread is: https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/threads/products/60-2-linen-thread?variant=31835716354135 I've purchased a few of their smaller spools and it's good quality!
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Stern framing/planking is a bevy of tiny parts. I laid the planking pieces out on double-sided tape and then glued the framing parts to that. Then that whole assembly is glued to the sternpost.
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Starting my first build log: the 1:48 Longboat by CAFModel, designed to go along with their French frigate LaRenommee. I've been wanting to get going on a POF model for some time, but am not ready to go scratch -- neither in terms of skills nor in terms of tools. I'm hoping that this small kit will allow me to build my skills to the point that I might attempt a larger POF project. As a brief aside, there do not seem to be many options for POF kits from approved producers; I've found CAF to be basically it, except for Chuck's exceptional models which are not currently available. Perhaps Chris Watton at Vanguard will have the Speedwell available by the time I'm ready to move on! James H has a wonderful kit review up for this model (https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36837-148-longboat-cafmodel/), so I won't spend time repeating what he already has done. I WILL say, though, that Tom at CAF is very responsive to questions and got my kit to me from China in under10 days -- and without my paying any TrumpTariffs! The box is compact and carefully packed: We begin by building the framing jig from well-fitting plywood parts: Next is the assembly of the keel to the stem, along with the construction of the hawser roller at the peak of the stem.
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