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FriedClams reacted to Dan Vadas in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans
Side Counter Timbers and Timbers on the Side Counter
No, I'm not repeating myself . The two names in the title are real.
The Side Counter Timbers are the two pieces that extend from the Wing Transom to the Taffrail. They have a rather interesting shape :
The pieces were cut from thick stock and filed to shape. The one on the left is completed, the one on the right had been shaped on one side only when this picture was taken :
I used the Squaring Jigs to align them with the markings on the baseboard. They are only glued to the Wing Transom and are rather fragile at this stage :
"Third Hands" were used to support the Timbers on the Side Counter while the glue dried :
When the temporary spacers were glued in the whole assembly became a lot more stable :
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FriedClams reacted to texxn5 in Tools and Supplies for My "Shipyard"
Very interesting thread. The thing I used the most throughout the build was a good set of digital calipers and a steel cork bottomed ruler that reads both metric and inches. Secondly, as my model (Charles W Morgan) progressed I found needs for a good versatile small vise and at least a very good tight tolerance drill press or mill. A miniature wood lathe and accessories were used once the planking was done. PM me when you think you might need some power tools and I'll make you a good price. Great ship model choice, one I've dreamed about building but have no room. Enjoy
John
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