garyshipwright

Looking good Ron. Believe it or not some of us our still learning. It still takes me a couple of tries to get it to the point that I like it. Keep up the good work. Will be watching your build. Gary

Hi Steve. Just wanted to let you know you have built one outstanding model and is gorgeous one. Thank you for sharing it with us. Gary

Thanks Edward. Gary

Well good folks I couldn't find a finish that Iiked so I used the one I put on Alfred. I have been using a mixture of bee wax and thinner, brings out the wood nicely and will add a nice golden color to the planking and not change the color of the wood. Once it's dry I take a rag and wipe it down, and use a bit of steel wool that will bring out a nice sheen to her. Gary

Glenn you are so right. It does take a lot of patience that's for sure. Once you have it finish it's nice to sat back and enjoy your work. Gary

Hi JJ and thank you. Hopfully I have that part figure out before to long. At least now the hard part is over and she is looking a bit more ship shape. 

Thanks Chuck. Took me awhile but am happy with it. Hopfully I get it sanded down and put a finish on it once I make up my mind about it. Again thank you. Gary

Mike I would add another item to Greg accessories which will be a good one and that's the Sensitive  Drilling Attachment. Great when you drilling a lot of holes using very small drill bit's.  They really do make a lot of good accessories thats for sure. Gary

Well good folks  after a few health problems with me and the misses the hull is finally fully planked.  Now it just needs a good sanding and a nice finish and hope all the work pay's off.  

Albert she is looking good , like most of your outstanding build's. Really enjoy seeing the build up of the back bone and frames on ships'. Thanks for sharing your build with us.  Gary

Hi Peter. When I installed Alfred's cant frames , along with clamps and glue I also pined them in place. Once they was good and dry the pin's were removed and tree nail's were installed. Helped keep every thing good and tight. Nice build so far. Gary

Thanks Albert that is exactly the one I am hoping to get in the very near future. Thank you Clay and Jaager for the information it should help the NMM find the print. Email on the way to them. Gary

I sent a email to the Royal Museum Greenwich, for a print of the Intrepid, 1770, Intrepid /Magnanime Class for the Frame print, which Anson is part of. It's a side view much like the one you have on the wall. Should come in handy if they can find it.  Gary

Looking good Siggi. Have always enjoy your build's and enjoy the crew who are building it. Outstanding job. Gary

Thanks Albert. Do you by chance have the ZAZ  and J number of that plan? Am trying to order it but so far can not find it and will come in real handy when building the ship.  Hard to frame one when you can't see how the frames look on the side. I sent a email to the Greenwich requested that plan but so far they have not come up with any thing. Thanks  you sir and you are outstanding.  Hope your having a good day  and look forward to watching your outstanding build  come to life. Again thank you.  Gary

Thanks Albert. That will come in handy and will be watching your Anson build. Gary

Albert the plan you have on the wall in you last post of the ship in frame is that one from the NMM or one you drew up  for the Anson to help you build her? Looks good. Gary

Hi Albert. Your building and dry dock are out standing. If you don't mind just a question but the wood on your base looks like pear but what is the top made of ? It looks like rock by the color and this is the same type of base I want to build for Montague/Alfred. Another question how wide is the opening of the back of the slip and how deep did you make it at the back end and front end.  Have the book you talk about and will come in real handy and thank you again very very much for sharing your build with us. Gary

We have missed you Albert and very happy to see you back. Gary

Hi Dave  Am just a little late to the party but have one other book that will make a good addition to you small library. Peter Goodwin has a very wonderful book and I use it and Brain Lavery  all the time and would be a good asset for you. It's called  the Construction and fitting of the English Man of War.  Do believe you will be very happy with this one and really has lot's of good infor that one need's for building them.  Have fun. Gary

Thanks Jim. It's getting there and am hoping it come's out on the good side. Some time's I just have to push my self to go out to the shop to work on her verse just sitting in the house being a coach potatoe.  You will get there before you know it. Just take your time good sir and as Chuck said it will be a big relief once it's finish, the hull planking that is . Will be watching your build. Being able to look in on the other build's is a big help to myself and other's and for that a big thank you. Gary

Hi Fred and Dusan.  Fred I live in the US and thank you very much for the compliment and what the term meant.  Dusan thanks for encouragment, need all I can get. Just have to take it nice and slow. Thank's again. Gary

Thanks Chuck for the kind word's and for the like's to.  One thing is for sure it is a very long process that's for sure. Also thanks for the encouragement which helps one to keep going. Gary

Hello good folks. Seems like I have been doing this for every, planking that is. Don't think it's to bad, not perfect, but planking was always the hardest for me when it came to building and planking a hull.  Maybe that's why I stick to building them, plank on frames, with out planking the lower hull.  Figure building Chucks hull gave me a chance to practice this part of the hobby. Not the best but that's ok. After a couple of month's, have manage to get 3 belts per side done, and  now facing what I believe to be the hardest belt to come. Looking at the landing of the counter planks and where the lower planks on the hull meet, will be a big test of getting the planking just right.  A sort of do or die I believe. Hoping that it will come out looking good but will have to wait and see. I have to line this belt off yet, which should be a big help doing it. Still a lot of sanding to do once the last belt is on and finally putting a finish on.  

3 hours ago, druxey said:

Some temporary (or even permanent) deck clamps and transoms would be good things to install first.

Well Druxey  I have to agree with you. Would strengthen the hull that's for sure. Gary