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I spent a little time on the hull last night after a busy day of church and picnic. I began to install the strakes and plank the hull. Like as in the Flying Fish build Log, I first added the waterways and the planksheer. My metal clamps work very well too. I'll work on it again today for a bit and will provide some images then. Rob
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I wish to explain to our visitors who may have questions about this log. My intent was to build a scale model of Glory of the Seas...the last clipper built by shipwright Donald McKay (Unlike my first attempt which suffered from many inaccuracies. On these pages can be found its discontinued build log)). The initial model You see on these pages was built by me to identify errors in the original plans drawn up by author and historian Michael MJelde and to make experiments with certain building materials and techniques....that may or may not be used in the actual construction of the true to scale model of the same. Its scale was 1/72 As the discussion continued and collection of data came in during research and contributions to the project of other *Glory enthusiasts* became more mature and final.... A new and more accurate model was begun on the ways.....the most recent and current pages reflect that effort. I hope to now continue with the log as a complete construction of said vessel in the newly posted scale of 1/96. Thank you for your patients and understanding as we(my fellow enthusiasts)....and I, specifically, now set out to scratch build from newly developed plans this magnificent last American (West coast) clipper. Rob
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Vlad...the most important issue was keeping the keel all level and true to itself. That is why I made the jig to align and hold the keel straight while I fashioned the bulkhead braces. This ensured the hull would be straight prior to planking. And planking itself can put stresses on the hull...if you don't plank both sides simultaneously. Rob
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When fairing the bulkheads using planking, it was evident several bulkheads had been over extended. I laid the planking on the bulkheads to establish continuity of form and I discovered the error. I simply sanded them into proper contour. And then rechecked.
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Fairing the bulkheads made it look sleeker too.
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I want flex at a minimum when I begin planking.
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Thanks Rich. I hope to move as quickly as possible, with few delays. That’s what I’m hoping for anyway.
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Thanks Pat, it should go well from here on out. We’ve worked hard to make it as actual as possible. I just need to keep moving forward.
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Those are some amazing miniature carvings. Almost uncomprehendingly accurate and precise. Thanks for sharing them.
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And the final faring...everything is nice and fluid.....now to get to work on the stem redo and the addition of the waterways and planksheer.
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I quickly noticed that several of the mid bulkheads were over sized and needed to be reduced so the curve of the hull can be fluid. Here I made the marks and began the reduction.
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I made sure the keel was firmly within its straightening channel before I glued everything so it would be straight and rigid.
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After glueing the keel portions together I had to make sure the keel was level.....and I reinforced the bulkheads with 3/4" blocking and 1/2" doweling
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I freed the bulkheads from their panels and dry fit them....several issue. The joint at the back of the middle keel fits poorly...but no matter..it is fixable. A couple of mid bulkheads will need some altering as well....... OTher then that...nice clean cuts and nice plywood. Here we go......... Rob
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How are things coming along Michael? Any progress in the kitchen? I was just reminded....not to be pushy, but did you ever get that piece of *Lightning* deck frame cut? Rob
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Thanks for asking Vlad. I've been so busy with the garden and house work...that I only had time to check them out. They look wonderful....and if all goes well....tonight, after work, I will cut them free and dry fit them and then begin the assembly. I will post images of my progress....and hopefully...We, or (I) can move away from the planning and get right into the construction of the model and let this build log get started again. Like you....I'm drawing heavily from the boys over in the Flying Fish kit log as to some building steps and techniques....because you designed the bulkheads in accordance with the Flying Fish kits design. I'm feeling quite confident.....moving forward...since this build is in 1/96 or 1/8"= 1ft....I can use scale lumber I am milling myself. I'll post images tonight of what I get done....I still have to go to the dentist too.........blah...... Rob
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Magnificent Rich..... Just wonderful. It is amazing to see that the ends are not symmetrical and are quite different in shape and contour. This nameboard survived for 174 years with possibly, 53 years of hard weathered work. Its preservation is a legacy of Glory of the Seas. Doing a bit more research it looks like this might be the starboard nameboard. The image we have (Thanks Mike), of Glory at pier side prior to her burning...shows the removed figurehead and the starboard nameboard. We know the figurehead was removed just prior to her burning and it is assumed the nameboard was also salvaged at this time.. Secondly.....if this is the port nameboard as you suggest,....the one depicted in the image has gold leaf or paint on each oak leaf cluster....but is not represented in this example.......???? And if this is indeed the starboard nameboard...why is it not gold leafed or painted on the oak leaf clustered ends to match the one in the image...???? Personally...I'm apt to think this nameboard may be one of the aft nameboards used when she was in port...since the story goes it was found in an attic. Possibly a good reason why it is in such a remarkable condition. My ramblings...... Rob
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Thanks for the posts. My favorite is Samuel Warren too. I have a pretty good high quality image of it myself. His color combinations are slightly different from the image of her at San Francisco. He didn't paint her red mast banding...nor did he paint in her mast recesses white. He didn't paint her rail stanchions white. Other then that she looks like I plan on modeling her. Here is my copy of this painting if you wish it for resolution detail....to aid in your own model. Rob
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I see...thanks for the explanation. Rob
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I'm trying to figure out what offset for the bow bulkheads you are referencing? I understand the slight error for the aft 3 bulkheads.....needing the planksheer to correct the sheer...but what exactly is the bow error in the bulkheads? Is it the thickness of the bulkhead or the width of the frame size for the bulkhead? I'll probably notice it when i get home and open it up and begin to dry fit it all...but still? Rob
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Yeah....it arrived...I'm so glad for you. I'm also glad that it too will find a special place in your heart and library. Michael is a generous man and I have been blessed by his generosity myself........ He started it all. I received the bulkheads on Monday...but because of the holiday and lots of company...I haven't opened it up yet.......However, that will change tonight when I get home from work. Thanks again so very much. Rob
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HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
rwiederrich replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
I’ll toss the coin. Looking over your vessel, I’d gather metal more suited.- 993 replies
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Fine wood working indeed. Nice open building. I plan on checking everything closely when I assemble and build the hull. I’ll keep everyone informed when I begin
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