GrandpaPhil
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Aft deck pieces are now doubled.
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Due to a minor issue resulting from the placement of my templates on the poster board and the page split of the plans in the book, I had to cut the deck pieces between bulkheads 1 and 2 and remove about 3/16”.
I have the forward deck pieces and bulkheads permanently installed. As soon as they finish drying I will pull the aft deck pieces and double them.
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10 hours ago, Omega1234 said:
Hi Phil
Talk about a ‘challenge’...this has it in spades! No doubt you’re up to it; especially with the very promising start you’ve made already.
I’ll be following along for support and encouragement.
Have a great Christmas and New Year!
Cheers.
Patrick
Patrick,
Thank you and welcome aboard!
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Phil
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12 hours ago, Wallace said:
I have to take my hat off to you Phil, I am impressed with what you are doing. It looks like it is a very steep learning curve but hey, that's why we do it right?
Thank you! Much appreciated!
I’ve definitely been learning a lot with this project!
I’ve answered all of my own questions about rescaling plans and transferring from the books, just by doing it.
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I doubled the forward deck pieces, which should remove the waviness. I will double the aft deck pieces after I install the forward frames permanently.
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Amazing work on both the Sovereign Of The Seas and the Royal Katherine!
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I also need to double the deck pieces
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Quick question, what’s the best way to install a transom on a card model?
Should I just build up the stern frames like any other model, or just glue it to the stern after installing the deck and covering the hull?
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Thank you for the information. I’ll remember that for next time. There are several ships in his books that I would like to build. Buying the plans in sheets would be very convenient.
I never actually scanned these, I just traced them and enlarged the tracings. This has been a highly educational project. I’ve been learning a lot.
It’s been a lot of fun too, I’ve never built from scratch before.
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The only drawback to the posterboard is that I am having to double it in order to build up to the 1mm thickness that Ab mentioned in his tutorial. But, so far so good.
I traced the deck camber from Zu Monfeld and enlarged it to make a template which I transferred to the bulkheads.
I’m currently in the process of doubling the bulkheads below the main deck to gain more area to glue to.
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Great way to make gratings!
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On 12/11/2018 at 9:44 PM, Wallace said:
They say a change is as good as a rest. It will be a pleasure to follow along with this one Phil.
Mark,
Thank you, much appreciated.
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The Victory is on temporary hold while I build the Prince de Neufchatel from Chapelle plans. I’ll be back shortly.
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Prince de Neufchatel by GrandpaPhil - FINISHED - 1/72 - CARD - from Chapelle Plans
in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
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The deck is now installed and the glue is drying.