GrandpaPhil

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The gundeck gunport pattern is in place: This means that it is about time for the first planking (after a few minor pieces get installed)!

The aft carriages are glued in place: Two culverins and two demi-cannons.

All carriage guns are done: Working the breech loaders:

The last 22 carriages are sealed and painted:

I use contact paper intended for cabinet refinishing. It works well for me.

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The Mont Marte is the best one. The Elmer’s has water in it which can warp card models. I have never had an issue with long term durability, but my oldest surviving wood model is only 13 years old.

I asked Google’s AI about the catenary curve in the keel. This is the response: “The Venetians had a catenary curve in the keels of their round boats because it made them more stable and maneuverable. The catenary curve is the shape that a chain or cable takes when it is suspended between two points. It is a very strong and efficient shape, and it helps to distribute the weight of the boat evenly. This makes the boat less likely to tip over, and it also makes it easier to turn. The Venetians were very skilled boat builders, and they were always looking for ways to improve their boats. The catenary curve was one of their most important innovations, and it helped to make their boats some of the best in the world. Here are some of the advantages of having a catenary curve in the keel of a boat: Increased stability: The catenary curve helps to distribute the weight of the boat evenly, which makes it less likely to tip over. Improved maneuverability: The catenary curve makes it easier to turn the boat, which is important for navigating in narrow canals or through rough seas. Increased speed: The catenary curve helps to reduce drag, which can improve the boat's speed. Reduced stress on the hull: The catenary curve helps to distribute the weight of the boat evenly, which can reduce stress on the hull and improve its lifespan. The catenary curve is a very important design feature for boats, and it has been used by boat builders for centuries. The Venetians were one of the first cultures to use the catenary curve in their boats, and they were able to achieve great success with this design.” And here are the sources: “Sure, here are some sources that I used to research this topic: Boats, Ships and Shipyards: Proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium on Boat and Ship Archaeology, Venice 2000 by Carlo Beltrame The History of Boatbuilding by Robert Gardiner The Venetians: Merchants of the Sea by David Nicolle I also used a variety of online sources, including Wikipedia, the History Channel website, and the National Geographic website. Here are some specific quotes from these sources that I used to answer your question: Boats, Ships and Shipyards: "The curve of the keel (colomba) is defined by the catenary of a slack cord fixed at its two extremities." The History of Boatbuilding: "The catenary curve is a very efficient shape for a keel, as it helps to distribute the weight of the boat evenly and reduce drag." The Venetians: "The Venetians were the first to use the catenary curve in their boats, and they were able to achieve great success with this design." I hope this helps!”

Could be for structural integrity reasons, too. I seem to remember something, from some classes I took twenty years ago, about the inherent strength of an arch. The keel may have been curved just to strengthen the hull. Plus, assuming that these boats were made for beaching, a slightly curved keel and hull would take the beaching better than a flat keel. The curved keel would glide up onto the beach, instead of digging in, much like a sled gliding over snow. It would also reduce surface contact with the ground, thereby reducing static friction, and thus making it easier to put the boat back in the water.

Congratulations! Very nicely done!

The oar ports are typical of a galleass. What exactly are you trying to build? Have you checked out Ancre’s website? They have the monographs to a wide variety of subjects, including a frigate from 1697: https://ancre.fr/en/monograph/23-monographie-fregate-legere-l-aurore-1697.html#/langue-anglais You might also check out Cornwall Model Boats and Ages of Sails. They have a wide variety of kits and plans. I have ordered from both before with great success.

All gun carriages are assembled: They just need sealed, painted and detailed with eyebolts/rings. The breach loaders also need some rope work.

Congratulations! Well done!

Very cool! The Mary Rose is looking great!

Here are the 12 that I had been working with: I added support brackets, for eye bolts to go into, on the block carriages so I can make it look like the drawings in Zu Mondfeld’s Historic Ship Models. I know that those drawings are for the older version of the breech loaders, but I do not think they changed too much from the age of Henry VIII until the late 1500s. Here are my last ten carriages, for the sakers, some assembly required: I am just going to paint all of the remaining carriages at once, after these get assembled, and then add all eyebolts and other assorted details.

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The carriages for the canon periers and the demi-cannons are ready to be sealed and painted: Since I needed wheels for these, I just made the rest of the wheels at the same time, seeing as they were the same size: Since I had already roughed them out, I test carved a block carriage: It went well, so I carved all but one, which is drying: I have 11 out of the 22 remaining carriages ready for sealing, painting and the final details (eye bolts and rings). Now to cut out and assemble the carriages for the sakers!

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A pile of roughed out wheels and the block mounts for the breech loaders roughed out: Making progress! The cannons with their carriages are nearly complete!

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The gun carriages only lack wheels and eyebolts: The wheels will be double thickness and 3/16” diameter.

Nicely done on the cannons!

Welcome to the Card Side! I built a ship out of card to see if I could. I am now on my 4th. Fortunately converting to 1/64 only involves a photocopier and a 150% scaling from 1/96. I am most likely aborting my Shipyard Mercury build and buying a new one for that same purpose. I have another one sitting in my Ages of Sails cart. My Coureur kit will be used for that as well. Also, I do not thin down the PVA. I just use apply it thinly. I have never used UHU.