VTHokiEE
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Thank you for all the likes and comments. I've finally gotten my garage into some semblance of shape - there still work to be done but I was able to get back into my ship yard. Progress continues - I've started filling in the planking on the planked side (well that was probably obvious). As I started shaping the deck clamps I realized that I needed to pull off a plank. I had mistakenly stepped it down, but the deck planks are thicker (no step required) and I think in the end it will be easier to place the clamp and then fit the plank... hopefully I can make a template to accomplish this without too much hassle. At the moment I'm working through a lot of tree nailing. From reading many logs it seems that most people use bamboo and I have done the same (drawing it down from bamboo skewers) and the drawing process gets tedious as you get down to the final size - are bamboo skewers the appropriate material? or should I consider an alternative? I think I might also want to get closer in color in the future if that possible; should I consider drawing the same wood that I'm planking with, Alaskan Yellow Cedar in this case?
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It’s the little things - but wow am I impressed how straight your cut is. I need to significant practice there…😬. BTW - Everything else looks fantastic!
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I've finally stated making use of a plane that I picked up ages ago and next time I have to build a mast I plan on doing this. Forgive my ignorance of using a plane, but how do you properly start the cut midway into the piece? I'm currently taking full lengths off of parts - side note using a plane is great fun it turns out.
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I am very interested as well, I hope you start a log even if you don’t end up selling it as a kit - would be a great learning experience I think. I plan on building your larger version when it’s available… but I have no idea where to put it when it’s done.
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I'm trying to stage a return to the bench by posting this miniscule update. I moved a little while ago and my workspace is still far from set up (a co-worker gifted me a nice bench but I haveto pick it up and life has been busy for that as of yet). Hopefully in the next week or so I will make some more progress, but I was excited to get here. The big reveal is that I finally found some appropriately sized monofilament (I simply had to get it shipped from Germany): With this I "bolted" down the keelson. In my "haste" I misaligned the final bolt unfortunately (it's way too close to the bevel) - but this will be hidden later in the construction so I'm not too concerned about it. Next up: foot-waling on the planked side while I ponder the notes on the lower deck clamps. This seems like a prime place to misalign a plank...
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I dream of doing this someday, every now and then I try to search some smaller scales. Would love to see one as well.
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Wish I had something constructive to add but wow you’re doing an amazing job! Well worth all the attempts.
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I'm no expert (so take this with a grain of salt), but when my rope was too thick it was because I wasn't doing enough twists, typically at the initial stage before combining the lines. You might want to try increasing the number of initial twists a bit.
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I did not, I actually meant to use the shrink tube on the jaws for the boom but installed the boom before remembering to install the bands (doh!). I don’t really have any great shots in my log, but here is a post that had some of the card straps included:
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I’ve used shrink tube (learned that from following B.E.) but also black card in other situations. I think my Alert kit may have come with a piece of black card but I forget now. Regardless - looking good!
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Awesome offering - I already have the entire Swan series but if you at any point consider selling the extras (plans, photoetch, etc) separately please let me know.
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Sorry to hear about your first effort - but excited that you’re giving it another try. Would you be willing to share what your first attempt was? It may help gauge suggestions for this time around. I would potentially suggest Vanguard’s line or working ships (great instructions/materials/etc) which can be found here (anything without cannons… but if you prefer some cannons the Alert was my first build with planking): https://vanguardmodels.co.uk/product-category/vanguard-model-kits/?orderby=price Good luck! I’m certain there will be some other great suggestions as well.
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42ft Armed Longboat 1834 by Ainars - Ancre
VTHokiEE replied to Ainars's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
I enjoyed your cross section build very much - I can’t wait to watch this as well. I have the plans on my shelf as well.- 12 replies
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I’d go table saw as well but mostly because I picked up an inexpensive disc sander (from Menards online) that works for me for now - though I’d love to upgrade to the Byrnes. The table saw was useful cutting replacement parts/planks but do consider if you’ll really need it.
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All books are spoken for. Thank you! Note - I know I said that I wasn't going to separate these but I ended up not holding true to that. If you want either of the last to let me know. I am trying to clear a few books off my shelves. I'm in the US and will mail these out for the cost of postage; that probably only makes sense for people in the US but if you're interested I can estimate postage anywhere in the world. Ship Modeling Simplified - Taken The Ship Model Builder’s Assistant - Taken Sovereigns of the Sea: The Quest to Build the Perfect Renaissance Battleship La Diligente Tartane Du Roi (1738-1761) - Please note this is in French and has no plans included - Taken William Frederick's (1874) Scale Journey: A Scratchbuilder's Evolutionary Development
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No need to force it - definitely stick with what you enjoy (even if it’s only following other builds). If you do start a smaller kit I’ll be sure to watch for it!
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I think you'll be happy with the HSS bits - give them a try before considering other purchases for the task. Maybe try on some test pieces to get your confidence up before trying it on your hull. Switching to these bits sent my broken bits per drilling attempt from 1 or 2 broken bits per 8 or 10 holes down to 0 for ~200 holes.
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I think that's a fair assessment. The work area height on the drill press (assuming that I am looking at the same one - TBM 115?) is 5 1/2" (worktable surface to spindle end). Once you add the bit in you're probably looking at closer to 5". I don't have the Granado to measure but that seems tight - and clamping the entire hull into place may be tricky. Now the question becomes - for channel pins, chain plates, etc are they under the deck (will the other end of the pin be visible?)? and does it really matter if they are perfectly straight (and what is straight on a curved hull)? I drilled these with a pin-vise on my Alert and my misalignment did not seem to impact anything. Maybe some day I'll get a drill press, but for now a mill has been a more useful tool for me (enough that I'm considering upgrading mine).
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Stunning, I have enjoyed watching your progress. Thanks for sharing the journey with us.
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What bits are you using now? I've had a lot of great success with HSS micro bits from McMaster-Carr: https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/129/2750/30585A94. I had tried some carbide cheap end mill/PCB bits and they were nothing but frustration in a handheld pin-vice. I switched to Uncoated High-Speed Steel Drill Bit, 76 Gauge Size for drilling out the treenail holes on my cross section and never broke a bit (even though I bought 5 just in case). Currently my big issue is that I don't really drill straight holes by hand, but that's not the bit's fault :-).
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How do you remove those planks? I feel like I would destroy the surrounding planks and maybe that is the way - replace the offending and surrounding but I'd love to know your plan.
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Thanks for the tip - I’ll have to give it a try. These were used books and none are valuable antiques. Should I worry about the spots on the (what I assume is) linen or textile covers?
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