Edwardkenway
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Hi, just a small update, stern counter sanded, made a panel for the cabin windows and dry fitted, I think that the scroll top needs another look at but that will be after I cut the openings for the windows. That's it for now. Thanks for likes, tips and opinions gratefully received. Cheers 😉👍
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And thanks from me as well
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Hi, a bit more re-modelling with the mahogany I'd put on for the main wale being changed for double plank construction in cedar as per Mark's suggestion as I was struggling to bend the thicker mahogany round the bow. At the stern, the counter is planked and I've also started to plank the gundeck and sort out where the hatches and gratings are. That's it for now, Thanks for likes and comments, Cheers
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Good question Phil as I'm doing Triton now and I haven't gave coppering a thought.
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She's looking great Christian, I know that feeling as well but I for one am enjoying the spamming 😉 Cheers Jon
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Thankyou Phil it's appreciated. Thanks Mark, that is the better way for sure. I've fitted the opposite side that way but in the same wood as the rest of the hull so the wale will be painted black now. I don't know why I didn't get thinner mahogany instead of the 3mm but that's another lesson learned! The mahogany I have surplus now will no doubt be used elsewhere. Thanks for that simple solution that I didn't see 😖 I'll post some progress photos on the next update. Thanks for the likes and comments 👍 Cheers
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Personally I'm going for the pear or cherry version as sadly boxwood version is a little bit out of my price range.😥
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Thanks for the update, oh and Happy Birthday Chris!!👍😃
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Hello and welcome, have fun!!
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From one brit to another welcome!!
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I shall enjoy watching this build come together Cheers 👍
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Greetings from New Jersey
Edwardkenway replied to EricWilliamMarshall's topic in New member Introductions
Hi and welcome, I'm following your build, because as BetaQDave said most of started with plastic, myself included. I just started wood models this year and have only just finished my first build a couple of months ago. I'm now hooked🤪 So dig in and enjoy yourself Cheers -
Hi all, Thanks for the kind words LS, I'm not too worried about a bit of deconstruction, because it's how we learn and also if it's good enough for Dirk it can't be all bad😆. But yes I'm glad I caught it before I got to far on with the stern. Hopefully I've finally got the stern sorted now as it has given me quite a bit of trouble on this build. To have a bit of a break from that I've put the matt coat on the lower deck planking and fitted the beams for the gundeck , the photos don't really show the camber of the beams but there is one , honest!!! The main wale is going to be a slower fit than I expected as I've never attempted to bend wood this thick before, its 3mm x 9mm mahogany and if it looks ok it's going to stay natural. For the joints on the wale I'm doing the simpler scarf joint . Thankyou to everyone for the likes and comments, they are always welcome.😀 Cheers 👍
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Hi, hell of a beast!! Are you basing it on rails in a case? Or building it into a diorama? I'm loving watching it come together.
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Hi, the stern frame that I fitted yesterday has been removed today as it was too high and the counter would not have finished at the level of the main wale, also the great cabin windows would have been part of the taffrel and the cabin with no windows. It's been remodeled and set lower and the planking refitted to the framework. The counter will have a second layer of planking to tidy it up. The lower deck planking has had a scraping and a light sanding ready for an application of matt coat. Thanks for liking in and the likes.👍 Till next time, Cheers 😀
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Hi Chuck, Winnie is looking great!! You were right about this thread helping me out with the Triton build as I would have been a bit stumped as to how to make the quarter galleries. From this you have probably gathered that I'm going to continue with Triton as I've already got a decent way into the build, but I seriously think Winnie will be a definite future project. Thanks for all the very useful posts. Cheers 👍😀 That is after Chris's Speedy of course
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Hello again, my extra wood arrived today but didn't have the time to attempt fitting the main wale, so I've fixed a piece of ply in the area underneath the hatches of the gundeck and planked it. It still has to be scraped or sanded and a coat of varnish. Also I have fitted the stern frame. The counter will probably be fitted next time. Thanks for the likes and comments, much appreciated. Cheers 👍😀
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Looking very good LS, you'll be rigging before long!! Great job
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I somehow missed this post. It's all looking good Mark. I wait with anticipation for further updates 👍
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Hi, the wale definitely looks better a bit narrower. A lovely build😀
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IHi all, thanks LS, Not a lot been done on Triton since last time, I've planked up to the sheer rail but till I get some more wood to do the main wale I'm not going any further. Till next time, Cheers
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Hi LS, she's beginning to look like Victory as we know her. You are doing a brilliant job, keep up the good work. I just know that you'll do her justice LS. I'll keep watching with interest. 👍 Cheers
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The white beech or steamed beech looks the best in my opinion.
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Hello Matrim, I have used beech, steamed I think, and it's a lovely wood to work but can be a bit splintery, on my Triton hull I'm using yellow cedar I've sourced from Balsacabin.co.uk. That said I really like the look of cherry. That's my thoughts for you. Cheers
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Hi all, I've had two or three hours in the workroom and have finally started to get some planking on the hull. I have fitted two strakes to either side with the first sitting at the bottom of the gunports then the next on top of the first, it will be the gunwale moulding on top of the second plank. Working down to the keel is one more plank then the main wale but that is next time. I've also run a plank on the inside to allow me to put the gundeck in. I decided not to do the lower deck although ther will be a section of deck planking midships that could be seen through the gundeck gratings. Till next time 😊 Cheers. Thanks for the likes 👍
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