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I often read the build log by Dan Vadas of HMS Vulture and he refers sometimes to TFFM directions. Searching I can’t find what TFFM stands for. Do you know the answer? Thanks

The Falconer’s dictionary link looks pretty good Mark, thanks I must agree that a hard copy dictionary is very convenient and much easier to use. I found the zu Mondfeld's Historic Ship Models in paperback for CAD$66.48 shipping included and I order it ( comes from Ontario). Much appreciated

Thank you all guys and now with your help my vocabulary has increased by a few more words....lol The link for the maritime terms dictionary is very helpful and I have the following link which could be useful to other newbies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_nautical_terms#Abaft all is much appreciated

I understand, and I thank you both Regarding the logs, I have made a copy of the Triton full frame logs from Daniel, Charter33 and SaturnV and I study them every day to understand the process. All 3 logs are wonderful and well explained and my thanks to all 3 who spent the time to document their experience. Without these logs I would have been unable to even start thinking of building a ship. I have also copied the log from Dan Vadas who built the HMS Vulture. Although this log is not related to Triton, I found Dan has gone way out of his way to provide details and terminology of everything he did and I find his log most helpful and I thank him too. My main problem so far is the terminology used which is like learning a new language but I’m getting there....at least now I know where the bow and the stern of a ship is, LOL

I have never built a model of anything before but I started my first build log for my first ship (Triton). As I go along, I may have questions regarding my build and I wonder if I should place these questions in my log or in another appropriate section on this forum. My impression is that a build log should be on how you build a ship and not to ask questions. Thanks

Hi to everyone. Today I finished the building Jig. The building board (bottom piece) is 17-3/4” x 28-3/4” x 3/4”MDF, and the Jig board is 17-3/4” x 28-1/2” x 1/8” Pressboard. I would have liked to have the MDF in 1/2” because now it is too heavy but I had both pieces in the shop at the time and so I used them. The distance between the top of the building board to the top of the Jig board is 3-1/8”. The supporting studs are a mixture of 1/4” and 5/16” threaded rods. Most of them I had them and did not even had to cut them to length. I don’t think it matters that some studs are a bit longer than the others but if I find they interfere with my future work I will cut them off with my Dremel. I used a jigsaw to cut the opening in the Jig board and after with some filling and sand paper I finished to the line of the plan line(the line is visible and I don’t know if it should be). Next step will be either the Keel or the Aft Deadwood. Wishes to all for a great weekend.

Thank you both, now it is all clear Stay Safe

My progress has been very slow on this projects but today I printed to scale the keel and hull plans. After studying the keel plan, I have a question for someone with experience. In the attached pictures I have pointed with red arrows to some rectangles appearing on the Keelson and the False Keel. I would like to know what these rectangles represent plus on the side view there are 4 shown but on the plan view there are 5. Thank you

Working mostly to organize / print the drawings but today I also got the building board done. The board is a piece of 3/4” thick MDF 18”x34”. Perhaps it’s kind of small and heavy but dew to COVID-19 stores are closed today and I just had this piece in the shop. I stuck the drawings with double faced tape and if I find out later the board is too small, I will replaced it. When you have no experience, you pay for it with the extra work!

I hope I did right transferring my post to this location. Sorry for meshing things up

It’s now time to Start my First Build: Back on May-25-2019 I bought the Triton Build drawings from MSW. I was not ready then to start ship modeling but now, after one year of reading related books, looking at countless wonderful post on this forum and study the drawings I have I’m ready to start building Triton. I have printed the jig and the keel plans to 3/16” scale and looking in the other drawings to familiarize myself on what is ahead. My knowledge on ships terminology is VERY limited but I found the build log from Dan Vadas who built the HMS Vulture very helpful. His log is divided in sections and on each section he describes the name of each item and what it does and so besides the technics I also learn the terminology. I have read the “How to set up your log” on this forum and I hope the title I post is correct. My build will be in wood from scratch and I think it’s called POF I’m looking for advise / suggestions on my first steps. My plan is to build the jig (I have seen some here), glue the jig plan on it and then cut the keel pieces and proceed installing. Then it will be the frames which I will first install the front and rear and then the middle ones. Thank you 2 mtaylor and ccoyle reacted to this Quote Edit Nicolas

Thanks so much Wayne, that picture is worth thousand words Much appreciated

Thank you, now I understand

Thank you wefalck for your time The answer to my question is shown in post #8 above What you describe in your post today will be very useful to me when I start to build my model and come to the stage of securing the masts to the hull. Although Triton will be my first model, I plan to build a full-size practice (scratch POF) because I want to learn all required details. Perhaps not the smart way to start modeling however it’s my opinion that’s the way to learn. I don’t know what “full-size practice” means but the Triton plans I have are 1:48 scale and I reduced them to a scale of 3/16”=1’-0”. Thank you again

Thank you Mark for your help I thought that I downloaded all the files but I guess I missed this one. Very nice to have this file which will be helpful down the line (if I ever get to that point). My thanks again