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I wasn't to photogenic with the block pulleys........I glued the other side to them.....let it dry,  and cut them up.  I still need to sand them and finish shaping them.
 

 
almost ready for paint........the holes are drilled for the pulley pins
 

 
I took a larger dowel stub,  and cut it into slices.   these were glued to each end of the short dowels.   the dowel is a hard wood........there may be a threat of splitting.   it didn't happen .......I used one of the small gears to center the holes.   I wasn't going to drill all the way through.........but I did.
 

 

 
I made some hooks as well.......fashioned from larger eye bolts.......I decided to make two more block pulleys.   I'm not sure if I'll set them up on the bulwarks or the deck.......I still have time to make up my mind.
 

 

 
I'm going to use the metal frames after all.........I filed the edges to smooth them out.   I hope to have assembled soon,  without so much disassembly this time                                                                                                                                                                                       

I'm back at work today.........it was inevitable.   all good things gotta come to an end........I'll plan another one real soon  
 
I started to make some of the parts for the gallows winch.......like the beginnings of these block pulleys.
 

 
I wanted some larger dowel for the reels.......I hated to use this one.....I have a set of three,  which would have made great masting,  the grain is awesome.   it will be cut up into short lengths.
 

 
it was also time to get that other ramp on the fish box.
 

 
I was so miffed........this one went on perfectly !
 

 
.........and they both work  quite well  
 

 

 
I took a couple more shots on the deck
 

 

 
all that's left are some small additions I think would add to the look

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wow.......aft structure looks sweet!   super detail and the railing are very well done!  

The Greenwich Hospital Barge of 1832
and methods of building open boats
by David Antscherl
 
Published by SeaWatchBooks, LLC, Florence, Oregon
11” x 8 1/2” landscape format, hard cover, 86 pages
www.seawatchbooks.com, seawatchbooks@gmail.com
ISBN: 978-9904041-8-7
 

    In his opening remarks, David Antscherl makes quite a revelation.  Apparently, he was once intimidated by the prospect of building small open boats.  This is hard to fathom when one looks at his latest work, The Greenwich Hospital Barge of 1832 and Methods of Building Open Boats.  This offering from SeaWatchBooks, LLC provides a fresh view on a subject that has not been written about in over 47 years.

    Antscherl begins this excellent treatise with a brief, but fascinating history on these beautiful craft.  He also lists the various plans that are available through the Royal Museums Greenwich. The construction of the barge starts with the customary carved plug.  However, due to it’s complex shape, Antscherl offers his own wrinkles on this tried and true method, which provides a more accurate form for building the hull.
   These barges were normally planked clinker style,  and the author emphasizes the importance of accurately laying out the proportions and plank runs.  He also allows for the overlap and offers a hint on how to incorporate the bevel along the edges of each strake.  The  “gain”, where the strakes transform into carvel at the bow and stern, is also discussed.

   Although an important aspect of clinker style planking, it is interesting to note that the author does not discuss spiling until later in the book where open boats are the topic.  This appears to be a common trait in The Greenwich Hospital Barge of 1832 and Methods of Building Open Boats.  No doubt it is due to the fact that, in some cases, both types of craft require similar construction procedures, and, rather than being repetitious, the author will refer to other chapters for additional information.
   Nevertheless, as one reads this treatise, it becomes quite evident that ceremonial barges possessed some unique features not found on common open boats.  These differences often offered challenges that the author had to overcome.  Although there is extensive use of templates, sometimes it became a case of trial and error.  On more than one occasion, the author admits to scrapping parts and starting over again!

   The twelve sweeps, with their graceful curved blades and subtle changes in shape, are remarkably complex pieces, and the author devotes considerable effort outlining their construction and detailing.  The two prominent flags are also discussed.  Although condensed into several paragraphs, the hints and tips offered for making these standards might well be worth the cost of this book alone.
   The final segment of this treatise, as the title implies, is dedicated to the construction of open boats.  For those not acquainted with this aspect of ship modeling, Antscherl’s construction sequence and excellent photos will be most useful.
  Although very similar to other construction styles, Antscherl offers some innovative variations in the process that will insure a more accurately finished model.  In many cases, he also provides the reader with options, and explains why he favored one procedure over another.  For the novice/intermediate modeler, this is very beneficial since at least two categories involve frame bending and carvel planking.

   Antscherl concludes this book with 8 very informative notes, and a glossary of terms used in open boat building.  The notes offer some very helpful hints, which include an economical way of extending the shelf life of rubber cement, making your own sanding sticks, stretching paper for painting, and gluing thin pieces of wood with PVA glue.
   The Greenwich Hospital Barge of 1832 and Methods of Building Open Boats comes with two 1/4” scale drawings of the Greenwich Hospital Barge. They were adapted from the original draught held by the Royal Museums Greenwich, and were the basis for Antscherl’s model.
   One salient feature of David Antscherl’s books has always been his ability to research little known facts about the period that his models represent.  The Greenwich Hospital Barge of 1832 and Methods of Building Open Boats is no different, and provides the reader with a wealth of historical as well as modeling information.  This book is highly recommended.
 
   Reviewed by
   BobF
 

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Hi Steve and Bob,
thanks for your nice comments,
 
Steve,
yes, by concentrating on little sections it provides rusher results, and a better feeling that something got done, and so by and by the total progress can be seen
 
Bob,
in opposite to the forecastledeck the railings were not soldered on, but only fastened per CA, because I remember having trouble with the elonggation of copper versa brass when soldering the railings to the bottom base rail. I first tried to bend a L-profile to the curve pattern but gave this up very quickly and used solid brass bar 1 x 1,5 mm.
 
 
thanks also to all the "likes" for clicking on...
 
Nils

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aft deck housing roof (planked deck) with docking bridge and railing. Access will be from aft over a stairway
 
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Good fix of the stairway parts and positioning for soldering. Are you going to going to torch solder ?
 
 
Nils

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Good fix of the stairway parts and positioning for soldering. Are you going to going to torch solder ?
 
 
Nils

Nenad,
 
hatch with partial drawn back canvas, great detail  
 
Nils

Thanks for all the positive comments.
 
Inspired by Gerald's machine tools for working on his Clyde model I did a small upgrade to this little holding fixture, I can see further modifications in the wings.
 

 
I needed some better clamping elements and so made some up along the lines of the tiny toolmakers clamps that Lee Valley sells that Gaetan recommended.
 

 
I needed a good way to hold the aft stairs while soldering them back together.
 

 
after removing them this is what I started with.
 

 
after some careful bending with some fine needle nosed pliers I managed to get them back into a reasonable resemblance of their former shape.
 

 
The new holding clamps will allow me to re-solder the steps tomorrow.
 

 
Michael
 

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Pawel,
 
that "Totem Pole looking ladder" is great, simple and effective...
 
Nils

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aft deck housing roof (planked deck) with docking bridge and railing. Access will be from aft over a stairway
 
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Hi Denis,
 
thats the spaces for air collection- and distribution boxes....
below the deck are situated Pantry (kitchen) and smoker`s lounge
 
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4 skylights and 7 vents on this little platform

Hi Denis,
 
thats the spaces for air collection- and distribution boxes....
below the deck are situated Pantry (kitchen) and smoker`s lounge
 
Nils
 

 

 
 

 
4 skylights and 7 vents on this little platform

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machine room skylights complete....
 
Nils
 

 
 

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aft deck housing roof (planked deck) with docking bridge and railing. Access will be from aft over a stairway
 
Nils
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Thanks so much Nils, Martin, Denis and Elijah for the generous comments and thanks also to the "likes".
 
Bob

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aft deck housing roof (planked deck) with docking bridge and railing. Access will be from aft over a stairway
 
Nils
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

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slowly working in forward direction on the boats deck.......
Last two days  made this little intermediate platform with deck-planking and two skylights ( two more lights and three vents also still to get mounted on this).
Am nearly at the position of the 3 rd. funnel....
 
Nils