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Kusawa2000
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Kusawa2000 reacted to garyshipwright in HMS Winchelsea 1764, by Gary B
Hello good folks. Seems like I have been doing this for every, planking that is. Don't think it's to bad, not perfect, but planking was always the hardest for me when it came to building and planking a hull. Maybe that's why I stick to building them, plank on frames, with out planking the lower hull. Figure building Chucks hull gave me a chance to practice this part of the hobby. Not the best but that's ok. After a couple of month's, have manage to get 3 belts per side done, and now facing what I believe to be the hardest belt to come. Looking at the landing of the counter planks and where the lower planks on the hull meet, will be a big test of getting the planking just right. A sort of do or die I believe. Hoping that it will come out looking good but will have to wait and see. I have to line this belt off yet, which should be a big help doing it. Still a lot of sanding to do once the last belt is on and finally putting a finish on.
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Kusawa2000 got a reaction from Rustyj in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Kusawa2000 (Mike Draper)
Everyone: Just a quick (well not really quick as it took longer than planned to get it completed) progress picture of my Winchelsea. A lot of fiddling to get this right but as I have mentioned before, its good when you take the time to get it right....
Enjoy
Mike Draper
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Kusawa2000 reacted to Chuck in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Kusawa2000 (Mike Draper)
Very nice progress. Neat and tidy.
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Kusawa2000 got a reaction from westwood in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Kusawa2000 (Mike Draper)
Everyone: Just a quick (well not really quick as it took longer than planned to get it completed) progress picture of my Winchelsea. A lot of fiddling to get this right but as I have mentioned before, its good when you take the time to get it right....
Enjoy
Mike Draper
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Kusawa2000 got a reaction from Matt D in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Kusawa2000 (Mike Draper)
Everyone: Just a quick (well not really quick as it took longer than planned to get it completed) progress picture of my Winchelsea. A lot of fiddling to get this right but as I have mentioned before, its good when you take the time to get it right....
Enjoy
Mike Draper
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Kusawa2000 got a reaction from Edwardkenway in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Kusawa2000 (Mike Draper)
Everyone: Just a quick (well not really quick as it took longer than planned to get it completed) progress picture of my Winchelsea. A lot of fiddling to get this right but as I have mentioned before, its good when you take the time to get it right....
Enjoy
Mike Draper
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Kusawa2000 got a reaction from Oldsalt1950 in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Kusawa2000 (Mike Draper)
Everyone: Just a quick (well not really quick as it took longer than planned to get it completed) progress picture of my Winchelsea. A lot of fiddling to get this right but as I have mentioned before, its good when you take the time to get it right....
Enjoy
Mike Draper
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Kusawa2000 got a reaction from James G in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Kusawa2000 (Mike Draper)
Everyone: Just a quick (well not really quick as it took longer than planned to get it completed) progress picture of my Winchelsea. A lot of fiddling to get this right but as I have mentioned before, its good when you take the time to get it right....
Enjoy
Mike Draper
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Kusawa2000 got a reaction from scrubbyj427 in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Kusawa2000 (Mike Draper)
Everyone: Just a quick (well not really quick as it took longer than planned to get it completed) progress picture of my Winchelsea. A lot of fiddling to get this right but as I have mentioned before, its good when you take the time to get it right....
Enjoy
Mike Draper
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Kusawa2000 got a reaction from Chuck in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Kusawa2000 (Mike Draper)
Everyone: Just a quick (well not really quick as it took longer than planned to get it completed) progress picture of my Winchelsea. A lot of fiddling to get this right but as I have mentioned before, its good when you take the time to get it right....
Enjoy
Mike Draper
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Kusawa2000 got a reaction from glbarlow in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Kusawa2000 (Mike Draper)
Everyone: Just a quick (well not really quick as it took longer than planned to get it completed) progress picture of my Winchelsea. A lot of fiddling to get this right but as I have mentioned before, its good when you take the time to get it right....
Enjoy
Mike Draper
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Kusawa2000 reacted to yvesvidal in HMS Bellona by yvesvidal - FINISHED - CAF Model - 1:48
Ah, I knew that would come one day 🙂 Multiple reasons:
I am lazy I do not know where the frames are exactly. I like slick models and I am not a supporter of the porcupine approach showing every nail and rivet. I find that sometimes all these nails (and wood nails) are overwhelming and distracting for the overall appearance of the model. I am not done with the heresy and scandalous approach: I will not be showing the channels on my model..... 😱
Yves
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Kusawa2000 reacted to native one in La Mahonesa 1789 by native one - scale 1/48
After the wales were on I removed the temporary supports on the bulwarks,cut in the gunports for the upper deck,and proceeded to add a little planking to the upper works.
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Kusawa2000 reacted to native one in La Mahonesa 1789 by native one - scale 1/48
Working on the stern was a lesson in patience,tried to rush it and ended breaking more wood than I put on trying to get it to bend,my first time working with Alaskan yellow cedar and trying to bend it,took alot of trial and error before I found what works best,finished the structural framing on the stern then finished up installing the rest of the wales.
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Kusawa2000 reacted to yvesvidal in HMS Bellona by yvesvidal - FINISHED - CAF Model - 1:48
With the exception of the six 9 pounders guns and the rails, there is nothing else to be done on the decks.
I installed the two long ladders provided in the kit and the short 2 steps ladders that Tom designed for me:
And now a few pictures to illustrate the work:
Yves
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Kusawa2000 reacted to yvesvidal in HMS Bellona by yvesvidal - FINISHED - CAF Model - 1:48
Finally, the planking can be started.
As usual multiple coats of Wipe On Poly give that warm and nice finish to the maple floor.
To be as close as possible to the magnificent model of the Maritime Gallery, I added a small beam at the rear edge of the forecastle. This is done with a 3 x 2 mm strips, painted and glued in place under the subfloor. It finishes in a more realistic way, the edge of the deck.
The Forecastle is equipped with two hatches, the box for the stack, a Belfry and some stanchions:
The Belfry is a little kit in itself, quite delicate to put together and the bell can be actuated for real. No sound gets out of it....
Overall view of the Bellona model:
Yves
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Kusawa2000 reacted to Beckmann in HMS Winchelsea by Beckmann 1/48
Thank you for the nice comments and likes.
This weekend I finished the rails on the forecastle and the quarterdeck.
Matthias
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Kusawa2000 got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Kusawa2000 (Mike Draper)
Trust me.. you never get used to those cold temperatures. You make sure the wood shed is full and you have hobbies to keep you sane.
Mike Draper
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Kusawa2000 got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Kusawa2000 (Mike Draper)
Everyone: Its been a while since I lasted posted any progress pics. I figure getting the gunport framing completed wouldnt take too long. Boy.. was I wrong. Between getting the framing all properly aligned and then getting all the frames faired correctly took a lot longer than I planned. It didnt take to long to figure out there is no point rushing this part.. and I have a few pieces of discarded framing pieces to show for it. In any case I suspect I will need to do a few more touch ups but I can say this part is done.... now the rear stern pieces. I did think about getting some detailed shots but there are some good reference pictures already out there.. I figure I can let ya know that the -40c weather we have been having has been a great incentive to make some progress on the Winnie.
Mike Draper
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Kusawa2000 got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Kusawa2000 (Mike Draper)
Glenn: Couldnt have said it better.. I have been working on the hull at a glacial speed. 🙂
MIKE
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Kusawa2000 got a reaction from glbarlow in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Kusawa2000 (Mike Draper)
Everyone: Its been a while since I lasted posted any progress pics. I figure getting the gunport framing completed wouldnt take too long. Boy.. was I wrong. Between getting the framing all properly aligned and then getting all the frames faired correctly took a lot longer than I planned. It didnt take to long to figure out there is no point rushing this part.. and I have a few pieces of discarded framing pieces to show for it. In any case I suspect I will need to do a few more touch ups but I can say this part is done.... now the rear stern pieces. I did think about getting some detailed shots but there are some good reference pictures already out there.. I figure I can let ya know that the -40c weather we have been having has been a great incentive to make some progress on the Winnie.
Mike Draper
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Kusawa2000 got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Kusawa2000 (Mike Draper)
Chuck: Thanks! That is what I thought. When I was dry fitting the sills, it was the adjacent laser etched marks that got me wondering if the sills were to sit 90 degrees to the bulkheads or follow the laser etched marks of the adjacent bulkheads. Appreciate the quick response. I have learned in the past that its these small details that come back to haunt you.
MIKE
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Kusawa2000 got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Kusawa2000 (Mike Draper)
Question to the Winchelsea crew (or more a confirmation my approach is correct): Im cutting the cross pieces for the gun ports. While I understand to use the laser cut hash mark to locate where they are located on the bulkhead, my question is do you have the cross pieces run with the hull (thus have them align with the hash mark on the adjacent bulkhead) or have them sit 90 degrees to the bulkhead. I have checked pics from other builders and it appears that everyone is having them oriented to the run of the hull but I just want to confirm before I get to far along..
Thanks in advance..
MIKE
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Kusawa2000 got a reaction from druxey in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Kusawa2000 (Mike Draper)
Trust me.. you never get used to those cold temperatures. You make sure the wood shed is full and you have hobbies to keep you sane.
Mike Draper
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Kusawa2000 got a reaction from druxey in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Kusawa2000 (Mike Draper)
Everyone: Its been a while since I lasted posted any progress pics. I figure getting the gunport framing completed wouldnt take too long. Boy.. was I wrong. Between getting the framing all properly aligned and then getting all the frames faired correctly took a lot longer than I planned. It didnt take to long to figure out there is no point rushing this part.. and I have a few pieces of discarded framing pieces to show for it. In any case I suspect I will need to do a few more touch ups but I can say this part is done.... now the rear stern pieces. I did think about getting some detailed shots but there are some good reference pictures already out there.. I figure I can let ya know that the -40c weather we have been having has been a great incentive to make some progress on the Winnie.
Mike Draper
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