marsalv

Milling and beveling of frames.

Preparation for the production of frames.

Now it was the turn of one of the more complicated parts, which I didn't really want to do - the fashion piece.

I agree, I personally don't have very good memories of the judges in Croatia either (I participated there with Pandora). And as for the "new" group of CNC models, maybe that will happen one day, just as a new category for kit models (C8) was established. I wish you a lot of fun building a beautiful model (after all, that's why we build models - for fun).

Hi giampierorcci,

I really admire your work and I often look for inspiration in it for my construction. I was interested in your evaluation of the participation in the championships organized by the Naviga organization (I personally saw your L'Amarante model at the championships in Croatia). I agree with you about the part about judging the models by the judges. But what I fundamentally disagree with is the rest. Of course, I can only speak for the participants from the Czech Republic - none of us are professional modelers and no one profits from this activity. And because building models costs us a lot of time and money, we like to "show off" our models at these events. I also disagree with your condemnation of the use of CNC machines, the same would have to apply to the use of normal electrical equipment instead of hand saws, manual drills, etc. Modeling technology is evolving and I know from my own experience that making a top model from a plan even with the use of CNC is not at all that easy matter as it seems at first sight. I personally would not be able to make such beautiful carvings by hand like you. So should I give up my hobby or look for an alternative?

To allanyed: Material used for this part is boxwood. The part is made using a cnc milling machine, which enables precise milling from both sides. The procedure can be seen in the photos in post 8.

I continue with the construction of the wing transom.

Filling transoms.

Thanks to all.

Knee of the head.

To tartane: - L´Amarante is sloop of war which was designed by J.L. Ollivier. There were three versions that differed only in decoration - La Palme, L´Anemone and L´Amarante.

Fantastic carvings!!

On 12/7/2023 at 2:40 PM, Vladimir_Wairoa said:

Amazing ! 

I agree!!

Thank you guys for nice comments.

To dvm27: some pictures from exhibitions you can find here:

https://wchs-c-2023.eu/cz/zpravy/id:11385/mozaika-z-vystavy

https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/threads/naviga-c-from-czech-republic.12620/

Beautiful carvings.

Once again, thanks to everyone for the positive responses. The last two photos remain to be posted. This week I participated in the Class C World Championship (NAVIGA organization) where I received a gold medal for the Le Gros Venter model. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Gerard Delacrox for his technical support during the construction. My next model will again be according to Mr. Delacroix's plans - L'Amarante.

marsalv

The construction came to an end after approx. 4600 hours. All that remains is to post a few last photos and thank all the followers for watching and commenting on the progress of the model construction. Thank you.

To botra288: the adjustable tabel is "homemade", but you can buy something similar here: https://www.renishaw.com/shop/Product.aspx?Product=R-PCA-135075-12-6

Finishing work continues on the larger boat.

Small boat interior completed.

Thank you guys for compliments. To mtbediz - This is a normal slotting cutter, with only a reduced diameter of the shank to be used in the Proxxon milling machine. (https://www.uni-max.cz/produkty/drevoobrabeni/stopkove-nastroje/drazkovaci-frezy/dvoubrite-kratke/drazkovaci-freza-2br-6-19-8-mm)

I continue with the second - bigger boat. Here I decided to make the frames from one piece only, because in the end the connection of the individual parts of the frames will be hidden under the floor and will not be visible.

Unbelievably beautiful work. Bravo.

You're right, druxey. But after gluing a few planks on the ribs, the whole structure is strengthened and there are no problems with it.

I finished the outer planking of the small boat. Now I will start on the frame of the larger boat.

Incredibly clean and precise work. Simply beautiful.

Thank you guys.

I started making of the boats.

Fantastic work.

To Kevin-the-lubber - The materials in the monograph are well prepared and provide all the important information for building the model. However, if any information is missing or there is any ambiguity, Gerard Delacroix (the author of the monograph) will be very willing and quick to answer the relevant questions.