achuck49

Hi,
This weekend a fogon for the Santa Maria.
Cardboard fogon and tray, sand and bits of wood for the fire, a pot with salt crystals for food boiling away.
 

Hello all, after a few busy days, now I get a bit of time to rest and to write something about Cog of Ragusa to you ...
First of all I am grateful for the warm welcome and visiting our website ... Donfarr, jazzchip ... thanks a lot ,
thanks for the likes ...
... 'Cog' is a project that we were building a year or two before its realization ... the basic guiding was votive fresco
of her from the sixteenth century ... lower its black and white photo of the fresco ... the silhouettes of people
on the bow and the mast top were very helpful. We took that they were around 1.75m high and we made the Ragusian Cog
reconstruction ...
... So, after two years of work, this is what we get: the text that we wrote about this type of Cog is following
and is copied from our site:
 
Cog is the war and merchant ship in the North Sea, the Mediterranean and the Adriatic Sea, with a big lead
and two small reserve masts, whose main characteristic is high and tight bow tower forward with a almost horizontal
triangular deck. One feature of this ship are the side openings for boarding horses and cattle and it is designed
primarly for transporting army. It is mentioned for the first time in the 11th century, and across the Mediterranean
in the 13th century. These ships were initially inaccessible thanks to the impregnable castle. Together with Cogs
often sailed caravels and carrack.
 
... This is a model with completely furnished interiors, store and cabins,which makes it very beautiful and
interesting. The keel and the posts are made of solid walnut wood, like all the elements below the deck and
the deck. The sails are embroidered on the cloth. In the box there are 11 plates laser cut.
There are bars and all the necessary material. The model is designed for experienced modeler, but beginners, with a little
effort and following the instructions do not have problems with the construction of her ... You will really enjoy
in the realization of this model.
 
... Now, for the first hand, here are some photos of the prototype of the model-made in parallel with the project ....
I was very cheerful to say something about the way of making the assembly kit ... it's what I intend to do next ...
 
Best regards

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

to all above, my most hearty thanks

to all above, my most hearty thanks

to all above, my most hearty thanks

I got it on eBay about 2 years ago; in original wrapper.

Thanks
 
Understand completely
 
Will write small and attach small photo

Thanks!
 
Your explanation falls within my skill set

Thanks!
 
Your explanation falls within my skill set

Not certain
 
What do they look like
 
Can they marketing

Good Day
 
I will attempt to be as clear as possible with this question, no illustrations are available at the moment.
 
In some kits there will be printed, on one side only, the location of the rabbit (for example) but the other side will be blank.  How is this accurately transferred to the blank side (mirror image)?
 
I will use a cannon to determine the size of a gun port.  This information is marked on the inside of the hull.  How can I accurately move this information onto the outside of the hull, which is curved?
 
Some instructions/blueprints will clearly so where the rabbit is to be located.  This is, of course, a curve and shows only one side of the false hull, again a mirror image is required for the other side.  Once again, what is the most accurate means of transferring this information?
 
These are examples of my more general question.    How is information located on one part of the model accurately moved to another location?  Is there some type of tool/instrument involved that I have not thought of?
 
Thanks for any help that you can provide
 
Chuck Aldrich

Thanks
 
Understand completely
 
Will write small and attach small photo

Good morning
 
Simple question; when users include 'completed models' and a listing of them, is it first required that a completed build log be available and closed out?
 
Chuck Aldrich
 
 

If possible, please do a build log.  I learn so much and there is so much expert advice here.
 
Chuck

Thanks so much
 
Question completely answered

Thanks so much
 
Question completely answered

Thanks so much
 
Question completely answered

Ahoy
 
There is absolutely no rush in any comments (if any are provided), as it will be at least a month before I will again attempt to not ruin a boat.
 
I have been reading a lot in the past couple of months, and have concentrated on filler blocks for the fore and aft portions of the false frame prior to planking.  I have observed several different methods, and now wonder what is the easiest method of carving and shaping these pieces?  I totally understand that the size and shape might affect the final product, so I am looking for a middle of the road solution that will pretty much cover all circumstances.
 
We are in the process of moving to Topeka, Kansas so, again, no need to stop what you are doing and comment.
 
I bow in envy to the master craftsmen.
 
Chuck A

Ahoy
 
There is absolutely no rush in any comments (if any are provided), as it will be at least a month before I will again attempt to not ruin a boat.
 
I have been reading a lot in the past couple of months, and have concentrated on filler blocks for the fore and aft portions of the false frame prior to planking.  I have observed several different methods, and now wonder what is the easiest method of carving and shaping these pieces?  I totally understand that the size and shape might affect the final product, so I am looking for a middle of the road solution that will pretty much cover all circumstances.
 
We are in the process of moving to Topeka, Kansas so, again, no need to stop what you are doing and comment.
 
I bow in envy to the master craftsmen.
 
Chuck A

One more set of ideas.
 
Perhaps the following ideas could be of use.
 
To draw new builders into the hobby create a small series of ships that increase in difficulty.
 
The first model could be something like a 'row boat' or something similar.  Teaches how to setup false hull, simple planking, sand and paint.  What I really think would help is the inclusion of a DVD instructing what has to be done.
 
Second model a sail boat. Reinforces the first model, simple rigging, etc.  Include DVD
 
Third model something with a deck.  Include DVD
 
Final model, something similar to the 'Ranger' (cannot remember the maker).  Complex planking, deck, deck furniture, cannon (with rigging), rigging the ship and installation of sails.  Include DVD
 
I am not at all familiar with marketing, but if possible sell the first two models at places like Hobby Lobby, and other such chain stores.
 
Chuck A.

One more set of ideas.
 
Perhaps the following ideas could be of use.
 
To draw new builders into the hobby create a small series of ships that increase in difficulty.
 
The first model could be something like a 'row boat' or something similar.  Teaches how to setup false hull, simple planking, sand and paint.  What I really think would help is the inclusion of a DVD instructing what has to be done.
 
Second model a sail boat. Reinforces the first model, simple rigging, etc.  Include DVD
 
Third model something with a deck.  Include DVD
 
Final model, something similar to the 'Ranger' (cannot remember the maker).  Complex planking, deck, deck furniture, cannon (with rigging), rigging the ship and installation of sails.  Include DVD
 
I am not at all familiar with marketing, but if possible sell the first two models at places like Hobby Lobby, and other such chain stores.
 
Chuck A.

One more set of ideas.
 
Perhaps the following ideas could be of use.
 
To draw new builders into the hobby create a small series of ships that increase in difficulty.
 
The first model could be something like a 'row boat' or something similar.  Teaches how to setup false hull, simple planking, sand and paint.  What I really think would help is the inclusion of a DVD instructing what has to be done.
 
Second model a sail boat. Reinforces the first model, simple rigging, etc.  Include DVD
 
Third model something with a deck.  Include DVD
 
Final model, something similar to the 'Ranger' (cannot remember the maker).  Complex planking, deck, deck furniture, cannon (with rigging), rigging the ship and installation of sails.  Include DVD
 
I am not at all familiar with marketing, but if possible sell the first two models at places like Hobby Lobby, and other such chain stores.
 
Chuck A.

Please consider printing on both sides of wood. On some models they print suggested areas to taper or shape but do not flip the wood over print it on the other side and transferring these lines is sometimes not successful.
 
On paper plans provide drawings of what the planks should look like. These drawings could be copied and attached to planks for accurate shaping and installation.
 
Hope this makes sense, dealing with 5 year old granddaughter

One more set of ideas.
 
Perhaps the following ideas could be of use.
 
To draw new builders into the hobby create a small series of ships that increase in difficulty.
 
The first model could be something like a 'row boat' or something similar.  Teaches how to setup false hull, simple planking, sand and paint.  What I really think would help is the inclusion of a DVD instructing what has to be done.
 
Second model a sail boat. Reinforces the first model, simple rigging, etc.  Include DVD
 
Third model something with a deck.  Include DVD
 
Final model, something similar to the 'Ranger' (cannot remember the maker).  Complex planking, deck, deck furniture, cannon (with rigging), rigging the ship and installation of sails.  Include DVD
 
I am not at all familiar with marketing, but if possible sell the first two models at places like Hobby Lobby, and other such chain stores.
 
Chuck A.

Please consider printing on both sides of wood. On some models they print suggested areas to taper or shape but do not flip the wood over print it on the other side and transferring these lines is sometimes not successful.
 
On paper plans provide drawings of what the planks should look like. These drawings could be copied and attached to planks for accurate shaping and installation.
 
Hope this makes sense, dealing with 5 year old granddaughter