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DocBlake got a reaction from Canute in Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - 1:48 scale
Thanks for your interest, guys!
There are a lot of real challenges involved in building this little ship…not the least of which is the extended hatch to the cargo hold. The framing for than long hatch curves across the beam to match the deck camber, but also fore and aft to match the deck sheer. I plan to also change the wooden slats which cover the hatch opening from flat to curved. Lots of solid geometry to contend with. I suspect that part of the build may take a month to complete, with multiple trial and error attempts. Challenging and fun!
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DocBlake got a reaction from Tony Hunt in Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - 1:48 scale
Chapman Hoy Scratch Build 1:48 scale
This will be my log for a 1:48 scale (actually 1:50 scale as all the plans are metric) scratch build of a Chapman Water Hoy. A hoy is a small vessel, designed to move cargo and supplies to and from ships and the shore. These included provisions, munitions, fresh water etc. Hoys were sloop-rigged, with a mainsail on a gaff, but loose-footed (no boom). Fifty tons burthen was typical for size. This hoy had a large beam and draft for her length to maximize carrying capacity. The Chapman Water Hoy was designed by Fredrik Henrik af Chapman, a Swedish ship designer in 1768. This is an odd little ship but very interesting and with a simple rig. She was built for a life of hard work. The photos show three drawings of the vessel and a model photo i found on the internet.
Another reason I chose her to build is to spare the world another "Victory" or "Syren" build log! LOL!!
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DocBlake got a reaction from BANYAN in Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - 1:48 scale
Thanks for your interest, guys!
There are a lot of real challenges involved in building this little ship…not the least of which is the extended hatch to the cargo hold. The framing for than long hatch curves across the beam to match the deck camber, but also fore and aft to match the deck sheer. I plan to also change the wooden slats which cover the hatch opening from flat to curved. Lots of solid geometry to contend with. I suspect that part of the build may take a month to complete, with multiple trial and error attempts. Challenging and fun!
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DocBlake got a reaction from AnobiumPunctatum in Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - 1:48 scale
Chapman Hoy Scratch Build 1:48 scale
This will be my log for a 1:48 scale (actually 1:50 scale as all the plans are metric) scratch build of a Chapman Water Hoy. A hoy is a small vessel, designed to move cargo and supplies to and from ships and the shore. These included provisions, munitions, fresh water etc. Hoys were sloop-rigged, with a mainsail on a gaff, but loose-footed (no boom). Fifty tons burthen was typical for size. This hoy had a large beam and draft for her length to maximize carrying capacity. The Chapman Water Hoy was designed by Fredrik Henrik af Chapman, a Swedish ship designer in 1768. This is an odd little ship but very interesting and with a simple rig. She was built for a life of hard work. The photos show three drawings of the vessel and a model photo i found on the internet.
Another reason I chose her to build is to spare the world another "Victory" or "Syren" build log! LOL!!
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DocBlake got a reaction from tkay11 in Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - 1:48 scale
Chapman Hoy Scratch Build 1:48 scale
This will be my log for a 1:48 scale (actually 1:50 scale as all the plans are metric) scratch build of a Chapman Water Hoy. A hoy is a small vessel, designed to move cargo and supplies to and from ships and the shore. These included provisions, munitions, fresh water etc. Hoys were sloop-rigged, with a mainsail on a gaff, but loose-footed (no boom). Fifty tons burthen was typical for size. This hoy had a large beam and draft for her length to maximize carrying capacity. The Chapman Water Hoy was designed by Fredrik Henrik af Chapman, a Swedish ship designer in 1768. This is an odd little ship but very interesting and with a simple rig. She was built for a life of hard work. The photos show three drawings of the vessel and a model photo i found on the internet.
Another reason I chose her to build is to spare the world another "Victory" or "Syren" build log! LOL!!
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DocBlake got a reaction from Canute in Granado 1742 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:32 Scale - Bomb Vessel Cross-Section
I have been spending some time building the removable pit housing for the mortar pit. This was a removable structure that protected the mortar from the weather when not in use and also provided protected storage space. As I worked, I realized that the housing would obscure too much detail on the mortar and bed, so I decided to stop construction and move on to something else.
The boarding steps in Jeff Staudt's plans are cut from a single piece of wood, and I didn't really care much for the design, so I used my own design!
The treads are 3/64" thick boxwood and the risers are 7/64" boxwood. The ends of the risers are cut at a 60 degree angle and the tread overhangs the riser on three sides. Rather than try to glue the treads to the risers and get the overhangs perfect, I left the treads oversized when I glued up each step. I then marked them to the proper length and "cut" them to size using the disk sander. Rounding the tread corners finished the job. There are 5 steps per side.
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DocBlake got a reaction from bolin in Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - 1:48 scale
Chapman Hoy Scratch Build 1:48 scale
This will be my log for a 1:48 scale (actually 1:50 scale as all the plans are metric) scratch build of a Chapman Water Hoy. A hoy is a small vessel, designed to move cargo and supplies to and from ships and the shore. These included provisions, munitions, fresh water etc. Hoys were sloop-rigged, with a mainsail on a gaff, but loose-footed (no boom). Fifty tons burthen was typical for size. This hoy had a large beam and draft for her length to maximize carrying capacity. The Chapman Water Hoy was designed by Fredrik Henrik af Chapman, a Swedish ship designer in 1768. This is an odd little ship but very interesting and with a simple rig. She was built for a life of hard work. The photos show three drawings of the vessel and a model photo i found on the internet.
Another reason I chose her to build is to spare the world another "Victory" or "Syren" build log! LOL!!
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DocBlake got a reaction from Canute in Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - 1:48 scale
Chapman Hoy Scratch Build 1:48 scale
This will be my log for a 1:48 scale (actually 1:50 scale as all the plans are metric) scratch build of a Chapman Water Hoy. A hoy is a small vessel, designed to move cargo and supplies to and from ships and the shore. These included provisions, munitions, fresh water etc. Hoys were sloop-rigged, with a mainsail on a gaff, but loose-footed (no boom). Fifty tons burthen was typical for size. This hoy had a large beam and draft for her length to maximize carrying capacity. The Chapman Water Hoy was designed by Fredrik Henrik af Chapman, a Swedish ship designer in 1768. This is an odd little ship but very interesting and with a simple rig. She was built for a life of hard work. The photos show three drawings of the vessel and a model photo i found on the internet.
Another reason I chose her to build is to spare the world another "Victory" or "Syren" build log! LOL!!
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DocBlake reacted to Landlubber Mike in Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - 1:48 scale
Looking forward to this one Dave!
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DocBlake got a reaction from bruce d in Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - 1:48 scale
Chapman Hoy Scratch Build 1:48 scale
This will be my log for a 1:48 scale (actually 1:50 scale as all the plans are metric) scratch build of a Chapman Water Hoy. A hoy is a small vessel, designed to move cargo and supplies to and from ships and the shore. These included provisions, munitions, fresh water etc. Hoys were sloop-rigged, with a mainsail on a gaff, but loose-footed (no boom). Fifty tons burthen was typical for size. This hoy had a large beam and draft for her length to maximize carrying capacity. The Chapman Water Hoy was designed by Fredrik Henrik af Chapman, a Swedish ship designer in 1768. This is an odd little ship but very interesting and with a simple rig. She was built for a life of hard work. The photos show three drawings of the vessel and a model photo i found on the internet.
Another reason I chose her to build is to spare the world another "Victory" or "Syren" build log! LOL!!
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DocBlake got a reaction from grsjax in Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - 1:48 scale
Chapman Hoy Scratch Build 1:48 scale
This will be my log for a 1:48 scale (actually 1:50 scale as all the plans are metric) scratch build of a Chapman Water Hoy. A hoy is a small vessel, designed to move cargo and supplies to and from ships and the shore. These included provisions, munitions, fresh water etc. Hoys were sloop-rigged, with a mainsail on a gaff, but loose-footed (no boom). Fifty tons burthen was typical for size. This hoy had a large beam and draft for her length to maximize carrying capacity. The Chapman Water Hoy was designed by Fredrik Henrik af Chapman, a Swedish ship designer in 1768. This is an odd little ship but very interesting and with a simple rig. She was built for a life of hard work. The photos show three drawings of the vessel and a model photo i found on the internet.
Another reason I chose her to build is to spare the world another "Victory" or "Syren" build log! LOL!!
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DocBlake got a reaction from yvesvidal in Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - 1:48 scale
Chapman Hoy Scratch Build 1:48 scale
This will be my log for a 1:48 scale (actually 1:50 scale as all the plans are metric) scratch build of a Chapman Water Hoy. A hoy is a small vessel, designed to move cargo and supplies to and from ships and the shore. These included provisions, munitions, fresh water etc. Hoys were sloop-rigged, with a mainsail on a gaff, but loose-footed (no boom). Fifty tons burthen was typical for size. This hoy had a large beam and draft for her length to maximize carrying capacity. The Chapman Water Hoy was designed by Fredrik Henrik af Chapman, a Swedish ship designer in 1768. This is an odd little ship but very interesting and with a simple rig. She was built for a life of hard work. The photos show three drawings of the vessel and a model photo i found on the internet.
Another reason I chose her to build is to spare the world another "Victory" or "Syren" build log! LOL!!
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DocBlake got a reaction from Edwardkenway in Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - 1:48 scale
Chapman Hoy Scratch Build 1:48 scale
This will be my log for a 1:48 scale (actually 1:50 scale as all the plans are metric) scratch build of a Chapman Water Hoy. A hoy is a small vessel, designed to move cargo and supplies to and from ships and the shore. These included provisions, munitions, fresh water etc. Hoys were sloop-rigged, with a mainsail on a gaff, but loose-footed (no boom). Fifty tons burthen was typical for size. This hoy had a large beam and draft for her length to maximize carrying capacity. The Chapman Water Hoy was designed by Fredrik Henrik af Chapman, a Swedish ship designer in 1768. This is an odd little ship but very interesting and with a simple rig. She was built for a life of hard work. The photos show three drawings of the vessel and a model photo i found on the internet.
Another reason I chose her to build is to spare the world another "Victory" or "Syren" build log! LOL!!
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DocBlake got a reaction from Mike 41 in Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - 1:48 scale
Chapman Hoy Scratch Build 1:48 scale
This will be my log for a 1:48 scale (actually 1:50 scale as all the plans are metric) scratch build of a Chapman Water Hoy. A hoy is a small vessel, designed to move cargo and supplies to and from ships and the shore. These included provisions, munitions, fresh water etc. Hoys were sloop-rigged, with a mainsail on a gaff, but loose-footed (no boom). Fifty tons burthen was typical for size. This hoy had a large beam and draft for her length to maximize carrying capacity. The Chapman Water Hoy was designed by Fredrik Henrik af Chapman, a Swedish ship designer in 1768. This is an odd little ship but very interesting and with a simple rig. She was built for a life of hard work. The photos show three drawings of the vessel and a model photo i found on the internet.
Another reason I chose her to build is to spare the world another "Victory" or "Syren" build log! LOL!!
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DocBlake got a reaction from Ian_Grant in Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - 1:48 scale
Chapman Hoy Scratch Build 1:48 scale
This will be my log for a 1:48 scale (actually 1:50 scale as all the plans are metric) scratch build of a Chapman Water Hoy. A hoy is a small vessel, designed to move cargo and supplies to and from ships and the shore. These included provisions, munitions, fresh water etc. Hoys were sloop-rigged, with a mainsail on a gaff, but loose-footed (no boom). Fifty tons burthen was typical for size. This hoy had a large beam and draft for her length to maximize carrying capacity. The Chapman Water Hoy was designed by Fredrik Henrik af Chapman, a Swedish ship designer in 1768. This is an odd little ship but very interesting and with a simple rig. She was built for a life of hard work. The photos show three drawings of the vessel and a model photo i found on the internet.
Another reason I chose her to build is to spare the world another "Victory" or "Syren" build log! LOL!!
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DocBlake got a reaction from ccoyle in Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - 1:48 scale
Chapman Hoy Scratch Build 1:48 scale
This will be my log for a 1:48 scale (actually 1:50 scale as all the plans are metric) scratch build of a Chapman Water Hoy. A hoy is a small vessel, designed to move cargo and supplies to and from ships and the shore. These included provisions, munitions, fresh water etc. Hoys were sloop-rigged, with a mainsail on a gaff, but loose-footed (no boom). Fifty tons burthen was typical for size. This hoy had a large beam and draft for her length to maximize carrying capacity. The Chapman Water Hoy was designed by Fredrik Henrik af Chapman, a Swedish ship designer in 1768. This is an odd little ship but very interesting and with a simple rig. She was built for a life of hard work. The photos show three drawings of the vessel and a model photo i found on the internet.
Another reason I chose her to build is to spare the world another "Victory" or "Syren" build log! LOL!!
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DocBlake got a reaction from Tonphil1960 in HMS Blandford by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1/32 Scale - cross-section
I just returned from Manitowoc WI where I attended the The 45th annual Model Ships and Boats Contest. I entered two models: The British Capstan circa 1777 and the HMS Blandford cross section. I'm pleased to report that each model won a Gold Award! Thanks to Mike Rohrer (Mike41) for his excellent plans for Blandford and to Toni Levine et.al. and the NRG for the Capstan project.
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DocBlake got a reaction from albert in British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale
Thanks, Toni!
FINISHED!!
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DocBlake got a reaction from albert in British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale
I just returned from Manitowoc WI where I attended the The 45th annual Model Ships and Boats Contest. I entered two models: The British Capstan circa 1777 and the HMS Blandford cross section. I'm pleased to report that each model won a Gold Award! Thanks to Mike Rohrer (Mike41) for his excellent plans for Blandford and to Toni Levine et.al. and the NRG for the Capstan project.
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DocBlake got a reaction from mtaylor in British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale
Thanks for the kind words and the “likes”!
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DocBlake got a reaction from KentM in British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale
I just returned from Manitowoc WI where I attended the The 45th annual Model Ships and Boats Contest. I entered two models: The British Capstan circa 1777 and the HMS Blandford cross section. I'm pleased to report that each model won a Gold Award! Thanks to Mike Rohrer (Mike41) for his excellent plans for Blandford and to Toni Levine et.al. and the NRG for the Capstan project.
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DocBlake got a reaction from Cathead in British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale
I just returned from Manitowoc WI where I attended the The 45th annual Model Ships and Boats Contest. I entered two models: The British Capstan circa 1777 and the HMS Blandford cross section. I'm pleased to report that each model won a Gold Award! Thanks to Mike Rohrer (Mike41) for his excellent plans for Blandford and to Toni Levine et.al. and the NRG for the Capstan project.
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DocBlake got a reaction from MEDDO in HMS Blandford by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1/32 Scale - cross-section
I just returned from Manitowoc WI where I attended the The 45th annual Model Ships and Boats Contest. I entered two models: The British Capstan circa 1777 and the HMS Blandford cross section. I'm pleased to report that each model won a Gold Award! Thanks to Mike Rohrer (Mike41) for his excellent plans for Blandford and to Toni Levine et.al. and the NRG for the Capstan project.
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DocBlake got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale
I just returned from Manitowoc WI where I attended the The 45th annual Model Ships and Boats Contest. I entered two models: The British Capstan circa 1777 and the HMS Blandford cross section. I'm pleased to report that each model won a Gold Award! Thanks to Mike Rohrer (Mike41) for his excellent plans for Blandford and to Toni Levine et.al. and the NRG for the Capstan project.
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DocBlake got a reaction from Archi in HMS Blandford by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1/32 Scale - cross-section
I just returned from Manitowoc WI where I attended the The 45th annual Model Ships and Boats Contest. I entered two models: The British Capstan circa 1777 and the HMS Blandford cross section. I'm pleased to report that each model won a Gold Award! Thanks to Mike Rohrer (Mike41) for his excellent plans for Blandford and to Toni Levine et.al. and the NRG for the Capstan project.
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