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DocBlake got a reaction from Cap'n Rat Fink in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
I just finished the top with the hinged portion folded back. Next: the doors.
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DocBlake got a reaction from Cap'n Rat Fink in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
I'm trying to decide what to do about the main hatch. The plans call for a plain coaming and there are stairs leading below. Lots of water in the bilge if it rains! I made up a second coaming for the hatch and started construction of a companionway. The top will be planks with a hinged portion shown folded back as is typical for this style of deck furniture. It is a close fit, though because the hatch is right behind the main mast and I have to ensure clearance so that the hinged top can fold back without hitting the mast or the boom support. I plan to have the front doors mostly open so the ladder and cargo in the hold are visible, but I haven't figured out exactly how I'll handle that task.
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DocBlake got a reaction from mrshanks in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
I'm trying to decide what to do about the main hatch. The plans call for a plain coaming and there are stairs leading below. Lots of water in the bilge if it rains! I made up a second coaming for the hatch and started construction of a companionway. The top will be planks with a hinged portion shown folded back as is typical for this style of deck furniture. It is a close fit, though because the hatch is right behind the main mast and I have to ensure clearance so that the hinged top can fold back without hitting the mast or the boom support. I plan to have the front doors mostly open so the ladder and cargo in the hold are visible, but I haven't figured out exactly how I'll handle that task.
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DocBlake got a reaction from Cap'n Rat Fink in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
Another milestone! The main deck and quarterdeck are framed in. I'll need to give the deck framing a good sanding and then begin planking the inboard bulwarks. I milled my own redheart for the planking. I think the color contrast will look good.
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DocBlake got a reaction from Cap'n Rat Fink in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
I completed the last bulkhead below deck and finished framing the main deck...a milestone! Next is framing the quarterdeck. The deck furniture is just set in place for the photos. I'm also considering a companionway with open doors for the main hatch so the ladder leading below remains visible.
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DocBlake got a reaction from zoly99sask in HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale
I'm looking at options for a building jig for the cross section. I came across this post:
"Scott:
Please have a look at this frame assembly jig I posted a while back. This will solve all the problems of assembly the frames and getting the pieces properly aligned. Please give this a try before you go much further. This is what I intended everyone to use.
The only change I made from that photo was to add a section of keel in the notch where the frame will fit. I cut that keel piece off an extra long section of off cut from my keel so I know that it will be the exact same cross section as the keel. This ensures the keel mortise in the frames will fit perfectly on the real keel every time.
Russ "
It comes from a moderator's repost of the log "Scottacus Triton" on page 1 of that reposted log: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/1454-scottacus-triton-repost-by-mod/
Does the frame assembly jig mentioned, that was posted "a while back" still exist somewhere? Does anyone have access to the jig plans? My guess is that "Russ" could help me out, but I don't know who he is! Any help appreciated. Thanks
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from Captain Poison in HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale
After completing my Battle Station model in 1/24 scale, I was anxious to do another project at that large scale. An entire ship at 1/24 would require an addition to our house, so I settled on a cross section. I have plans for the HMS Granado in 1/24, but decided to launch a Triton cross section instead. As soon as I enlarged the keel plans to 200% I realized a potential problem. The lines on the plans themselves are 1/32" wide at that size! I'm going to have to be very careful in sizing parts for this build.
I started with a piece of boxwood , dimensioned it on my table saw and thickness sander and cut a shallow kerf on each side for the rabbet. I enlarged the kerf to a "V" groove with wood carving tools and square edged sanding blocks. I made the false keel out of rosewood, and the keelson out of swiss pear. I've posted some photos of my progress.
I'm requesting access to the Triton download area so I can continue this build.
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from Canute in HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale
I'm looking at options for a building jig for the cross section. I came across this post:
"Scott:
Please have a look at this frame assembly jig I posted a while back. This will solve all the problems of assembly the frames and getting the pieces properly aligned. Please give this a try before you go much further. This is what I intended everyone to use.
The only change I made from that photo was to add a section of keel in the notch where the frame will fit. I cut that keel piece off an extra long section of off cut from my keel so I know that it will be the exact same cross section as the keel. This ensures the keel mortise in the frames will fit perfectly on the real keel every time.
Russ "
It comes from a moderator's repost of the log "Scottacus Triton" on page 1 of that reposted log: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/1454-scottacus-triton-repost-by-mod/
Does the frame assembly jig mentioned, that was posted "a while back" still exist somewhere? Does anyone have access to the jig plans? My guess is that "Russ" could help me out, but I don't know who he is! Any help appreciated. Thanks
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from yvesvidal in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
I completed the last bulkhead below deck and finished framing the main deck...a milestone! Next is framing the quarterdeck. The deck furniture is just set in place for the photos. I'm also considering a companionway with open doors for the main hatch so the ladder leading below remains visible.
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DocBlake got a reaction from zoly99sask in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
Another milestone! The main deck and quarterdeck are framed in. I'll need to give the deck framing a good sanding and then begin planking the inboard bulwarks. I milled my own redheart for the planking. I think the color contrast will look good.
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DocBlake got a reaction from mrshanks in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
Another milestone! The main deck and quarterdeck are framed in. I'll need to give the deck framing a good sanding and then begin planking the inboard bulwarks. I milled my own redheart for the planking. I think the color contrast will look good.
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DocBlake got a reaction from mtaylor in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
Thanks for the "likes" everyone.
Don: The red heart is much nicer to work with than bloodwood. It's much less brittle and far less prone to splintering. It's relatively easy to work with an X-Acto, much like pear but it does have a bit of a grain, and will split along the grain if your not careful.
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DocBlake got a reaction from Ponto in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
Another milestone! The main deck and quarterdeck are framed in. I'll need to give the deck framing a good sanding and then begin planking the inboard bulwarks. I milled my own redheart for the planking. I think the color contrast will look good.
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DocBlake got a reaction from mtaylor in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
Another milestone! The main deck and quarterdeck are framed in. I'll need to give the deck framing a good sanding and then begin planking the inboard bulwarks. I milled my own redheart for the planking. I think the color contrast will look good.
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DocBlake got a reaction from captgino in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
Another milestone! The main deck and quarterdeck are framed in. I'll need to give the deck framing a good sanding and then begin planking the inboard bulwarks. I milled my own redheart for the planking. I think the color contrast will look good.
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DocBlake got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
Another milestone! The main deck and quarterdeck are framed in. I'll need to give the deck framing a good sanding and then begin planking the inboard bulwarks. I milled my own redheart for the planking. I think the color contrast will look good.
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DocBlake got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
Another milestone! The main deck and quarterdeck are framed in. I'll need to give the deck framing a good sanding and then begin planking the inboard bulwarks. I milled my own redheart for the planking. I think the color contrast will look good.
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DocBlake got a reaction from CharlieZardoz in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
I completed the last bulkhead below deck and finished framing the main deck...a milestone! Next is framing the quarterdeck. The deck furniture is just set in place for the photos. I'm also considering a companionway with open doors for the main hatch so the ladder leading below remains visible.
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DocBlake got a reaction from Bobstrake in Swift 1805 by jimcsys - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 - first wooden ship build
Nice job on your Swift! Your nibbling strake turned out beautifully, and considering that the plans don't spell out how they are done, your work is innovative. I used the Lauck Street practicum as a base for my build, and it explained how to handle installing the plywood bulwarks. As to the sprit, the kit is wrong in that the sprit would never be secured to the underside of the fore bit. I lengthen it a bit and secure the heel to the deck with a metal bracket. Historically more correct, and it changed the shear to a more pleasing line! You are doing well...keep it up!
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DocBlake got a reaction from Bobstrake in Swift 1805 by jimcsys - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 - first wooden ship build
Hi, Joe, thanks for the comments. I didn't use the hinges from the AL kit, nor any of the cleats. They are grossly out of scale. For sample, the included cleats would be over 2 scale feet across...way too big. Scale cleats and brass keel supports are available at Model Shipways,
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DocBlake got a reaction from mtaylor in Cross section plans
Thanks all.
Where is the cross section located on the full model? Obviously the boarding steps define the location. Does anyone have a sheer plan photo to help me locate it? The reason I ask is that there were several scarf joints in the keel and I want to see if including one is appropriate in the cross section. if I know where the section is on the sheer plan view, I can locate the scarf joints on the keel .pdf for the full Triton model. Thanks.
My preliminary wood selections are boxwood for the keel, swiss pear for the keelson, rosewood for the false keel and cherry for the hull framing.
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale
Hi Pete, and thanks! I do plan to add more details...it's the nice thing about the larger scale. Your Triton build is awesome, by the way!
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DocBlake got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale
Thanks, Christian!
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DocBlake got a reaction from zoly99sask in HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale
After completing my Battle Station model in 1/24 scale, I was anxious to do another project at that large scale. An entire ship at 1/24 would require an addition to our house, so I settled on a cross section. I have plans for the HMS Granado in 1/24, but decided to launch a Triton cross section instead. As soon as I enlarged the keel plans to 200% I realized a potential problem. The lines on the plans themselves are 1/32" wide at that size! I'm going to have to be very careful in sizing parts for this build.
I started with a piece of boxwood , dimensioned it on my table saw and thickness sander and cut a shallow kerf on each side for the rabbet. I enlarged the kerf to a "V" groove with wood carving tools and square edged sanding blocks. I made the false keel out of rosewood, and the keelson out of swiss pear. I've posted some photos of my progress.
I'm requesting access to the Triton download area so I can continue this build.
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from Pete38 in HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale
Hi Pete, and thanks! I do plan to add more details...it's the nice thing about the larger scale. Your Triton build is awesome, by the way!
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