Gimo

Very precise masts preparation. Very well done Clark.

Gimo

Hi Clark,

Corel plan is correct. This is how the oars were fitted

In this kind of rowing (scaloccio) the oar is a second order lever 
whose fulcrum is at one end in the water and the oralock only does the point of resistence.
The force applied by the oar against the water causes the oarlock/boat to move.

Gimo

Wow, the way you recovered the "canopy" is beyon any expectation.
Must have taken everything apart! 
The final result is amazing especially with these two decorative wood arts 

Cheers

Gimo

16 hours ago, fmodajr said:

Hello Gimo!

Thanks for stopping by.

Also I appreciate your input.

So, I checked the model and there are no dips on the left (Port) side. The Longitudinal planks are straight and do not dip.

I do think, however, you are really talking about how the arches sit on the upper rail plank. I noticed that some of the arches reach almost to the end of the railing and some end in the middle. Good catch! You have a good eye! I made the arches 2mm thick, but neglected to grind the tips on some of them to the 2mm thickness. So, after I finish with my current work in progress, I will sand down some of the longer ones and build up the 1st two a little to make them more even going along the side. I didn't think they were that noticeable, but I guess I was wrong. LOL!!

Thanks again for the positive input.

Appreciated! I hope all is well in your neck of the woods.

 

Frank

 

 

 

Sorry Frank,

I misleaded you with my wrong wording, however you've got my point

cheers
Gimo

Hi Frank,

I noticed that the first two arches indent slightly on the left side and this makes the longitudinal axes inflected.
I remember I glued two thick (white) stripes on each side of the centerline as guides and "shape constraint",
then I traced/cut each arc a little longer and patiently smoothed the ends as needed.

I am somewhat embarrassed to put this in sight but your fantastic model does not deserve such dystonia.

Gimo

4 hours ago, Clark said:

Thanks also for the inspiration.

Is the Coureur you are building, the one of CAF/Tom? I am thinking about the next project.

Clark

I'm building a POB version based on the ANCRE Monograph in scale of 1:42.

Gimo

hi Clark

great stuff! looking really good

Gimo

A very well done job with great mastery.

Gimo

La Reale is at my daughter's house now, the same exact of my last post.

Cheers
Gimo

Looking forward to your progress.

Gimo

Hi Kikatinalong,

as your first build you did an excellent job,
I suppose this is the first of two overlapped planking so, make sure that each stripe follows its natural course.
I see two stripes moving away from their bulkheads in the aft (due to lateral tension)
Try to direct the strips towards the upper part of the stern

cheers
Gimo

Frank,

your decorative stripe is very close to absolute perfection.😉

Cheers

Gimo

Hi Frank, with my model built on 2013 I also have no memory of particular mistakes on the plan, but honestly I did not always follow the Instructions.
Have a look at my log into the signature,  I hope you can find something useful for your good work.

Cheers
Gimo

Great work Frank!

Hi Mark,

thank you for the appreciation.

Gimo

End of log.

The base was quickly done from a picture frame.

The barrels and the anchor were taken from an old kit.

Cheers

Gimo

Update.

Cheers

Gimo

Hi Ray,

thanks for the interest.

Gimo

Yesterday morning I finally received the Brass-Black. The time for experiments is over.

Cheers

Gimo.

Yes, the color is permanent ... don't tell the admiral you fried .

Hi Mark,

I may have used an incorrect phrasing.

I've literally fried the guns.

Gimo

Blackening.

While waiting for "Brass-Black" delivery, I've decided to experiment with the pig-lard.

Gimo

Gangway Brackets

Gimo

Current progress.

Cheers

Gimo

Thank you Pete and Mick for the comments.

For the Bits and Hatch I've used beech stained with "orange stain" and the result is somewhat similar to the mahogany.

Cheers

Gimo.