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  1. Barbossa
    You're most welcome Edward. Still +/- 70 photo's to go before we reach Venus' present status. This little delay allows me to think about the second planking. Another word of caution according to my introduction yesterday : this build is pretty basic as only the visible/outside details will benefit my attention And before I forget : as you may assume, this is a POB project. I forgot to specify this in the title. So , if any moderator/administrator should read this : please feel free to correct this oblivion as I'm afraid to make a mistake while modifying this log. If not possible, no problem. The 19 bulkheads were cut out of MDF, 5 mm thickness. And additional space was required for the false keel, which I split up in 3 parts. Important notice : none of this would have been possible without my Proxxon saw machine. To allow a clean cut of the bulkheads : - they were cut out of a separate piece of MDF with a stanleyknife. As I wanted a clean cut, both sides of the MDF-panel were marked with a little holes that were connected. Otherwise was the MDF panel impossible to handle on the saw machine - Once the bulkheads were cut out of the separate MDF-pieces, I used the same stanleyknife to trace the path the sawblade had to follow. To be continuated.... - I
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    Continuation "Card prototype"
  3. Barbossa
    Merci Michel, The idea is to build her "as if she were a kit". So along with my previous build, other Diana logs ( Beef Wellington and Rob Durant's) will act as a benchmark whenever it comes to the finishing touch. Now back to the begin. As this is my first (semi)scratch build I've found it recommendable to build first a prototype in card. This allowed me many measuring possibilities. Measuring is the key-word.
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    Hi, this is my new project. It's a kind of a sequel, following my HMS Diana. 1)What is to be expected : - Let's begin with what is NOT to be expected. I have the deepest admiration whenever I go through those wonderful buildlogs ( fully framed models, admirality models,...you name it) but I'm afraid these pieces of art are totally beyond my skills. - Why semi-scratch : lots of accessories ( gunnery, belaying pins,....) were already purchased through the available market - Why La Vénus . I like her lines but above all : I like frigates. - Why 1/64 ; I upscaled or downscaled ? the 1/72 plans because I wanted to put her aside my Diana 2)Roadblocks ? Quite easy : a lot of things still need to be figured out. So bear with me Here's the pics of the present status. But photo's are available since the beginning of this project. So the next coming days updates (or flash backs) are to be expected
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    Wonderful work on those open bulwarks, Rob. Nice to see those Diana builds coming along !
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    Beautiful indeed, Jason. Your finishing is a benchmark for my future project(s) One question ( probably overlooked this in your buildlog) which brand/color code do you use for the red parts : gun carriages, inner bulwarks,...?
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    Looking forward when you are to resume shipbuilding activities Take care
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    Bonjour Cri Cri, Very nice frigate To answer your question and only my personal opinion, from an easthetical point of view Gun : black Wheels : black or dark brown Carriage : red ( but not to flashy ) However : you're the captain
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    Errors ? I didn't notice. Wonderful work
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    Hi BE, Whatever you're to decide : another jewel to complete a brilliant collection. Although I tend to go for fully rigged ships, this build obviously demonstrates what a superb cutter this is. Your craftmanship & dedication to this hobby is stunning
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    Nice books, Patrick. You just can't have enough of them and related to such purchases : happiness is just mouseclick away...
  12. Barbossa
    You're always welcome, Rob And I 100 % agree : this kit offers a lot of possibilities/opportunities. Regarding the columns : the AoTS inspired me, the first pages show different (lookalike?) Diana's with columns Besides, this is what's MSW all about : by different approaches, exchanging ideas and trying to improve yourself (myself ) for the next build
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    Hi Rob, Looking forward to your progress on this (side)-project. I went for a rather "straighforward" approach and the way both you and Jason manage things are lessons learned for me. Keep up the good work !
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    Hi Mark, I second Carl's meaning. Take care.
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    Hi Bob, a simple hit on the like button will not do. Your work is truly a benchmark for many of us. Regarding the project to come, if I were to decide why not proceed by elimination : a fully rigged 3-master or something smaller ? Which scale do you have in mind ?
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    Hi Patrick I'm looking forward to your recovery. Circumstances may differ : sometimes life get's in the way of hobby-matters. Get well & take care.
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    Hello and a warm welcome from the not so far away Gate to the "Flemish Ardens". Take your time to visit topics, buildlogs,...I'm sure you'll find answers and a lot of inspiration.
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    Hi, B.E. quite challenging. But I'm confident as your commitment to this hobby is as huge as the support you'll receive from many MSW-members. Keep up the good work !
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    With all due respect to the shipwright assistant : Nice Job on the planking B.E. ! Many of us (me included) would settle for this. Looking forward to the treenailing chapter
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    Excellent approach ! Meaning your buildlog as well as the beverages ! About the latter : because of the heat I'm more into Liefmans Goudband or Kriek (Boon) For the same reason : my shipyard is on the attic ( almost 30° in the afternoon ) and shipbuilding is only to resume until september. Cheers !
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    Hi Patrick, I have no clue and I can only offer a questionable alternative as some anachronism is involved (pics are related to a gallion dd. 1610 or so,...) On the other hand, when you Google for Victory/Amati's HMS revenge you'll find the same device. Aside from this : great work !
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    Hi Patrick, wonderful work Concerning the balcony question : I'd also settle for option 2, option 3 seems a bit "crowded" to me.
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    Hi Christos, Now I understand, it decreases indeed. The angle from which you can notice that the dimension of the wood is to decrease at both extremities is just different. Again, a simple photo - as you posted- can tell more than a thousand words. It's all clear to me now.
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    Hello Christis : yes indeed Here's the result of an ad random search on the Internet : https://www.dreamstime.com/stock-image-18th-century-anchor-newport-rhode-island-image23864161
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    Hello, just my 2 eurocents I was far more lazy regarding the assemby of deadeyes & channels : instead of soldering I used black thread and made sure to hide the knots inside the channels as I suppose there's an incision at every dead-eye position. The advantage was that I could straighten the thread at my own convenience. You also may want to decrease the thickness at the extremeties of the wooden parts of your anchors, if still possible. But as always : you are the captain. Take care

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