John Murray

That is what I am finding as well..👍

After putting it off, I tried debonding the stems broadstrake planks. I used my electric plank bender to heat it up and I was surprised how it came apart. I have now left it tonight and will clean it up tomorrow. I will also ensure the stem is properly braced so it cannot move next time I glue the broad strakes in position.

Thank you very much for your kind offer. Unfortunately, I ordered one and then read your offer... Doh!

I have just ordered one, not starret though. Couldn't find one anywhere then this forum turns up loads of responses.

Just ordered it.

That will be the 3rd ruler from BNA... 🤣 However, that does have the scale I am after on it. Strange thing is, when I searched BNAs website, I did not find that one.

Thank you for that. I shall try that. 🙂

Morning All, I am in Australia. I have searched for 48th scale imperial rulers with no luck. I have bought two so far but whilst they both have 1:1 imperial scales, they both have the 48th scale reading metric as in the attached pic. I don't want to keep importing this sort of mistake. is anyone familiar with somewhere that does have this scale ruler?

I have the broad strakes on now. I am disappointed in the stem. I did not pick up the fact that the stem had twisted slightly when I was bracing it while it cured. There is a slight twist in it.🤬 I left it for tonight while I consider whether to plow on or try and debond it which may affect the other three ends in there as well.

Kevin, I have just found this build. I have only seen the 1st 5 videos so far but am thoroughly enjoying them. I too bought the set of books a few weeks ago. I have the plans for the Atalanta from the NMM. Cost a bit, but hey... I am only working on the Model Shipways Dory right now to get up to speed and have a couple of kits to do before I tackle this sort of project. A few yrs I suspect, but I will have everything hopefully that I need. I look forward to catching up the videos...

Some further work overnight on the Dory. I sanded the garboard planks flush. The joints weren't as good as I wanted but, still learning so will accept that. I then placed the broad strakes in boiled water and soaked for 10 minutes or so before placing on the frame to bend before fixing properly.

I spent time in the shed today messing around. I fixed the garboard plank on and am waiting for tomorrow for time to clean it up before placing the 2nd plank on. I need to come up with better fixtures for the ends of the planks to hold in place. The garboards weren't particularly well done.

I started my 1st model boat in decades. It is the Dory from the 3 kit kombo from Model Shipways. I got this kit not for the subject but to bring me up to speed hopefully as I progress through the 3 kits so I can tackle more advanced kits. The instructions are good, although there are minor things that took me a while to catch on to. I initially did not realise the garboard planks were not symmetrical. The tapers at each end are different lengths and I did not pick this up until after I had bent the planks and held in place to set the bends. I suspect that is for trimming to final size. Apart from that, there was no issue.

I have had a look at the NRG Saw jig. I will be looking at getting one. For a push stick, the Proxxon Planer I have comes with a plastic push stick. Seems fairly soft so if I touch the blade, It should just cut into the push stick. I recall my father using those terms and had forgotten what they referred to. He worked in shipyards for a long time. I cannot see myself getting to the stage of harvesting my own timber. I follow a few YT sites where they do that. To much investment of time, space, and money. Apple = Malus Sylvestris? Correct? I have a supplier of rare timbers in Australia down the road from me. The list of product is here. https://www.bukartilla.com.au/timber/2014/3/31/timber-list The only issue I have is telling Balsa from Plywood! Let alone any of the other species named...

I discovered the limitations of the disc sander fairly quick... I currently have a dremel with a drum sander set. I have yet to use it so will investigate. If no good, I shall try looking further into it. I have the Proxxon vax hooked up and wear a mask. As you say, an impressive amount of dust is generated. I live with my son. My wife died 13 yrs ago. He doesn't see mess so dust doesn't bother him... 🤣 I have all the tools in the garage though. I shall have a look at your build log. Thanks for that.

I understand what you are saying re the quilters pins. I have Lightroom and Photoshop, graphics programs I have no issue with. think I understand what you are referring to your jig. The penny dropped when I realised you were talking fonts! I do not currently have the skill set at lofting plans from lines plans. Hopefully one day. Your tip re the butt joint is appreciated.

Thank you for this. I am starting to understand what you are saying and can see the benefits. FP and AP? I have considered buying a bandsaw but am aware that there are things I don't know and will probably buy something not suitable. I have ordered the following to get me up to speed before starting the Pegasus. https://www.hobbytools.com.au/Model-Shipways-Shipwright-3-Kit-Combo-Series-1-24

I do have a set of digital calipers, they just aren't in the pics. NRG saw jig? I have a push stick that comes with the Proxxon planer. Is that what you are referring to? I am on two blood thinners and anti clot agents and am very careful around stuff that bites. This is why I never got into woodworking. Seeing the spinning blades was enough.

Now that is a cracker model I had considered doing a cross section as well as a spindle sander.

Cheers for that I do have digital calipers, they weren't shown in the pictures. Re the wood, I shall take onboard your suggestions. I am not a woodworker. Wood names mean nothing currently as I am not a woodworker> I understand on the leaving extra for final shaping. This was a once off to enjoy. I shall look into spoke shaves. I have ordered the following to get me up to speed before starting the Pegasus. https://www.hobbytools.com.au/Model-Shipways-Shipwright-3-Kit-Combo-Series-1-24

Cheers for that Jaager. I am still reading your further responses and will reply to those later today once I have absorbed them. POF and POB, yup, I got the difference now. I wasn't sure of the terms, so many to learn. A bit about me is probably in order. I have been interested in models my entire life. 63 now, I remember my first model back in the mid 60s. For me, the enjoyment comes from trying new things to learn. I am not interested necessarily in completing models, but learning new techniques and tips from each model. If I complete it, that's a bonus. I have done several wooden boats in my late teens and really enjoyed the experience. I understand that each genre of modelling has its own unique skillset to be learned. I am under no illusion as to what I am looking at. I recently found Ohla Batchvarovs Youtube channel and that rekindled my interest in wooden models. After I emptied her channel, I noticed her doing the Pegasus. That appealed to me. I recently was lucky to be able to indulge myself as a once off and buy the Pegasus as I had received a compensation payout. Many yrs ago, I bought The anatomy of Nelsons ship by C Nepean Longridge. I was fascinated by the subject. Looking further over the yrs I found myself drawn to the 74 gun ships over the 1st rates. Something about them appealed to me. The price of kits in Australia is very high. I had looked online and found a supplier in the UK and decided to buy the Vanguard as well since it saved me 50% of the price compared to buying in Australia. So, now I had 2 kits. Recalling my earlier model boat experiences, I wanted some machinery to assist me. I found the Byrnes saw and bought one. I bought some Proxxon tools as well. This was due to the fact that as a once off, the cash would not be there in the future if I wanted to indulge myself. So, 2 kits and some tools were arriving. I then stumbled upon the Seawatch books website. I saw there was a 4 book set of the Swan class as a scratch build. It seemed fate was talking so I bought them as well as the plans. Now, I have the gear I need and was facing the daunting task of actually doing something. I have just bought https://www.hobbytools.com.au/Model-Shipways-Shipwright-3-Kit-Combo-Series-1-24. I believe this is what you were referring to. I do think this will help me get up to speed to tackle the 1st of the kits. I shall reply to your other responses later as I read them and understand. I appreciate your detailed responses.

Cheers, My first test was a cant frame. This was frame K of the Pegasus. Re the Basswood, I bought that to act as a filler in between bulkheads on my two kits, especially near the bow and stern. That isn't for actual frames. So far that is the only wood I had available which is why I used that. Never heard of rubber cement, I will visit Hammer barn and see what they have. The PVA was at hand. I do take your point re the thickness. I would appreciate your thoughts on what you see. I am a complete beginner at woodworking. This is only done to familiarise myself and have a play. I have 2 plank on frame kits to do first before I consider a scratch build.:)

Yes, I shall be doing that. This is just for practice, nowt else.

Cheers for that bruce. ☺ That is one thong I didn't address in this piece as so far there was no need. I have been somewhat limited in my thinking due to the proxxon thicknesser and planer can only handlle 80mm wide pieces. i cannot slit 80 mm into a board. Maximum is 46mm with the byrnes table saw. Does that makes sense. I need to investigate how to do this. Justvreread your comment. The centre piece should be running crossways. Gotcha now👍 Regards John

I hope this is the right forum for this subject. I have been busy getting my garage sorted out with my tools after shifting house. I have bought the plans for the Swan Class HMS Pegasus. I printed out a cant frame to use the machinery for the 1 time. It was ok only. (I am not a woodworker and so need to start from scratch.) This is my 2nd attempt and making frame K in the set. I started with Basswood 30x50x1000mm and wanted a board t.7mm thick, 1000 long and 46mm wide. To get the 46mm wide I need to trim the width of the board to 46mm. A cut, a flip and a second cut gave me the 46mm width. In pics with hands showing, the machine was turned off so pics could show what I intended to do. I printed the patterns out and checked the printed size with a ruler. It was spot on so trimmed the patterns, glued them on with PVA and waited for them to dry. I then trimmed them with my scrollaw then cleaned further with my disc sander. I used my Perma Grit files to clean then after that in places the machinery couldn't fix. Once dry, I then bevelled the frames with the files and sanded the paper off. As I say, this is only to get practice, nothing more. Does anything stand out that I could improve on? I am doing this with nothing but youtube and internet to guide me.