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François de Saint Nazaire

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  1.    François de Saint Nazaire reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Sphinx 1775 by Ronald-V - Vanguard Models - 1:64
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  12. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello, I'm starting the final planking of the deck. The normal length of a plank is 10 cm (which scales to 320 cm). The kit suggests a beam spacing of 2.5 cm (or 80 cm scale). I've decided to reduce this spacing to 2.0 cm (64 cm scale). Therefore, I'll be simulating the treenails every 2.0 cm instead of 2.5 cm. The second layer is completed using 0.5 x 5mm strips. This layer will also start amidships (in the middle of the deck), but with a key difference: a 17mm wide central strip will be glued on top of it. Therefore, the total width of the first four strips—two on either side of the centerline—must equal 17mm. These thicker planks in the center are called the "corsia." I'm also making sure to avoid using shorter planks (as indicated by the red circles in the drawing extract) and am accounting for openings in the planking.
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    Buona sera! The first deck planking is finished. Sanding has been done to remove hollows and bumps. The deck of the trabaccolo was wide and notably convex, with a thicker plank in the center called the "corsia" , where the mast and bitts were located. The cutting of the hatch panel and access to the living quarters will be done after the final deck planking is installed. I have accurately marked their future locations. The underwater hull is painted with Mars Black acrylic paint.
  17. François de Saint Nazaire
    Dear Alistair, I'm glad to hear you're back to continue your Trabakul. In fact, a trabaccolo is a trabakul. 😉 Slovenia is a lovely place. Piran looks like a very nice port. It would be an honor to share your pictures. For the color of the hull, perhaps I will paint the bottom black. Have a nice day François
  18. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello Jacques, The model will be fully decked. The cabins will be a little bit visible through the hatch!
  19. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello, I start the first planking of the deck. The deck surface is made of two layers of strips, the first one is 1, 5 x 5mm strips and the second is 0.5 x 5 mm strips. Fhe first central deck plank is 1.5x7mm, while all other planks are 1.5x5mm. Have a nice day
  20. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello Glen, I prefer the second one; it's a difficult choice. In the second one, the stone opens up the field because there's no border. I'm not sure if I'm being clear, but either way, it's beautiful! 🤔
  21. François de Saint Nazaire
    "Soit le Bienvenu" Student
  22. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello David, Have you caulked the orlop deck? Is it necessary if the deck isn't watertight? Have a nice day.
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  24. François de Saint Nazaire started following Trabakul by Mfelinger - FINISHED - 1:30 - Adriatic Sea traditional sailing ship
  25. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello Morten, Your model is very successful. A glass of wine is a great help.😉(picture N°4) Why don't you use elements supplied with the box (except for the hull)? Have a nice day
  26. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello, The wale and rubbing strake are in place. I took some freedom with the colors suggested by the instructions.😉
  27. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello Brian, You're starting the ratlines. Good luck – try not to count, there are a lot of them ! Have a nice day
  28. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello, The hull is finish. 😇 The next step will be the wale and rubbing strake. Have a nice WE
  29. François de Saint Nazaire started following HMS Harpy 1796 by dunnock - Vanguard Models - 1:64
  30. François de Saint Nazaire
    Hello David, Nice beginning. I will follow your log with pleasure. I am thinking of buying a Vanguard model one day. it s not your first one !
  31. François de Saint Nazaire
    Gary, Better day after day. Bravo

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