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westwood
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so the framing fun began
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Here are some progress pics, guys! The stern and QG framing, as well as the gun port framing, are complete...
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It looks great, JJ
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Hi guys, just a little update again because there was less time to build than I would have liked... I continued framing the gunports. All 4 longitudinal pieces have been installed. Only on the aft three bulkheads isn't glued in yet. I'll finish that after framing the stern. And here are some pictures of the stern. First I shaped and glued The upper wing transom. Then the four shorter inner frames and the two outer frames. Finally the horizontals, I heat formed those to the curve just like upper wing transom to make them fit nicely into the slots of the frames and jig. Now the QG framing and balcony will be next
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John, the Assembling the Knee of the Head is very nice. Looking forward to the continuation! As for the gap, I had too, although maybe a smaller one. I shaped the rabbet strip according to the stem knee, So the gap was between the strip and the bulkhead former. I filled it with glue. If you have already glued the strip, then I would do what Frank suggests. I would add the material. I certainly wouldn't sand off the stem. Also, there is some flex in the assembled knee at that particular point. So maybe partially fill the gap with material and partially press it together when gluing. I hope this makes sense — I can't explain it any better
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Good planning always pays off. Very nice and clean work Frank!
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Great work, Ben! I still have a lot of work to do, but I'm looking forward to starting the framing process on my model.
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Another small update, although the manual shows stern framing first, but since bulkhead extensions are critical and fragile, I decided to start framing the gun ports first. The longitudinal pieces are cut full length, which should make for a nice smooth run, assuming all the bulkheads are properly aligned. I started at main gundeck level with STBD 1 UP. Each port also has its own template. So I'll use them to check the height before gluing the top piece STBD 2.
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ready to continue...
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After installing the upper frame brackets, followed by masking and spraying with black paint. Unfortunately, I underestimated the amount of paint. I still had to order one more. Because of its size, I opted for paint spray and sprayed it outside. However, a quarter or more of the paint was blown off by the wind. 🙄
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Thank you, JJ. Yes, it looks good, and I'm happy with it. However, I made some minor alignment errors, so hopefully that won't be a problem later. Today, I just worked on the lower frame brackets. And I started on the upper ones. Hopefully, I'll be able to paint the internal structure over the week.
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Hi guys, so again a little update. After checking if everything fits together I glued all the bulkheads permanently. Also all the support jigs are done, so I'm starting to install the frame brackets...
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Yes, I enjoy it, too. I look forward to going to the workshop every day to build it.
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Thank you, JJ. Today, just a small sample. I installed the inner bow frames on bulkhead one. I haven't started gluing the other bulkheads yet. I dry-tested some of the other parts to check their fit and symmetry...
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Nice progress, Ben! I'm glad I'm behind you because I can be inspired by you.
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Thanks for the comments and likes guys. Today, after much thinking about whether to do it or not, I drilled and fitted the nails into the keel. Then came the next stage. Fixing it to the stand and dry fitting the bulkheads. So far everything is fitting nicely into place.
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Hi Yves, Thank you! As I mentioned earlier, the model was designed by a longtime member of this great forum scrubbyj427 HMS Portland 1770 Prototype 1:48 - 4th rate 50 gun ship This is the first model he has designed himself, and he is doing everything in his spare time. In addition to designing the entire model, he is also working on prototypes, a build manual, and a website. The model will be released in chapters, as Chuck did with Winchelsea. The model's overall length is 43 inches (109 cm), so it's quite a beast. Ben and I are building prototypes to verify the design elements. Stay tuned, and keep your fingers crossed!
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It looks like I've finished the keel. But I'm still thinking of adding - simulating nails to the keel. Here is a test with an 0,5 mm drill bit. I don't see them much on the contemporary models but I have done them on Winnie and probably will do them now. What do you think? Should I do it?
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So, here's another update after the weekend. A lot of sanding, and finally, keel mounting.
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Hey, guys! I have a little update today. The stem and knee parts are assembled, so now I have a lot of sanding and tapering to do for the figurehead...
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Great progress, Ben It's looking very good!
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Thank you, guys! Yes, I'm excited to start building, but I'm taking it slowly. Today, I glued the fake rising wood to the bottom of the bulkhead former and bent the rabbet strip over with hot steam. I've only clamped it for now to dry and shape it by tomorrow. Alongside that, I'm slowly assembling the knee head parts...
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First steps of construction, I glued the three pieces of MDF bulkhead former together on a flat board. From the bottom, I attached an aluminum rail to keep all three parts flush. I let it cure well overnight. Then MDF deadwood - 3mm thick so I used 1.5mm strips to centre it Bulkhead former is 6mm thick. I also glued the hull stands together. I use a very thin CA glue to glue the MDF together, which I let flow into the joints Next tuning The knee of the head parts so far dry
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Hello, friends! It's been a few months since I finished Winchelsea. Even before its completion, however, I have been following the development of the new HMS Portland 1770 kit with great interest. I really like contemporary models of this class, especially when they have such wonderful carvings and painted friezes! I also very much like Joseph Marshall's painting, which serves as a visual template. scrubbyj427 elaborate design, as well as the idea of a hybrid frame construction, really appeals to me. I impatiently awaited updates on the development until finally, word got around! So here is my new build log. HMS Portland 1770 1:48 - 4th rate 50-gun ship Ben and I had the opportunity to start building the prototype together. Unpacking first. The box and weight is huge and yet it's not a complete model yet. It's chapter one - the basic hull structure. All the parts were well packed even though the first unpacking was done by customs officials 🙃 Many parts, such as the bulkhead former, bulkheads, jigs, and stands, other supporting parts are made of MDF of different thicknesses. The frames, keel, and knee of the head are made of beautiful pear. Here are some photos.
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