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I think that we appreciate a lot more than your "efforts in the field of photography", Valeriy 🙂 Yves -
Kevin, You are very brave to try treenailing such a large hull. I prefer the copper tiles.... 😉 Yves
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Superb model Ras !!! I love all the brass that you included on that ship. For a scratch built model, this is really a great achievement. Yves
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I agonized about making the rudder controlled from the wheel. I would have had to go through two decks and implement a system of pulleys that conflicts with the positions of the guns. In the end it was too crazy and the kit does not offer an easy (for me) way of doing it. Besides, the wheel itself is not easily accessed from the outside and the lack of coupling will prevent curious (and big...) fingers to actuate the mechanism. Therefore, the rudder will be mounted free with a device to bring it back to the central position: Very simple and very efficient. Yves
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All eight guns have been installed. I have implemented some of the rigging used to roll back the guns for reloading. Again, these details may be visible from the outside and contribute to the quality of the model. Nothing is provided in the kit. Parts were sourced from Model Shipways. The 12 mm belaying pins are also provided from Model Shipways and are made of wood. The CAF Model kit does not provide anything. Aerial view.... The Upper capstan is coupled with the lower one and they both spin in synchronization. At this stage, I can start installing the beams that will support the rear quarter deck. From the outside of the hull: Hmmm... I may need to sand a little bit that upper wale..... These pictures are too revealing.... Overall view, that is where we stand. The model weights a little bit more than 13 pounds at this moment (poop heavy...as you can guess). Yves
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Moving along on the main deck with the building of an additional eight middle size guns: These guns will be positioned centrally on the main deck. I am doing this to allow me the possibility to start building the rear quarter deck: The red columns (bitts ?) holding the support for the belaying pins must be installed and prepared before you start installing the floor and planking of the main deck. Otherwise, you will suffer to make sure they fit correctly as they almost interfere with the pumps. You have been warned.... I am thankful, I prepared these parts (four of them) ahead of time. The kit does not provide any internal paneling for the main deck, with the exception of the central part. I decided to build some panels as they may be visible from outside, if you lean low enough while looking: Not perfect, but better than nothing. This section of the deck is ready for the installation of the 18 pounder guns: Yves
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Superb pictures: it is like being on board of the real ship. Yves
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Folks, I need your help. I am trying to replicate the rigging used to retract and retain the guns on the deck. According to the Anatomy of Ship (Bellona), this was done with two double blocks and a ring attached to the deck. I tried measuring the blocks on the book and I came up with about 4 mm in size. I have no idea what the rope should be (1/48th scale) for that usage. Same goes for the gun breaches, to retain the cannon and absorb the recoil. Any pointers and source for these blocks and ropes would be much welcome. None of that equipment is included in the kit. I thought, it would look nicer on the deck and would add a few useful details. Thanks in advance. Yves
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Still taking a (well deserved...) break from the galleries, I am now moving to the partial completion of Session #3. This is basically, the building, planking of the main deck with some parts added here and there. After installing the four guns underneath, the lid is placed permanently. The two anchor ropes are installed and wrapped around the bitts: At this point, the other four guns are glued and the other side of the deck can be installed: Of course, the preliminary work of adjusting all the deck parts, pays big at this stage. All parts are dovetailing perfectly. The planking can now be started. Most planks are 20 cm long and staggered by 5 cm. Two coats of Wipe on Poly have been spread and I will most likely use a third coat, before adding anything to the deck. You can clearly see the demarcation of the Wipe-On-Poly, below. I like that grayish and still warmish hue that it gives to the wood, and the protection it brings to that fragile wood. On the picture, the WOP has just been spread, causing that wet look on the maple wood. Overall view: Yves
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Now, is the time to prepare all the details of the gun deck, before closing the lid on it: I have precut the square holes that will be used for the bitts. I also painted black the wood surfaces that will sit below the grates. The guns are then placed, on one side only....for the time being. It is starting to look very menacing (above). I am then installing the large ropes used for the anchors. At this point, I can start covering the port side of the central section. The main capstan has been inserted in place, since it will be very difficult to position it when the central main deck section is glued. Yves
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It is time to build a few more cannons, that will sit under the main deck. This task, as many of you know so well, is tedious and repetitive. That is why I do it in small quantities at a time (almost homeopathic doses). The brass parts are immersed in a mixture of vinegar (apple cider) and baking soda. The parts are then carefully cleaned in lukewarm water and then dipped into the black solution. Again, rinsing, drying and waxing are performed on each barrel. Touch-ups, when necessary are made with the Model Shipways cannon black acrylic color, that matches so well the chemical blackening. Yves
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Yes, the Quarter Galleries are a royal pain in the **** to put together. However, they also contribute so much to the beauty and splendor of the ship, that all these efforts are worth it. When you look at the entire model, these small deficiencies vanish as there are so many details to grab the attention of the enthusiasts. Thank you all, for your encouragements and words of support and wisdom. I will try to do better on the starboard gallery. In the meantime, I am building a few more big pounders for the gun deck, so that I can make some more progress on the main deck. A slight change of pace, so to speak.... Yves
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Thank you Blue Ensign, coming from you that is very encouraging and supporting. I use your Build Log as a reference for a lot of details on my model. Yves
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Again, a quick update after almost two weeks of working on one of the Galleries. What a royal pain overall..... The first thing was to position and glue (after bending in a jig for a couple of days) the rear stern wall: The construction of the galleries can then be started. Again, the parts provided by CAF are not matching exactly and need to be modified. It is extremely tedious, requires a lot of trials, sanding and CA glue is your best friend in this kind of endeavor. The most horrible parts are the slanted window frames: they are poorly machined and require each glass pane to be individually cut, with the most care. The wood is very brittle and the rungs are only asking to break in the process. It is so unfortunate that CAF did not print these frames in resin. They are printing so many other parts and these would look so much better in resin. Anyway, cutting nine glass panes on each window, gluing rungs and microscopic pieces of wood is not exactly fun and I will take a break before assembling the second gallery. Same goes with the pilasters: They should have 3D printed them instead of using that carved/machined wood which does not look very realistic at that scale. For someone with 3D design skills, it would be worth re-designing these parts and getting the window frames correctly aligned and matching the openings. Yves
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A very short update. Still on the stern section, preparing for the quarterdeck: I put together six smaller guns (two have already been installed): Next, I will be installing the long beams that will be used to hold the rear quarterdeck. Yves
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A quick update on the Bellona: I am back working on the rear section of the main deck. This is a mix of Session #3 (Planking of the deck) and Session #4 (building of the ward rooms and officers rooms). The Section "D" is added to the front of Section "E", placing a lid on the six 32 pounders guns recently installed: You can see the axle of the rear capstan, protruding out of the deck. Planking is then continued: I am using strip of about 20 cm long (10 meters in real life) and I hope it is not too long for such period ships. I am also trying to replicate the four planks staggered arrangement, traditional of these vessels. The Captain's Pantry and Wardroom Pantry is glued to the deck: The deck (at least the rear section) is treated with three coats of Wipe-on-Poly to darken the planks and make them more resilient. You can see the difference of colors on the pictures. We are now moving to Session #4 (I am no longer following the order of the CAF instructions). This part is the assembly of the Officers' cabins, also called canvas cabins, as they were divided by removable pieces of canvas. The walls are strengthened by some strips of wood. The glass panes are made with tracing paper. Yves
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MONTAÑES by Amalio
yvesvidal replied to Amalio's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
I love that rudder mechanism. So perfect and so realistic. Yves -
Time to go back to the Main and Gun decks: I have prepared six 32 pounders guns to install in the gun deck: The process is identical: Drilling the holes for the micro-nails, blackening of the barrels, tedious hand painting of the chassis and final assembly. The guns are resting on their four casters and a drop of CA glue is placed between the casters and the floor. The capstan is fully deployed and will be connected to the main deck Capstan, actually rotating both at the same time. From the outside, it is looking very ominous.... Now, I can resume the work on the main deck, at least towards the poop. Yves
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Yes, I do. I am using Future Floor (Pledge) before (2 coats) and after (2-3 coats). It is a tiny bit shiny at first, but the luster goes away after a few days and after gliding my fingers on the decals. You can see the Pledge bottle on some of the pictures. Decals are installed using Microscale-SET and SOL concoctions. Yves
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With all these spare parts, I am starting to wonder if buying the kit is really necessary..... 🙂 Yves
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