Ponto

This is some impressive work,... and another kit on my radar. I don't imagine the kit comes with the planking as depicted in your build...?

jp

That looks an excellent product Daniel,I look forward to seeing mine when it lands

 

Kind Regards

 

Nigel

Nigel ...I'm very much looking forward to your assessment of the kit and a pending build log .... any timeframe in mind?

Daniel... can you hold steadfast on current pricing ...(pretty) please... our nation is in the midst of a recession...LOL...

JP

This looks very impressive and the plans look to be very builder friendly  ....  I sure hope our Canadian dollar rebounds quickly!!! ....   more decisions...LOL.......

JP

I'm a big fan of the black timber,... it looks really classy!  This project is well on its way to being something special.......

JP

On with the Gun Ports....the full scale plans were used as a template to transfer the openings and after measuring and remeasuring (and remeasuring) ...the gun ports were knocked out with straight edges and a scalpel.     The holes were expanded to accommodate the inserts which will eventually allow for final planking and the rebates allowing the gun port lids to open and close.

Some preliminary ideas on color scheme are being tested... The wales will definitely be black and I thought the brass cannon set on the black gun port sills might be attractive. Probably  not too authentic but I let that ship sail long ago.....I'm using soft basswood on the gun port sills and debating switching too something a little more  durable... the basswood is easy to work with but not very forgiving and shows every little mishap.

LOL... still working with the text and image placement --- I hope it all makes sense --- and thanks for looking in.....

JP

Vince,... I admire your determination and the results are evident. I'm also working thru "issues" with my Euromodel kit and I feel your pain. When all is said and done, I'm sure the model will scream Vince P. rather than Euromodel!!!!

JP

Really nice and tidy workmanship!

JP

Love it,.... simplicity in form yet the differences (however minute) are readily discernible by eye ----- and I never would have thought it!  The proof is in the chart and thanks for that................

JP

I happen to enjoy making my own rope and...

 

I appreciate the thought process, would never adopt it, but hmmmmmmmmmmmm,... having a little trouble "wrapping' my head around the method of measuring the differences between rope that is essentially the same. Depending on technique, I can see too many inconsistent variables creeping into the process...........

 

JP

For me, it's as much about time.  Since I work full time, it is more than worth it to me to just purchase the rope I need from Chuck, and concentrate on building the model in the time I have to do hobby stuff, rather than make my own.  I just use the closest size to the size I need, and as long as it looks good, that's good enough for me, nobody is going to be measuring my rope to yell at me for using .018 instead of .021 line.

 

Some people enjoy making their own line, and that's cool, I'd rather work on wood or actually do the rigging instead of making the rope to make the rigging.  

All good points and pretty much my philosophy and thoughts on the subject,.... how do even measure and tell the difference between .018 and .021 line???

JP

....scratch builders.........

jp

"....Well, I'm gonna think about my next build. Maybe there are other brands, which have everything in order.

I read good things about Model shipways."

I'm thinking that, no matter which brand is considered, there will always be an issue or two with any kit......just the nature of business I suppose. Funny thing though,... the issues will change from builder to builder........

JP

A superb effort Chris... 6 years well spent!

jp

I confess,... my lap comes in handy during initial planking stages and  it works for me.  ---  but, there is no "affection"  as far as I can figure  ---

JP

Thanks everyone for your likes and patience with my rants. The first planking is complete aside from the stern which needs to be buttoned up after some test fitting with the supplied castings. I'm quite happy with the symmetry and the shape along the hull from all perspectives.  At this point, only the gun deck is glued in place and the other decks fit accurately with my preliminary  pin placements. I suppose my next plan of attack is knocking out the  openings for all the fire power.........and then fitting out the gun deck ---- I don't know if there is any advantage to finish the final planking with wales or to complete the gun deck beforehand..............

JP

Hi Simon,... thanks for looking in.  I understand the "issues" with the supplied bulkheads can be overcome with some effort, but, having said that, I'm thinking that I didn't get very good value for what the kit cost me initially.  Compared to my investment on Corel's WVH  ( I caught it on sale) and what that kit entailed, .... I think I over paid for the Euromodel kit!

You're definitely correct with your assessment of the plans ,... they are inconsistent and can be quite frustrating. I'll try to keep my gripes to a minimum however, and will not give up on her........stay tuned for my rendition of the Le Renommee   ---- it will be one of a kind!

JP

"... place a pack the correct height under the bow end of the keel then use the conventional block of wood with a pencil taped on at the required height.

 

Kind Regards

 

Nigel

Well, I must be doing something right, ...(but only after double and triple checking my initial effort).  While the linked build log took 4.5 years to complete, it's interesting to note that similar challenges were encountered during the initial stages of construction....namely, the suspect accuracy of  a number of the supplied bulkheads. Future Le Renommee builders should be prepared  to address this.

After all is said and done, I'm quite sure that no two of these Euromodel kits would end up looking the same,... and I suppose this is a good thing from where I stand. I wonder if this is unique to the Euromodel brand or just a general result of wooden ship models?

JP

While my intent is not to direct anyone from this site, I would recommend the link supplied by Nigel as an additional source of reference........for those interested in the Le Renommee kit, the Russian builder  was quite ambitious and did carve his own ornamentation and spent some time on the kit before completion.  I use the build log often since  for support since the Euromodel  step by step instructions are sparse.......

I promised myself I would tend to the weed "issues" in the yard today but now it is raining so may as  well spend time in the shipyard ... how convenient...LOL......Anyway, here are some progress shots for those interested...........

***I recently learned that the waterline is not necessarily parallel to the keel... it needs more than one measurement from the plans and in this case, is "shorter" towards the bow. Also, and it may not be apparent from the photo, I did taper the keel according to the plans,...the width is narrower toward the bow and stern while the bulk of the width is found amidship.

Thanks for looking in and enjoy.........

JP

There are some very special builds on this forum and this one can certainly be considered as very special!!!!

JP

I've used quick setting epoxy with success in these instances,....and your stern is looking fabulous, by the way.....

JP

Very neat work JP  I assume you are familiar with this build  http://www.shipmodeling.ru/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=5116&sid=1ac3fd793561b00364498ca1112888a1

 

Kind Regards

 

Nigel

Thanks for the link Nigel. With all my googling, that is one that I missed. I have a couple sources for the finished build but one can never have enough resources for technique. The log  will come in handy as I often struggle interpreting the supplied plans.......much obliged.

JP

  After the the drama of my last posting I decided to switch gears and initiate the first planking.  At the pace I build, I need to go back to the drawing board and teach myself techniques and pour over the many resources offered at this wonderful site. The images show my progress  to date. When the hull is filled in up to the gun deck, I will turn my attention to the deck planking and its fitting out.

Thanks for looking in......

JP

I'm not aware of the credentials necessary to be designated "master modeller" but I would not hesitate to suggest that Johann deserves such recognition.........Always a treat to view your accomplishments!!!

JP

.... an extremely special accomplishment,... your efforts  and the results are overwhelming!!!!

JP

That sounds superb! Start your build log now and show us some unboxing photos! 

 

Can't say i'm very interested in the subject, but this bodes well for future releases. I'm waiting for the Victory.

My sentiments exactly....the sooner the better for Victory,... while I still have all my faculties ---

JP