augie

At this point, I think you're ready for a 1/24 Eiffel Tower !  REALLY good stuff, Popeye.  And excellent painting.

Looks like a fun project.  I had a ball with my Ulises tug a number of years back.  I love your funnel ...... mine came with something like a tube from a roll of toilet paper  .  As someone already asked, what's her LOA?

That's an interesting idea!  Hope it works out for you.

Yes, that narrowing at the front is called tapering or spiling.  It prevents the planks from crowding at the bow.  The amount varies according to the shape of the hull.

That gangway is a real piece of work!  Give the puppy a hug from me.

Hmmmm.......at this rate I wonder if Buck will ever need to start a second build ? 

I'm sitting here smiling and wondering how much more detail we can get on board this little gem?  I'm getting old now and the memory isn't as good as it used to be but I do seem to recall that we already have axes, knives, harpoons, lances, line tubs and a water barrel ---- with working spigot.  All this on top of the best wood finish on the planet!

How big is the table Lextin?  The reason I ask is that what I've done is take something like that and lay a solid wooden door on top of it then screw the door into the old wood table top.  Gives a nice, smooth work surface that can be easily taken apart and even flipped over when the surface gets worn (about 20 years).

Tedious is worth it.  Chains look great!

Red looks good.  It always stands out at this point.  After a while you'll forget it's even there.

I'm with Brian 100% on this.  Drop planks and stealers are part of the game so use what you need.  Things are looking very nice for you.   And yup, use 95% of your sanding energy on the first planking and the second will fall nicely in place.

Excellent Augie,

 

Will you be installing Carlings and Ledges as well?

 

Ben

Yup.  Looking forward to those.

Looking very nice!

Loving that ship's wheel!

I got the Dremel table (only) for $5 at a garage sale about 15 years ago!

Thanks to everyone for the kind comments, interest and the 'likes'.  

DR. Per -----  Chuck provides for leaving sections of the gun deck exposed right on the plans.  In my experience, if you follow his lead things come out fine.  I have been looking at some other partially open deck ideas (like Rafine's Essex by Sam Cassano) and may make some changes to suit the way she is going to be displayed.  I have a few months before I make the final decision on which way to go.  And yes, that little Dremel table is a gem for holding her steady and arrow straight.  Easy in and out is priceless.  They come up on eBay once in a while.

She is one very, very neat looking vessel.  You deserve a moment to stand back, look at her and be proud.  Your finish on the cannon is well done.  Did you paint or blacken?

About time for an update.

After playing around with different configurations (wire, wood, rope), I finally decided on using the photoetched stanchions and some line for the companionway railings.  I'll use this throughout:

The photo also shows a glimpse of the second of the aft bulkheads and the permanently installed capstan and pawls.

The next 8 deck beams for the quarterdeck were also installed, including lodging and hanging knees:

Finally, just an overall shot:

There are several more decks beams to go in to finish the quarterdeck but first we need to prepare some deck fittings.

Yes.  We spend a lot of time fairing the hull bulkheads so that the planks run smooth and naturally.  Sometimes, a minor irregularity might show up after planking and this can be easily sanded out with carvel planking ----- especially if you are double planking.  I wasn't sure how it might be handled with clinker.

No, it looks great.  I was just thinking that with carvel planking, if there are any irregularities in the flow of the planks, you have a chance to smooth them out once all the planks are laid.  With clinker planking that would seem to be difficult.  

I'd like to see that.  I'm not sure how you're going to handle any needed sanding.

My deepest sympathy on your uncle's passing.  Have a safe trip.

I'm with you, Popeye.  I just may have chosen someone saltier to portray Cap'n Billy.  

She's a real gem, Ken.  And the lantern really fills out that stern.  WELL DONE, mate!!

We'll wait for you to reveal what's next.

It seems really strange that they would express fractions in a way that's larger than a whole number.  One can make sense out of 64/100 but 195/100?  Is there some convention we're not aware of?