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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from Rudolf in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
Progress continues on the head structure. More pictures to follow when this work area is completed.
Regards from the shipyard,
Pete
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from Duanelaker in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
Welcome to the Brig "Fair American" circa 1780 build log,
Nils: Thank you for your interest
Moving on to the transom rail and fashion pieces, key points include:
>>> Transom cap rail is curved in both section and elevation
>>> Transom cap rail might well have been fabricated in several pieces
>>> Transom cap rail was formed in one piece of sufficient width to accomodate the forward sweep required to follow the line of the transom
>>> Forming jig used to form the cap rail (see picture)
>>> Transom cap rail was shaped to fit the transom prior to installation
>>> Transom cap rail was installed with extra length and faired in place
>>> False scarfs were cut into the transom cap rail after installation
>>> Fashion pieces were partially formed prior to installation
>>> Fashion piece final forming was performed in place
>>> Bulwark planking, black strake, and whales were fitted and faired into counter planking
Note: This area has a complex and distinctive geometry typical of many ships of the period. It is critical that design and construction of the transom, transom cap rail, fashion pieces, bulwark planking, black strake, and whales all fit together.
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from Duanelaker in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
Welcome to the Brig "Fair American" circa 1780 build log,
Continuing with bulwark construction, key points include:
>>> Bulwark and gun port framing fitted
>>> Bulwark ceiling (interior planking) fitted
>>> Bulwark sheeves fitted with ceiling planking
>>> Waterway drilled for deck scuppers (will be fitted later)
>>> Bulwark filler pieces added in way of hause holes, bulwark sheeves, rigging attachments
>>> Outer bulwark planking fitted
>>> Bulwark sheeves fitted with outer bulwark planking
>>> Aft gun port cover fitted (modeled in closed position)
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from Duanelaker in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
Welcome to the Brig "Fair American" circa 1780 build log,
Rich - thank you for your comments
Continuing with deck planking, the following notes apply:
>>> Deck planking stained with Minwax Ipswich Pine (oil stain)
>>> Deck planking finished with Bartley's Gel Wiping Varnish (oil based satin finish)
>>> Deck rubbed down with 0000XF steel wool
>>> Waterways installed after deck finishing
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from Duanelaker in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
Welcome to the Brig "Fair American" circa 1780 build log,
Starting with deck planking, the following key points apply:
>>> Waterway fitted and left loose for deck staining/finishing
>>> Margin planks fitted with scarf joints
>>> Thick planking fitted around coamings from CL outboard
>>> Outer planking fitted from CL outboard
>>> Tapered/curved planks w hooked scarfs used outboard
>>> Planking layout follows design sketch
>>> Planking cut with use of ship's curves
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from Duanelaker in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
Welcome to the Brig "Fair American" circa 1780 build log,
In preparation for deck planking, the following was accomplished:
>>> Inner timberheads faired (some buildup required)
>>> Lower deck fitted
>>> Hatch gratings fabricated
>>> Hatch coamings fabricated
>>> Deck planking will be fitted around coamings
>>> Coamings fabricated with lapped corner joints
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from Duanelaker in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
Welcome to the Brig "Fair American" circa 1780 build log,
Rowan, Gary,
Thank you for your interest and support. "Fair American" is a fine looking ship from the American War of Independance. Having had the opportunity to study the original model, I decided to model her as she would likely have been built. I will try to note major departures from the kit plans as I move forward with postings.
Regards,
Pete
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from Duanelaker in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
Welcome to the 14 Gun Brig "Fair American" circa 1780 build log,
Continuing with the transom planking, key points include:
>>> Counter planking was straight
>>> Counter/transom plank widths to suit conditions
>>> Transom planking laid out with cambered planks (by eye)
>>> Transom planking cut from sheet stock
>>> Transom planking cut with aid of ship's curves
>>> Transom windows formed to follow curve of transom planking
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from Duanelaker in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
Welcome to the Brig "Fair American" circa 1780 build log,
Continuing with hull construction, next steps are stern and transom construction. Key points include:
>>> Stern filler blocks faired using buttock templates
>>> Wales projected to counter to assist in shaping filler blocks; note that some bulkhead timberheads will require extension
>>> Counter and transom construction followed plans and instruction sequence
>>> Counter and transom construction required lots of plan work and a bit of judgement; curve of transom and transom profile shaped by eye; final transom shaping performed in place
>>> This work gives one great respect for the craftsmen who built these vessels
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from Duanelaker in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
Welcome to the Brig "Fair American" circa 1780 build log,
Continuing with hull assembly and fairing, key points include:
>>> Keel reinforcing pieces were added in way of pedestal holes
>>> Keel reinforcing pieces were added in way of mast steps
>>> Deck fillers were added to support plank ends outboard
>>> Deck fillers were added to support plank ends in way of hatches
>>> Hull planking reinforcing pieces were added in way of chain plates
>>> Bow/stern filler blocks were fitted after initial hull fairing
>>> Knight heads/timberheads fwd were fitted after initial hull fairing
>>> Initial hull fairing was accomplished with #80 grit sand paper wrapped around 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" dowels
>>> Final hull fairing was accomplished with #120 & #150 sand paper wrapped around 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" dowels
>>> Hull fairing was checked with flexible battens (1/16" & 3/32" strip wood)
>>> Waterline templates were used in hull fairing fwd
>>> Buttock templates were used in hull fairing aft
>>> During fairing process; stem, keel, and stern post were protected with blue painters tape
>>> Deck surface was faired with flexible sanding sticks
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from Duanelaker in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
Welcome to the Brig "Fair American" circa 1780 build log,
Next step was preparing the bulkheads and assembling the hull assemply. Key points include:
>>> Undersize bulkheads were built up prior to assembly
>>> Spacers were added to midship bulkheads before assembly
>>> Filler pieces were added to fwd/aft bulkheads before assembly
>>> All subassemblies were dry fitted before final assembly
>>> LESSONS LEARNED: I DECIDED TO ADD FILLER BLOCKS (BASSWOOD) BETWEEN THE FWD/AFT BULKHEADS IN ORDER TO ASSIST IN FAIRING AND ADD SUPPORT TO HULL PLANKING: ALTHOUGH IT LOOKED LIKE A LOT OF MATERIAL TO REMOVE IT WENT WELL AND I WOULD DEFINITELY USE THIS TECHNIQUE IN THE FUTURE
>>> Future posts will cover the hull fairing process
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from Duanelaker in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
Continuing with the "Fair American" bulwark test piece. Key points include:
>>> Chain plates were silver soldered brass wire rings formed around deadeyes
>>> Test piece confirms need to add ~3/32" to bulwark height
>>> Deck, bulwark, and hull planking widths will be per test piece
>>> Deck will be planked 1/16" x 3/16" curved planks with hooked scarfs
>>> Paint and color selection confirmed through test piece
When starting a new model or applying new modeling techniques, I often use test pieces for evaluation vs the model
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from Duanelaker in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
Welcome to the Brig "Fair American" circa 1780 build log,
To evaluate construction details, bulwark height, and paint collors I decided to build a test piece of the main deck and bulwark from Station 2 to 4.8 starboard. Key points include:
>>> Test piece includes deck, bulwark, and hull planking Station 2 to 4.8 starboard
>>> Test piece includes (2) cannons and cannon tackle
>>> Deck planking 1/16" x 3/16" (9" planks) with hooked scarfs
>>> Deck, bulwark, and hull planking widths representative of period practice
>>> Deck scupper 5/64" thin wall brass tubing
>>> Paint is Floquil model railroad acrylic colors
>>> Bulwark height increased ~3/32" to accomodate cannon assemblies
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from Rudolf in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
With the Brig Fair American hull painting complete, construction continued with installation of hull outfit:
Transom trim and carvings were highlighted/painted with Deco Color Prime-Premio gold metallic paint pens Transom windows were previously formed to follow the curve of the transom trim and planking Transom windows were painted, glazed, and installed (Micro Kristal Klear was used for window glazing) Ship’s name was installed (prepared and printed with MS Word) Rudder chains were blackened and installed Next steps will continue with installation of the quarter deck rails.
Regards from the shipyard,
Pete Jaquith
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
With the Brig Fair American hull painting complete, construction continued with installation of hull outfit:
Transom trim and carvings were highlighted/painted with Deco Color Prime-Premio gold metallic paint pens Transom windows were previously formed to follow the curve of the transom trim and planking Transom windows were painted, glazed, and installed (Micro Kristal Klear was used for window glazing) Ship’s name was installed (prepared and printed with MS Word) Rudder chains were blackened and installed Next steps will continue with installation of the quarter deck rails.
Regards from the shipyard,
Pete Jaquith
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from Jorge Diaz O in Copper Tape vs Plates
An old article from the files using copper tape.
Regards from the shipyard,
Pete
Copper Sheathing the Ship Model Hull_Rev 2.doc
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from mugje in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
With the Brig Fair American hull painting complete, construction continued with installation of hull outfit:
Transom trim and carvings were highlighted/painted with Deco Color Prime-Premio gold metallic paint pens Transom windows were previously formed to follow the curve of the transom trim and planking Transom windows were painted, glazed, and installed (Micro Kristal Klear was used for window glazing) Ship’s name was installed (prepared and printed with MS Word) Rudder chains were blackened and installed Next steps will continue with installation of the quarter deck rails.
Regards from the shipyard,
Pete Jaquith
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from WalrusGuy in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
With the Brig Fair American hull painting complete, construction continued with installation of hull outfit:
Transom trim and carvings were highlighted/painted with Deco Color Prime-Premio gold metallic paint pens Transom windows were previously formed to follow the curve of the transom trim and planking Transom windows were painted, glazed, and installed (Micro Kristal Klear was used for window glazing) Ship’s name was installed (prepared and printed with MS Word) Rudder chains were blackened and installed Next steps will continue with installation of the quarter deck rails.
Regards from the shipyard,
Pete Jaquith
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from Duanelaker in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
With the Brig Fair American hull painting complete, construction continued with installation of hull outfit:
Transom trim and carvings were highlighted/painted with Deco Color Prime-Premio gold metallic paint pens Transom windows were previously formed to follow the curve of the transom trim and planking Transom windows were painted, glazed, and installed (Micro Kristal Klear was used for window glazing) Ship’s name was installed (prepared and printed with MS Word) Rudder chains were blackened and installed Next steps will continue with installation of the quarter deck rails.
Regards from the shipyard,
Pete Jaquith
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from GuntherMT in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
With the Brig Fair American hull painting complete, construction continued with installation of hull outfit:
Transom trim and carvings were highlighted/painted with Deco Color Prime-Premio gold metallic paint pens Transom windows were previously formed to follow the curve of the transom trim and planking Transom windows were painted, glazed, and installed (Micro Kristal Klear was used for window glazing) Ship’s name was installed (prepared and printed with MS Word) Rudder chains were blackened and installed Next steps will continue with installation of the quarter deck rails.
Regards from the shipyard,
Pete Jaquith
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from BobG in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
With the Brig Fair American hull painting complete, construction continued with installation of hull outfit:
Transom trim and carvings were highlighted/painted with Deco Color Prime-Premio gold metallic paint pens Transom windows were previously formed to follow the curve of the transom trim and planking Transom windows were painted, glazed, and installed (Micro Kristal Klear was used for window glazing) Ship’s name was installed (prepared and printed with MS Word) Rudder chains were blackened and installed Next steps will continue with installation of the quarter deck rails.
Regards from the shipyard,
Pete Jaquith
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from marktiedens in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
With the Brig Fair American hull painting complete, construction continued with installation of hull outfit:
Transom trim and carvings were highlighted/painted with Deco Color Prime-Premio gold metallic paint pens Transom windows were previously formed to follow the curve of the transom trim and planking Transom windows were painted, glazed, and installed (Micro Kristal Klear was used for window glazing) Ship’s name was installed (prepared and printed with MS Word) Rudder chains were blackened and installed Next steps will continue with installation of the quarter deck rails.
Regards from the shipyard,
Pete Jaquith
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from oneslim in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
With the Brig Fair American hull painting complete, construction continued with installation of hull outfit:
Transom trim and carvings were highlighted/painted with Deco Color Prime-Premio gold metallic paint pens Transom windows were previously formed to follow the curve of the transom trim and planking Transom windows were painted, glazed, and installed (Micro Kristal Klear was used for window glazing) Ship’s name was installed (prepared and printed with MS Word) Rudder chains were blackened and installed Next steps will continue with installation of the quarter deck rails.
Regards from the shipyard,
Pete Jaquith
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from Rudolf in Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
Continuing the upper hull outfit, attention turned to fabrication and dry fitting of the bowsprit, bowsprit bitts, fore bitts, and the jibboom:
Bowsprit assembly was completed. This is an interesting assembly with lots of fine period details. Jibboom fabrication was completed. Bowsprit bitts were fabricated from 3/32” sheet stock and 1/8” sq. stock. Bowsprit bitts were doweled to the inboard end of the bowsprit. Fore bitts were fabricated from 1/16” x 1/8” and 3/32” x 1/8” strip wood. Bowsprit and fore bitt deck attachments were reinforced with 3/64” dowel pins. The bowsprit notch was cut in the forward bulwark and the bowsprit, bowsprit bitts, and fore bitts were dry fitted to the hull. This step included a 3/32” extension to the stem to conform with the 3/32” added to the bulwark height to suit the cannon ports. After completing the above tasks, the knightheads and timberheads were installed on the forward bulwarks.
To facilitate hull painting and inner bulwark attachments the catheads will be installed after hull painting; and, the bowsprit, bowsprit bitts, and fore bitts will be installed after fitting inner bulwark attachments and the cannons. The jibboom will be installed later during the rigging phase. Next steps will continue with construction of the cheek knees and head framing.
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Pete Jaquith got a reaction from Devildog36 in Copper Tape vs Plates
An old article from the files using copper tape.
Regards from the shipyard,
Pete
Copper Sheathing the Ship Model Hull_Rev 2.doc
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