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Thanks Mark.  Really hoping some places around here will be open by the weekend.  Time will tell.  Enough work to do on other things in the meantime.  -Mark

Thanks Mark.  Really hoping some places around here will be open by the weekend.  Time will tell.  Enough work to do on other things in the meantime.  -Mark

Well, if I didn't know better I would think I know what I am doing LOL.   I finally have a sheet of bulkhead plans that I am confident with for posterity.  I cleaned up my drafting table prior and filed quite a stack of previous designs getting to this point.

Pretty happy with that.  Also uncovered my early on profile shot.  The masting is all drawn out and triple checked on a separate drawing.  What is seen here is pretty close.

A pretty good day on my day 'off'.  Found out my supply of 3/16" wood is only good for a couple of full bulkheads and currently have no way to get more easily.  I might work on consolidating the masting designs onto a similar sized sheet for copying in the future.  I also need to create a good Title Block for each page. 
 
Stay Safe, Mark

Depending on what wood you need, do some Googling.  There's lots of places still open online and will ship.

Well, if I didn't know better I would think I know what I am doing LOL.   I finally have a sheet of bulkhead plans that I am confident with for posterity.  I cleaned up my drafting table prior and filed quite a stack of previous designs getting to this point.

Pretty happy with that.  Also uncovered my early on profile shot.  The masting is all drawn out and triple checked on a separate drawing.  What is seen here is pretty close.

A pretty good day on my day 'off'.  Found out my supply of 3/16" wood is only good for a couple of full bulkheads and currently have no way to get more easily.  I might work on consolidating the masting designs onto a similar sized sheet for copying in the future.  I also need to create a good Title Block for each page. 
 
Stay Safe, Mark

Well, if I didn't know better I would think I know what I am doing LOL.   I finally have a sheet of bulkhead plans that I am confident with for posterity.  I cleaned up my drafting table prior and filed quite a stack of previous designs getting to this point.

Pretty happy with that.  Also uncovered my early on profile shot.  The masting is all drawn out and triple checked on a separate drawing.  What is seen here is pretty close.

A pretty good day on my day 'off'.  Found out my supply of 3/16" wood is only good for a couple of full bulkheads and currently have no way to get more easily.  I might work on consolidating the masting designs onto a similar sized sheet for copying in the future.  I also need to create a good Title Block for each page. 
 
Stay Safe, Mark

Well, it has been a long time coming, but I think I have the outer hull dimensions complete with good tracings to use.  Now to forge ahead and start getting these full bulkheads cut out.  Also, on the off time, make up a good set of plans for the future.

On to the next step of actually building a full hull (though POB).  I need to use the frames on the 1/2 hull as templates for the full hull.  However, they only show half a frame.  Can't flip them over because they are beveled.  You could do a bunch of drawing and meticulous duplication or.......make templates.  Templates make sense for a number of reasons - need an accurate portrayal of what was built, need to transfer to plans, need to transfer to at least one build, need to remake bulkheads that are screwed up (highly likely).  So I took some 1/32" basswood and traced both the forward and aft of each frame onto it.  Then I cut close to the line.  To finish, I affixed to the frame itself and sanded to shape.  For the purists, yes, this introduces a 'small' inaccuracy, however it is well within the tolerances I find acceptable.


The reason the deck side was not beveled was to allow these two templates to be aligned exactly in the ‘y’ direction.  When you overlay these two templates the bevel introduced is readily seen:

This gives you a great indication of what will be required sanding wise.  Each frame will be handled this way, then the biggest template for each frame can be used on both sides of a centerline to truly mirror image the frame.  The power of my 1/2 hull construction can be seen in its deconstruction:

Using the designed bulkhead spine I have also rubber cemented the requirements onto the 1/8" board:

It will take a little time to get all these templates knocked out but using 1/32" basswood is pretty fast.  Hoping in the next day or two to start getting some full bulkheads cut out and slotted.    -Mark
 

All basswood Eamonn.  Wood frowned upon by many people for this hobby but it can be found (milled) in a few stores around here (in normal times).  Knowing its strengths (and weaknesses) can lead to successful use.  I pick up a piece here and there to spread out the cost over time, only way I could do this hobby.  Druid is 96% basswood.
 
I do have a limited supply of boxwood for the more detailed carving pieces (trim, figures, etc).
 
It is nice to be able to run out if you are short a piece or two I agree. 
Mark

Realizing you have no idea what is in the basswood stash. So pulled out the big pieces and organized. 
this does not include the containers of smaller pieces. 
 

Next step is to capture all the deltas in a new profile drawing (to include false deck and planking).  It is important that all the prototype measurements align with this capture (as much as possible - there is a deck slope port and starboard).  Once satisfied, I will start capturing the bulkhead profiles.  These will include fore and aft profiles per (capturing bevel amounts).

This will be the master to create the exploded component view - keel, fore&aft bulkhead, and eventually slot depths.
Whoops - Forgot to add the false keel.  Probably raise the height of the aft stem more into the hull (specific name escapes me at the moment).

Well, it has been a long time coming, but I think I have the outer hull dimensions complete with good tracings to use.  Now to forge ahead and start getting these full bulkheads cut out.  Also, on the off time, make up a good set of plans for the future.

Well, it has been a long time coming, but I think I have the outer hull dimensions complete with good tracings to use.  Now to forge ahead and start getting these full bulkheads cut out.  Also, on the off time, make up a good set of plans for the future.

Thanks Mark (Oregon Mark) .. I think I'll do that .. Will just plant that Acorn .. You Know.. Just In Case    
Can't even easily pick up a nice display board over here (Ireland) without getting completely specialised (having to have a saw mill in the back shed) and/or costing a fair chunk of the National Debt    But I guess it's a case of the grass always looks greener .. etc   Oh Well !
 
It's weird to think that most of our native hardwood forests etc went to build the Navy vessels a lot of us model on here   and at that quiet a lot literally went past my front door (I live very near Arklow's once thriving local harbour)
 
All The Very Best & Please Stay Safe and Well
 
Eamonn
 
PS Those Templates are looking Well Mark (Michigan Mark)

Even here in the States, woods other than basswood (lime) and bulsa have be special ordered.  Go to the Wood Discussion area.   I believe there are some exotic wood places in the UK or at least accessible online for you to use.   And some woods are just getting impossible to find.

On to the next step of actually building a full hull (though POB).  I need to use the frames on the 1/2 hull as templates for the full hull.  However, they only show half a frame.  Can't flip them over because they are beveled.  You could do a bunch of drawing and meticulous duplication or.......make templates.  Templates make sense for a number of reasons - need an accurate portrayal of what was built, need to transfer to plans, need to transfer to at least one build, need to remake bulkheads that are screwed up (highly likely).  So I took some 1/32" basswood and traced both the forward and aft of each frame onto it.  Then I cut close to the line.  To finish, I affixed to the frame itself and sanded to shape.  For the purists, yes, this introduces a 'small' inaccuracy, however it is well within the tolerances I find acceptable.


The reason the deck side was not beveled was to allow these two templates to be aligned exactly in the ‘y’ direction.  When you overlay these two templates the bevel introduced is readily seen:

This gives you a great indication of what will be required sanding wise.  Each frame will be handled this way, then the biggest template for each frame can be used on both sides of a centerline to truly mirror image the frame.  The power of my 1/2 hull construction can be seen in its deconstruction:

Using the designed bulkhead spine I have also rubber cemented the requirements onto the 1/8" board:

It will take a little time to get all these templates knocked out but using 1/32" basswood is pretty fast.  Hoping in the next day or two to start getting some full bulkheads cut out and slotted.    -Mark
 

All basswood Eamonn.  Wood frowned upon by many people for this hobby but it can be found (milled) in a few stores around here (in normal times).  Knowing its strengths (and weaknesses) can lead to successful use.  I pick up a piece here and there to spread out the cost over time, only way I could do this hobby.  Druid is 96% basswood.
 
I do have a limited supply of boxwood for the more detailed carving pieces (trim, figures, etc).
 
It is nice to be able to run out if you are short a piece or two I agree. 
Mark

On to the next step of actually building a full hull (though POB).  I need to use the frames on the 1/2 hull as templates for the full hull.  However, they only show half a frame.  Can't flip them over because they are beveled.  You could do a bunch of drawing and meticulous duplication or.......make templates.  Templates make sense for a number of reasons - need an accurate portrayal of what was built, need to transfer to plans, need to transfer to at least one build, need to remake bulkheads that are screwed up (highly likely).  So I took some 1/32" basswood and traced both the forward and aft of each frame onto it.  Then I cut close to the line.  To finish, I affixed to the frame itself and sanded to shape.  For the purists, yes, this introduces a 'small' inaccuracy, however it is well within the tolerances I find acceptable.


The reason the deck side was not beveled was to allow these two templates to be aligned exactly in the ‘y’ direction.  When you overlay these two templates the bevel introduced is readily seen:

This gives you a great indication of what will be required sanding wise.  Each frame will be handled this way, then the biggest template for each frame can be used on both sides of a centerline to truly mirror image the frame.  The power of my 1/2 hull construction can be seen in its deconstruction:

Using the designed bulkhead spine I have also rubber cemented the requirements onto the 1/8" board:

It will take a little time to get all these templates knocked out but using 1/32" basswood is pretty fast.  Hoping in the next day or two to start getting some full bulkheads cut out and slotted.    -Mark
 

On to the next step of actually building a full hull (though POB).  I need to use the frames on the 1/2 hull as templates for the full hull.  However, they only show half a frame.  Can't flip them over because they are beveled.  You could do a bunch of drawing and meticulous duplication or.......make templates.  Templates make sense for a number of reasons - need an accurate portrayal of what was built, need to transfer to plans, need to transfer to at least one build, need to remake bulkheads that are screwed up (highly likely).  So I took some 1/32" basswood and traced both the forward and aft of each frame onto it.  Then I cut close to the line.  To finish, I affixed to the frame itself and sanded to shape.  For the purists, yes, this introduces a 'small' inaccuracy, however it is well within the tolerances I find acceptable.


The reason the deck side was not beveled was to allow these two templates to be aligned exactly in the ‘y’ direction.  When you overlay these two templates the bevel introduced is readily seen:

This gives you a great indication of what will be required sanding wise.  Each frame will be handled this way, then the biggest template for each frame can be used on both sides of a centerline to truly mirror image the frame.  The power of my 1/2 hull construction can be seen in its deconstruction:

Using the designed bulkhead spine I have also rubber cemented the requirements onto the 1/8" board:

It will take a little time to get all these templates knocked out but using 1/32" basswood is pretty fast.  Hoping in the next day or two to start getting some full bulkheads cut out and slotted.    -Mark
 

On to the next step of actually building a full hull (though POB).  I need to use the frames on the 1/2 hull as templates for the full hull.  However, they only show half a frame.  Can't flip them over because they are beveled.  You could do a bunch of drawing and meticulous duplication or.......make templates.  Templates make sense for a number of reasons - need an accurate portrayal of what was built, need to transfer to plans, need to transfer to at least one build, need to remake bulkheads that are screwed up (highly likely).  So I took some 1/32" basswood and traced both the forward and aft of each frame onto it.  Then I cut close to the line.  To finish, I affixed to the frame itself and sanded to shape.  For the purists, yes, this introduces a 'small' inaccuracy, however it is well within the tolerances I find acceptable.


The reason the deck side was not beveled was to allow these two templates to be aligned exactly in the ‘y’ direction.  When you overlay these two templates the bevel introduced is readily seen:

This gives you a great indication of what will be required sanding wise.  Each frame will be handled this way, then the biggest template for each frame can be used on both sides of a centerline to truly mirror image the frame.  The power of my 1/2 hull construction can be seen in its deconstruction:

Using the designed bulkhead spine I have also rubber cemented the requirements onto the 1/8" board:

It will take a little time to get all these templates knocked out but using 1/32" basswood is pretty fast.  Hoping in the next day or two to start getting some full bulkheads cut out and slotted.    -Mark
 

All basswood Eamonn.  Wood frowned upon by many people for this hobby but it can be found (milled) in a few stores around here (in normal times).  Knowing its strengths (and weaknesses) can lead to successful use.  I pick up a piece here and there to spread out the cost over time, only way I could do this hobby.  Druid is 96% basswood.
 
I do have a limited supply of boxwood for the more detailed carving pieces (trim, figures, etc).
 
It is nice to be able to run out if you are short a piece or two I agree. 
Mark

All basswood Eamonn.  Wood frowned upon by many people for this hobby but it can be found (milled) in a few stores around here (in normal times).  Knowing its strengths (and weaknesses) can lead to successful use.  I pick up a piece here and there to spread out the cost over time, only way I could do this hobby.  Druid is 96% basswood.
 
I do have a limited supply of boxwood for the more detailed carving pieces (trim, figures, etc).
 
It is nice to be able to run out if you are short a piece or two I agree. 
Mark

Hey Mark.. Ye USA Folks are so lucky, do you have any idea how difficult it is for us lot on this side of the pond to get specific Timber, always sounds like 'I'll just nip down to the Corner Shop and pick up some Holly Strips and maybe grab a coffee.. us lot over here literally have to go to our nearest Garden Centre and pick up some Holly Seeds, then wait a few decades .. Explains why my Ballier is taking sooo long lol     
 
Not Even A Bit Envious Of Your Stash   
 
Now where did I put that Acorn ... ... .. .
 
Eamonn

Realizing you have no idea what is in the basswood stash. So pulled out the big pieces and organized. 
this does not include the containers of smaller pieces. 
 

Realizing you have no idea what is in the basswood stash. So pulled out the big pieces and organized. 
this does not include the containers of smaller pieces.