kruginmi

Thanks for all the likes and looks!
 
Progress continues....  This afternoon I put a first coat of gel coat on after completing the starboard side railings.  Still some minor improvements but I think I can chalk up the quarterdeck railings in the complete column.
 

 
I got a little ahead of myself last night when I had the mid-railing complete to the full posts on the starboard side, but with no cutouts for the partial posts (those with the timber heads).  I of course patted myself on the back and promptly glued the railing into place.  Horror set in 30 seconds later when I realized my issue.  My mind raced on how to cut the holes while the railing was in place but luckily I calmed down and slowly worked the railing out of place.  Another minute or two and this would have been impossible.  I left everything for the morning and 10-15 minutes of work cleaned up all the glue residue.
 
Stay Building My Friends,
mark

Thanks for all the likes and looks!
 
Progress continues....  This afternoon I put a first coat of gel coat on after completing the starboard side railings.  Still some minor improvements but I think I can chalk up the quarterdeck railings in the complete column.
 

 
I got a little ahead of myself last night when I had the mid-railing complete to the full posts on the starboard side, but with no cutouts for the partial posts (those with the timber heads).  I of course patted myself on the back and promptly glued the railing into place.  Horror set in 30 seconds later when I realized my issue.  My mind raced on how to cut the holes while the railing was in place but luckily I calmed down and slowly worked the railing out of place.  Another minute or two and this would have been impossible.  I left everything for the morning and 10-15 minutes of work cleaned up all the glue residue.
 
Stay Building My Friends,
mark

Just catching up with your beautiful model, Mark.  She really looks the goods.
 
John

Thanks for all the likes and looks!
 
Progress continues....  This afternoon I put a first coat of gel coat on after completing the starboard side railings.  Still some minor improvements but I think I can chalk up the quarterdeck railings in the complete column.
 

 
I got a little ahead of myself last night when I had the mid-railing complete to the full posts on the starboard side, but with no cutouts for the partial posts (those with the timber heads).  I of course patted myself on the back and promptly glued the railing into place.  Horror set in 30 seconds later when I realized my issue.  My mind raced on how to cut the holes while the railing was in place but luckily I calmed down and slowly worked the railing out of place.  Another minute or two and this would have been impossible.  I left everything for the morning and 10-15 minutes of work cleaned up all the glue residue.
 
Stay Building My Friends,
mark

Thanks for all the likes and looks!
 
Progress continues....  This afternoon I put a first coat of gel coat on after completing the starboard side railings.  Still some minor improvements but I think I can chalk up the quarterdeck railings in the complete column.
 

 
I got a little ahead of myself last night when I had the mid-railing complete to the full posts on the starboard side, but with no cutouts for the partial posts (those with the timber heads).  I of course patted myself on the back and promptly glued the railing into place.  Horror set in 30 seconds later when I realized my issue.  My mind raced on how to cut the holes while the railing was in place but luckily I calmed down and slowly worked the railing out of place.  Another minute or two and this would have been impossible.  I left everything for the morning and 10-15 minutes of work cleaned up all the glue residue.
 
Stay Building My Friends,
mark

It is a fine piece of work, all around. Well done and congratulations on a great looking model.
 
Russ

Fantastic workmanship Krug.  When you get done applying the final finish your Druid is going to look great.
David B

Not too much to say but angles, angles, angles!  After a whole lot of time measuring, cutting, sanding and thinking I am finally on top of one of the quarterdeck side rails.  Lot of effort into pieces that will pretty much visually disappear if done right.  Unfortunate in one respect, but it is what it is.
 

 
I am going to take a break for a day before hitting up the second one.
 
Stay Building my Friends,
Mark

Thanks for all the likes and looks!
 
Progress continues....  This afternoon I put a first coat of gel coat on after completing the starboard side railings.  Still some minor improvements but I think I can chalk up the quarterdeck railings in the complete column.
 

 
I got a little ahead of myself last night when I had the mid-railing complete to the full posts on the starboard side, but with no cutouts for the partial posts (those with the timber heads).  I of course patted myself on the back and promptly glued the railing into place.  Horror set in 30 seconds later when I realized my issue.  My mind raced on how to cut the holes while the railing was in place but luckily I calmed down and slowly worked the railing out of place.  Another minute or two and this would have been impossible.  I left everything for the morning and 10-15 minutes of work cleaned up all the glue residue.
 
Stay Building My Friends,
mark

Not too much to say but angles, angles, angles!  After a whole lot of time measuring, cutting, sanding and thinking I am finally on top of one of the quarterdeck side rails.  Lot of effort into pieces that will pretty much visually disappear if done right.  Unfortunate in one respect, but it is what it is.
 

 
I am going to take a break for a day before hitting up the second one.
 
Stay Building my Friends,
Mark

So with the case somewhat settled I have moved back to the quarterdeck.  The capstan sat unfinished so this evening I sat down to right this situation.  The only thing left is to string the bars once everything settles and dries.
 

 
The lower bars will remain off.  It was even tighter down on the gun deck.  The front faux panel separating the cabins would have to been taken down to give sufficient space for its use.  I did have a good laugh when I was thinking how I could add the bar spacers and insure the bars still came out at the correct angles.   The answer to affix the bars first, then the spacers is obvious but sometimes the obvious isn't so obvious.
 

 
Up next are the side railings.....
 
Stay Building my Friends,
Mark

Thanks for all the thoughts. I have zeroed in on a 14 degree angle.
 

 
This is NOT a slip way angle, but more extreme.  It does show that a case height of 16.5" is sufficient.  In the future it would be relatively easy to lower the angle (even to level) and the case would still fit.  I will have two clear acrylic posts supporting the hull with two slimmer rods providing lateral movement support.
 
My goal is to have much easier access to viewing the deck cut-aways (or even having people notice that they are there).  There is no focused ship modeling audience in these parts so I am looking at this as displaying a piece of 'art' for most people.  Well, the options stay open but I have a plan and can get this cover ordered. 
 
Internal volume to be covered:
Height:  16.5"
Length:  31"
Width:  10.5"
 
The total base will cover:
Length:  34"
Width:  14"
 
Not too small but manageable.  I have a space in the family room that will accept this size so that is a good thing.  Now I can get back to that capstan.
 
Stay Building My Friends,
Mark

Taking a bit of a side trip to scope out the case for this model / monster / piece of art.  I am contracting for a seamless plexiglass cover so this is necessary to define the dimensions
 
If you expand the pics you should see my sketches much better.  First off was defining the necessary base:
 

 
The total dimension was 35" by 14".  Pictured is the bottom base, the molding against the plexiglass, the plexiglass and finally the platform on which the stand will be mounted.  The platform will have a piece of black fabric covering it.  The base and molding will be stained oak.
 
The big question comes to the height of the case.  If I went with the traditional approach the following picture would be all that was necessary, with a resultant height of 13":
 

 
However......given all the cut outs my wife suggested maybe an angle would work better such as:
 

 
This could add as much as 7" to the height (20" total).  This is more extreme than being mounted on a faux launch way.  The posts holding the ship up will be acrylic and I will cast specific clear resin clamps for it (another post).  I just wonder if anyone has any thoughts on this approach.
 
Stay Building My Friends,
Mark
 
 

Not too much to say but angles, angles, angles!  After a whole lot of time measuring, cutting, sanding and thinking I am finally on top of one of the quarterdeck side rails.  Lot of effort into pieces that will pretty much visually disappear if done right.  Unfortunate in one respect, but it is what it is.
 

 
I am going to take a break for a day before hitting up the second one.
 
Stay Building my Friends,
Mark

Not too much to say but angles, angles, angles!  After a whole lot of time measuring, cutting, sanding and thinking I am finally on top of one of the quarterdeck side rails.  Lot of effort into pieces that will pretty much visually disappear if done right.  Unfortunate in one respect, but it is what it is.
 

 
I am going to take a break for a day before hitting up the second one.
 
Stay Building my Friends,
Mark

Not too much to say but angles, angles, angles!  After a whole lot of time measuring, cutting, sanding and thinking I am finally on top of one of the quarterdeck side rails.  Lot of effort into pieces that will pretty much visually disappear if done right.  Unfortunate in one respect, but it is what it is.
 

 
I am going to take a break for a day before hitting up the second one.
 
Stay Building my Friends,
Mark

Not too much to say but angles, angles, angles!  After a whole lot of time measuring, cutting, sanding and thinking I am finally on top of one of the quarterdeck side rails.  Lot of effort into pieces that will pretty much visually disappear if done right.  Unfortunate in one respect, but it is what it is.
 

 
I am going to take a break for a day before hitting up the second one.
 
Stay Building my Friends,
Mark

Thanks for all the looks, likes and comments!  I am starting to feel a bit of disbelief that this build is coming to a conclusion (not without continuous challenges and hurdles to overcome).
 
Forged ahead to the quarterdeck extension:
 

 
LOTS of lessons learned here  (hah, hah):
1.  Always be aware of part orientation (which side is forward, which is back).  This is particularly true when cutting mortises for rail columns.  Luckily not a huge issue since the aft side is hidden on the deck beam.
2.  Always be aware of whether or not your measurements include or not include the floor planking.  That can sure ruin a lot of hand carved rail columns if they are cut too short. 
 
Sometimes you get the bear, sometimes the bear gets you.  I was able to work through my Mark made issues and eventually persevere.
 
When I had originally completed the quarterdeck extension I planked the whole section solid.  Standing back and looking at the result the little voice in my head (cause of so much additional work) clearly stated it just didn't go with the rest of the build and had to be modified.  I went back and cut the view ports in.  It does look a lot better.
 

 
The capstan is still entirely removable. 
 
I did think of a issue to think through though:
I have decided to add the capstan bars to the capstan on the quarterdeck.  The radius of the bars is somewhat evident and extends almost to the ships wheel.  The problem is the binnacle.  Its location puts it right in the middle of the capstan bar space.  I am thinking that the binnacle was removable when required.  Looking at the Hahn photos he did not include a binnacle (nor is one shown on the plans).  I am starting to think to add tie down points for the binnacle but not include the actual one.  Any thoughts?
 
Stay Building My Friends,
mark

Not too much to say but angles, angles, angles!  After a whole lot of time measuring, cutting, sanding and thinking I am finally on top of one of the quarterdeck side rails.  Lot of effort into pieces that will pretty much visually disappear if done right.  Unfortunate in one respect, but it is what it is.
 

 
I am going to take a break for a day before hitting up the second one.
 
Stay Building my Friends,
Mark

Not too much to say but angles, angles, angles!  After a whole lot of time measuring, cutting, sanding and thinking I am finally on top of one of the quarterdeck side rails.  Lot of effort into pieces that will pretty much visually disappear if done right.  Unfortunate in one respect, but it is what it is.
 

 
I am going to take a break for a day before hitting up the second one.
 
Stay Building my Friends,
Mark

So with the case somewhat settled I have moved back to the quarterdeck.  The capstan sat unfinished so this evening I sat down to right this situation.  The only thing left is to string the bars once everything settles and dries.
 

 
The lower bars will remain off.  It was even tighter down on the gun deck.  The front faux panel separating the cabins would have to been taken down to give sufficient space for its use.  I did have a good laugh when I was thinking how I could add the bar spacers and insure the bars still came out at the correct angles.   The answer to affix the bars first, then the spacers is obvious but sometimes the obvious isn't so obvious.
 

 
Up next are the side railings.....
 
Stay Building my Friends,
Mark

Not too much to say but angles, angles, angles!  After a whole lot of time measuring, cutting, sanding and thinking I am finally on top of one of the quarterdeck side rails.  Lot of effort into pieces that will pretty much visually disappear if done right.  Unfortunate in one respect, but it is what it is.
 

 
I am going to take a break for a day before hitting up the second one.
 
Stay Building my Friends,
Mark

Not too much to say but angles, angles, angles!  After a whole lot of time measuring, cutting, sanding and thinking I am finally on top of one of the quarterdeck side rails.  Lot of effort into pieces that will pretty much visually disappear if done right.  Unfortunate in one respect, but it is what it is.
 

 
I am going to take a break for a day before hitting up the second one.
 
Stay Building my Friends,
Mark

So with the case somewhat settled I have moved back to the quarterdeck.  The capstan sat unfinished so this evening I sat down to right this situation.  The only thing left is to string the bars once everything settles and dries.
 

 
The lower bars will remain off.  It was even tighter down on the gun deck.  The front faux panel separating the cabins would have to been taken down to give sufficient space for its use.  I did have a good laugh when I was thinking how I could add the bar spacers and insure the bars still came out at the correct angles.   The answer to affix the bars first, then the spacers is obvious but sometimes the obvious isn't so obvious.
 

 
Up next are the side railings.....
 
Stay Building my Friends,
Mark

Not too much to say but angles, angles, angles!  After a whole lot of time measuring, cutting, sanding and thinking I am finally on top of one of the quarterdeck side rails.  Lot of effort into pieces that will pretty much visually disappear if done right.  Unfortunate in one respect, but it is what it is.
 

 
I am going to take a break for a day before hitting up the second one.
 
Stay Building my Friends,
Mark