Jeronimo

Manufacture of the cannon barrels.
Instead of the tin casting process,
this time I used casting powder.
Advantage ower tin casting , considerably cheaper
and enormus weight reduction at this 1/24 scale.
 
Karl
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hello modeling friends.
 
Animated by the pictures by Gregory Franchetti
and the drawing by Jean Boudriot,
 
I try to build the three gun decks as a cross-sectional model on a scale 1/24.
First, I made an auxiliary construction four the mounting and alignment of the frames,
to strengthen them, the bar timbers and the deck beam girdes were installed,
the first gundeck was planked.
 
The whole  now has the required stability for the further interior design.
 
Karl
 
(Google Translator)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

Started to plan out how I intend to plank the main deck, this is one of the layouts I’m considering if I decide to add cannons.
 

Good morning.

Hello, 
today we finished planking of the upper gun deck, the man from the admiralty was very impressed and spend a brandy. We did't tell him, that we mostly forgot the mast holes. 🤫
Tomorrow the painter will oil the deck and when it is dry, the carpenters start with the deck clamps for the quarter deck and forecastle.
 

 

 

 

An Introduction to Model Ship Building “Dockyard Style”
Adrian Sorolla
ANCRE – French Naval Archeology Collection, 2020
21X30 cm format, softback, 232 pages
Fully illustrated with color photographs and drawings on heavy gloss paper
46 Euros – Available in English, French, Spanish, Italian
ISBN: 979-10-96873-92-0
Available from ancre.fr

 
What’s inside (from the author):  
It is obvious that building a plank on frame model has always generated a certain amount of respect within the model ship building community: even from experienced builders.  Taking on the construction of a first planked on frame model from a set of plans seems daunting. No box of pre-cut pieces, no pre-milled to size lumber in required quantity, no pre-made parts: evidently, all this may seem somewhat intimidating.
 
If being already familiar in building from kits, the concept of building from plans may be considered as the next logical step.  Even if this work may bring us some apprehension, it should not scare us away, as we have already acquired knowledge in model ship building: this is knowledge we can apply through all phases of the construction.
 
This guide was written to help the modeler through the various stages of construction.  As the title indicates, “An introduction to planked on frame model ship building”, this guide will show us through the process of building our first framed model from plans.  A fairly easy model to build while having fun and being supported by the numerous photos and extensive captions provided to analyze and explain each step.  This guide will introduce the modeler to ship building from plans.
    
From the first look into the plans, to the completion of the model, which will be a remarkable piece in your collection, this guide covers all phases of the construction.
 
Although a fairly easy monograph was chosen, the information contained in this guide is such that the explanations can be applied to any other monograph by adapting the advice given and the dimension of the parts needed to whatever project you may take on.
 
The chapter sequence guides us through the logical construction stages.  The different steps are presented while taking into account the fact that not all modelers are equipped with the same tools to fabricate the parts: varying from hand to highly mechanized power tools.
 
The choice of lumber, the interpretation of the plans, the use of templates to cut parts, wood working techniques, the use of cutting tools, the choice and purpose of different material (brass, ebony, boxwood, lead, tin, etc.) including the steps to follows, everything to build your model is explained in this guide.
 
Table of Contents:
Ch. I Choosing the lumber – First look at the plans, axial timbers
Ch. II The frames
Ch. III Axial structure
Ch. IV Frame installation
Ch. V Closing the front and back
Ch. VI Planking the hold
Ch. VII Fitting the hold
Ch. VIII Deck construction -1
Ch. IX Deck construction -2
Ch. X Planking the hull -1, preparation
Ch. XI Planking the hull -2
Ch. XII Deck furnishings and building the forecastle deck
Ch. XIII The quarterdeck and stern
Ch. XIV Notes on masting, ropes and rigging
 
A few notes from the reviewer:
There are a few things that do need some explanation.  Some of the drawings/photos are in French such as “modelisme d’arsenal” translates literally to "Arsenal modelism" or Dockyard Style.  When  you run into that, a few minutes with Google Translate should give you the meaning.  You will also find he refers to things pretty generally except for examples but they’re not hard to follow and sort out how you want to do it for your specific set of plans.
 
The Review:
Since you’ve read this far, you know the philosophy and a bit of the contents.   It does fulfill everything it says it is.  This book is about as good as it gets on how-to build a ship using the ANCRE monographs.  I really can’t praise it enough.  I started reading it about an hour after it showed up and literally could not put it down.  It now resides in my workshop for handy reference.   I really wish this book had been around when I started my first POF ship which was French many years ago.
 
It will take you through selecting the wood, what to expect on the plans, to making and assembling almost everything from start to finish.  For starters, every page has 4 or 5 color photos accompanying the text to illustrate exactly what’s being done. To say it is more detailed than any build log I’ve seen is an understatement.  The written text is crisp and clear which makes understanding a given step easy.
 
While the book is based on the plans of Le Rochfort by Gerard Delacroix at 1:32 scale, where your model might a different scale or different plans, it’s not too hard to covert the information as the basics apply no matter the plans. 
One nice touch is that it’s pointed out that exotic tools aren’t needed.  For example, he shows a coping saw, a scroll saw and a band saw.  He continues the practice with such things as sanding tools, etc.  Also shown and described are the various building boards/jigs.  The setup and use of the basic tools for cutting and shaping the various pieces are there.  Even how to make trunnels simply and quickly with a model table saw.
 
While the audience is intended for French ships using ANCRE monographs, the information is useful for making a ship from plans of any other nation but there are major and minor differences in the way various countries did things so take that under consideration.  Also, if you’re using a POB set of frames such as those for La Belle Poule, once you have the backbone built up start with Chapter 4 but do read Chapters 1 through 3 as there is a lot of great information that applies.
 
I should add that not everything is covered in detail such as the many fittings and rigging details which are in the individual ship’s monograph. However, if you’re interested in building French ships, I recommend as an additional reference  Frolich’s “The Art of Shipmodeling” (also from ANCRE) which goes into the bits and pieces in more depth.  After all, we can’t have too many sources can we?  The more we have, the more we know.
 

Wonderful work. 

The stiffeners on the outside of the hull have been repainted. It’s so much better than the old dark brown. The images were taken in natural light. The metal parts are still being processed, but unfortunately, in the process of organizing the photos, I accidentally deleted four processed photos, and the parts have been blacked out and installed, unfortunately, I can not retake. All metal parts are in accordance with the personal style, avoid the use of glue bonding and welding, to make it more solid and beautiful.
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Let’s start with some of the other widgets.
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Hi there,
Thank you in advance for the good wishes.
As is well known, I have to pause for a few weeks with the practical implementation in model building.
In this respect, I am currently only dealing with the theory and have worked on the following topic.
I can now write fairly well with the thumb of my right hand and five fingers of my left hand.
 
Catharpins of the topmast shrouds - Trélingage des haubans de hune
In the course of the rigging for my French corvette, I got to know many different detailed designs as far as the English and French way of rigging was concerned at the beginning of the 19th century.
Based on my research so far, I have come to the conclusion that, especially with English rigs, catharpins have obviously been dispensed with on topmast shrouds and topgallant mast shrouds, or that no need was seen for them. Correspondingly, Klaus Schrage also only describes catharpins of the lower shrouds in "Rundholzer, Tauwerk und Segel" (Rundhölzer, Tauwerk und Segel).
On the other hand, I can state that it seems to have been quite common among the French during the period in question to also provide the topmast shrouds and topgallant mast shrouds with catharpins. This is proven by contemporary models in the Paris museum, as shown in the exemplary compilation in the following picture:


Furthermore, I refer to the explanations in Jean Boudriot's "Le Vaisseau de 74 Canons" Part 3. The following figure from this source:


Source: 74er J. Boudriot
 
As further evidence, I cite relevant contemporary literature, as can be read in a test excerpt below. It is true that this book deals with the rigging of a frigate with 44 guns. But I think that in principle this can also be applied to smaller units such as corvettes. This in turn corresponds to the corresponding representations on the contemporary models.


Source: Manual du jeune marin - page 121 - Louis-Stanislas Baudin · 1828
 
So that's how I'm going to do it on my corvette.
 
Up soon ...

Hello and many thanks for your nice comments and likes,
this was the day of the painter, and a real laborious one. But now the capstans are more or less ready. The next weeks I let the paint dry and then I will see if I must smooth the surfaces, and paint again, or not. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomorrow will usher in China’s traditional festival: the Spring Festival. In a few days, the Beijing Winter Olympics will also be opening. I will stop working and take about a week off to spend this wonderful holiday with my wife. I also wish friends all over the world a happy New Year! I will continue to update until it is complete.

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Hello colleagues,
Thank you for the recovery wishes.
According to the results of yesterday's examination, surgery is now not necessary. I got a new splint. I have to go to the examination again next Tuesday. If everything remains stable, then no surgery will be performed. In about 5 weeks the hand should be fully functional again. 

Hello,
at least I finished the gratings, ladderways and capstan partners. Also the new stanchions in front of the capstans are installed and the last days I turned the axles and drumheads for the capstans. 

 

 

Thanks to everyone for the kind comments and likes.
 
Completion of the cutout / section of the gun decks of a French 74 gun ship,
from plan drawings by Jean Boudriot and 3D rendering by Gregory Franchetti.
 
Karl
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking absolutely beautiful.
 
John

@Gregory
 
@Keith Black
 
@mtaylor
 
Hello,
 
your kind comments make me slightly embarrassed ...🥵
In this context I would like to mention that it gives me a lot of pleasure to be able to exchange experiences with ship model building with you here in this fantastic forum.  So everyone can learn and profit from each other. This also contributes to the development of my model building skills. Therefore, at this point to all a big thank you. 
 
Continuation: Ratlines for the top mast shrouds - Enflechures
In the meantime, the main mast has received the ralines at the top mast shrouds, at least on the starboard side. The futtock stave just below the crosstrees, I have also already attached.
Here are two pictures:
 
 


 
See you soon ...

That is exquisite joinery Bitao; very nicely done.  A real treat for the eyes.
 
cheers
 
Pat

Hello,
Jaager, I think I did't need such a sliding table for my saw and yes, I have my fingers all the time in view and away from the blade
 
So, the first set of gratings is so far ready. But from these curves under the beam you did't see very much 😐 

 

Happy New Year, everyone. Thank you for your attention and your compliments. I was going to take a few days off to continue, but I’m used to being in the studio every day, and I’m not comfortable not doing anything. Think of this ship needs to process a lot of columns, slender workpiece on the lathe clamping not only trouble, and the processing of the Camber Chamfer seems to be incorrect, manual file repair efficiency is too low to achieve uniform specifications. So I spent two days to design and make a fixture that can be easily repaired by hand with a file or used as a clamping tool on a milling machine. The upper and lower two sides of the clamp seat are respectively provided with V slots of different sizes to fit the square wooden strips with 1.5-14mm side length. The chucks can be used up and down interchangeably, and the other two chucks are designed with a limit to prevent uneven force from crushing the corners. This allows for Chamfering, octahedral and taper machining of slender strips. If you have a better suggestion, please give it to me, I can improve it. It also provides better reference for other players.
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Continuation: Ratlines for the topmast shrouds - Enflechures
In the meantime I was able to finish the ratlines on the starboard side of the mizzen topmast shrouds. 
The tangle of ropes in the upper right corner of the following picture are the topgallant shrouds and royal shrouds that have not been fixed yet.
 
In the next step the main topmast shrouds will get the ratlines.
 
To be continued ...

Hello,
today I started building the gratings. To show you how I did it, here some pictures.
I think the pictures explain how I work. It is important, to cut first the grooves transverse to the grain. Otherwise you would have later a large puzzle.

 

 

 

I leave them over night so, that they may straighten out a little more and glue the battens tomorrow in. After that, I grind the back away, and they are ready.
 
But at least I have a question. At Falconers deck plan (gun deck) you could see to the left and right of the gratings and ladder ways two planks, who are going more or less straight through the ship. Those with the rings for the canons, Z. Was that also at the upper gun deck so? At the models you see mostly only the waist.

Hello,
today I finished these gratings. And my question is also answered, I found pictures of a 70 gunner 1730 and of the Ajax 1767. Both are models where the upper part could be taken away, and they show at the underside of the upper gun deck these two planks.