Jeronimo

Hi All,
 
Thanks all for the kind words and encouragement.  Ed - I have to say, the times I didn't follow your advice are the times I sorely regretted it...   Mike Y, you would be interested in the section of Ed's book around quality and setting a standard for your work.  He gives some great thoughts on the subject that I am trying to live by.  For instance - I will never drill a hole that I didn't first mark and pick.  I think its human nature to cut corners at some points.  I certainly have done that at times on this build and regret it.  I am striving to make each piece as perfect as possible.  But even then, there are challenges.  To make one's sword so sharp is to make it dull. 
 
Here are a few photos of the nearly completed hull.   I took these from the deck while on vacation in Northern California.  Yes, I took my ship on vacation and yes, the Admiral did tease me about it. 
 
Another tid bit - Don't be too anxious to remove the frame spacers or cross-spauls.  I spent more time repairing frames and adding new spacers.  I should have just left well enough alone.
 
Thanks for following along.  G

Again, thank you for all the kind words and likes to my post about my Mom.  Today would have been her Birthday. 
 
610 Hours into the journey.  I think I am at the most fun part of the build yet!  The installation of the ribbands has proved to be very therapeutic and enjoyable. After the ribbands are installed, I can now beginning to apply finish to those sections that are complete.  I am using turpentine and wax as Ed recommends in his book.  You have to be incredibly diligent and disciplined on what you finish because it will literally be finished after that - no glue will stick...  That being said, after applying the wax and turpentine, I sand the spots over the brass bolts to remove the residual CA that I spoke of in my last post. 
 
I am very happy with the results.  The ribband installation is a slow process.  Each piece has to be test fit and many have to be steam bent before applying.
 
More next week.

Gary

Hi All,
 
327 hours into the Naiad build. I averaged 1.9 hours per day at 22 days in July, slightly lower than previous months, but I had a list of chores from the Admiral that had to get done first.  Although, I did put a large window in my garage for the natural light when building. 
 
Things are sailing along smoothly as I approach the last twenty or so frames.  All at a time when I am just getting the hang of making these things...  The templates are matching up well.
 
Best, G
 
 
 
 

I am having trouble uploading today, so this weeks work will come in several installments...  I am also having difficulty doing a narrative under each photo,
 
I am now all the way thru frame 4 as shown in the first photo.  The Keelson Knee is just shown fitted in place for now. 
 
The third photo highlights frames 4 and 5.  Note the notching of the chock on frame 4 that still needs to take place. I forgot to do this at the bench...
 
The top timber of frame 5 has a significant slant.  While this may look like an error, its actually to spec.  The slant allows room for a sweep port to be inserted.  There are many intentional irregularities with this ship that are historically accurate.  This is significant departure for me since I have built stylized models in the past that appeal to symmetry.  I now prefer the historically accurate models.  Interesting how our tastes and opinions on things evolve over time...
 
The last photo should actually be the first photo.  the forward frames are just sitting in place, awaiting spacers, final fitting and glue up.
 
The assembly line style of building the frames is certainly not for everyone, but it has greatly improved my efficiency and quality. 
 
You will also note the cross spauls that have been reinstalled.  This is a must in order to keep the shape.
 
As mentioned, I am bringing this ship to NRG in October (As well as my USB Eagle, also a scratch build in progress).  My goal with Naiad is to have the framing completed and faired, along with ribands, keelson, and chock bolts inserted. I estimate that will take me about 110 hours.
 
Best, G
 
 

316 Hours into the voyage.
 
Smooth sailing with the purchase of my new Grizzly Spindle Sander.  Its simply wonderful.  The more fairing done at the bench, the less that needs to be done in the shipyard.  Of course, you had better be on track with the patterns or undersizing timbers is a real reality.
 
Laid out on the Mustang are the remaining frames.  These have all been accounted for and tucked away until needed. 
 
The last photo shows the sizing of each frame.  You will note the different sided thickness of each frame as shown by the notching. 

Thanks Mike, unfortunately I do not have photos of the base while I was building it, you can use as a reference the book indicated by Greg, a greeting and thank you again for following the construction of the Naiad model.

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Thank you Amalio, thank you for yours likes.

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Thank you very much for your comments and likes.

Happy New Year 
 

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