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I agree that the frame timbers were bolted together as well, Rob. -
Rob: the quote was "in each scarph". This is not between floor/futtocks, as I understand it.
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Cutter Cheerful 1806 by rafine - FINISHED
druxey replied to rafine's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
Lovely and very neatly done, Bob. And, as you say, sooo much less work than a three-masted vessel!- 525 replies
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So, a total of six bolts (three through each chock). An elongated triangular pattern like this is suggested to my mind: o o o _______ o o o
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Well, the 48 batten pieces have been cut, shaped and installed, along with the six footboards. Next will be the thwarts. They should be a simple job, but are complicated by the fact that the edges are moulded and need to be mitred to the longitudinal strip running down the mid-line of the boat. Also, six turned supporting pillars are needed to support the thwarts. Stay tuned.
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filling pieces between frames
druxey replied to AON's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
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That's dedication: making the complete set of oars, Steven! Good for you. The completed ones look very good. How long would the full-sized ones have been?
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Your English is fine. And so is your model so far!
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ancre La Salamandre by tadheus - 1:24
druxey replied to tadheus's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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Again, my appreciation for the complimentary remarks you have posted on this model. The footboards for the rowers are more complicated than one might think. They are moveable - for long and short-legged crew - and have battens that hold them in place. For six thwarts there are a total of 48 battens to be cut and fitted. There are no two pairs alike. No wonder this detail is omitted from nearly every model! If you look carefully, you will see a rejected batten showing the joints that need to be cut at each end. It will be a while until all six sets are completed....
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For the scale you are working at, impressive stuff! The sense of activity with the figures is especially nice, Dafi.
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Nice dodge for the cont splice, Chuck! Something one can't do as effectively with three-strand line.
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Further news from the shipyard. First the side strakes of footwaling were installed (there is probably a proper term for them, but I don't know what it is). They required a twist through almost 90 degrees along their length, achieved by steaming. Next were the risings. I misspelled the name as 'risers' earlier - sorry. The risings were cut after a card pattern established their shape and the pair were made while rubber cemented together, ensuring symmetry. The height of each below the gunwale was marked out at various points along the hull and the risings glued in. Note that paint was scraped off where the thwarts will attach. Next will be the footboards for the rowing crew.
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Well, Mark, you could always have your cake and eat it for your next model. A number of British ships were built to French lines. Examples are the Echo class of sixth rates, as well as the purpose-built fireships of the Tisiphone and Thais classes. In the case of the Echo class, even the decoration was in the French style!
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Aren't you glad that you only had two to make? I'd have cheated and gone with the old 'cut nail' shape.
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Effie M Morrissey by allanyed
druxey replied to allanyed's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
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ancre La Salamandre by tadheus - 1:24
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A good call, Chuck. They look much better now - not that they ever looked bad!
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The inner bulwark sheathing proved interesting. It took several pattern pieces to figure out the developed shapes of the planks. The first photo shows one plank being wet-bent into position. The card pattern for this is in the foreground, as well as patterns for the steersman's bench. The second photo shows both inner sides complete and the vertical portion of the steersman's bench in position. The top of this has been made and painted. The same strategy as for the other horizontal surfaces was used to build it. The paint is in the process of drying and I'll install the top tomorrow. There are several possible items I could now tackle, but I think that the risers (horizontal planks that support the ends of the thwarts) should be next.
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Mechanical Solar System by jim_smits - Eaglemoss
druxey replied to jim_smits's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Just found this thread - your project is sooo cool! I guess that the company don't export to N. America, or I'd be tempted. I remember seeing orreries in museums when I was young, and being fascinated. All the best with moving and your upcoming nuptials, Jim. -
Congratulations on a fine model, Vaddoc. Very nice indeed.
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Superb work, Johann! Those boats look exquisite.
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Whew! Exhausting and exhaustive. Thank you for taking the time to take us step by step through the whole process, Ron. I've learned a lot reading this thread, which should be 'pinned' by the moderators as a valuable resource.
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