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carlosgf got a reaction from Siegfried in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hello to all of you.
A little progress:
- pumps: only basic form...
- the main deck planking.
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carlosgf got a reaction from russ in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hello to all of you.
A little progress:
- pumps: only basic form...
- the main deck planking.
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carlosgf got a reaction from CiscoH in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi all. A few progress:
- fixed blocks in bulwark
- reinforcement in the deck order to put the hatchways, scuttle and companionway.
- holes fot the pumps (note that pumps are inclined, nor vertical)
- hatchway, main hatchway and scuttle
- begining og the deck
- hawse holes
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carlosgf got a reaction from russ in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi all. A few progress:
- fixed blocks in bulwark
- reinforcement in the deck order to put the hatchways, scuttle and companionway.
- holes fot the pumps (note that pumps are inclined, nor vertical)
- hatchway, main hatchway and scuttle
- begining og the deck
- hawse holes
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carlosgf got a reaction from Stoyne in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi all. A few progress:
- fixed blocks in bulwark
- reinforcement in the deck order to put the hatchways, scuttle and companionway.
- holes fot the pumps (note that pumps are inclined, nor vertical)
- hatchway, main hatchway and scuttle
- begining og the deck
- hawse holes
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carlosgf got a reaction from allanyed in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi all. A few progress:
- fixed blocks in bulwark
- reinforcement in the deck order to put the hatchways, scuttle and companionway.
- holes fot the pumps (note that pumps are inclined, nor vertical)
- hatchway, main hatchway and scuttle
- begining og the deck
- hawse holes
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carlosgf got a reaction from hexnut in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi all. A few progress:
- fixed blocks in bulwark
- reinforcement in the deck order to put the hatchways, scuttle and companionway.
- holes fot the pumps (note that pumps are inclined, nor vertical)
- hatchway, main hatchway and scuttle
- begining og the deck
- hawse holes
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carlosgf got a reaction from Rudolf in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi all. A few progress:
- fixed blocks in bulwark
- reinforcement in the deck order to put the hatchways, scuttle and companionway.
- holes fot the pumps (note that pumps are inclined, nor vertical)
- hatchway, main hatchway and scuttle
- begining og the deck
- hawse holes
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carlosgf got a reaction from russ in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi, all...
After a relax months, I've continued with the Mediator. The things I made are:
- gun ports
- sweep ports
- waterways
- spirketting
In addition, I made the plans for spars an mast. They are virtually the same of the Armed Virgina Sloop of Model Shipways, adapting sizes. I will not to include these plans to public release due to copyright restrictions.
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carlosgf got a reaction from NJQUACK in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi, all...
After a relax months, I've continued with the Mediator. The things I made are:
- gun ports
- sweep ports
- waterways
- spirketting
In addition, I made the plans for spars an mast. They are virtually the same of the Armed Virgina Sloop of Model Shipways, adapting sizes. I will not to include these plans to public release due to copyright restrictions.
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carlosgf got a reaction from hexnut in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi, all...
After a relax months, I've continued with the Mediator. The things I made are:
- gun ports
- sweep ports
- waterways
- spirketting
In addition, I made the plans for spars an mast. They are virtually the same of the Armed Virgina Sloop of Model Shipways, adapting sizes. I will not to include these plans to public release due to copyright restrictions.
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carlosgf got a reaction from Rudolf in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi, all...
After a relax months, I've continued with the Mediator. The things I made are:
- gun ports
- sweep ports
- waterways
- spirketting
In addition, I made the plans for spars an mast. They are virtually the same of the Armed Virgina Sloop of Model Shipways, adapting sizes. I will not to include these plans to public release due to copyright restrictions.
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carlosgf reacted to qwerty2008 in Sloop Mediator by qwerty2008 - Scale 1:48 - BOTTLE - using plans by carlosgf
I decided to test some ideas for the wales so I took a scrap piece of oak and used india ink on a portion thinned paint on another and Sharpie marker on the last. Out of the the three I like the Sharpie the most but am afraid that it might rub off while handling the model.
PS. Here is a picture of my new, safer rasping setup for the planks.
Lextin.
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carlosgf reacted to qwerty2008 in Sloop Mediator by qwerty2008 - Scale 1:48 - BOTTLE - using plans by carlosgf
Port Side Paint: (37:00 hours)
When done with the planking I proceeded to stain the wood above the waterline and paint it white below the waterline. I still need to do some touching up on the color. Question: Should I paint the wales with thinned black paint or leave them natural? or even dye them with India ink?
Lextin.
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carlosgf reacted to qwerty2008 in Sloop Mediator by qwerty2008 - Scale 1:48 - BOTTLE - using plans by carlosgf
The Lower Planking Continued: (36:00 hours)
Last night I decided to get back to work and since then I have planked the rest of the port side. two stealers where required in the stern.
Lextin.
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carlosgf reacted to qwerty2008 in Sloop Mediator by qwerty2008 - Scale 1:48 - BOTTLE - using plans by carlosgf
The Lower Planking: (30:00 hours)
I have started on the lower planking and am moving from the wale down. I am trying to use the least number of drop planks and stealers as per Chucks videos.
Lextin.
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carlosgf reacted to qwerty2008 in Sloop Mediator by qwerty2008 - Scale 1:48 - BOTTLE - using plans by carlosgf
The Garboard Strake: (24:30 hours)
The garboard strake has been installed.
Lextin.
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carlosgf reacted to qwerty2008 in Sloop Mediator by qwerty2008 - Scale 1:48 - BOTTLE - using plans by carlosgf
Quarterdeck Molding etc. (24 hours)
The quarterdeck molding strip and the two planks above it have been made. The cabin roof may need to be made a little taller to accommodate the next molding and one more strake.
Lextin.
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carlosgf reacted to qwerty2008 in Sloop Mediator by qwerty2008 - Scale 1:48 - BOTTLE - using plans by carlosgf
Gunport Stripe (22:00 hours)
I have installed the three strakes of planking above the wale, there's not much to say here except that there was a lot of gluing, clamping and waiting for glue to dry.
Lextin.
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carlosgf reacted to qwerty2008 in Sloop Mediator by qwerty2008 - Scale 1:48 - BOTTLE - using plans by carlosgf
making the keel: (12:00 Hours)
The keel is done. I made the keel from cherry and the false keel from oak. Most the cutting was done on the bandsaw, I used the drum sander in the drillpress to sand the pieces right up to the lines then used a file to make the joints fit perfectly. I simulated calking by rubbing pencil on the inside of the joints prier to gluing. The entire keel was glued in place so that planking can commence.
Lextin.
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carlosgf reacted to qwerty2008 in Sloop Mediator by qwerty2008 - Scale 1:48 - BOTTLE - using plans by carlosgf
Fairing the Bulkheads: (4.00 hours)
The fairing was done with a sanding drum on my Dremel rotary tool and I just beveled the bulkheads using the lines on the plans as a guide then used a strip of heavy card to check fairness and was pleasantly surprised that it ran flat against all the bulkheads the first time acting as a testament to the quality of the plans. There are still a few spots that need touchups but that shouldn't take long.
Lextin.
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carlosgf reacted to qwerty2008 in Sloop Mediator by qwerty2008 - Scale 1:48 - BOTTLE - using plans by carlosgf
Cutting the Bulkheads: (3.00 hours)
The plans (sheets 4-15) where printed then glued to a sheet of 1/4 inch Birch plywood which I then proceeded to cut on the bandsaw. As the plans were made for 5mm ply I had to cut the slots in the bulkheads a bit wider then they where men't to be, needless to say this took a bit of practice to get right so some fit a little loose and had to be shimmed with card stock.
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carlosgf reacted to qwerty2008 in Sloop Mediator by qwerty2008 - Scale 1:48 - BOTTLE - using plans by carlosgf
I kept telling myself that I should finish a model model before starting a new one but I just couldn't resist and started on the Mediator. The model is built using plans from carlosgf and will serve as a practice run for a 1:20 scale radio controled version that I will start on after I finish my Byzantium.
Sloop Mediator 1745:
Dimensions:
Length of Gundeck 61' 4”
Length of Keel 44' 0”
Breadth 21' 2”
Depth in Hold 9' 9”
Burthen 104 74/94
Armament:
Gundeck 10 British 4-Pounder
Gundeck 18 British 1/2-Pound Swivel
Service history:
1745........... Purchased at Antigua
1745/03/18. First commissioned
1745/05/09. Arrived at Portsmouth. Valued at £104.15.8d for the hull and £150.15.0d for the masts, yards, furniture and stores.
1745/06/04. Taken by La Naiade
1745/06/10. Refit at a cost of £571.4.11d
1745/07/29. Foundered in Ostend harbour
1745/07/31. Wreck abandoned
This build log will hopefully have some more structure then my other logs starting with the index.
Index
1. Cutting the bulkheads
2. Fairing the bulkheads
3. Filler blocks
4. Making the keel
5. Planking part I (above the wales)
6. Planking part II (below the wales port)
7. Port Side Paint (with question)
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carlosgf got a reaction from CiscoH in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
My idea was to make a plank-on-bulkhead ship model. The bulkheads and false keel were designed with Autocad. The drawings of Chapelle needed a lot of correctios because the small size of the drawing in the book, distortions of the paper, etc...
I put the plans in the first post and I will to update them if any change occurs. Please, feel free to use them, if You are interested in this model.
Some points:
- The bulkhead and false keel are designed to have a thickness of 5 mm (5 millimeters).
- Under the tramson, there is a rounded stern. I'v seem models wirh plain (square) stern.
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carlosgf got a reaction from Coyote_6 in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Thanks for your coments!!!
The planking of the hull begins with the wale. The main wale (the lower wale) dominates the position of the planking. I put strakes alternatively up and down, joinning in the center.
In the forum you can find manuals of how to make the planking of the hull. I strongly recommend you to read these manuals, The final look is better than the suggestions of some kits... and the time spent in this process is the same (more or less).
There is a reduction of distances fore an aft. The strakes should be reducted in the joining with the stem and stern. There are several methods (i've used both):
- to reduce the width of the strakes
- to make that a strake ends into another one or in the junction of two strakes.
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