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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 small progress:
- ageing the guns and painting the carronades
- finishing the helmport
See you... happy summer holidays!!!
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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.
Previously to finishing the painting of the Mediator, there are several things to do. Guns and its carriages, swivel guns, etc...
The gun matter is interesting. Begining frrom Chapelle's writings in his book "The story of the American Sailing Navy" (page 89), it seems that the guns in the Colonial America where smaller than in British Navy:
I've found a threat in our forum that talks abour guns and proportions according a book of Harold M Hahn.
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2065-what-were-the-lengths-of-cannons-gun-barrels/
In Mediator sloop I've considered that the "Lenght of caliber ratio" is 16; the guns are 4 punders guns.
Note that in the Chapelle's book the Lenght of caliber ratio is 15, therefore my guns ara a bit greater than in the rescalate page of the book to 1:48.
The carriage parts are taken from the David Antscherl's Swann Class books.
And the proportions are a bit greater than Harold M. Hahn shows his is book "Colonial Shooner" (sizes adjusted to the height of the gunport) . As you can see, the guns are virtually the same as Hahn's plans form Hannah.
I've have to do 10 carriage guns. They are very small (like an euro coin).
See you!!!!
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carlosgf got a reaction from russ in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
The rudder is made of two main pieces. I taked the idea form Swan Class Sloops of David Antscherl, considering that the Mediator is a very small ship.
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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.
Previously to finishing the painting of the Mediator, there are several things to do. Guns and its carriages, swivel guns, etc...
The gun matter is interesting. Begining frrom Chapelle's writings in his book "The story of the American Sailing Navy" (page 89), it seems that the guns in the Colonial America where smaller than in British Navy:
I've found a threat in our forum that talks abour guns and proportions according a book of Harold M Hahn.
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2065-what-were-the-lengths-of-cannons-gun-barrels/
In Mediator sloop I've considered that the "Lenght of caliber ratio" is 16; the guns are 4 punders guns.
Note that in the Chapelle's book the Lenght of caliber ratio is 15, therefore my guns ara a bit greater than in the rescalate page of the book to 1:48.
The carriage parts are taken from the David Antscherl's Swann Class books.
And the proportions are a bit greater than Harold M. Hahn shows his is book "Colonial Shooner" (sizes adjusted to the height of the gunport) . As you can see, the guns are virtually the same as Hahn's plans form Hannah.
I've have to do 10 carriage guns. They are very small (like an euro coin).
See you!!!!
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carlosgf got a reaction from russ in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi world!
I want to show you my current ship model project: the sloop Mediator.
I found the plans of this ship in Howard I. Chapelle book named 'The search for speed under sail, 1700-1855'. I thought it would be an interesting ship for a first scratch work.
In the National Museum of American History, Washington, DC, there is a ship model of the Mediator:
http://etc.usf.edu/clippix/picture/the-mediator.html
And it is my ship model today:
Please, let me to show slooooowly the building process step by step.
P.S: Apologizes to everyone for my awful English.
P.P.S: I put my drawings in this first post. I'll update if any change happens.
P.P.S: Add a direct link to all photographs I have about the Mediator buid:
https://picasaweb.google.com/113346618105593843079/6058494423241948545?authuser=0&feat=directlink
Mediator plans set.pdf
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carlosgf got a reaction from aviaamator in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi all.
Previously to finishing the painting of the Mediator, there are several things to do. Guns and its carriages, swivel guns, etc...
The gun matter is interesting. Begining frrom Chapelle's writings in his book "The story of the American Sailing Navy" (page 89), it seems that the guns in the Colonial America where smaller than in British Navy:
I've found a threat in our forum that talks abour guns and proportions according a book of Harold M Hahn.
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2065-what-were-the-lengths-of-cannons-gun-barrels/
In Mediator sloop I've considered that the "Lenght of caliber ratio" is 16; the guns are 4 punders guns.
Note that in the Chapelle's book the Lenght of caliber ratio is 15, therefore my guns ara a bit greater than in the rescalate page of the book to 1:48.
The carriage parts are taken from the David Antscherl's Swann Class books.
And the proportions are a bit greater than Harold M. Hahn shows his is book "Colonial Shooner" (sizes adjusted to the height of the gunport) . As you can see, the guns are virtually the same as Hahn's plans form Hannah.
I've have to do 10 carriage guns. They are very small (like an euro coin).
See you!!!!
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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 some progress:
- a breast hook
- adding somoe color (unfinished)
- the pedestal
- channels
- range cleats
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carlosgf got a reaction from CiscoH in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
And the rudder:
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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. Some progress:
- Windows
- Scuppers
- rudder
Windows:
Scuppers: Are done in the waterway, very close to 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
Hi all!!!
Still working on the Mediator...
It is all at this moment.
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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. Still working on the Mediator.
The new elements:
- sheer strake
- main rail
- fashion piece
- taffrail
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carlosgf got a reaction from mtaylor in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Thanks for the 'likes'!!!!
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carlosgf got a reaction from CharlieZardoz in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
And the rudder:
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carlosgf got a reaction from davyboy in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi all.
Previously to finishing the painting of the Mediator, there are several things to do. Guns and its carriages, swivel guns, etc...
The gun matter is interesting. Begining frrom Chapelle's writings in his book "The story of the American Sailing Navy" (page 89), it seems that the guns in the Colonial America where smaller than in British Navy:
I've found a threat in our forum that talks abour guns and proportions according a book of Harold M Hahn.
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2065-what-were-the-lengths-of-cannons-gun-barrels/
In Mediator sloop I've considered that the "Lenght of caliber ratio" is 16; the guns are 4 punders guns.
Note that in the Chapelle's book the Lenght of caliber ratio is 15, therefore my guns ara a bit greater than in the rescalate page of the book to 1:48.
The carriage parts are taken from the David Antscherl's Swann Class books.
And the proportions are a bit greater than Harold M. Hahn shows his is book "Colonial Shooner" (sizes adjusted to the height of the gunport) . As you can see, the guns are virtually the same as Hahn's plans form Hannah.
I've have to do 10 carriage guns. They are very small (like an euro coin).
See you!!!!
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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 some progress:
- a breast hook
- adding somoe color (unfinished)
- the pedestal
- channels
- range cleats
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carlosgf got a reaction from CiscoH in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Bulkheads are glued to the false keel. This is made in two pieces because size considerations. Chocks (?) are glued between bulkeads to ensure the stiffness of the ship. The edges of the bulkheads are beveled order to facilitate the settlement of the strakes. These edges are drawn but the inner line is only valid if the thickness of the bulkheads is 5 mm (in other case, sand by eye).
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carlosgf got a reaction from GuntherMT in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi world!
I want to show you my current ship model project: the sloop Mediator.
I found the plans of this ship in Howard I. Chapelle book named 'The search for speed under sail, 1700-1855'. I thought it would be an interesting ship for a first scratch work.
In the National Museum of American History, Washington, DC, there is a ship model of the Mediator:
http://etc.usf.edu/clippix/picture/the-mediator.html
And it is my ship model today:
Please, let me to show slooooowly the building process step by step.
P.S: Apologizes to everyone for my awful English.
P.P.S: I put my drawings in this first post. I'll update if any change happens.
P.P.S: Add a direct link to all photographs I have about the Mediator buid:
https://picasaweb.google.com/113346618105593843079/6058494423241948545?authuser=0&feat=directlink
Mediator plans set.pdf
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carlosgf got a reaction from GuntherMT in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi all.
Previously to finishing the painting of the Mediator, there are several things to do. Guns and its carriages, swivel guns, etc...
The gun matter is interesting. Begining frrom Chapelle's writings in his book "The story of the American Sailing Navy" (page 89), it seems that the guns in the Colonial America where smaller than in British Navy:
I've found a threat in our forum that talks abour guns and proportions according a book of Harold M Hahn.
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2065-what-were-the-lengths-of-cannons-gun-barrels/
In Mediator sloop I've considered that the "Lenght of caliber ratio" is 16; the guns are 4 punders guns.
Note that in the Chapelle's book the Lenght of caliber ratio is 15, therefore my guns ara a bit greater than in the rescalate page of the book to 1:48.
The carriage parts are taken from the David Antscherl's Swann Class books.
And the proportions are a bit greater than Harold M. Hahn shows his is book "Colonial Shooner" (sizes adjusted to the height of the gunport) . As you can see, the guns are virtually the same as Hahn's plans form Hannah.
I've have to do 10 carriage guns. They are very small (like an euro coin).
See you!!!!
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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.
Previously to finishing the painting of the Mediator, there are several things to do. Guns and its carriages, swivel guns, etc...
The gun matter is interesting. Begining frrom Chapelle's writings in his book "The story of the American Sailing Navy" (page 89), it seems that the guns in the Colonial America where smaller than in British Navy:
I've found a threat in our forum that talks abour guns and proportions according a book of Harold M Hahn.
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2065-what-were-the-lengths-of-cannons-gun-barrels/
In Mediator sloop I've considered that the "Lenght of caliber ratio" is 16; the guns are 4 punders guns.
Note that in the Chapelle's book the Lenght of caliber ratio is 15, therefore my guns ara a bit greater than in the rescalate page of the book to 1:48.
The carriage parts are taken from the David Antscherl's Swann Class books.
And the proportions are a bit greater than Harold M. Hahn shows his is book "Colonial Shooner" (sizes adjusted to the height of the gunport) . As you can see, the guns are virtually the same as Hahn's plans form Hannah.
I've have to do 10 carriage guns. They are very small (like an euro coin).
See you!!!!
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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.
Previously to finishing the painting of the Mediator, there are several things to do. Guns and its carriages, swivel guns, etc...
The gun matter is interesting. Begining frrom Chapelle's writings in his book "The story of the American Sailing Navy" (page 89), it seems that the guns in the Colonial America where smaller than in British Navy:
I've found a threat in our forum that talks abour guns and proportions according a book of Harold M Hahn.
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2065-what-were-the-lengths-of-cannons-gun-barrels/
In Mediator sloop I've considered that the "Lenght of caliber ratio" is 16; the guns are 4 punders guns.
Note that in the Chapelle's book the Lenght of caliber ratio is 15, therefore my guns ara a bit greater than in the rescalate page of the book to 1:48.
The carriage parts are taken from the David Antscherl's Swann Class books.
And the proportions are a bit greater than Harold M. Hahn shows his is book "Colonial Shooner" (sizes adjusted to the height of the gunport) . As you can see, the guns are virtually the same as Hahn's plans form Hannah.
I've have to do 10 carriage guns. They are very small (like an euro coin).
See you!!!!
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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.
Previously to finishing the painting of the Mediator, there are several things to do. Guns and its carriages, swivel guns, etc...
The gun matter is interesting. Begining frrom Chapelle's writings in his book "The story of the American Sailing Navy" (page 89), it seems that the guns in the Colonial America where smaller than in British Navy:
I've found a threat in our forum that talks abour guns and proportions according a book of Harold M Hahn.
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2065-what-were-the-lengths-of-cannons-gun-barrels/
In Mediator sloop I've considered that the "Lenght of caliber ratio" is 16; the guns are 4 punders guns.
Note that in the Chapelle's book the Lenght of caliber ratio is 15, therefore my guns ara a bit greater than in the rescalate page of the book to 1:48.
The carriage parts are taken from the David Antscherl's Swann Class books.
And the proportions are a bit greater than Harold M. Hahn shows his is book "Colonial Shooner" (sizes adjusted to the height of the gunport) . As you can see, the guns are virtually the same as Hahn's plans form Hannah.
I've have to do 10 carriage guns. They are very small (like an euro coin).
See you!!!!
-
carlosgf got a reaction from GuntherMT in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi all some progress:
- a breast hook
- adding somoe color (unfinished)
- the pedestal
- channels
- range cleats
-
carlosgf got a reaction from hexnut in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi all some progress:
- a breast hook
- adding somoe color (unfinished)
- the pedestal
- channels
- range cleats
-
carlosgf got a reaction from captainbob in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi all some progress:
- a breast hook
- adding somoe color (unfinished)
- the pedestal
- channels
- range cleats
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carlosgf got a reaction from Omega1234 in Mediator 1741 by carlosgf - Scale 1:48 - Howard I. Chapelle's version
Hi, aviaamator. Yes, the deck is also dark. The model is being done with the same wood: walnut.
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