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Fairing problem at the bow. The very bow end of the first plank keeps breaking about 1/4 inch out from the rabbet. This is about as close as I can get the plank to the first frame without it snapping. Does that mean I should try to make the bow formers a bit more acute, so the plank comes into the rabbet at a slight angle? (not at 90 degrees to the keel).
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Second attempt at framing port side, I think I have a nice run of the cap rail now. I had to lower the last three gunport sills by a couple of mm to make it work. Still needs to faired in, and I’m going to redo the framing on the other side to make the angles consistent (the last frame is still too high and causes a bump on the cap rail run ).
Thanks for the kind words and encouragement!
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On 9/23/2020 at 6:38 PM, Stuntflyer said:
I second that
Mike
Sounds good, thanks Mike and Rusty, on to the stern framing!
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Sills are in and working on fairing them. One question- some of the top sills are higher than the bulhead ends, should I plane them down even? I’m happy with progress so far and looking forward to the stern framing! Have test fitted them and may have more questions before gluing them in place.
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Placing the lower sills now, I took a couple of days to keep looking at and adjusting the battens first. I might still have pushed down when marking it (the batten wasnt pinned on every frame) because a couple of the sills are not on line with the other side; I think I may have to cut them loose and try again. Overall smooth progression though!
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Thanks Rusty!
but Sigh, there are at least two things wrong now. One easily fixed (I put all frames with etch marks forward) and the other, not so easy perhaps. I was puzzled by the Chapter 1 mentioning 3 bow filler parts; no I say in my mind, theres 4: 2 copies of BF2 (identical, so that counts as one, maybe?) and two different BF3, obviously one for each side.
Today I unrolled the plan sheet again (going to tack it up after this!!) and lo and behold, theres a 3/64 “BF1”! But wait, those BFs were 1/4”... it slowly sank in, and with my glasses on I can now see that there are 3 BF pieces per side!
Arrghhh. BFs 2 and 3 solidly glued in place, meaning the inner space between the BF3s is now too small by 3/32”....
I think I can trim the inner ply off of the BF3s to remediate the space, and perhaps add 3/64” to both outsides?
Other than that, I think I’m in good shape to begin fairing the frames. Wish me luck!
-Scott
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Approaching the rigging stage for my 1:48 HMS Surprise, so refreshening on the Winchelsea- I'm going to go with the laser cut frames from Chuck, otherwise this will be a 5 year project!
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Jack, are there any instructions or tips on how to finish the boxwood carvings? I haven't turned up anything yet but maybe my search terms aren't right. These carvings certainly are beautiful!
cheers- Scott
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It’s the ‘new’ blade that came with the saw, but I can’t vouch for its quality. I’ve ordered a set of Flying Dutchman blades (seems appropriate ;)) and will install one of those. Any suggestion on TPI and speed for 1/4” ply?
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Thanks Mike, thats great advice. Now if I can only keep the cut line from wandering!
cheers- Scott
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HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Milw - Scale 1:48
in Member Build logs for the HMS Winchelsea
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Ok, this does seem much better!