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ancre Le Fleuron 1729 by rekon54 - 1:24
Pirate adam replied to rekon54's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
I am always blown away by the "on board" views. Amazing! -
I also agree with the zu Mondfeld book. It is the book that got me into the hobby after building some simple kits. I also really like The Art of Ship Modeling by Bernard Frolich. Adam
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I have bought several books from the website. The books are very high quality and in my experience arrive quickly despite being shipped from France. Adam
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THE 74-GUN SHIP by Jeronimo
Pirate adam replied to Jeronimo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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Here I have finished shaping the hawse pieces using a combination of a drum sanding attachment in a Dremel tool and hand sanding. There is some additional fairing to be done to the cant frame once it is attached to the keel with the other frames. I didn't want to mess it up for now.
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Here I have attached the partially shaped hawse pieces to the first cant frame.
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I have started work on the hawse timbers. These were made by laminating 5 pieces of wood together. I attached the patterns from the plans with contact adhesive. Here I have cut the first of the profiles with the scroll saw and sanded to the line.
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I really like the book "The Art of Ship Modeling" by Bernard Frolich. Tons of good information in there. Adam
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I am using brass wire for the drift bolts. I though about leaving these out, but I am pretty happy I didn't. I am going to leave them natural brass color. This is the back side of the frame, as the drawing is still attached to the front. The color should pop a bit more as the pear wood darkens over time.
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Now things will slow down with the posts, as I assemble the frames. I have completed all of the lettered frames as well as the cant frames.
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Next I cut out all of the frame timbers with the scroll saw. Here are the ones corresponding to the numbered frames.
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Next step was building some fixtures to properly attach the keel to the building board. I used moveable fixtures to hold the stem and the stern post. This makes everything removable and should allow me to readily re-use the building board once I cut my Alfred model from its upside down Harold Hahn-style building board.
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Here is the keel mounted on the build board with the brass pins for alignment.
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The next step was assembling the keel. Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures of the process. Trust me it is done and here it is. I cut the slots in the deadwood using a sled on a Proxxon table saw.
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I drilled 2 holes in the building board, and then glued in place some short sections of brass rod to help hold the keel in place during construction.
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First step was constructing the building board. The building board was inspired by the one in Ed Tosti's Naiad build log and books. I used melamine coated MDF for the board. Two slots were cut into the board and two parallel sections of T-track were screwed in place level with the top of the board. I also attached some bracing to the back of the board with scrap lumber to add some stiffness and make it easier to pick up. I drew a centerline down the middle of the board and attached the framing drawing to the board with spray adhesive.
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I am taking a break from my HMS Alfred to build the Washington Galley from the NRG plans. I will start with the obligatory shout outs: - The plan set by Jeff Staudt is fantastic. - I am using the timber package in Swiss pear from Crown Timberyard. The wood from Jason is beautiful and has been great to work with. I am also planning to use some of the extra castello boxwood from my Lumberyard Alfred timbering set, which is also very nice. - I have learned so much from all the build logs on this site, and I wouldn't even know where to start on a build like this or Alfred without all the tips and pictures from everyone. Thank you to all. Adam
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Spectacular work!
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Fantastic work! The colors are a nice contrast to some of the other models in natural wood (which also look fantastic of course!)
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Congratulations Danny! Thank you for sharing the details of your amazing build. It is always both very inspirational and educational. Looking forward to the next build. Adam
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That is a very interesting and cool style of build. Adam
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One of the nice benefits of this build taking so long is the swiss pear is picking up a very nice color that is a lot darker than when I bought the wood from Dave.
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Slowly but surely work continues. Sawing through perfectly good frames isn't my cup of tea, but so far so good.
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THE 74-GUN SHIP by Jeronimo
Pirate adam replied to Jeronimo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
I am really looking forward to watching this build. Adam
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