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    alde
    Pirate adam got a reaction from alde in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    Here is the keel mounted on the build board with the brass pins for alignment.

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    alde
    Pirate adam got a reaction from alde in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    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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    alde
    Pirate adam got a reaction from alde in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    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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    alde
    Pirate adam got a reaction from alde in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    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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    Mike Y
    Pirate adam got a reaction from Mike Y in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    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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    DanielD
    Pirate adam got a reaction from DanielD in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    Stove in place.
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    CiscoH
    Pirate adam got a reaction from CiscoH in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    I used model railroad materials for the fire bricks.
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    CiscoH
    Pirate adam got a reaction from CiscoH in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    I made the stove out of plastic and brass bits.
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    alde
    Pirate adam got a reaction from alde in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    Platform and well in place.
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    alde
    Pirate adam got a reaction from alde in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    Limber boards in place.
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    alde
    Pirate adam got a reaction from alde in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    Progress on the model continues much faster than progress on the build log.  I will try to get caught up.  Here are the stern timbers all boxed in.
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    alde
    Pirate adam got a reaction from alde in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    Deck clamps in place.
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    garyshipwright
    Pirate adam got a reaction from garyshipwright in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    Stove in place.
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    Mike Y
    Pirate adam got a reaction from Mike Y in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    Mast steps and limber strakes.
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    yvesvidal
    Pirate adam got a reaction from yvesvidal in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    Stove in place.
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    yvesvidal
    Pirate adam got a reaction from yvesvidal in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    I used model railroad materials for the fire bricks.
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    alde
    Pirate adam got a reaction from alde in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    I made the stove out of plastic and brass bits.
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    paulsutcliffe
    Pirate adam got a reaction from paulsutcliffe in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    Platform and well in place.
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    paulsutcliffe
    Pirate adam got a reaction from paulsutcliffe in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    Limber boards in place.
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    CiscoH
    Pirate adam got a reaction from CiscoH in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    Mast steps and limber strakes.
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    paulsutcliffe
    Pirate adam got a reaction from paulsutcliffe in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    Deck clamps in place.
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    paulsutcliffe
    Pirate adam got a reaction from paulsutcliffe in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    Progress on the model continues much faster than progress on the build log.  I will try to get caught up.  Here are the stern timbers all boxed in.
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    tarbrush
    Pirate adam got a reaction from tarbrush in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    Stove in place.
  24. Like
    alde
    Pirate adam got a reaction from alde in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    I used model railroad materials for the fire bricks.
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    paulsutcliffe
    Pirate adam got a reaction from paulsutcliffe in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF   
    I made the stove out of plastic and brass bits.

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