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UdoK got a reaction from Kevin in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
Meanwhile the missing parts E are already arrived, 5 days after sending the message to Tom.
Another sign that Tom is really concerned about customer satisfaction....
So, the building cradle has been completed, just dryfitted.
The perfection and fit of the lasercut joints is really remarkable. Beside removing some laser char here and there and sanding the curvature on piece A8, no major sanding or adaption were required.
The clamps are only in usage because some of the plywood pieces are a bit twisted, but not really an issue.
Next is to fix the construction with glue.
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UdoK got a reaction from Ron Burns in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
I have send an message to CAFmodel, Tom concerning the missing Parts E1 and E2.
He replied right away with the information that he will send out the pieces immediately.
That's what I'am calling a outstanding customer service........
The construction of the building cradle will be suspended until arrival of the pieces.
Construction of the frames has been started with the first full frame number 4.
In the first step of cleaning up and sanding the frames I have used my disc sander to sand the pieces front and end smooth.
Afterwards the individual pieces are properly aligned over the drawing and clued together.
For sure it will provide a lot of fun to clean up the laser char and sanding all the clinker planking teeth into shape on all the frames.
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UdoK got a reaction from Gahm in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
Meanwhile the missing parts E are already arrived, 5 days after sending the message to Tom.
Another sign that Tom is really concerned about customer satisfaction....
So, the building cradle has been completed, just dryfitted.
The perfection and fit of the lasercut joints is really remarkable. Beside removing some laser char here and there and sanding the curvature on piece A8, no major sanding or adaption were required.
The clamps are only in usage because some of the plywood pieces are a bit twisted, but not really an issue.
Next is to fix the construction with glue.
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UdoK got a reaction from egkb in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
Meanwhile the missing parts E are already arrived, 5 days after sending the message to Tom.
Another sign that Tom is really concerned about customer satisfaction....
So, the building cradle has been completed, just dryfitted.
The perfection and fit of the lasercut joints is really remarkable. Beside removing some laser char here and there and sanding the curvature on piece A8, no major sanding or adaption were required.
The clamps are only in usage because some of the plywood pieces are a bit twisted, but not really an issue.
Next is to fix the construction with glue.
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UdoK got a reaction from Clark in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
Meanwhile the missing parts E are already arrived, 5 days after sending the message to Tom.
Another sign that Tom is really concerned about customer satisfaction....
So, the building cradle has been completed, just dryfitted.
The perfection and fit of the lasercut joints is really remarkable. Beside removing some laser char here and there and sanding the curvature on piece A8, no major sanding or adaption were required.
The clamps are only in usage because some of the plywood pieces are a bit twisted, but not really an issue.
Next is to fix the construction with glue.
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UdoK got a reaction from coxswain in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
Thanks for your interest and Likes!
I have started to take care for the building cradle parts and it's construction.
The base plates B1 – B5 have been screwed down to a solid board as per the instructions.
The keel has been placed and Plywood pieces A and C so far are only cleaned up and dryfitted,
Most of the parts A1 – A7 are not holding tight the keel laterally, I will install some additional guides to hold the keel in position firmly.
The stem post pattern part A8 requires some grinding to fit the contour of the lower stem and it's proper spot in the cradle.
Instruction manual 1, figure 19 shows the installation of the two end plates E1 and E2. Unfortunately both pieces are missing in my kit. I will check out if it is possible to create a solid and accurate cradle without the pieces.
More to come....
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UdoK got a reaction from BobG in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
Thanks for your interest and Likes!
I have started to take care for the building cradle parts and it's construction.
The base plates B1 – B5 have been screwed down to a solid board as per the instructions.
The keel has been placed and Plywood pieces A and C so far are only cleaned up and dryfitted,
Most of the parts A1 – A7 are not holding tight the keel laterally, I will install some additional guides to hold the keel in position firmly.
The stem post pattern part A8 requires some grinding to fit the contour of the lower stem and it's proper spot in the cradle.
Instruction manual 1, figure 19 shows the installation of the two end plates E1 and E2. Unfortunately both pieces are missing in my kit. I will check out if it is possible to create a solid and accurate cradle without the pieces.
More to come....
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UdoK got a reaction from BobG in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
I have send an message to CAFmodel, Tom concerning the missing Parts E1 and E2.
He replied right away with the information that he will send out the pieces immediately.
That's what I'am calling a outstanding customer service........
The construction of the building cradle will be suspended until arrival of the pieces.
Construction of the frames has been started with the first full frame number 4.
In the first step of cleaning up and sanding the frames I have used my disc sander to sand the pieces front and end smooth.
Afterwards the individual pieces are properly aligned over the drawing and clued together.
For sure it will provide a lot of fun to clean up the laser char and sanding all the clinker planking teeth into shape on all the frames.
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UdoK got a reaction from yvesvidal in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
Meanwhile the missing parts E are already arrived, 5 days after sending the message to Tom.
Another sign that Tom is really concerned about customer satisfaction....
So, the building cradle has been completed, just dryfitted.
The perfection and fit of the lasercut joints is really remarkable. Beside removing some laser char here and there and sanding the curvature on piece A8, no major sanding or adaption were required.
The clamps are only in usage because some of the plywood pieces are a bit twisted, but not really an issue.
Next is to fix the construction with glue.
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UdoK got a reaction from GuntherMT in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
Meanwhile the missing parts E are already arrived, 5 days after sending the message to Tom.
Another sign that Tom is really concerned about customer satisfaction....
So, the building cradle has been completed, just dryfitted.
The perfection and fit of the lasercut joints is really remarkable. Beside removing some laser char here and there and sanding the curvature on piece A8, no major sanding or adaption were required.
The clamps are only in usage because some of the plywood pieces are a bit twisted, but not really an issue.
Next is to fix the construction with glue.
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UdoK got a reaction from BobG in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
Meanwhile the missing parts E are already arrived, 5 days after sending the message to Tom.
Another sign that Tom is really concerned about customer satisfaction....
So, the building cradle has been completed, just dryfitted.
The perfection and fit of the lasercut joints is really remarkable. Beside removing some laser char here and there and sanding the curvature on piece A8, no major sanding or adaption were required.
The clamps are only in usage because some of the plywood pieces are a bit twisted, but not really an issue.
Next is to fix the construction with glue.
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UdoK got a reaction from KenW in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
Meanwhile the missing parts E are already arrived, 5 days after sending the message to Tom.
Another sign that Tom is really concerned about customer satisfaction....
So, the building cradle has been completed, just dryfitted.
The perfection and fit of the lasercut joints is really remarkable. Beside removing some laser char here and there and sanding the curvature on piece A8, no major sanding or adaption were required.
The clamps are only in usage because some of the plywood pieces are a bit twisted, but not really an issue.
Next is to fix the construction with glue.
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UdoK got a reaction from KenW in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
I have send an message to CAFmodel, Tom concerning the missing Parts E1 and E2.
He replied right away with the information that he will send out the pieces immediately.
That's what I'am calling a outstanding customer service........
The construction of the building cradle will be suspended until arrival of the pieces.
Construction of the frames has been started with the first full frame number 4.
In the first step of cleaning up and sanding the frames I have used my disc sander to sand the pieces front and end smooth.
Afterwards the individual pieces are properly aligned over the drawing and clued together.
For sure it will provide a lot of fun to clean up the laser char and sanding all the clinker planking teeth into shape on all the frames.
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UdoK got a reaction from KenW in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
Thanks for your interest and Likes!
I have started to take care for the building cradle parts and it's construction.
The base plates B1 – B5 have been screwed down to a solid board as per the instructions.
The keel has been placed and Plywood pieces A and C so far are only cleaned up and dryfitted,
Most of the parts A1 – A7 are not holding tight the keel laterally, I will install some additional guides to hold the keel in position firmly.
The stem post pattern part A8 requires some grinding to fit the contour of the lower stem and it's proper spot in the cradle.
Instruction manual 1, figure 19 shows the installation of the two end plates E1 and E2. Unfortunately both pieces are missing in my kit. I will check out if it is possible to create a solid and accurate cradle without the pieces.
More to come....
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UdoK got a reaction from BobG in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
The keel assembly has been completed and cleaned up finally.
Removing laser char is a real pain, but much more to go for the frame construction.
Next chapter of the instructions are calling for the frame construction, I will skip this and rather continue with the building cradle assembly. This to have a safe storage for the keel and frames to come.
The inspector of construction ia already onsite and satisfied with the progress so far.
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UdoK got a reaction from BobG in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
Well, construction starts...
I'am following the instructions which are asking for the keel assembly as the first step.
The required keel parts are located on two lasercut plates 9 and 10. It is very gratifying that both panels are of the same exact thickness, just under 4mm.
All parts are already pre tapered on both sides to form the rabbet. It is only a little more sanding and fine tuning on the tapering required.
After the usual activities of cleaning and removal of the laser char the accuracy of the joints is excellent.
To highlight the finished joints I have painted all edges both sides with a pencil 6B.
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UdoK got a reaction from rkwz in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
Seems that I'am one of the first who opens a buildlog of the CAF Le Coureur kit..
Unlike other buildlogs I will not start with a extensive kit review since this can be seen in other threads, like the one from CAF
My kit has been arrived after 6 days from the reception of the shipping notification to door delivery, very fast!
The kit was very well packed to ensure a safe transport.
Before the construction starts, here are a few thoughts as per today about my intentions on how to show the model.
I will try to display the Coureur as she appeared in 1776, just before the capture of the English navy.
For reference I will follow the Ancre monograph.
I want to show as much interieur as possible without neglecting too many details like masts, rigging and deck furniture. How this task turns out in detail will be determined throughout the construction as it progresses.
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UdoK got a reaction from WalrusGuy in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
I have send an message to CAFmodel, Tom concerning the missing Parts E1 and E2.
He replied right away with the information that he will send out the pieces immediately.
That's what I'am calling a outstanding customer service........
The construction of the building cradle will be suspended until arrival of the pieces.
Construction of the frames has been started with the first full frame number 4.
In the first step of cleaning up and sanding the frames I have used my disc sander to sand the pieces front and end smooth.
Afterwards the individual pieces are properly aligned over the drawing and clued together.
For sure it will provide a lot of fun to clean up the laser char and sanding all the clinker planking teeth into shape on all the frames.
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UdoK got a reaction from bruce d in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
Thanks for your interest and Likes!
I have started to take care for the building cradle parts and it's construction.
The base plates B1 – B5 have been screwed down to a solid board as per the instructions.
The keel has been placed and Plywood pieces A and C so far are only cleaned up and dryfitted,
Most of the parts A1 – A7 are not holding tight the keel laterally, I will install some additional guides to hold the keel in position firmly.
The stem post pattern part A8 requires some grinding to fit the contour of the lower stem and it's proper spot in the cradle.
Instruction manual 1, figure 19 shows the installation of the two end plates E1 and E2. Unfortunately both pieces are missing in my kit. I will check out if it is possible to create a solid and accurate cradle without the pieces.
More to come....
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UdoK got a reaction from PoulD in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
I have send an message to CAFmodel, Tom concerning the missing Parts E1 and E2.
He replied right away with the information that he will send out the pieces immediately.
That's what I'am calling a outstanding customer service........
The construction of the building cradle will be suspended until arrival of the pieces.
Construction of the frames has been started with the first full frame number 4.
In the first step of cleaning up and sanding the frames I have used my disc sander to sand the pieces front and end smooth.
Afterwards the individual pieces are properly aligned over the drawing and clued together.
For sure it will provide a lot of fun to clean up the laser char and sanding all the clinker planking teeth into shape on all the frames.
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UdoK reacted to Kevin in HMS Enterprise by Kevin - CAF - 1/48 - August 2020
good evening everyone
Day 21 last of the cants
been a quite week, lots of things happening, and not a lot of boat building, but today the last of the stern cants were put in, that leave the hawse timbers and stern timbers,
Parts 2 and 3 arrived and i will show photos at a later date
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UdoK got a reaction from Kevin in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
I have send an message to CAFmodel, Tom concerning the missing Parts E1 and E2.
He replied right away with the information that he will send out the pieces immediately.
That's what I'am calling a outstanding customer service........
The construction of the building cradle will be suspended until arrival of the pieces.
Construction of the frames has been started with the first full frame number 4.
In the first step of cleaning up and sanding the frames I have used my disc sander to sand the pieces front and end smooth.
Afterwards the individual pieces are properly aligned over the drawing and clued together.
For sure it will provide a lot of fun to clean up the laser char and sanding all the clinker planking teeth into shape on all the frames.
-
UdoK got a reaction from PoulD in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
Thanks for your interest and Likes!
I have started to take care for the building cradle parts and it's construction.
The base plates B1 – B5 have been screwed down to a solid board as per the instructions.
The keel has been placed and Plywood pieces A and C so far are only cleaned up and dryfitted,
Most of the parts A1 – A7 are not holding tight the keel laterally, I will install some additional guides to hold the keel in position firmly.
The stem post pattern part A8 requires some grinding to fit the contour of the lower stem and it's proper spot in the cradle.
Instruction manual 1, figure 19 shows the installation of the two end plates E1 and E2. Unfortunately both pieces are missing in my kit. I will check out if it is possible to create a solid and accurate cradle without the pieces.
More to come....
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UdoK got a reaction from egkb in Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
I have send an message to CAFmodel, Tom concerning the missing Parts E1 and E2.
He replied right away with the information that he will send out the pieces immediately.
That's what I'am calling a outstanding customer service........
The construction of the building cradle will be suspended until arrival of the pieces.
Construction of the frames has been started with the first full frame number 4.
In the first step of cleaning up and sanding the frames I have used my disc sander to sand the pieces front and end smooth.
Afterwards the individual pieces are properly aligned over the drawing and clued together.
For sure it will provide a lot of fun to clean up the laser char and sanding all the clinker planking teeth into shape on all the frames.
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