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Today's plan was to fit both outer bulwark and to then start the 1st hull planking. Gluing the outer bulwark, however, has proven to be a bit more of a challenge than I expected. I pre drilled the bulwark with 0.5mm holes (as per the instructions) at the joint areas with the bulkheads. I then applied a liberal coating of wood glue to the bulwarks and to the edge of the deck. After I had pinned the first bulwark in place I noted that in a few areas it was not making contact with the bulkheads. I added some elastic bands to assist which did help in some places. As I was not very happy with how it was looking, especially around the bow area, and before the glue had fully cured I decided to remove the bulwark and to start again with a more targeted and patient approach. I started by getting the bulwark looking right at the bow and the first bulkhead. I also used a small plank to aid the positioning at the bow, as can be seen in the picture. Once I was happy with the positioning I then added glue to bulkheads 2 & 3. As the strip, even when pinned, was not seated properly at bottom edge I added some clamps to provide additional pressure whilst the glue cured. I then glued and pinned the bulwarks to bulkheads 4 - 6 using clamps for additional support and left the glue to cure. Next I added glue to bulkheads 7 - 9 and once again using a mixture of pins and clamps to hold the strip in place. And that is the current state of play. I will move on to the stern area in a couple of hours time and should be able to glue from 10 - 13 in one go. Then tomorrow I will repeat for the other bulwark.
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Darrel Take a look at Derek's build log, there are great examples with photos. I have provided a link to the deadeyes, but there are plenty rigging blocks earlier in the build log
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I have used my quad hands today and successfully practiced rigging some deadeyes. Thanks to Derek's excellent tutorials in this build log I have achieved some much better results.
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I am happy to report the rebent bulwark now fits perfectly. They are both clamped to the hull and I have given them both a liberal brushing with warm water. I will now leave them to settle in to shape overnight. I will then glue both strips in place tomorrow morning and I can then start the 1st hull planking thereafter.
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I did consider using a hair dryer but decided to let nature take its course. I wanted to practice some rigging techniques, based on Derek's (delf) methods. I also needed to keep working on my other build project.
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Just a quick update now the two bulwark patterns (45) have fully dried out after been clamped for 22 hours. Port Bulwark Pattern The port side bulwark pattern fitted like a dream, as can be seen in the following pictures. It has not been glued and pinned in to place just yet, as it needs it starboard buddy to be ready for action! Starboard Bulwark Pattern I had a minor mishap with the starboard bulwark pattern. I do not know how much longer I can use the " having a senior moment" excuse.🤔 I think the following picture will show why I should be nominated for the MSW "Numpty of the Week" award. 😂. Needless to say the pattern is once again in hot water for 30 mins in readiness for another overnight session with the clamps.
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I keep looking at James's log and I lost count the number of times I have read the manual. I'm glad you are enjoying my build log.
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Stage: Hull Construction Build instructions: 67-70 Task: Bow and Bulwark Patterns Parts: 45 (x2) & 49 Time Spent: 10 mins Status: Complete Build Notes: I did a test fit of the bow pattern (49) As it was a very good fit I removed it and brushed on some wood glue to the contact areas and slotted the pattern back in place. Although I didn’t think the bow pattern needed clamping, I did use a couple of clamps to ensure the part remained properly aligned whilst the glue cured. The two bulwark patterns (45) were then soaked in hot water. After 30 mins I removed then and clamped then around a round jar to get the required bow shaping. They will now stay clamped for approx. 22 hours which will give the patterns plenty of time to fully dry. I jumped ahead to have a look at the next task, after the completion of the 1st hull planking. I decided to remove the fore and aft keel parts and test fit them to the hull along with the stern post assembly. (build instructions 75 – 78). I was pleased with how these parts looked when dry fitted and they will now be stored away for safe keeping. I was tempted to assemble some the desk items, such as the cannons, gallows and main mast bits, bilge pumps, hatchings, etc. but I have resisted the temptation as I need to spend a bit of time with my Robert E Lee build project.
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Stage: Hull Construction Build instructions: 60 - 66 Task: Fairing of the hull Parts: N/A Time Spent: 240 mins Status: Complete Build Notes: I took my time with this task. I used a mixture of my standard and thin Flory standing sticks and 220 grit sandpaper. I found it necessary to check the fairing with some planks, especially where the deck and bulkhead meet and at the stern area where patterns 19, 19a, 19b and 19c are fitted. I lost count of the times I thought it looked OK only to discover a plank would not lay true over between bulkhead 12 and 13 and around the stern patterns (19, 19a, 19b and 19c). I also found checking the fairing with my illuminated magnifier to be beneficial, especially for the bow area for bulkheads 1 to 3 and bow pattern 15. After about 4 hours work I was finally happy with fairing and I think the hull is now ready for the next stage of the build process which will be to add the bow pattern (49) and to bend the two bulwark patterns (45). Due to the nature of the pear wood it is essential that the bulwark’s, which will be soaked in hot water for approx. 30 mins) are allowed to fully dry out during the bending process as this type of wood does expand when wet and will return back to its original size once it has fully dried out. Build Photos Outer Stern Pattern 20 Stern Patterns Bow Area Bow Bulkheads Stern Bulkheads
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Thanks Chris. It is a slow process with plenty of checks as I progress to make sure I have faired enough at each key point. James did provide me some useful advice as well.
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I am currently working on fairing the hull. This is going to take a few hours before I'm happy with the end result. I am using a mixture of thick and thin sanding sticks and some 220 grit sand paper. I'm also using a thin planking strip and my illuminated magnifier to check the fit, especially where the decks sit with bulkheads. I was planning on using my dremel for some areas but it suffered a catastrophic failure when I had to create a space to retro fit the fore mast supports. After 3 hours effort I have completed fairing the starboard side and I'm about halfway through fairing the port side. I have found where stern pattern 19, 19a, 19b and 19c are located is the most time consuming and awkward area to fair. The other time consuming part is fairing the bottom edge of bow pattern part 15. Time and patience is my friend at the moment
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Thanks, I normally use use two wire strips to set the distance, but I can understand your jig which I might replicate. Thanks for info on the seizing, so that now makes sense to me. I will have a morning practising at some point.
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I'm still a bit unsure of the move from step from 4 to 5 on the diagram. Also I'm not sure how you can ensure you locate the deadeye at the right length on the shroud lines. I now have some quad hands and plenty of spare blocks and deadeyes so I can experiment.
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The instructions are clear as day and follow a nice logical sequence. Mine was a simple error. After pre fairing the parts as instructed I simply forgot to fit the mast supports as I had put them away for safe keeping. Old age I'm afraid.
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Enjoy the build, it is a nice build and I'm enjoying it so far. If you have not seen James Hatch has a build log of the prototype for this model.
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Stage: Hull Construction Build instructions: 45-46 & 50-59 Task: Adding fore and aft decks, temporary cross beams and final stern and bow patterns Parts: 1a – 8a, 18 – 20, 19a, 19b, 19c, 42 & 43 Time Spent: 20 mins Status: Complete Build Notes: This was a straightforward assembly process, with no problems encountered. I started by gluing the two stern quarter filling patterns (20) in place on the outside of the two outer stern patterns (32). I then added the 2 bow patterns (18) and the 2 sets of stern patterns 19, 19a, 19b and 19c I applied plenty of wood glue to the bulkheads and false keel and with relative ease the fore deck (42) was added. Initially the was a slight bit of bowing but after a quick check I noticed that the deck had not fully engaged with one of the locating slots. Once that was fully clicked in to place the deck locked into place. I then repeated the process for the aft deck. I added a couple of pins to the outside edge of the deck where it sits on bulkhead 9 for good measure. The temporary cross beams (1a – 8a) were a nice tight fit, I only had to use a clamp to hold 8a in place. Using a 8mm dowel (not the 8mm dowel supplied with the kit) I decided to check if the dowel would pass through the mast support patterns (14a and 15a). This is easier to check before the hull planking is added. Indication marks were added to the temporary dowel for future reference when the actual masts are ready to be fitted. I now believe the basic hull structure is complete and ready for the fairing process. I must congratulate Chris Watton for his work; the design has been well thought out and quality of the material supplied is very good. The build instructions are easy to follow with plenty of good quality photos.
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Totally agree James. When I discovered the two left over pieces my initial reaction was I wonder when they need to be fitted and scanned ahead in the manual. I was gutted when I eventually discovered I had missed fitting them prior to adding part 15
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Hit my first snag this afternoon, when I realised I had failed to fit the fore mast supports (2 x 15a) to the bow patterns 15 prior to their installation to the false keel. The inner longitudinal strip (16) needed a bit of modification work in order to retro fit missing mast supports. Thankfully this mofification has not affected the hull integrity and will be hidden from view after the 1st planking has been completed.
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It is a very well designed kit, everything fits together so well so far.
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It is a very well designed kit, everything fits together so well so far.
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Stage: Hull Construction Build instructions: 29 – 44 & 47-49 Task: Adding stern patterns, cabin supports, deck supports & thickening patterns Parts: 212-25, 29-32 Time Spent: 30 mins Status: Complete Build Notes: This was a straightforward assembly process, with no problems encountered. I started by dry fitted the 2 main deck rear supports (23) and the 2 mid cabin front deck supports (24). I did not encounter any problems fitting these parts. I then decided to jump ahead to build instructions 47 to 49 which is where the stern patterns (2 x 21 and 2 x 22) are fitted. With the patterns dry fitted I was able to make a pre fairing line. Using my Dremel 3000 on a slow speed setting and a needle file it did not take too long to complete the process. I did air on the side of safety once again knowing any excess will be removed during the final fairing once the hull has been fully assembled. The parts were glued and clamped in place. I used a couple of wooden strips aid the clamping of the 2 stern patterns 21. Once I was totally happy the bulkheads, longitudinal strips and deck supports were fully seated I applied a diluted wood glue solution, using a small paint brush, to the all the joints. Next I added the 6 off stern patterns (2 x 30, 2 x 31 and 2 x 32). These pieces were a good tight fit and made a nice click noise when fully seated. I also dry fitted parts 19 and 19a at this stage to make sure there were no issues. I was very pleased to note that the stern patterns, when fully seated, rested nicely on the upper stern patterns (2 x 19) The final task for this build session was to fit the Main Cabin Deck (29) and the two thickening patterns (25). With the deck in place I also checked the mizzen mast fitting.
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Thanks, I'm going to take my time and dry fit the next few parts before glueing the bulkheads to make sure there are no unforeseen problems.
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Stage: Hull Construction Build instructions: 10-28 inclusive Task: Fairing and fitting bulkheads to false keel Parts: 1 to 17 Time Spent: 60 mins + 60 mins preparation work Status: Complete Build Notes: Bulkheads 1-3 & 11-13 need to be partly faired before they are fitted to the false keel (14). The same is true with the 2 x bow support patterns (15) and the 2 x inner longitudinal strips (16). To help get a better idea of the amount of fairing required I made a template of the fore deck using some stiff card. I found this to be of great benefit. I have added a couple of photos to show this. I added a pencil line to the bulkheads to indicate the amount of pre fairing required, airing on the side of safety noting the final fairing would be completed once the decks have been fitted. I used my Dremel 3000, on its slowest speed with a 400+ grit sanding wheel, to apply the required fairing. I made sure I did not extend past by pencil lines. I also used one of my thin sanding sticks to finish off the pre-fairing. I have attached a picture of the completed pieces. I did find it necessary to slightly enlarge the slots in bulkhead 10 that are used to locate with the longitudinal strips 16 and 17 using one of my needle files as I found this bulkhead was very tight fitting compared with all the other bulkheads. Bulkheads (1-13) were added to the false keel without any problems. Next I added the two bow support patterns (15) and finally the 4 longitudinal strips (2 x 16 and 2 x 17) were added. I took my time fitting the inner longitudinal strips (16) ensuring all the bulkheads were lining up with the slots. Once all the longitudinal strips were fully inserted the hull became very secure. I was incredibly pleased with how the hull is now looking, which is a great testament to the attention to detail with Chris Watton’s design work. Pictures of completed stage have been added. Build Photo(s): Pre marking the bulkheads with template Pre faired bulkhead, support patterns and longitudinal strips Hull assembly with parts 1 -17 fitted
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