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Hi David and everyone Well, as mentioned in my previous post, I've taken the advice of David (and heavily influenced by Dennis' earlier comment about the deck) and decided to add more deck planking. The problem has always been a compromise between how much deck to leave exposed in order to facilitate viewing, as opposed to how much should be planked for aesthetic reasons. Common sense prevailed and I've decided to plank the bow and stern decks, whilst leaving the remaining deck exposed wherever practical. Please see the photos below. Hope you enjoy them. Cheers Patrick
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Hi David I think you may be right there. So much so that I've decided to plank the stern and bow areas and also add one or two deck strakes as you've suggested. The reason being that it's not just for aesthetic reasons that I should do it, but, also because the additional planks will provide increased structural rigidity to attach the rigging to. Without it, there'd be hardly any deck to attach the rigging to. I'll post some photos later on! Thanks for your advice and counsel. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Dave My gawd, you're quick! The framework for the hull and keel is looking good, despite the little setback you mentioned above. I'm looking forward to following along. Cheers Patrick
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Hi everyone Thanks for all your comments and support, so far. Whilst it may look like nothing much has happened over the past few days, I've managed to make the skylight which sits over the main saloon as well as work on other bits and pieces. I'll post better photos later on, but I've attached three below just to give you an idea of where things are at. There's still lots more work to go, though, especially to the skylight, etc. Please see photos below. Cheers Patrick
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Very nice Igor. You're really doing a great job on this build. Just curious though - Will you be painting or varnishing the hulls of your ship's boats? Painting would certainly be more realistic, whereas varnishing would enhance the beauty of your workmanship.
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Hi Ben I'm really enjoying seeing you work through the various design issues and challenges you're faced with. It makes me wish I had your skills and expertise because this is going to turn out to be a beauty of a design. I hope your daughter has many magical years of enjoyment with it. The effort and commitment you're showing is amazing. Well done. Patrick
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Hi Bob Many thanks for the compliment about my deck. That's the beauty of this Forum....the amount of ideas that we get from each other is amazing. For instance, I learnt heaps from your Lettie Howard when it came to rigging my Ingomar schooner, so the fact that I could help you in some small way, is my pleasure. Having said that, I couldn't find fault in your deck or its caulking lines; but I admire your commitment to making it 'just right'. No doubt the next version will be even better. Many thanks, once again. Patrick
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Hi Ben I must admit to being really intrigued about how this is all going to come together, so I'm really looking forward to the next installments. All the best! Cheers Patrick
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Hi Brett Six days for the paint to dry??? Wow, that'd test my patience for sure. Nonetheless, I'm glad to see that you're progressing so well. Inspite of the problems that crop up, there's no doubt that you're getting through the problems and having positive results along the way. Good to see. All the best! Patrick
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She's looking really nice, Hartmut! Your Admiral, Mrs Hartmut, has also done a great job with the sail(s). Well done to you both. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Dennis Many thanks. Yep, I've done some planking on the deck, but my intention is to do the absolute minimum, thereby leaving as much viewing area as possible. So much so, that planking will only be put on if it is needed for the skylight and other deck items such as the binnacle, etc. Incidentally, I did the same with my other model of Ingomar (see photo below) and it worked really well on that model, so I'll probably do the same here. All the best Patrick
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Hi Steven I'm really enjoying going through your build log, so far. Aircraft carriers have always held a particular fascination for me, so it comes as no surprise that your Saratoga is like a 'moth to a light globe' for me. I'm also amazed at your level of detail and commitment to historical accuracy. Great job! Will you also scratch build the aircraft, as well? I'm really looking forward to following along. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Igor No, I actually hadn't seen that site before. I'll have a look later on. Many thanks Patrick
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Hi Hartmut My gawd, that's nice! It's not until I saw the completed dinghy in your hand that I got a sense of its size. Impressive and well done. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Jack Wow!!! Talk about taking modelling and wood carving to a whole new level....absolutely superb. You must, undoubtedly, have an incredible amount of skill and patience to achieve what you've done. I look forward to following along. All the best Patrick
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Hi Matija Very nice. Very clean. Very sharp. Can't wait for the rigging now. All the best Patrick
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Hi Neptune and David Many thanks for your compliments, which are gratefully appreciated. Neptune - absolutely no problem about putting a photo in my log! Please feel free to visit my other logs as well. Comments and feedback are always welcomed. David - if you wish to try a miniature, I'm sure you'll get hooked really quickly. There's something magical yet challenging about miniatures, but that can also be said for larger scale models as well. Incidentally, yesterday I took one of my RC yachts which was in the shed for 30 years and put it in the fish pond...just for fun, you know. Not only was it massive in comparison to my Rainbow, but it was also a welcomed change to hold a large and heavy model in my hands. All the best to both of you! Cheers Patrick
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Hi Bob You know, I wondered that myself...unless I've misread the plans, it appears that the only access is via the main companion way. Quite puzzling for a 134 foot boat! Other hatches are at the stern, but they seem to be for storage, etc, not for access. I've also found a video of the real ship with crew members taking a sail out to the deck via the companion way staircase, so perhaps that's all there is. Strange though. Cheers Patrick
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HMS Naiad 1797 by albert - FINISHED - 1/48
Omega1234 replied to albert's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Hi Albert Now that's an example of work that is pretty much at the very limits of what's possible. I think a better word to use would be"Perfection". Cheers Patrick -
Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
Omega1234 replied to SawdustDave's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Hi David That 'senior's moment' is perfectly excusable! As long as you continue to build with the same skill and creativity as you have with your Mayflowers and other ships, the journey and the end result will be brilliant. All the best Patrick -
Hi everyone Many thanks for all of your likes and comments and especially to Nils, Mike, Dennis, Captain Bob, Michael and Igor. Whilst the gauntlet has been put down I'm still not sure how i can even do a 3 mm square sea map...but you never know. If I do, I will be sure to post it, that's for sure! I have, however done some more work on the cabin, most importantly the external cockpit seating area, complete with white cushions. At some point, I'll still, however, need to get back to finishing off the ship's interior. Once that's done, then I can get back to finishing the painting of the hull and then glueing the deck to the hull. Still loads of work to do, as you can see. I hope you enjoy the photos. Cheers and all the best Patrick
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