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I have finished the preparation of all the beams

The effect with three beams:

I used the common LED strips whose modules can be divided in groups of three LEDs.
They are supplied with 12 volts with a common power supply

I started to prepare the beams with the slots for the strings, the stringers and carts

Many Arsenal purists turn up their noses, but willing to give a little 'light to the interior, I prepared the first beam that brings some LEDs in the lower face

and this is the effect obtained:

I made a big mistake with the bulkhead with two doors that do not touch the floor. Of course I redid the bulkhead correcting the error

 

Gianpiero. your work is wonderful. thanks to artists like you, we novices, learn every day.

thank you very much for sharing.

one cabrapente greeting

 

 I am a novice too, this is my first model in the arsenal. And I do not think that you are a novice: your work is just great! The Fleuron is among the vessels more difficult to achieve!

A little progress:

Thank you very much, Nils!

Wonderful work, as usual!

Some small progress: hardware ports:

To get an idea of the proportions, the one you see in the picture at the top is the tip of 0.4 mm with which I performed the holes

I went a bit 'on with the work; I prepared all the beams of the bridge and its armrests. I also placed the hatches of the lower deck

the gunwale

Thank you friends!

A little progress:

The mesh filter was incorrect: I redid the filter obtaining a brass rod

These days I proceeded to finish outside of the model: I have given two coats of sealer and, after finely sanded, two coats of paint opaque transparent finish. All spray with airbrush.

Some proof of life and work in progress....

 

I think I'm getting the hang of this.... I've planked both sides with required wide wale planks.  The port side has been sanded but not finish sanded.. pretty rough sanded if you ask me, but it's ready for the narrow hull planks to be laid down.  I need to sand the starboard side which should commence this afternoon... I hope.

 

The stern/transom area I think I have sorted out.  There's a covering piece needed and the fashion piece along the counter to the transom as well as the covering board where the transom meets the counter.  These will be finished once the planking is complete but before final sanding....

 

The planks look a bit damp as I've wiped them down with some water to clear off most of the sanding dust and also to help raise the grain a tad.  I've got a couple of pesky dings that need to be addressed and this is the logical (to my mind) starting point for that process. 

 

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As always, clicking on the photos will enlarge them and comments and advice are welcome.

 

On a side-note, I'm also developing drawings for the laser cutter to produce all the carving blanks, windows, gun carriages, carved railings, and assorted fiddly bits like the ship's boats.   Some of this stuff is just too darn tiny to cut on a scroll saw.. or I need new eyes. 

Sorry Mark, I was looking at the third photo. By drawing on the background it seems to me that the strakes at the stern should have a more harmonious bending and not folded so neatly. Perhaps the transom should be tapered a little to avoid the edge so sharp. Or am I wrong?

Good evening!

Thank you!!

It's  nothing compared to your job that I always follow with admiration!! 

Wonderful!!!!!!

I started the construction of the gunwale, starting from the bow where must engage in the oarlocks. Everything is only hinted at plenty fat: it will be finished later

some progress:

Oh! Sorry!!!

With this: Synthaglass

http://www.drtoffano.com/toffano_prodotti/pg_prodotti.htm

Hello Alex!

manually, with some tools shaped from me made from old hacksaw blades