mij

The following set of photos show how I made the hawse pieces. I glued the hawse pieces into two blocks and roughed them out on the bandsaw and finished shaping them with a small drum sander.
 

mij

This is a few photos of the keel assembly. The keel is made from European Beachwood and the false keel is rosewood.  

In the sailmaker's loft
 
One of the problems at working at this scale, 1:100 is to keep things in proportion. For example, using 5 mm dia. material for the main mast means it would  be a 5 metre diameter mast at deck level!
 
I used placemat material as pictured to make the battens.

So here we go, not too sure about some of the "improvements" but when we get more clutter on the deck they may fall into place.

Good job! Wooden ships are new to me also, but it's more rewarding then other models imo. I think you did the right thing to chose a subject you feel passionate about. That passion will give energy to the build.
 
 
/Matti

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We buy books on how to build, why not a DVD.  I've been considering this one but haven't bought it yet.

Worth every penny I paid for it.
 
mig

To be honest Nils,after reading your post four times,I cannot work out whether you are having a go at me personally for posting my find of this DVD.After all in your eyes I could be seen as promoting it.My only question is,surely your argument would then apply to any modeler who chooses to write a book.After all,are they not 'cashing in' on the hobby?In my opinion a DVD is no different to a book,other than it probably does demonstrate things a little.better.
I would mention again that I have no connection with this DVD's producers.
 
Nigel

Love the Clinker built ships boats, what great work all round

Hi Mij
I am glad you like it  as regards Proxxon,I noted that as well The majority of builders including professionals from eastern Europe use either Proxxon tools or homemade/custom built tools.I think the info on the dvd is invaluable regarding the jigs/attachments Dr Mike has designed to get the best from these tools.I do appreciate the arguments on this forum for many of the American made tools,but if you don't live in the US and do this for a living,you need next day spares backup.
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Just a point of interest, I notice all the machine tools Dr Mike was using, were Proxxon.
 
mij

I recieved Dr Mike`s DVD yesterday.
 

 
The DVD is 3hr.18min long with the contents of :- The Plans, Internal Construction, Hull Construction, Keel Joint, Deck Beems, Gun Ports, Deck Nails, Deck Corking, Top Deck Construction, Top Deck Planks, Top Deck Nails, Top Deck Vanishing and Beveling.
There are loads great tips and it`s far too much to take in on one sitting,
Great DVD.
 
mij

I recieved Dr Mike`s DVD yesterday.
 

 
The DVD is 3hr.18min long with the contents of :- The Plans, Internal Construction, Hull Construction, Keel Joint, Deck Beems, Gun Ports, Deck Nails, Deck Corking, Top Deck Construction, Top Deck Planks, Top Deck Nails, Top Deck Vanishing and Beveling.
There are loads great tips and it`s far too much to take in on one sitting,
Great DVD.
 
mij

I recieved Dr Mike`s DVD yesterday.
 

 
The DVD is 3hr.18min long with the contents of :- The Plans, Internal Construction, Hull Construction, Keel Joint, Deck Beems, Gun Ports, Deck Nails, Deck Corking, Top Deck Construction, Top Deck Planks, Top Deck Nails, Top Deck Vanishing and Beveling.
There are loads great tips and it`s far too much to take in on one sitting,
Great DVD.
 
mij

Hi Antony
 
Yes, there will be some carving on her.
They would be on the tip of the bowspit, the main rail to the poop rail, side of the poop deck and on the back of the stern.
I`m not quite certain what tipe of carving I would do yet, but I`m open to all suggestions.
 
Kind Regards
 
mij

Done a bit more to the Xebec.
 
Cutting out the stern
 

 
completed items cut out
 

 
I don`t normally paint my models, but as these ships were colourful, I decided to give it a bit of colour.
 

 

 

 

 

 
mij

Fitting some toptimbers made from pear.
 

 
 mij
 
 
 

Done a bit more to the Xebec.
 
Cutting out the stern
 

 
completed items cut out
 

 
I don`t normally paint my models, but as these ships were colourful, I decided to give it a bit of colour.
 

 

 

 

 

 
mij

Done a bit more to the Xebec.
 
Cutting out the stern
 

 
completed items cut out
 

 
I don`t normally paint my models, but as these ships were colourful, I decided to give it a bit of colour.
 

 

 

 

 

 
mij

Today I’ve managed to take the Triton out of its jig in order to start sanding the inside and outside. I used a sanding stick to work on the outside hull and was quite pleased at how quickly it faired the outside. When I turned my attention to the inside hull, I realized that the straight edge of my sanding stick was causing it to leave gouge marks. I then decided to make a new sanding stick with a ½” PVC pipe I had left over from a plumbing job I did at the house. I’ve come to the conclusion that a straight edge sanding stick is good for the outside moving it fore to aft, and the PVC pipe sanding stick is good for the inside moving it port to starboard along the frames. I’ve also managed to place and treenail the keelson down, add the gun port’s sill and trestle, and am currently working on the wales. The following pictures will show you how she’s coming along.
 

I was able to complete the stack set up for my remaining frames, apply the pattern to them, and cut them on my band saw. I then roughly sanded them with my rotary tool just barely getting to the line so that I can truly fare them once they are together. I dry fitted them them on the keel within my jig to see how they look. If you notice, I still have to give frames 4, 5, and 7 its preliminary sanding before I can procede to treenail them.

Greetings to all,
Since I had to work today I was not able to get much done on the Triton. I was able to buy more timber and finish my jig for her reusing materials for the jig I made for my Vietnamese Junk. Since she is only a cross section, the jig seems small in comparison to jigs other people use while conducting full builds. The following photos will show you what it looks like and how the Triton fits within it.

I sincerely wish no one takes it to heart what I think necessary to get off my chest. When I first came across MSW, I thought it would be great to join a community that shared the love of model ship building like I do. When I came across the H.M.S. Triton I thought it would be fun and decided to give it a whirl, not so much for other people’s approval, but for the love of model ship building.
As the adage goes, “There is more than one way to skin a cat”. Keeping this in mind, I decided to build my model the way I felt comfortable doing it and decided to share my work with people that had similar interests as I do. No sooner had I posted my day’s work, when someone decided to judge me (and my methods) and leave me feeling disappointed, angry, and a sense that people were looking down their noses at me.
I decided that I would not finish the Triton, but the love of model ship building was too great and it overcame my anger and disappointment. Seeing how she was coming to life before my eyes, I thought, “I’ll build you the way I want” all the while singing Elvis Presley’s, “I did it my way”.
Now that being said, I was able to get five more frames done and upon dry fitting them to the keel, I was not able to help but smile to myself at how great she was starting to look. I still have to get more timber in order to complete the last six frames necessary in order to get started on the inside. I’ve downloaded, “Anatomy of the Ship, The 74-gun ship Bellona” and am currently referencing the items I want to incorporate into my build such as the mast step, shot lockers, pump well, pumps, and quarterdeck rail just to mention a few items. Since I will soon get the other frames completed, I will start on the jig that will support my build.  Below are a few photos showing what I have so far.