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mij got a reaction from Archi in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
Making the garboards out of 1mm cherry.
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mij got a reaction from Archi in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
I was going to use sycamore for the deck planking, but decided to use maple instead.
The size of the deck planking is 4x1mm and I used my plank bender to curve the planks.
Deck planking fitted
Smoothing the deck
The deck after smoothing
mij
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mij got a reaction from Archi in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
Fitting jelutung between the bulkheads.
Bending 4x1mm cherry over a home made plank bender.
The planks are placed in cold water for about 10 minutes, then taken out of the water and then placed over the hot plank bender and worked to the shape you require.
Use the water as frequently as required.
mij
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mij got a reaction from Archi in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
This is what you get in the plan set.
mij
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mij got a reaction from Archi in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
This is the foot pedal I always use on my bench saw.
mij
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mij got a reaction from Archi in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
I shall be using cherry for the hull planking (single plank), sycamore for the decks and pear for the gratings.
Cutting the 6x1.5mm cherry hull planking.
Cutting the pear for the gratings
Grating complete
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mij got a reaction from Archi in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
The bulkheads have all been fitted.
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mij got a reaction from Archi in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
I purchase a set of Amati Xebec plans 1;60 scale last week, and I must say, these are a very nice set of plans.
This model will be built around these plans with some alterations.
I used Cherry for the Stem, Keel and Stern and Tulip for the Bulkheads.
I wanted to use 5mm ply for the Bulkheads, but my local store only had 4mm ply in stock, as I had a load of 7mm Tulip, I milled it down to 5mm and used that.
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mij got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
Port and Starboard Dolphins fitted.
Eagle fitted to stern.
I`m not certain if the carving of the Eagle is good enough.
I might take this one off, and re-carve another one.
mij
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mij got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
Cutting brass tube for rudder hinge.
Soldering tube to brass shim
Rudder hinge complete.
Blanks cut from Boxwood of Eagle and Dolphins.
Carvings of Eagle and Dolphins.
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mij got a reaction from Archi in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
Blank piece of Boxwood cut out for figurehead.
Carved Eagle`s head for figurehead.
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mij got a reaction from Archi in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
Planking from Cerry
Port and Starboard Serpents carved from Boxwood
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mij got a reaction from Archi in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
The rudder is cut from Cherry, all other items are cut from Box.
All items fitted to the decks.
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mij got a reaction from Archi in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
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
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mij got a reaction from Archi in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
Fitting some toptimbers made from pear.
mij
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mij got a reaction from Archi in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
Hi Antony
Thanks for your kind comments, I`m doing all the main cutting of the timber in my workshop (garage) and all the fine cutting with a razor-saw and all the gluing in the conservatoy,
Her in doors said NO DUST?
MIJ
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mij got a reaction from ccoyle in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
I used Bisley gun blue for the swivel guns
The model I started the beginning of January this year has now been completed.
The planking of the hull is Cherry and all the carvings are from Box.
Here are some photos of her
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mij got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
Milling the sides of the gun carriages
Drilling the holes for the 4mm blocks for the carriages
Turning a step suport
New carving of a rabbit
Model so far
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mij got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
I was not happy with the carving of the first eagle, so I carved another one from Boxwood.
I cut out the shape of the eagle first, then started the carving.
I took Antony`s advice in putting a light stain on the carving to bring out the detail.
I used French polish and linseed oil.
Carving with the stain on.
Eagle fitted to the stern of the ship.
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mij got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
I used Bisley gun blue for the swivel guns
The model I started the beginning of January this year has now been completed.
The planking of the hull is Cherry and all the carvings are from Box.
Here are some photos of her
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mij got a reaction from Mike Y in HMS Sussex by mij - Scale 1:48
I`m not happy with the Tulip wood I`m using to build H.M.S Sussex, the Tulip is a bit soft and has no depth.
So I`ve put what I`ve done so far to one side and will start again using Cherry that has more depth.
It`s a 2 to 3 year project, and I believe you must be happy with what you are doing to get the best out of yourself.
mij
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mij got a reaction from Archi in HMS Sussex by mij - Scale 1:48
Hi Dan
The bandsaw is an old 3 wheel INCA, with a blade length of 104", which is capable of cutting 4" oak, for the milling I use a Proxxon DH 40 Planer Ticknesser (Ref: 27040).
The milling does take long time, but as you can see from the cherry, it was worth it.
mij
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mij got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HMS Sussex by mij - Scale 1:48
Here are some photos of HMS Sussex from the Authors book
This will be an interesting an challenging project for me, and I know I shall have the support from you when I neeed it.
mij
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