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woodrat got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64 October 23, 2016

I did consider a mirror and tried one but, because of the thickness of glass over the silvered layer, it looked like there was a huge gap down the middle of the ship and I gave up on the idea. Besides, there is a venerable tradition of half-hull models and I rather like the way they look.

Thank you Louie for the article on Master W A +. This will be very useful. I think Landstrom in his excellent book uses the Mataro nao but lengthens in in the mid section to make it seaworthy. the wooldings on the masts in two of the pictures indicating masts made of several pieces of wood whereas the small nao by W A has a one piece mast. Also noteworthy is that, in the first picture, the yard has been lowered to the deck, presumably it was the way they did a harbour furl.

The dragon
woodrat got a reaction from John Allen in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64 December 13, 2016

Thanks, Doreltomin. It is unfortunate that the Mataro nao has been interfered with so much over the centuries but it is the best we have. It is a challenging project .

Here are some views of the temporary framework used to support awnings on the stern and fore castles. Also the eccentric "bowsprit"
woodrat got a reaction from dgbot in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64 October 15, 2015

I did consider a mirror and tried one but, because of the thickness of glass over the silvered layer, it looked like there was a huge gap down the middle of the ship and I gave up on the idea. Besides, there is a venerable tradition of half-hull models and I rather like the way they look.

Thank you Louie for the article on Master W A +. This will be very useful. I think Landstrom in his excellent book uses the Mataro nao but lengthens in in the mid section to make it seaworthy. the wooldings on the masts in two of the pictures indicating masts made of several pieces of wood whereas the small nao by W A has a one piece mast. Also noteworthy is that, in the first picture, the yard has been lowered to the deck, presumably it was the way they did a harbour furl.

The dragon
woodrat got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64 October 23, 2016

sort of like a majestic duck, wouldn't you say? Dick
woodrat got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans March 8, 2019

This completes the abbreviated build log of US Frigate Essex Dick
woodrat got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64 October 23, 2016

Have removed the "deck beams" and exposed the underlying bituminised "frames". The planking between the wales left off. Looks more like the illustration Dick
woodrat got a reaction from ggrieco in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64 February 26, 2016

Thanks, Doreltomin. It is unfortunate that the Mataro nao has been interfered with so much over the centuries but it is the best we have. It is a challenging project .

Here are some views of the temporary framework used to support awnings on the stern and fore castles. Also the eccentric "bowsprit"
woodrat got a reaction from Elmer Cornish in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64 June 22, 2014

I did consider a mirror and tried one but, because of the thickness of glass over the silvered layer, it looked like there was a huge gap down the middle of the ship and I gave up on the idea. Besides, there is a venerable tradition of half-hull models and I rather like the way they look.

Thank you Louie for the article on Master W A +. This will be very useful. I think Landstrom in his excellent book uses the Mataro nao but lengthens in in the mid section to make it seaworthy. the wooldings on the masts in two of the pictures indicating masts made of several pieces of wood whereas the small nao by W A has a one piece mast. Also noteworthy is that, in the first picture, the yard has been lowered to the deck, presumably it was the way they did a harbour furl.

The dragon
woodrat got a reaction from dgbot in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64 October 15, 2015

Thanks, Doreltomin. It is unfortunate that the Mataro nao has been interfered with so much over the centuries but it is the best we have. It is a challenging project .

Here are some views of the temporary framework used to support awnings on the stern and fore castles. Also the eccentric "bowsprit"
woodrat got a reaction from Elmer Cornish in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64 June 22, 2014

Have removed the "deck beams" and exposed the underlying bituminised "frames". The planking between the wales left off. Looks more like the illustration Dick
woodrat got a reaction from robin b in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64 April 17, 2016

Another thought. Perhaps the ship in drydock is in the process of being planked and the strakes between the main wales are not yet in place. The square blocks could be the underlying frames. :mellow: Dick

The rudder is made of several pieces with wooden battens and metal straps reinforcing. Note the curve of the tiller.
woodrat got a reaction from cpt. Tom in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans June 17, 2014

This completes the abbreviated build log of US Frigate Essex Dick
woodrat got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans March 8, 2019

The cutter is similarly constructed

the boot
woodrat got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans March 8, 2019

Thanks Vivian. Scratch building is very satisfying. I heartily recommend it.
Dick
woodrat got a reaction from flying_dutchman2 in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans January 8, 2022

The steps in comstruction of longboat over a balsa mold
woodrat got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64 September 30, 2014

Thanks, Doreltomin. It is unfortunate that the Mataro nao has been interfered with so much over the centuries but it is the best we have. It is a challenging project .

Here are some views of the temporary framework used to support awnings on the stern and fore castles. Also the eccentric "bowsprit"
woodrat got a reaction from Vivian Galad in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans February 25, 2014

This completes the abbreviated build log of US Frigate Essex Dick
woodrat got a reaction from DSiemens in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans February 24, 2014

This completes the abbreviated build log of US Frigate Essex Dick
woodrat got a reaction from tarbrush in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans March 2, 2014

The cutter is similarly constructed

the boot
woodrat got a reaction from tarbrush in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans March 2, 2014

Thanks Vivian. Scratch building is very satisfying. I heartily recommend it.
Dick
woodrat got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans March 8, 2019

The steps in comstruction of longboat over a balsa mold
woodrat got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans March 8, 2019

Thanks, Phebe and Happy New Year!
woodrat got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans March 8, 2019

some views of the fearsome mohawk figurehead
woodrat got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans March 8, 2019

Thank you Christian.

Cutting slots with cross-slide

deadeyes in place.
companionway
pinrails
woodrat got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans March 8, 2019

The following shows the steps of the construction of the double wheel. The wood is jarrah.

turning the wheel on the Unimat

spokes

spokes in place

drum being machined

brass facing cut from sheet brass

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