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woodrat got a reaction from tarbrush in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans
the quarter gallery lights were wrong, so I redid them. boarding steps.
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woodrat got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans
thanks chaps. There is still a ways to go yet
after a disastrous first attempt the second version of the lantern was a bit better
steering gear connected and functioning
the build as at may 2010
Dick
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woodrat got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans
deck framing mostly complete. I used the AOTS layout with some modifications such as the underslung cathead.
the belfry
components of main capstan
the boomkins in place
double ship's wheel and main cabin wirh rudder housing
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woodrat got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans
I decided not to plank the decks and leave the hull see-through, for good or ill.
the steering gear
Brodie stove
Cheers. Dick
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woodrat got a reaction from Elmer Cornish in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans
I live in Perth , Western Australia, Andrew. Bit far to go for a casual visit. But maybe someday.....
Here are some more progress pics of the build. Merry Xmas. Dick
berth deck framing installed
gun deck framing
the anchor stock planking is in black walnut.
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woodrat got a reaction from BareHook in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans
Having lost my build log in the catastrophic crash of 2012, I will try to resurrect an abbreviated version. I used Portia Takakjians plans and referred to both the AOTS book and the POF publication. There were significant differences in the deck framing between the two books. This was my first ship-model and I learnt a lot along the way, especially from MSW members later on. The build took 10 years and was done in american cherry for the structural elements. Hope you like it.
Dick
a representative midship frame the bow framing completestern module
hull framing complete
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woodrat got a reaction from Tobias in Le Gros Ventre 1767 by woodrat - Scale 1:48 - POF - French exploration vessel
I have it in mind to build a 1:48 scale fully framed model of the french gabare Le Gros Ventre. This will be based on
the excellent plans by M. Gerard Delacroix published by ANCRE Press.
This is of particular relevance to me, as a western australian, since this vessel, under the command of
M. St. Allouarn, was part of the Kerguelen expedition of 1772. He in fact laid
claim, in the name of the french
King, to the western australian coast and left a message to this effect in a
bottle at Shark Bay 30th May 1772.
Unfortunately, M. St. Allouarn died at Ile de France 5 months later.
Le Gros Ventre ended its life as a
hulk in 1779. As a start, I present the building board.
Dick
I plan to use only western australian woods for this project.
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woodrat got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans
The cutter is similarly constructed
the boot
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woodrat got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64
Have removed the "deck beams" and exposed the underlying bituminised "frames". The planking between the wales left off. Looks more like the illustration Dick
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woodrat got a reaction from robin b in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64
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.
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woodrat got a reaction from GConiglio in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64
The quarterdeck beams also project through the side planking
Progress on the poop and quarterdeck
note the characteristic vertical timbers on the ships hull to give extra rigidity and protection to the hull
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woodrat got a reaction from ggrieco in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64
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.
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woodrat got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64
sort of like a majestic duck, wouldn't you say? Dick
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woodrat got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USF Essex by woodrat - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - Fully Framed - from Portia Takakjian plans
Thanks Vivian. Scratch building is very satisfying. I heartily recommend it.
Dick
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woodrat got a reaction from reklein in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64
The quarterdeck beams also project through the side planking
Progress on the poop and quarterdeck
note the characteristic vertical timbers on the ships hull to give extra rigidity and protection to the hull
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woodrat got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64
Having taken off the lines the solid half-hull was cut down to main deck level. The side timbers are seen.
main wales are seen bracketting the deck beams transom framing is seen
The hull was then planked. Note the projectiing deck beams at forward half of main deck and hold
The main deck was planked
The supporting structure of the forecastle was guessed at and the clinker planking below the forecastle was installed
the transversal bitt was installed
the horizontal clinker planking was installed to match the original drawing
The view from the other side
Dick
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woodrat got a reaction from ggrieco in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64
sort of like a majestic duck, wouldn't you say? Dick
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woodrat got a reaction from canoe21 in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64
tail frames are positioned at each end of the keel
Calculation of the narrowing of the frames between the master frame and the tail frames used the geometric "mezza lune" technique. rising of floors can also be calculated by a geometric technique
using these techniques, a half hull block model of the central hull was made and faired
As was done by the original shipwrights of the venetian Arsenale, ribbands were then used to make the bow and stern frames.
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lines were taken off at each station
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woodrat got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64
The quarterdeck beams also project through the side planking
Progress on the poop and quarterdeck
note the characteristic vertical timbers on the ships hull to give extra rigidity and protection to the hull
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woodrat got a reaction from Keith Simmons in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64
The quarterdeck beams also project through the side planking
Progress on the poop and quarterdeck
note the characteristic vertical timbers on the ships hull to give extra rigidity and protection to the hull
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woodrat got a reaction from robin b in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64
Having taken off the lines the solid half-hull was cut down to main deck level. The side timbers are seen.
main wales are seen bracketting the deck beams transom framing is seen
The hull was then planked. Note the projectiing deck beams at forward half of main deck and hold
The main deck was planked
The supporting structure of the forecastle was guessed at and the clinker planking below the forecastle was installed
the transversal bitt was installed
the horizontal clinker planking was installed to match the original drawing
The view from the other side
Dick
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woodrat got a reaction from robin b in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64
The quarterdeck beams also project through the side planking
Progress on the poop and quarterdeck
note the characteristic vertical timbers on the ships hull to give extra rigidity and protection to the hull
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woodrat got a reaction from ggrieco in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64
The quarterdeck beams also project through the side planking
Progress on the poop and quarterdeck
note the characteristic vertical timbers on the ships hull to give extra rigidity and protection to the hull
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woodrat got a reaction from ggrieco in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64
Having taken off the lines the solid half-hull was cut down to main deck level. The side timbers are seen.
main wales are seen bracketting the deck beams transom framing is seen
The hull was then planked. Note the projectiing deck beams at forward half of main deck and hold
The main deck was planked
The supporting structure of the forecastle was guessed at and the clinker planking below the forecastle was installed
the transversal bitt was installed
the horizontal clinker planking was installed to match the original drawing
The view from the other side
Dick
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woodrat got a reaction from ggrieco in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64
tail frames are positioned at each end of the keel
Calculation of the narrowing of the frames between the master frame and the tail frames used the geometric "mezza lune" technique. rising of floors can also be calculated by a geometric technique
using these techniques, a half hull block model of the central hull was made and faired
As was done by the original shipwrights of the venetian Arsenale, ribbands were then used to make the bow and stern frames.
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lines were taken off at each station
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