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woodrat got a reaction from cpt. Tom in Le Gros Ventre 1767 by woodrat - Scale 1:48 - POF - French exploration vessel
further progress on the backbone of the ship
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woodrat got a reaction from Wishmaster in Le Gros Ventre 1767 by woodrat - Scale 1:48 - POF - French exploration vessel
Here are the sternpost and stem in place on keel.
Dick
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woodrat got a reaction from Wishmaster in Le Gros Ventre 1767 by woodrat - Scale 1:48 - POF - French exploration vessel
I will try to document each step, including the mistakes. The first step is to
make the keel from western australian jarrah hardwood. The stem and stern post
as well as keelson will also use this wood.
Cheers, Dick
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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 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 cpt. Tom in Le Gros Ventre 1767 by woodrat - Scale 1:48 - POF - French exploration vessel
sorry I have been off-line for some time, but not idle. Have now made a start on the bow section. This shows the shaping of the first and second hawse pieces - closest to the stem post
The first hawse pieces in place.
More to follow soon.
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
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 avsjerome2003 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 avsjerome2003 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 Tigerdvr 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 tarbrush 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 Wishmaster 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 mtaylor 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 Mike 41 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 druxey in Le Gros Ventre 1767 by woodrat - Scale 1:48 - POF - French exploration vessel
sorry I have been off-line for some time, but not idle. Have now made a start on the bow section. This shows the shaping of the first and second hawse pieces - closest to the stem post
The first hawse pieces in place.
More to follow soon.
Dick
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woodrat got a reaction from egen in Le Gros Ventre 1767 by woodrat - Scale 1:48 - POF - French exploration vessel
sorry I have been off-line for some time, but not idle. Have now made a start on the bow section. This shows the shaping of the first and second hawse pieces - closest to the stem post
The first hawse pieces in place.
More to follow soon.
Dick
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woodrat got a reaction from WackoWolf in Le Gros Ventre 1767 by woodrat - Scale 1:48 - POF - French exploration vessel
sorry I have been off-line for some time, but not idle. Have now made a start on the bow section. This shows the shaping of the first and second hawse pieces - closest to the stem post
The first hawse pieces in place.
More to follow soon.
Dick
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woodrat got a reaction from Wishmaster in Le Gros Ventre 1767 by woodrat - Scale 1:48 - POF - French exploration vessel
The stern framing completed before fairing. A slow process!
Dick
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woodrat got a reaction from Papa in Le Gros Ventre 1767 by woodrat - Scale 1:48 - POF - French exploration vessel
Here is more on rebating the "counter-keel" to receive the floors for each
frame. I used the cross slide on my saw to make these. Ensure that the stem and stern frame rebates are lined up on the frame marks on the baseboard.The next job is to make the rabbets.
Dick
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woodrat got a reaction from harvey1847 in Le Gros Ventre 1767 by woodrat - Scale 1:48 - POF - French exploration vessel
The stern framing completed before fairing. A slow process!
Dick
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woodrat got a reaction from cpt. Tom in Le Gros Ventre 1767 by woodrat - Scale 1:48 - POF - French exploration vessel
Thanks Grant, Guy and 42rocker. The jarrah is working out OK as a framing material. Here is the completed stern section. I am going off air for a while as I make some more frames. A bientot.
Dick
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woodrat got a reaction from Vivian Galad in Le Gros Ventre 1767 by woodrat - Scale 1:48 - POF - French exploration vessel
This post shows the construction and fitting of the last full frame aft which also abuts the fashion piece.
Dick
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woodrat got a reaction from druxey in Le Gros Ventre 1767 by woodrat - Scale 1:48 - POF - French exploration vessel
This details the making of the last frame which sits against the fashion piece.
Dick
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woodrat got a reaction from tarbrush in Le Gros Ventre 1767 by woodrat - Scale 1:48 - POF - French exploration vessel
The stern framing completed before fairing. A slow process!
Dick
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