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Hello Guy! Nice Ribands! What is the measure of it in square? in mm please!... Happy modelling!

Hello Marsalv! With all those bulkheads glued to the false keel and the excellent keel and stem looks like a "mix" between POB and POF way of construction!! Excellent clean and neat work! Keep going! Daniel.

Welcome aboard Mick! Enjoy the trip! daniel.

Hello Hello! Finally something to post on… small progress due to my exam to become a taxi driver (I have failed twice). You can see the Madrid plan on the back. We´ll see the third attempt… fingers cross. I am dealing with the main wale. I cut several planks to its size and length. 150mm divided on 3. 50 + 50 +50. The ends are 3mm and in the middle is 5mm (3) (50) - (5) - (100) (3). The planks are 3mm thick, quite difficult to bend. I soak them on cold water for 24h, then clamp them and let it dried for another day and then glue them with the clamps. By the way I put the shorter length of the plank aiming the stern which I think it´s an error. On AOS boob about the HMS Diana clearly it is seen than is the longest that goes on that way... Here are some pics. I am also been thinking. Thinking a lot and reviewing my “research folder” I just found this pic: This is a long time project and it is consuming a lot of time. I do not even start to make the beams for the lower deck sooo I´ve decided to “cut” a little bit the project Otherwise I´m not sure if I’ll end this someday!! Beside I do see logs where they are having lots of fun with smaller (but complex) projects. I need to move on. I started this on 2011… Here´s my aim. ->The pic above about the HMS Diana showing one side completed and the other almost “nude”. The portside with all the gun ports open (no guns) the main wale and the planking above it and only three planks under. The starboard with the frames intact and cutting some of them as shown on the picture. I have been always much more interested on the structural issue rather than have a symmetrical and beautiful ship made. Wish me luck. Any comments and suggestions will be appreciated of course. Happy modelling and summer ahead! Daniel.

Hello Richard! Glad to know Captain Buddy it´s ok. I am pretty sure that every single ship of the line use to have at least one dog around barking... I am willing to have one, one day. (a dog not a ship) Anyway, beautyful boat and nice color scheme. Where you get the plans to make it? Any pdf around? Happy modelling! Daniel.

Congratulations Ed! Looks like everything in the YA is massive and enormous. Simply amazed me. the keelson, the beams, the water way... and "There's more heavy stuff to come" !! Can´t wait to see it. Always a pleasure to read study and re-read your log (s)! Best wishes! Daniel.

Looking Good TJ! Did you milled the planks at your shop? How long are they? Hope to post something this weekend... Happy modelling!

hELLO RAY!! You started this log on February 9th... today it´s June 9th... four months Ray!! Trully amazing. Excellent job. Yes you did it! Congratulations!! Best wishes! Daniel.

Another that goes to the list! Thanks for reposting. Daniel.

Hello Guy! I was thinking that on my next project (who knows when...) I won´t use a jig... It is a pain on the neck. With the wales and the planking those gaps will be cover. Do not worry about it. I do know it is not the best way to build the model but... She is looking pretty well. Keep going. All the best.

Good morning Ed! And me thinking the keelson was masive... Those beams are just amazing! What square size were for real? I am amazed with all the set of knees and pillars in such a small (1:64) space. All the best! daniel.

Hello Remco! But, how many planks is made up the wale? 4 planks (on high)? And if you are staining the first two lanes, you are not worry about gluing stuff to the already painted planks above? I thought you were going to complete the whole wale, sand it and then paint it... We´ll be here waiting to see the result. best wishes! Daniel.

Beautyful work Clay and beautyful workshop... looks like you have plenty enough room to make such an excellent model. I´ll follow you for sure! Best wishes! Daniel.

Hey Randall! Always a tricky piece to make... You have a huge space beteween frame #W and the 4th hawse piece... but it is looking good so far. Good luck with the sanding. Is it cherry the wood you´re using? Happy weekend ahead! Daniel.

Congratulations Rusty!!! Another trully museum piece to your home. It has been a pleasure to follow this build. Daniel.

Hello Vincent! Those guys on the deck make me realize the enormous size of these ships. She is looking beatiful. I do like the different colours of the 4 feet long planks of ther deck. I´ll follow your log. daniel.

Astonish Work Piet! I Knew that was going to be "functional". Just amazing... Cant wait to see the torpedos hanging around... Happy modelling! Daniel.

Buff! "YA060 04.jpg" scared me a lot! That´s why I have such a long nails (pretty much like you). Beautyful work as always Ed. One question, how many DPI´s has the blade to cut such a thick piece of wood? and on a slow or high speed? Best wishes. daniel

Juergen, pic "spanten05" is beautyful! Great Work, with the ship and the pics... oh How I am willing to go back with "my" Triton. All the best and happy modelling! dani danielo.

Lots of meat to eat on them... looks pretty symetrical and fine to me. Good work! daniel.

Nice old plane iron. Looks fantastic. It always amaze me your old and restore tools. We´ll be here waiting for your post!! Best wishes!

Hey Richard! Looking good... Have you sand the interior of the hull? The keelson strength a lot all the frames when glued in place. The lower deck clamp also makes a lot to keep them in place. I spent like a week or more for the sanding and I started the interior first. As Mark said... "no rush with this hooby" Good luck and by the way, do not be shy by posting some more pics...of your progress on The Triton or the construction of the long boat! Daniel.

hello Randy! Any suggestions about what?! She is looking funtastic. The beams with its camber plus the knees and hanging knees make the set pretty sturdy and symetrical to me... I wouldn´t plank that part. Keep going! Daniel.