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Hello, The length of the hull and deck planking on French ship must be between 22 and 50 (french) feet either from 7.15 to 16.25 m. This is explained by the supply of ports, it is more of an observation than a rule: the planks are 10 to 13 inches (27 to 35 cm) wide which requires trees of big size to debit if we take into account the removal of the sapwood. For the sake of economy, it operates the maximum usable length in the trees also available strakes have very varying lengths but still nearby the recited values. Near the hull ends, strakes are shorter because they are cut in wood twisted to adapt to the curvature of constraints; on the sides, they are the longest length available in the timber yard. Typically, the plank lengths on the plans are indicative, you have the freedom to place your differences, you only have to stick to the lengths detailed above, but mainly to avoid having two successive scarph on the same frame at least four or five strakes above or below. For Le Gros-ventre, indicative lengths are drawn on the plates No. 21, 22 and 25. Regards, Gérard Delacroix (Message send in MP to Mau) -
Hello, This rigging accessory is present in one of my monographs, L'Aurore of 1766. This is a rare example because, as I said, this element is rarely figured on the time models. GD
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Hello, These two elements are called "croissant de beaupré" (bowsprit saddle ?) and "ratelier de beaupré" (bowsprit rack-blocks ?). They have been used in France in the late seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century, ie in the great classical period of sailing ships. The "croissant de beaupré" is relatively rare but the "ratelier de beaupré" is much more common. Regards, GD
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Thank you for the compliments. It is very curious what you say because, precisely, I am currently collects information about L'Egyptienne, 24 frigate. I need to find enough documents and in particular the wood quotations to make my choice. GD
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Hello Anthony, It's possible that, in a few months, a translator performs an additional booklet in English. But today I can not confirm it. Regards, GD
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Hello, I am pleased to announce the upcoming publication of a new monograph on an harbor (fitting-part ?) yacht * The ship choosed is Le Rochefort 1787. This is a small vessel particularly suited to construcion framing beginners, Plans are accompanied by a richly illustrated manual 3D drawings. The book is in French. More information here: http://gerard.delacroix.pagesperso-orange.fr/rochefort/plaquette.htm * These yachts were designed to transport powder to the ships anchored in the harbor. Gérard Delacroix (Sorry for my bad english...)
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ancre Le Commerce de Marseille by Zbigniew
G. Delacroix replied to Zbigniew's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Hello Zbigniew, Under the waterline, the hull planking is fixed with two nails and two treenails. These details and the size of the fittings are explained in the booklet. GD
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