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  1. KenW
    I’m using the plans from the Nautical Research Guild for a POF model, but making some adjustments. I don’t have the skills or use of power tools so I’m going to make the model Plank-on-Bulkhead. Also, I’m going to follow the method described by Richard Simon in his article, “L’Egyptienne: A 1:160-scale 24-pounder frigate of 1799 (A work in progress)”. The article is in the Nautical Research Journal, Summer 2023, Vol. 68, No.2. After some study and thought, etc, I started with frames needed to make the gunport openings. First, I will use two frames that make up the outside (vertical) of the port. There will be notches for the upper and lower gun port ledges. The plan’s frames are very accurate for the shape of the hull. I’m going to make the upper portions of the insides a little wider in order to avoid accidentally breaking them. They will be sanded down once the outer planking is done. The portion of the frame below deck will be solid (or rough) and modified for the camber for the deck. Below are the frames for the center gun ports.
  2. KenW
    Thanks Bill. I’m not building it POF, but rather POB. Stay tuned for the details. Cheers
  3. KenW
    Modeling has been discontinued for the summer. I’ll be starting on a new project while vacationing away from Brooklyn’s heat. I’ll continue with the rigging in the fall. See you in September.
  4. KenW
    The Continental Galley Washington was a lateen-rigged, two-masted row galley built in the autumn of 1776 on Lake Champlain at Skenesboro N.Y. On October 6 1776, she joined the small fleet established and commanded by Brigadier General Benedict Arnold. The fleet consisted of schooners Royal Savage, Revenge and Liberty. Also the sloop Enterprise, and 8 gundalows outfitted as gunboats: New Haven, Providence, Boston, Spitfire, Philadelphia, Connecticut, Jersey, New York, and the cutter Lee. Washington was among three galleys built, the others being the Congress and Trumbull. A Sketch of the New England Armed Vessels, in Valcure Bay on Lake Champlain as seen in the morning of 11 October 1776 A Contemporary watercolor drawing of the American line of battle by Charles Randle. In the drawing Washington is shown as the second ship from the left.
  5. KenW
    I made a cradle for the model. I have some books showing models at the National Maritime Museum in London. I found one I liked and created a design, cut it out of basswood with my jeweler’s saw. Squared everything with a sanding stick, added some plastic spongy material, and applied some coats of Wipe-on-Poly.
  6. KenW
    Moving on. I’ve almost finished the hull. I tried to improve the look of the bow with some wood filler. It came out better than I thought it would, but you can still see the problem. I reinforced the rail so it stands out from the hull and sanded both the deck and hull. I use several grades of sandpaper; in this case the final grade is 400 - very smooth. After a few coats of Wipe-on Poly, I’ll do a final sanding with 600 and then a few more coats. The same goes with the hatch coverings. I don't feel I can leave them open since I don’t know what’s in them.
  7. KenW
    If you want to choose one, I like the tassels. That's my vote. Also there seems to be moulding below the counter.
  8. KenW
    It's a beautiful masterpiece! Amazing!
  9. KenW
    I'd be interesting in a middle size model; maybe 3/16 rather than 1/16. I don't know that my eyes would even be able to handle 1/8. Of course, this is taking the whole thing way beyond your intentions. Cheers.
  10. KenW
    Thanks for the encouragement. I'll continue with the model and my postings. It'll be interesting to see how it all turns out. Cheers.
  11. KenW
    It has been awhile, but I completed the planking of the hull. I had several problems. When I switched to the 1/16 inch planks, I still had trouble bending the planks to the necessary shape of the bow. This problem shows where the planks join the stem. So my choice was to either redo the planking, port and starboard, or try to fix it. I chose the second. The results are obvious below. I now think that this whole project was poorly conceived. Trying to make a model from a picture without plans was a bad idea. I’ve planked a boat’s hull with a ‘bowl bow’ before (the Independence). I think that if I had a proper plan the shape of the bow would be different. I am going to continue the build because I feel there are still lessons to be learned. I just may not show the model anywhere or to anyone.
  12. KenW
    Correct. In the 'old' days a build log was called a 'blog'.
  13. KenW
    Your blog is also a great course in model building. Your work is top drawer. Excellent. Cheers.
  14. KenW
    I find that although I probably won't build this model, your log IS an excellent instruction source. Thanks for your efforts. Cheers.
  15. KenW
    I echo all that was said. Splendid workmanship and a beautiful model!
  16. KenW
    Your design is innovative and revolutionary. Plank-on-Frame modeling will never be the same. Truly unbelievable!
  17. KenW
    Thanks Gary. That's a good idea. I'll see what happens. Cheers.
  18. KenW
    Happy New Year! I finally completed planking the port side of the model. It came out better, but far from perfect. If you look closely you’ll see a plank near the bow that is WAY too wide. I just have to learn to be more careful! There is no reason why if I have my paper strips, measure them properly, mark the hull accurately, and follow the marks when shaping the strips, I need a wide strake. I’m going to start on the starboard side and if it comes out way better I’ll have to decide whether to do the port side over. Probably I won’t. I’ll just put the port side towards the wall..
  19. KenW
    Excellent work on the furniture. The entire project looks fantastic. Cheers.
  20. KenW
    Outstanding workmanship. Happy Holidays.
  21. KenW
    Thanks Gary. Planking the bowl bow requires a lot of patience. I hope for the best. Cheers.
  22. KenW
    Your work is so perfect. True perfection. Cheers.
  23. KenW
    I measured a new set of paper strips for a planking plan for the port side. The plan is for 19 one eighth width strakes; divided into 3 belts of six planks. I’ve completed the first belt of planking and I think I’m on the right track. One thing I learned about planking is that you can bend a plank more than once. At the bow, I first do an edge bend at the mid point of the plank, and then bend again about one half inch forward and another bend a half inch aft. This created an overall bend of the plank that fits the adjoining strake. If it’s still not right, I bend again. Then I bend the standard way for the curve of this odd shaped bow. Attached is a photo of the first belt and you can see how nicely the forward planks lie.
  24. KenW
    Thanks druxey. I have that article. Cheers.
  25. KenW
    Thanks. I've finished the zone of 6 strakes next to the wales. I came out pretty good. The problem is always, for me, how close am I to the plan. I will get out the paper strips and re-measure the next zone. If I am pleased with this side, I plan to remove the old planking on the other side and start over with it. Cheers.

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