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  1. KenW
    Still working my way back toward the stern; I made the bulkhead partition leading to the officer’s quarters. I decided that the actual doorways should be a different color. In actuality, the entire partition would probably have been painted red. But I like the way it looks – except for that little nick on the left door. I’m going to have to do something with that.
  2. KenW
    Thanks Martin and 'jsgerson'. And you are right! I had installed the aft 6 gun port doors, and have already knocked them about. They are off now. Building is a learning process, and part of that is learning when to do things. And I will check out Lanlubber Mike's log.
  3. KenW
    Thanks Martin and Dave. We have to keep using the redheart so Jason and Crown Timberyard will keep a supply in stock. Cheers.
  4. KenW
    Hey Martin. It seems you resolved your problem with the gun carriages. Congrats. I am using the Syren carriages and not having any problems. Did you use the 11/64 ones? Anyway, your results look fine. Cheers.
  5. KenW
    Hey Martin. I have looked in on your Fly build before. The forecastle beams are done in redheart, and aren't yet glued in place. The gun carriages are also redheart, but I had it easy since Chuck Passaro made me kits from some sheets I had. The wood can be crumbly, but it does look good. Cheers.
  6. KenW
    I’ve gone as far as I want, for now, with the forecastle. I installed the beams for the deck that were removed/broken from the forward kit supplied bulkheads. All seems O.K. up front. Now I must turn my attention to the stern. From reading the blogs of DocBlake and jsgerson, I realize that there are many potential problems with the transom back here. As far as I can tell, I do have some problems, but they aren’t the same ones that they had. So the work begins. Also I’ve decided I’m going to use dark walnut for the outer planking above the white molding rather than Swiss pear. I just like the look better.
  7. KenW
    Thanks Jonathan. And I will have to keep an eye on my stern height. I'm about ready to address the stern. I can't put it off much longer. I'll have to count planks and watch the angles using the Hahn plans (as well as the ones with the kit.) Cheers.
  8. KenW
    Another great build. Since I building a Rattlesnake, I will be following this closely. I'm behind you so my questions may be 'out of date'. So, How did you cut the razor blade for shaping the molding? Thanks.
  9. KenW
    Just discovered your log. It's really impressive! What is your inventory of power tools? I'm always fascinated with scratch models, but I don't want to acquire all the power tools that seem necessary. Great build and helpful log. Cheers.
  10. KenW
    Thanks Gary, Augie and Sam and the 'likes'. The blocks and line at this scale feels a lot smaller that on the 1/4 scale Fair American. And Fathers are always right. Cheers.
  11. KenW
    This is really two entries combined into one. First I constructed 12 gun carriages. They were made from some sheets of red heart wood left over from the capstan kit which I sent to Chuck Passaro. He made his gun carriage kits from the red heart, which I think look really good. I don’t care what my son says, I painted the gun barrels and the trucks black. Secondly, I mounted six of the guns on the fore of the gun deck. These will be pretty much covered up by the forecastle, but I wanted to rig them anyway. It’s good practice. I decided that I didn’t want to use those ‘beautiful’ round coils for the ends of the tackles. When I visited the HMS Victory, the tackle lines look like they were just kicked under the carriages. On the USS Constitution, the tackle lines were tied around the blocks, which is what I tried to do here. It’s not exact, but close. I have since touched up the paint on the guns.
  12. KenW
    The article referenced by 'dafi', "http://seaphoenix.co...-victory-yellow", seems to resolve the use of red for the inner bulwarks. "Other evidence supporting the British the preference for light yellow comes from a letter to the Ordnance Board recalled in the Seaman’s Vade Mecum in 1798 which states:[25] ‘The Inner part of the side of His Majesty’s Ship under my command, being a light yellow I beg favour to have her gun carriages painted of that colour except the six aftermost which I wish to paint light grey. As you will readily feel the unpleasant contrast of red gun carriages with a pale yellow side’. This provides several key facts; 1. The practice of painting the inboard works of the bulwarks with red ochre was by this year (1798) already being superseded in preference for a far paler colour, in this case light yellow, simply for the utilitarian purpose of visually brightening up the decks upon which the seamen lived. 2. Gun carriages had, for the best part of century, been supplied to warships by the Ordnance Board already painted in red ochre. 3. The practice of repainting gun carriages issued from the Ordnance Board after embarkation with yellow was fast being adapted after pale yellow superseded red ochre for the inboard works. 4. The Commanding Officer originating this request suggested the application of light grey to the aftermost gun carriages as a brighter colour to enhance the brightness of the cabin areas with his ship; this again in the interest of utility." So the use of red is dependent on the when the ship was built/launched.
  13. KenW
    This is a great discussion. So, just to expand it, I noted that there is no "blood" red anywhere on the Victory on a recent visit. Where did the idea that the gun decks were painted red come from? Were some ships painted red on their gun decks, or is this a "legend"?
  14. KenW
    I add my wishes to all your other 'fans'. Get well soon.
  15. KenW
    God forbid it should be the red of NC State Wolfpack.
  16. KenW
    Thanks Augie
  17. KenW
    Thanks Sam; and to all the 'likes'.
  18. KenW
    I’ve made some progress. The stern is improved with only the fancy metal decoration to be added. The pencil lines are for tree nailing that I forgot I hadn’t done. Also, six gun port doors are installed. I used the Syren kits and each door can open and close. However, I intend to rig all 20 guns, so the doors will always be open. And finally, I made a manger board; even though my forecastle and quarter decks will not be exposed. I will know the board is there. (The bow sprint is not glued yet.)
  19. KenW
    Congrats! Your health is always the #1 priority. Both your models look great as well. Cheers.
  20. KenW
    Excellent work. Especially considering your color constraints.
  21. KenW
    I agree with many of these posts: You are making a really good little model. I wouldn't mind receiving the decoy as a gift. Excellent job.
  22. KenW
    Thanks Augie. I never could spell.
  23. KenW
    The deck is planked. I even managed to carve some scarf joints; two forward and two aft. I don’t think I’m going to do tree nailing for the deck, but I do have to tree nail the upper outer hull. Then I’ll be ready for deck furniture and the guns. There are also 5 gun port covers that I must make. Lots to do and so little time to do it.
  24. KenW
    I'm enjoying following your log. BTW - I found this photo a few years back, and I thought you might like it. Looks like an Armed Virginia Sloop to me. Cheers.
  25. KenW
    Great work as always. And,I wouldn't paint anything that covers your excellent work.

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