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Mike 41 got a reaction from JesseLee in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
Hi Lacy,
Welcome to the site, building the Washington is a very enjoyable project.
You could use maple and it takes a nice finish using Danish oil. I like to use European Beachwood for the framing it is easy to work with hand or power tools and looks like oak when finished with Danish oil. Read through the build log I identified the different woods used for this build.
If you have any questions I will be glade to help. If you start a build log in this forum you can get advice from other members that are starting their builds of the Washington.
Mike
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
Jeff has finished the drawings and is working on a building guide. He plans to finish it next month. He has been very busy on his ‘day job’ and will finish the guide as soon as he can
Mike
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
Two might be twice as much fun.
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
Hi Pathfinder,
The Washington is a lot of fun to build and results in a respectable model. I am glad you like my model.
Jeff has been busy at his ‘day job’ and working on the plans. More information will be coming later. You will be amazed at the amount of details in the drawings.
Mike
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
Hi Chuck,
There is no HMS THUNDERER in this post. The photo with four ships shows from the top down US Brig Eagle (1814), USS Washington. Batteau (1812), USN Row Galley Allen (1814). The plans for these four ships were draw by Jeff Staudt.
Mike
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
Thanks Chad,
Jeff is still working on the drawing package for the Washington and they will be available shortly. I will let you know when he releases the drawing package it consists of ten “D” size highly detailed easy to follow drawings.
Mike
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Mike 41 got a reaction from JesseLee in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
Sawdust Dave,
Sorry it took so long to get back to you I needed to check with Jeff (the designer) about where the length of the yards came from. He used an existing model for the yard lengths. This is a photo that he used. I agree the yards are extremely long. The original drawings Jeff used show stub masts without the yards.
Mike
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Mike 41 got a reaction from JesseLee in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
The stand is made from mahogany with a brown stain. These photos show the stand and finished model and some of her friends.
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Mike 41 got a reaction from JesseLee in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
Thanks JesseLee,
I hadn’t seen this method of making extra-long yards before building the Washington either but they are shown like this on the plans by Jeff.
Mike
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
This set of photos show the yards and anchor being installed.
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
A few ratlines complete the shrouds.
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
This is a few more photos of the shrouds.
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
The shrouds are made from three strands of number 12 cotton thread. This set of photos shows the shrouds being installed.
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
This set of photos shows the channel being installed.
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
This set of photos shows the yards being made.
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
I used some popular dowel rods for the mast and yards. This set of photos shows the masts being made and stepped.
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
Thanks Patrick.
It seems strange having the guns so many different sizes.
Mike
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
This set of photos shows the gunport lids being installed.
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
This set of photos shows the remaining four guns. 6, 9, 12 and 18 pounders the guns are ebony and the carriages are made from cherry.
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
This set of photos shows the capstan, anchor and pump. The capstan was made from rosewood, the anchor is boxwood and walnut and the pump is beech wood.
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
This set of photos shows the sweeps stowed on the quarterdeck.
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
This set of photos shows the rudder and catheads installed.
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
Hi Ken,
It seems like I spoke too soon, I found the picture of the Royal Savage on the internet but haven’t been able to locate any plans. There may be plans and documentation in the Smithsonian Institute but I haven’t ordered anything from them. Chuck may know if plans are available.
Mike
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
Hi Chuck,
The Royal Savage would make a good first scratch build for Ken I’ll post a picture and see what he thinks.
Howard Chapelle’s drawings show the swivel guns on the quarterdeck also. It probably was a little crowded and noisy when the guns were busy.
Mike
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Mike 41 got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
This set of photos shows the top rail on the quarterdeck as installed.
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