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Floyd, I was thinking the same but reading the instructions it made sense to trim and sand as you go. This will create less stress on the structure while doing it. And no problem of using my log to ask the group. -
Sail design for 18th-century longboat?
Nirvana replied to Cathead's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Thank you Chuck for the clarification in this matter regarding the horse. In other words the version I did with the tiller under the horse would be later 18th century. I also added a signal cannon at the stem, which I found out that some longboats had as well. -
Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
Nirvana replied to Torbogdan's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Tor, Why not upload picture directly to MSW? Do you need photobucket? -
Mr. Pucko Have you contacted the consortium that build Gothenburg? You might be able to buy plans from them.
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Magnificent!
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As for the cannon I do recall to put the picture, on a stick of the deck planking to get the right height of the port. Don't know which page it is located on since I am at work and not having the manual in front of me.
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Bill, Thank you for being ahead of me and Floyd, now we can ask you how to proceed with each step along the way!
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I mentioned the pre-fairing of the bulkheads, when I applied the batten it fell into place so naturally.
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I didn't put any fillers in-between bulkheads prior the planking inside of the hull. Doing this opened up space for the planking and using my fingers. I think having the fillers would had the planking a little harder.
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Sail design for 18th-century longboat?
Nirvana replied to Cathead's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Just my two cents in this matter, when building my long boat I opted to go with the tiller below the horse, right or wrong..... who can tell. For me it was more of an esthetic view, but also made sense. At the time of years when longboats were built I just can imaging the variations that came out....... I don't think any were right or wrong...... Well, just my two cents -
My Syren is back on a steady course. With a big Thank You to Marc Mosko at ModelExpo I am back. The replacement part was so straight and accurate it was a very easy job to get the "skeleton" together. Anyone reading this, make sure to taper the stem piece before gluing it into place. See picture two. This is where the figure head will be attached. Tapering after attachment will be much harder. I am now at the stage of doing the planking between bulkhead 16 and 20. The pre-fairing of the bulkheads came out good as well. So far no incidents.
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Bill, I thought this were to be a club build, but with your speed some of us have a hard time to keep up! Looking good though and the coppering will hide the errors occurring from the planking. Guess mine will look even worse once getting there.
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Popeye, Thank you for the compliment. To me there are still a lot of imperfection of the hull before any primer or paint can be added. Hopefully by the weekend I can do the waterline.
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America by Nirvana - Constructo
Nirvana replied to Nirvana's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1851 - 1900
Kevin, I only have rigging left, and this is where all manufacturer fails, giving good instructions of how-to. But someday I will have three ships that will its rigging done. -
Bill, well when it comes to Syren I am to start all over again. Continuation will follow regarding Syren. So, very soon I have three models I will be working on.
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Nothing exciting but the hull is now planked and "putted" sanding with various grit and she will be ready for painting.
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My Admiral confiscated the TV so I weren't able to watch the America's Cup, but instead I got time planking. Should be able to finish the hull this week.
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Elijah, Thank you for your thought, I appreciate all inputs. I didn't know whether to go a zig-zag or straight line. The instructions nor the practicum of Bobs didn't say which way to go. However going straight was easier. Besides it all will be painted, so it won't matter. I have had plenty of time today with my lady so this is the progress so far.
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Should had thought of this before, I like the "plumbing line" feature. Now if only I could take pictures that are perfect, so the inserted red line would line up right.
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Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
Nirvana replied to Torbogdan's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
John, I am following them as well. Besides as you say arch rivals in the sky. I would like to build one of those models, but I think I will stick to my stash of ships. Which are quite a few. Many years of building! -
Figuring out how to get the planks meet up centerline I took step backward and thought "wait a minute, this what I am to do has been posted before" Using a fine needle and sewing thread to get my centerline. I should had done this before as I saw how "bad off line" I was with the planking. Well, building is a learning experience and one will improve and get better by it. Hopefully I can recover and get the remaining planks more center butted.
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Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
Nirvana replied to Torbogdan's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
John, I am sorry if I hurt any ones feeling in this matter that wasn't the intention of the input. Some years ago I belonged to a forum that was dedicated to one type of topic , it got infected by peoples side hobbies and the moderator decided that wasn't the idea of the forum. It resulted it was taken off line. Don't take me wrong, I truly enjoy following the builds of airplane. They are extremely exquisite and very well detailed. And you are right, the shore leave is to open for any topic. -
Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
Nirvana replied to Torbogdan's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Please remember the purpose of this forum, and the reason why we have it. I like airplanes too, but then I will visit the proper forum. -
Bill, Very nice and tight build.........
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