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Here are the frame components. They are very accurate to the plans and fit together perfectly.
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I started putting some frames together using the 9 parts for each frame and the plan sheet as a guide to make sure they keep to the correct dimensions. After I got a couple of frames together I sanded them to approximate thickness as Hahn shows in his book The Colonial Schooner 1763-1775. Then I tried setting them in the building jig and noticed they did not fit well. I compared the kit jig to the plans and found that it was off by a bit too much for me to be comfortable with. I headed off to the hardware store and bought a sheet of 1/4" MDX and rubber cemented the jig from the plan to it and cut out my own on the scroll saw. A couple of hours later I had a jig I was happy with.
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For years before ever became interested in ship modeling I have admired the photos I have seen of Harold Hahn''s ships. Years ago I was able to see some of his models in the Maritime Museum in Norfolk Virginia and the memory stuck with me. I think these little Colonial Schooners are beautiful ships. I bought a few of Mr. Hahns plans from his son and had planned on starting with the Hannah from scratch. Then I saw the build log of the beautiful Halifax build by rafine on this forum. Before that I didn't know there was any kind of kit available. I had to have one. Late last year I went ahead and purchased the kit with the laser cut frames in Swiss Pear. The kit looks really nice and the wood and laser cutting look really good. My plan is to build this while I continue on with my Glad Tidings Schooner. I will be updating that build log soon too. Here are some pictures of the kit parts.
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Thank you, I will. Maybe this week I'll try something.
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Thanks for the info Gaetan. I got a good deal a while ago on an Emesco dental engine and a big variety of burs but have not tried using it yet. Your beautiful work gives me insensitive to try it out.
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I was also wondering about the tools you use to do that amazing carving. It's absolutely beautiful.
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You sure can build a hull Bob. She looks great.
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Thanks for posting this. I have this book on the shelf in line to read. Glad to know it's a good one.
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You sir, do some amazing work.
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From the Lumberyard you can get the HMS Halifax kit with laser cut frames. There are some great build logs here. I have the kit in pear and it's beautiful.
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Nice work Mario. I hope your recovery from knee surgery goes well and your 100% soon. Having the model to work on should make it a little easier to deal with.
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I'm not up on the technology but that is really incredible. I'm looking forward to seeing this progress to sea trials.
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Laying out plans in a smaller workshop
alde replied to alde's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I do make copies and cut them up as I go. It's nice to have the profile and rigging plans to refer to though. I did think of something after I posted the question though. How about a painters easel with a magnetic board on it? That way it can easily be moved out of the way or folded up when not needed. -
I've been trying to come up with a way to lay out a plan sheet so I can refer to it while building. I thought about a magnetic white board or some foam board but don't have the wall space for it. Maybe something like a roll up map would work. What do you guys do? I wish I had the space for a drafting table in my shop but don't have near as much space as I would like. I have just been keeping the plans rolled and unroll them as I need to measure or get info from but that's a real hassle sometimes.
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The barge is looking great. Your Confederacy is looking really nice too.
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HMS Naiad 1797 by albert - FINISHED - 1/48
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A test comparison would be interesting to see. I’m not familiar with beech and just how light it is.
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Your Cheerful looks great. I agree about the boxwood planking being left natural. It’s a nice look for a ship like this. As far as the decks goes the beech might be too light but wouldn’t some contrast with the hull look better?
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I thought the first ones looked pretty nice but the new ones are a big improvement. Nicely done.
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I want in on this one for sure. She's one of my favorite models. I just don't have the skill to try one yet.
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That's an absolutely gorgeous model of a very interesting subject.
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You sure do know how to plank a hull Bob.
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Your off to a great start. Good luck on your first build.
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