ancre La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette

[cog]

Johann,

 

Are those general documents for ship builders/building, or specific for La Creole?

One should take into account the shortage on timber in France during the Napoleonic period ... therefore, could those have been round is the next question, or how far has Boudriot been off the mark ...?

[archjofo]

Hi Carl,

Johann,

 

Are those general documents for ship builders/building, or specific for La Creole?*

One should take into account the shortage on timber in France during the Napoleonic period ... therefore, could those have been round** is the next question, or how far has Boudriot been off the mark ...?**

 

 

 

*)
These documents were valid general for the French navy in the 1st half of the 19th century. Accordingly, all warships were equipped by the largest ship of line to the corvette, etc. . In addition there were also tables that the required sizes specified.

 

**)

I think that it is not due to the availability of timber.

 

***)

Exactly, that is the question!

Edited August 29, 2016 by archjofo

[cog]

**) It could if round deadeyes was available of a previous build at the time La Creole was constructed, the oval might not have been used ...

 

P.s. How good is your French?

Edited August 30, 2016 by cog

[archjofo]

**) It could if round deadeyes was available of a previous build at the time La Creole was constructed, the oval might not have been used ...

 

P.s. How good is your French?

 

Hi Carl,

my French is much worse, as my English ...

In earnest, I can not speak French.

 

Why you ask this question?

Edited August 31, 2016 by archjofo

[cog]

My French is good. Spoken at least ... Maybe I can get in touch with a maritime museum in France on your behalf ... if you like I can try. My German is bad, event though my grand father came from Uedem ...

[ofencer29350]

my french is good of course...

why don't ask to gérard delacroix for the deadeyes?

[archjofo]

Hi Carl,
Hi ofencer 29350,

that would be helpful.

I would appreciate this support very much.

Which one of you would ask Gérard Delacroix for me?

 

Many thanks in advance.

[cog]

Johan,

 

You can do it yourself, he is a member on this forum!!! Writes English too, so you do not need either of us to translate You can find him here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/user/909-g-delacroix/

[ofencer29350]

gerard is a authority for french marine since boudriot's die.....

Edited September 1, 2016 by ofencer29350

[archjofo]

Thank you for your help!

[cog]

No worries Johann, that's why we're here

[archjofo]

I have followed your advice and G. Delacroix questioned for
Shape of the dead-eyes.
 

Here is his answer:

 

Edited September 6, 2016 by archjofo

[cog]

Great, now you'll be our reference for La Créole builds !

[ofencer29350]

having a congratulation from gérard,whaouu!

[archjofo]

Hello,

 

the decision to form the dead-eyes is not yet done.
But I think that I will abide by the recommendation of G. Delacroix.

Meanwhile, I make the the lower supports of the channels.
Some time ago, I have already begun, as seen here LINK.
To further manufacturing are a few recent photos.

 

 

[albert]

Very nice work Johann.

[archjofo]

Many thanks,

 

for nice and appreciated words.

 

And here is the continuation with a few pictures:

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 24, 2016 by archjofo

[albert]

Your work is fantastic.

[giampieroricci]

What a wonderful work!!! Spectacular!!!

[archjofo]

Hello,

many thanks for the nice comments.

It continues with a short update:

 

 

 

 

[albert]

Wonderful very very nice model ship.

Edited September 27, 2016 by albert

[archjofo]

@albert

Thanks for the nice feedback.

 

After the completion of the supports of the channels I looked back as the model looked without equipment.
Four years have now passed.
If I compare the state of the model from the year 2012 with today's so, it is already
sobering.
 

On the one hand, I find that a lot of details have now accumulated on the ship model. On the other hand, other model builders build complete models with full rigging during this time.

Nevertheless, I will continue soon ...

[Mike Y]

The devil is in the details ©

[davyboy]

Hi Johann,

 

Your workmanship is impeccable. It doesn't really matter how long it takes until completion,it is the pleasure of the journey which counts. Not the time taken for it.

 

Regards,

 

Dave

[EJ_L]

We all work at different speeds. It may be slow but wow!!! Incredible work and workmanship. When you look at all the details, big and small, and high quality of your work and finish it is easy to see why it takes so long to build. In any event, even if it takes another 4 years, you will have one outstanding model and we are all going to enjoy seeing you put her together.

[mtaylor]

Johann,

 

What the others have said about details and time.  This isn't a competition.  As long as you are enjoying the journey, that's all that matters.  You're doing amazing work and I, for one, love being along for this journey.

[cog]

Well Johann,

 

The difference is that you treat each part as a model on itself, and give it the time you feel it requires. Just look at the ship's boats, the detail you've put in ... As Mark wrote: "This isn't a competition". I would add, enjoy what you're building, to me it seems you do, so continue. I'll follow along as Mark does. So much to learn ... from you

[Wishmaster]

Absolutely beautiful and amazing I wanted to ask you to share nice photo of overall view on ship and you post this Thanks Johann and keep on!!!

[bdgiantman2]

I am very impressed with your ship model as she looks right now, extremely realistic and a beautiful model. You have done one hell of a job, a museum quality masterpiece.

[Erebus and Terror]

The metal work really makes it into a ship! Excellent craftsmanship.