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

[Mike40]

Your time has been time well spent over the years you have been building this ship Johann. You have my utmost admiration for the quality of your work. I would also like to compliment you on the quality of your log. It is extremely well documented and photographed and lastly a thanks for all the effort you have made to show not just what you made, but also how you made it. Just reading your log has thus far been a great learning experience and inspiration for me and it will continue to be a very valuable resource for my own modeling efforts.    

[archjofo]

Hello,
about your nice hints and positive comments.
I am extremely happy.

Here we go on with the building report:
Further details have been installed, such as pin rails.

 

 

 

 

[juhu]

Wonderful as always. To have the patience to bring the model to this level of realism, well, that is something. And the results well pays off!

 

One question, not to the build but rather functionality of the real ship. Those two small guns aft look really strange: how were these positions accessed by the gunners? And yet, this "battle positions" look so unprotected compared with the main gun deck. I would not want to be the one standing on that opening during the fight ?

[archjofo]

@juhu

 

Thanks for the positive note.
I assume that the two swivel guns were used only in the case of close combat.
Which means that these were actually fired only once, and probably with scrap.
I do not know another explanation.

Edited October 15, 2016 by archjofo

[albert]

Wonderful model, very very nice, fantastic work.

[archjofo]

Hi Albert,

thanks for the nice words.

 

The next detail I have made for the backstays. The lower blocks of
Shifting backstays were fitted with a hook, which was engaged in a ring bolt on the
Channel.This ring bolt has its own small chain plate.
This part was there 3 times per ship side.
Now to the production. I hope the pictures explain so far.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[cog]

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[juhu]

@juhu

 

Thanks for the positive note.

I assume that the two swivel guns were used only in the case of close combat.

Which means that these were actually fired only once, and probably with scrap.

I do not know another explanation.

 

Danke Johann,

das war meine Frage :

 

especially in close combat, I wonder if they could use those swivels at least once (providing that the opposing site uses also grape shots). Nevertheless. Beautiful work.

Edited October 17, 2016 by juhu

[aviaamator]

Your review is an excellent practical guide! And we continue learning!

[archjofo]

Hello,
for the nice feedback I thank a lot.

Regarding the question of deadeyes, whether round or pear-shaped, I follow the recommendation of G. Delacroix.
Before the production I made a drawing. The basis for this was the Atlas du genie maritime and Atlas de Poulierie in 1855.

To make the deadeyes I need a few tools as seen in the following picture.

[bdgiantman2]

Very nice job. How do you make your tools? I remember seeing you did the same thing for the trim work earlier on your beautiful model. Will need to do template setups like this, and I have no idea what to do. Keep up your great model and await the next update.

[dvm27]

Love the form tool and drilling jig Jihann. Nicely done!

[albert]

Very beautiful work, bravo.

[Mike40]

It couldn't be better Johann!

[archjofo]

Hello,
for your interest a very warm thank you, and of course also for the LIKES.
Drilling with the template has turned out to be inaccurate.
Therefore, I now drill with a dividing head. Because I can make the holes exactly.

 

 

[Mike40]

Good tools never hurt.

[jose_b]

Good work! Precisely, I'm waiting for this tool for Christmas (well, "The three wizard kings" in Spain) and the lastest Mr Delacroix's monograph: Le Rochefort.

Edited November 5, 2016 by jose_b

[archjofo]

@jose_b

 

Hi,

the last monograph by Mr. Delacroix to Le Rochefort would probably be a beautiful present for Christmas.
A small ship, but with a lot of potential.

[archjofo]

Hello,

meanwhile, I have compiled an overview of all dead eyes for the La Creole.
A total of 182 pieces with diameters from 6 mm to 2.3 mm.

 

 

[archjofo]

Here are more pictures to the production of the deadeyes:

 

 

 

[ronny]

proficiat

[michael mott]

I like the holding jig for polishing the edges of the dead eyes.

 

Michael

[archjofo]

Hello,
thanks for the nice comments. It always does well.

I am still in producing the dead-eyes.
Five of Eight of the different diameters for the dead-eyes are ready.
Here are some pictures:

 

 

 

Edited December 2, 2016 by archjofo

[albert]

Super work Johann.

[EJ_L]

Excellent work. The patience required to make all of those is unbelievable. As with all things you have been doing, the effort will pay out immensely in the end and we will be further amazed with the finished product.

[cog]

Johann,

 

I've got to hand it to you, your perseverance is astonishing. I would have found another thing to do in between sizes to get my mind from running amok. They look superb too!

[archjofo]

@All

Hello,

many thanks for your interest and the dear comments, also for the LIKES.
 

Here is a small update:

 

 

Edited December 5, 2016 by archjofo

[Mirabell61]

Grosse Klasse Johann !

 

All the deadeye making...

the holding fixture for grinding the sheave entrees is great    

thats one to remember well..

 

Nils 

[jose_b]

It's a very clean work as usual. It's a pleasure to watch this post.

By the way, Do you have photos about your helm wheel building, perhaps made with the dividing head?

[albert]

Johann Incredible work, very very nice.