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

[Remcohe]

Magnificent!
 

Remco

[WackoWolf]

Excellent detail. Keep the pictures coming.

[archjofo]

Hello,
thank you also for the positive comments.
Here you can see at one glance all 20 carronades:

Here is a picture of the carronades on the rear deck:

Edited December 15, 2013 by archjofo

[WackoWolf]

They are excellent. You have done one heck of a nice job on them. Keep the pictures coming.

[Meredith]

Just superb and so inspiring!

[ChrisLBren]

Love it !!!!!  The use of one wood - Pear - and iron fittings - looks spectacular !

[Mirabell61]

Wonderfull model Johann !

well done

 

Nils

[Krutzelpuntz]

Dear Johann

It is logs like this one that really gets me inspired to start practicing this hobby! I don't think I can say any positive words that has not been said, but I will repeat: That is terrific and high(est) class mini craftsmanship. A joy to behold!

 

Grüß, Jakob!

Edited December 17, 2013 by Krutzelpuntz

[Small Stuff]

Dear Johan,

 

due two my TWO carronades awaiting my self later on deck of the "Jacinthe" of 1823 I looked in - and am so fascinated that I'll follow...

 

 

Thanks for those informations!

 

*Chapeau*

Edited December 19, 2013 by Small Stuff

[archjofo]

Hello,
thank you very much for the nice comments.
Currently I am working with the gunports.
Once I made this pictures, I'll show them.

In the meantime, just a picture of all the guns of La Creole.

[archjofo]

Hello,
currently I make the gunports lids.
The gunports of La Créole were closed with divided lids, which had an opening for the gun barrel in the middle.

 

To be continued ...

[WackoWolf]

Excellent. Love the detail. Keep the pictures coming. May you and your family have a very Nice Christmas.

[Jeronimo]

Hello Johann,

 

your work and attention to detail is for me

the best of what is offered in this forum.

 

deine Arbeit und Detailgenauigkeit ist für mich

das beste was in diesem Forum geboten wird.

Ich staune und freue mich über jedes Bild deines Modelles.

 

Gruss Karl

[archjofo]

Hi Karl,

I know your models exactly and follow these in your reports.
So I know, that you are a great modeller.
In this regard, I am honored by your praise.
But I'm still far away from your model art.

Edited December 24, 2013 by archjofo

[archjofo]

Hello,
the fit of the gunports lids proved to be great challenge.
Here is a picture of the first attempt.


More pictures to manufacture the fittings for the gunports lids.

 

[Mirabell61]

What a delight to study your build-log Johann !

 

The accureness you bing into details, (amoungst many others....klincs on capstan for instance...)the composition of brass and Wood everywhere and the feeling for 18th century shipbuilding,... outstanding !!

 

Nils

[aliluke]

Hello Johann

I don't often go to the scratch logs here because they intimidate me and make me feel that my craft is so poor compared to those that post here. However I have looked at your log often and while I cannot ever reach the heights of your craftsmanship, I realise that I should applaud it and aspire to it. Your work is extraordinary and I look at your log for the pure pleasure of admiring your art. I'll plug away at my kit knowing that much higher art is available to be seen right here.

 

Thank you for sharing,

Alistair

[archjofo]

Hello dear friends,

thank you for your nice comments and kind words, I appreciate them very much, and I'm glad you like my work.
Today I show the continuation of to the preparation of the door hinge.
I hope you enjoy the pictures.

 

 

Edited December 28, 2013 by archjofo

[Sailor1234567890]

This is a beautiful build. 

[Ferit]

How enduring you are!... How competent!...

[archjofo]

Hello,
I wish you all a happy new year.

And here it goes further with the current preparation of the strap hinges.

First, the bands (1.6 / 0.4 mm) were cut from sheet brass. Then the bushings were cut from a brass round tube.

  

 

To be continued ...

Edited January 1, 2014 by archjofo

[garyshipwright]

Hi Johann and Happy New Year        .

 

Thank you for the new photo's.  I really wish more would show how they make their fitting's as you do. Am  not the best in the world at doing that but will try harder in the future. By showing other's your work it is like the teacher showing the students how to read or do math, which I always need help on.  Thank you very very much. Even the small bits are a real joy to see how you make them. Look fwd to seeing more in the future sir. Just a question sir but what type of drill bit's do you use and were do you get them? They look like bit's made for brass.

 

Gary

Edited January 2, 2014 by garyshipwright

[archjofo]

Hello Gary,

I am very impressed reading your post.

Thank you a lot for your attention to my model and kind words.

 

In the meantime I have continued to work on the hinges.
Here are a few pictures.

 

 

 

In the last photograph every 48 hinges are now visible for the gunports lids.

[druxey]

Beautifully executed metalwork!

[Moonbug]

Great stuff. I very much appreciate the way your photos illustrate HOW you're accomplishing each piece. 

 

- Bug

[AlexBaranov]

Good, fine work with metal. Bravo!

[lagrayjr]

When do you use silver solder vs soft solder? I see you use both. Thanks Laman

[archjofo]

Hello Friends,
many thanks for your nice comments. This is the motivation for the next work.

 

Here is the continuation of the construction of the gun ports lids.
Based on the following pictures the next steps are clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 5, 2014 by archjofo

[ChadB]

Beautiful work- your metal work is amazing! Your woodworking isn't too bad, either  .  -Chad

[Cergina]

I dont always reply for wooden ships because i dont understand it truly, but this is really amazing, mainly the last two photos of the cannon. Just wow.