Greenwich Hospital barge of 1832 by druxey - FINISHED - 1:48 scale

[druxey]

Thanks, Siggi, for your helpful contribution.

[Jim Lad]

She's really coming along well, Druxey.

 

John

[druxey]

Thanks for everyone's continued interest.

 

More pattern making is required to define the shape of the aft deck. I've modified the design of Prince Frederick's barge to suit this vessel. On this deck, furthest aft, will be a raised area for the steersman, but that cannot be defined yet. The aft deck with its scuttle needs to be made and installed first, as well as a thin panelled lining on the inner sides of the bulwarks.

[UpstateNY]

Thanks for showing how you use these patterns Druxey...really helping me learn.

 

Your build is just staggering....I love that last shot showing all the framing against the planking patterns.

 

Cheers,

 

Nigel.

[Louie da fly]

I'm really enjoying watching the progress of this wonderful build. I particularly like the precision and attention to detail, particularly with something so small, but also watching the problem-solving is a real education.

 

Steven

[bensid54]

Nice work it almost like it was done with a 3D printer because everything is so precise. Is there a tutorial for this sort of build on the website other than this thread?  I would like to save it to my computer for when the time comes for the Charon the Ferry mans vessel to be built.

[jbshan]

Bensid, I think the 3D printer has a long way to go to catch up.

[bensid54]

I agree but this is as close to precision as can be done by the human hand and by no means was that meant to be an insult as I see some will take it. So please excuse me for my misleading previous post I apologize for that.

[Cannon Fodder]

I am just astounded at the precision and such attractive lines of this build. Well done Druxey! I hope one day I will develop skills of this nature.

[druxey]

Again, thank you for the kind compliments. 'Precision' is merely taking sufficient time and care, plus accurate marking out. These come from experience; you know, the 10,000 hour thing.

 

The aft platform has been made, painted and installed. The next challenge is covering the compound curved surface above this platform up to the height of the topside.

[druxey]

Well, a start has been made on the inner sheathing of the bulwark. The compound curves involved make this an interesting exercise!

[druxey]

The inner bulwark sheathing proved interesting. It took several pattern pieces to figure out the developed shapes of the planks. The first photo shows one plank being wet-bent into position. The card pattern for this is in the foreground, as well as patterns for the steersman's bench.

 

The second photo shows both inner sides complete and the vertical portion of the steersman's bench in position. The top of this has been made and painted. The same strategy as for the other horizontal surfaces was used to build it. The paint is in the process of drying and I'll install the top tomorrow.

 

There are several possible items I could now tackle, but I think that the risers (horizontal planks that support the ends of the thwarts) should be next.

[Remcohe]

Wonderfull display of craftsmanship, I can only imagine how challenging it is to get the shapes of the planks just right to get an excellent fit.

 

Remco

[AnobiumPunctatum]

Really wonderful craftmanship. It's oustanding

[druxey]

Further news from the shipyard. First the side strakes of footwaling were installed (there is probably a proper term for them, but I don't know what it is). They required a twist through almost 90 degrees along their length, achieved by steaming.

 

Next were the risings. I misspelled the name as 'risers' earlier - sorry. The risings were cut after a card pattern established their shape and the pair were made while rubber cemented together, ensuring symmetry. The height of each below the gunwale was marked out at various points along the hull and the risings glued in. Note that paint was scraped off where the thwarts will attach.

 

Next will be the footboards for the rowing crew.

[dvm27]

She's already a gem, Druxey. We all wait with anticipation for your next update.

[albert]

Very very beautiful work.

[Gerhardvienna]

Hi druxey

 

Finest art, thank you for showing this!

 

Best regards

Gerhard

[Wintergreen]

10000 hrs? Yes, I have heard that too. Means I only have like, what... 8000 more to go...

Splendid work, Druxey.

[michael mott]

Druxey I want to use the term exquisite.... but it just doesn't seem adequate somehow, I just sit and shake my head and smile mouthing the word Wow.

 

Michael

[Chuck]

Very inspiring.  I still cant get over how small the model is and how much detail you are managing to put in there.  Well done.

[JohnE]

Druxey, just above, Michael Mott said it all.

 

John

Edited March 11, 2016 by JohnE

[Maury S]

What a beautiful model.  The :Like: button is not enough.

Maury

[druxey]

Again, my appreciation for the complimentary remarks you have posted on this model.

 

The footboards for the rowers are more complicated than one might think. They are moveable - for long and short-legged crew - and have battens that hold them in place. For six thwarts there are a total of 48 battens to be cut and fitted. There are no two pairs alike. No wonder this detail is omitted from nearly every model!

 

If you look carefully, you will see a rejected batten showing the joints that need to be cut at each end. It will be a while until all six sets are completed....

[Mobywon]

What do you mean it will be a while, we need to see it NOW, how difficult could making tiny, perfectly fitting pointy sticks be anyway??!!  

Amazing work dear sir, simply amazing!

[Stuntflyer]

Wonderful detailing work, Druxey.

[michael mott]

 

There are no two pairs alike.

Well.... you didn't take this little gem on to be a cakewalk did you?

 

Michael

[BANYAN]

I have been on holiday and only just found your wonderful build Druxey; add me to the list of enthusiastic followers.  A great subject for a model also.

 

cheers

 

Pat

[AnobiumPunctatum]

Druxey,

 

can you please make a foto with a penny or cent, that we can see how small your model is? It's absolut fantastic

[Louie da fly]

Lovely work, Druxey. It's proceeding very well and looking magnificent.

 

Steven