HMS Pandora by timtom1 - Scale 1:48 - after 1791 re-fit - First PoF build

[timtom1]

Hi Guys

 

I have wanted to do this project for years.. so here goes!

 

This is my first plank on frame build model...

 

I am using swiss pear. I will keep you updated.

 

Thanks

 

Tim

[GDM67]

Hi Tim,

 

Great start!  I will follow along for sure! Your stem box joint and stern post look very crisp.

Gary

Edited April 11, 2016 by GDM67

[Elijah]

Looks like your going to have fun with this . I will follow, of course.

[albert]

Hi Tim great start.

[Niklas]

Very nice! Does all the plans including frames come with the book?

Niklas

[timtom1]

Thanks all

 

Hi Niklas, yeah I ordered the plans to scale off the auther

 

Thanks

 

Tim

[dvm27]

Great start Tim. Stern deadwood looks spot on and the tabled boxing joint is seldom seen on models. Is your keel and rising wood milled from one piece? If so, I don't believe I've seen that approach before.

[Jim Lad]

Looks a great project, Tim.

 

I assume you mean HMS Pandora (1779) as fitted at the time of her wreck in 1791?

 

John

[druxey]

You are off to a great start, Tim. I look forward to watching your model develop.

[rtropp]

Tim,

looking good, I will enjoy following along.

What other resources/documents are you using besides the Anatomy Book?

 

Richard

[timtom1]

yes sorry the 1779 model.

 

I am thinking i might cut the project down to just a cross section for now.. here are two frames under construction

 

 

[timtom1]

Richard also using photo reference from Narim Majgeldinov

[timtom1]

Also the Swan class books and Greg's echo class model build.

Greg i saw the table joint In the swan class book. I have your Echo cross section kit.

The rising wood on the keel is one piece. I'm using solidworks to work out complicated parts.

Edited April 19, 2016 by timtom1

[timtom1]

I'm using gorilla glue which I'm regretting as it expands and leaves gaps

[druxey]

Gorilla glue is ghastly stuff! I had a friend who tried to fix a piece of furniture only to have it end up glued to his carpet....

 

Use white PVA or yellow aliphatic glues. Much better choices.

Edited April 19, 2016 by druxey

[timtom1]

Thanks will do, on the stern post and the stern deadwood I have a 3mm gap at the top. What would be the best way to fill the gap?

A shim of 3mm wood?

 

I have a few holes appearing is wood dust good to use?

 

Thanks

Tim

[mtaylor]

Tim,

 

3mm wide or 3mm long?  If wide, do a shim.  If very narrow but 3mm long, sawdust and a 50/50 mix of glue and water.  Make a slurry and fill the gap.

[druxey]

On the other hand, perhaps a re-do of the piece if the gap is that large?

[timtom1]

I will measure again tonight but I think I will re-do the part.

 

Thanks guys

 

Tim

[timtom1]

Hi guys a little bit more progress test fitting dead flat frame onto the keel... I've also binned the gorilla glue and started to use PVA glue instead.

 

Sorry for the quality of the photo, they were taken on my phone.

 

Tim