HMS Triton cross section - FINISHED - by G.L. Scale 1:24

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Continuing the log:

I make again a scraper to shape the entry steps.

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The sides of the steps have also the same profile. I shape them, using a 3mm mill.

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According to the plan, the second step from above is positioned on top of the lower outboard trim so I cut the necessary length out of it.

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The first step in place.

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Only now I look to the 'end view plan' of the entry steps and I see that on this plan the step is placed just on top of the outboard trim. A small inequality between the two plans? Apparently it was not necessary to cut a piece from the outboard trim.

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But done is done. I continue to glue the steps. The upper side of each step must be horizontal. Because the hull is cambered the after side is of each step has another angle. I sand them to the right angle with the band sander.

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All the steps in place.

[Derek C]

G.L.

I like the looks of the step inset in the rail ,not sure if it's correct but it looks clean

 

 

[MEDDO]

 Very nice progress. I really like the pictures with people in them to get a good size comparison. It is very impressive.

[AnobiumPunctatum]

Really nice progress

[G.L.]

Thank you Derek, Michael and Christian.

Your reactions are very stimulating

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To have a good fit of the fenders on the hull, I make a paper template.

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I make the recesses for the fenders in the outboard trims.

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With the help of the paper template I saw the inner curves of the fenders. I fit them on the hull and adapt where needed.

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To make the outside curve of the fenders exactly identical I glue the fender two by two together with a piece of paper between them so they can be separated easily after shaping.

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Fitting the fenders again. The small wooden block between the lower part is for keeping them with the correct interval.

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Continuing to shape the fenders. Rounding the outside edges. I drill also some holes for tree nails.

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Gluing the fenders on the cross section.

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Time to complete the planking from wales to keel. I start with the garboard- and broad strakes.

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I divide the space between the wales and the broad strakes in three equal parts and plank each part  from the sides to the middle.

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After completing each third I tree nail and sand it immediately to avoid a long and boring tree nailing job for the whole hull.

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In the second part of the starboard side, I leave an opening in the planking to keep the frames visual. I took over the shape of the opening from the Zeljko Triton cros section which can be found on the cross section forum under the name 'UWEK Triton Build (re-post by mod)'. I made it only a bit wider to show all nine frames.

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Then again tree nailing the completed part. Continuing to the bottom and again tree nailing and sanding.

[Derek C]

She is a looking good ! At 24 scale she is big , I

I got a question for you , how did you cut the razor blade ? Did I miss this step ?

I think that is awesome and want to try to do the same .

Thanks

Derek

 

[G.L.]

7 hours ago, Derek C said:

She is a looking good ! At 24 scale she is big , I

I got a question for you , how did you cut the razor blade ? Did I miss this step ?

I think that is awesome and want to try to do the same .

Thanks

Derek

 

Hi Derek,

 

I cut the blade with a Dremel rotary saw and when needed I finish it of with a file. The blade is not a razor blade but a piece of a cutter blade. I think that a razor blade would fracture while scraping oak.

[G.L.]

I make the brackets from 2x2mm brass. I make first a paper template directly signed off the model and ply the brass rods with the help of pliers. When I have all the parts, I solder them following the shape on the paper template.

[Derek C]

Thank you for the info G.L 

i will attempt that this weekend.

 

[G.L.]

Making the gangway. I first saw the gangway trims and glue them on a paper template.

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I stain them with dark oak stain.

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When dry I plank the gangways on the paper template. Between the planks I use again black cardboard strip caulking. To keep the planks firmly in place while gluing, I use nails in predrilled holes. The holes will later be used for tree nails.