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Another update at last.  Following our trip up north to visit family and week at the museum where no model making was done due to other commitments, I've finally got a little more done on the Meteor.

 

The planking under the counter is completes and rough sanded and I've started (just) planking the inside of the hull.  Once I have the inside planking done I'll do the final fairing and sanding of the outside of the hull and get the planking on there.

 

John

 

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  • 4 weeks later...

The internal planking creeps slowly ahead - more slowly than usual of late as we've had school holidays here and the museum has been full of families - which is great, except that I don't get much done between talking to people!  Now that the kids are back at school it might go a tiny bit faster.

 

John

 

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Looking good John, working at ANMM is a bit of a two edged sword isn't it.

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Hi John

 

it's really nice to watch how the feel of the boat increases with each addition.

 

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12 hours ago, Jim Lad said:

more slowly than usual of late as we've had school holidays here and the museum has been full of families

I'm betting you love it John, nice when others value your work.

Keith

 

Current Build:-

Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24

 

Previous Builds:-

 

Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/

Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702

J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration.

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029

 

Other Topics

Nautical Adventures

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846

 

 

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A lovely collection of bent sticks there John ;)  Looks like a great base for her planking.

 

cheers

 

Pat

If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!
Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch)

Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350)

Built:          Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)

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23 hours ago, BANYAN said:

A lovely collection of bent sticks there John

Pat - You made me laugh - beautiful simplification of a complex task. 

Keith

 

Current Build:-

Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24

 

Previous Builds:-

 

Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/

Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702

J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration.

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029

 

Other Topics

Nautical Adventures

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846

 

 

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The first section of internal planking is now on and treenailed.  As usual with my planking, it looks a real 'dog's breakfast' prior to clean-up.  I was going to clean up this first section and add the deck clamp before doing the upper section of planking, but I've now decided to continue with the planking and clean it all up in one go.

 

I have some commitments coming up that will keep me away from the museum for the next few weeks, so the next update might be a while.

 

John

 

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Actually, your 'dog's breakfast' looks quite realistic in the sense that the interior part often was left quite rough in real ships ;)

 

You may have discussed this earlier, but I am too lazy to go back to earlier posts: I am surprised to see the framework without any bracing during the building. Aren't you afraid of warping during the building ?

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What, with one thing and another, it's been a while, but at last here's an update on the 'Meteor'. The internal planking is finally finished and has been rough sanded - a big milestone in my mind.  Next job is to plank the stern and then get the external planking done before finishing off the inside of the hull.

 

John

 

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Hi John

 

Great to see that the gears of industry are turning again. All the best, 

 

 

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Looks very good....good to see this one take shape again.  How the heck did you treenail those interior planks...looks like a tight space.  How weird is it that you are now in 2020 and I am still in 2019........or 1985 as my kids keep reminding me.   

Shouldnt you still be sleeping???

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Looking great John great to see the progress. and a Happy New Year to you and your Family.

 

Michael

Current builds  Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8;      Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8;       Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8

Other projects  Pilot Cutter 1:500 ;   Maria, 1:2  Now just a memory    

Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8

Finished projects  A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100  

 

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Happy New Year John. Meteor continues to impress.

Keith

 

Current Build:-

Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24

 

Previous Builds:-

 

Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/

Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702

J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration.

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029

 

Other Topics

Nautical Adventures

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846

 

 

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No hazards wheather wise  here, John, this is the wet part of the globe. Although it seems a bit strange to wish a happy new year when those are "threatened" by fire/smoke. Dispite the former I hope you and yours will have a very happy and healthy 2020, and I hope to enjoy the fruit of your modelling endeavours

Carl

"Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson
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20 hours ago, Jim Lad said:

with the fire risk set at catastrophic

John - Yes the news is full of it here - it sounds pretty horrific. Wishing everyone a safe New Year.

Keith

 

Current Build:-

Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24

 

Previous Builds:-

 

Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/

Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702

J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration.

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029

 

Other Topics

Nautical Adventures

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846

 

 

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Looking good John; all very symmetrical

 

cheers

 

Pat

If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!
Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch)

Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350)

Built:          Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)

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John, a question, to my eye it seems that the planking above the opening differs on the port and starboard side. On the port side it curves down to meet the vertical piece on the outside, but on the starboard side there's a distinct flat zone between the curve and that outside piece. Am I seeing this wrong? Hate to pick nits, but I'm curious about this.

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