Friesland by greatgalleons - Mamoli - Scale 1:75

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Sanded the hull with 100 grit sandpaper, added some wood filler to indentions and gaps.   While waiting for the filler to cure I will work on deck planking.  I'm using "Micro Mark - chop-it" tool to make sure all the planks are 70mm long. Darken the plank sides using a mechanical pencil.  You can find a variety of tools at Micromark.com    specializing in small tools.

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_{Before placing each plank on the decking I use 400 grit sand paper to sand down the surface of each piece , it will be to hard to get into all the corners with sandpaper once the planking is glued. I'll use a matt finish on the deck once it is complete before adding the upper deck, I try to steer away from using gloss finishes.} Edited May 4, 2013 by greatgalleons

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Finish Main Deck planking, added some wood around the bulwarks upper sections which will be visible , started main deck furnishings, will make 12 separate gratings for the main deck

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main deck grating

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I used a very light coat of clear satin on the main deck planking, placed the grading and made deck columns, also placed cannon carriages on the main deck, will placed the barrels in through the ports later. started placing canon port supports - scratch made.

[trippwj]

Wonderful work, A.J. - will be watching as well.

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One note, the grating for each deck according to the instructions need to be flush with each deck, I chose to raise the main deck grating a little, the others deck gratings will be flush.

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started planking on next set of decks

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finished second deck planking

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finished the grading on these levels , flush with the deck

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there was only one issue with the next level of decking, the photo on the plans show the sides of the deck support but do not provide any pieces to make them, so you will have to use some scrap wood and plank over it with the laths.

 

before securing this deck , must not forget to place the canon carriages in .

[petervisser]

Hi GG,

 

Great build log so far. All of your pictures and descriptions are first rate. I have always admired this kit and will follow along with interest.

 

Peter

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finished planking 3rd and 4th deck planking,

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overall planking

[Anja]

Hello AJ,

 

Thanks for sharing this beautiful build with us.

It's great to see the Friesland being build again.

 

I will follow this with interest.

 

PS - A Dutch guy (Hans) is building the Friesland as well. Also a Mamoli kit. He's already working on the sails.

He has is own website. It is in the Dutch language, but you can also choose to translate the website in English.

Not every word will be translated correctly though. But maybe it is worth having a look.

The link will take you to the first page of his build in English. http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?client=tmpg&depth=1&hl=en&langpair=nl%7Cen&rurl=translate.google.com&u=http://www.vanhalterenweb.nl/modelbouw/%3Fcat%3D5%26paged%3D12&usg=ALkJrhhS1vwaecUxS-wbcO7TeTPxfnrSoA

 

Good luck with your build.

 

Take care,

 

Anja

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the last deck in place and planked, right below is require a canon hatch with some castings , the castings will be permanently glued later on in the build

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so next on the build is this area of interest. I'm not sure how they intended these pieces to fit, obviously with a whole lot of refinement this curved block is going to look good I hope.  I do not have any step by step references other than the instructions and they are still vague to me.  I'll move to the window sections for now. 

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the windows are made from green plastic and only one is called for, supposed to paint the others green,   That's not going to happen , I have other ideas.

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I have removed the wood from each section, cleaned up the edges

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I have added some lighter colored wood for window  frames and supports

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these will look better on the build, I have some clear plastic to place behind the openings , will give some reflection and depth

[russ]

I have looked over your build log this afternoon. This is making into a very good looking model so far. I especially like the window treatment on the quarter gallery. That is a great idea.

 

Russ

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the instructions for placing the 2mm x 4mm wood require making a jig vice to glue the pieces together.   This would probably work but the pieces need to be curved and twisted on the framing.  I'll use a different method.

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forming the upper parts

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trim and contour this piece

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make the piece flush with the castings , add some material to create edge which was trimmed off to make the bottom flush

[russ]

Very nicely done.

 

Russ

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work on cabin windows.   It's a good time to decide what colors will be used in build, I'll be using Ph.Dr.Martins black waterproof ink on some areas like on hull  strakes . I do not use any paint on wood only on castings. The inks will not dissolve when using clearcoats like paint does. I will use stains on the keel and rudder.

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using mahogany stain to darken keel and strakes

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these areas will remain in a rough state until I can finish the hull planking , will refine and detail the tafrail area overall , this has been one step forward and two back since the begining