Snowmans Posted February 16, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 16, 2013 I am part way through the Cross Section build, and will put up all the pictures I had. The text will have to be reduced to a few notes. This is my first attempt at scratch building, and all the timber used is cut down from what I have in the shed. Mostly recycled native timber beams, or logs that have been drying for several years. I have been working on this now for about 18 months. Sanded to thickness. Home built thickness sander. Ready to start cutting. Mirabell61, mtaylor and fatih79 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete38 Posted February 16, 2013 Share #2 Posted February 16, 2013 Good top see you starting the log back. Looking forward to following along. Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmans Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted February 16, 2013 Yeah, I have some the pictures I have taken but none the text. I know when I started the build I spent several hours going through all the past build logs and getting information.This was a great help. I figure others will do the same. Frames cut out and seperated into each frame. I used two colors to tell the front and rear parts for each frame. Sanding the outside radius. This sander I built with a motor from work that was going to be thrown away. Sanding the inside radius. I have since upgraded the drill press so would be a lot easier no do now. The old one had a wobble in the chuck. Mirabell61 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long9Ron Posted February 16, 2013 Share #4 Posted February 16, 2013 Snowmans I was watching your build before the crash. How I will be able to continue watching. Thanks for re-posting the build. Looks good. Ron Ron Current Build: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section 1:48 Why is it that I always find out the best way to do something is after I have already done it the wrong way? - Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmans Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted February 17, 2013 Still sorting out some of the photos. The build is still going slowly. Trying to find time to login and put them up, but here are some more: Mirabell61 and fatih79 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 17, 2013 Share #6 Posted February 17, 2013 Your framing looks very good. Nice work. I look forward to seeing more progress. Russ T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete38 Posted February 17, 2013 Share #7 Posted February 17, 2013 Looking really nice Good to see your back, looking forward to more Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted February 17, 2013 Share #8 Posted February 17, 2013 It's looking really good. Glad to have you and your post back here. Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmans Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted February 17, 2013 This log is making me look like I can build at speed. Normally I only get a couple of hours a week in the shed after the kids are in bed. Slight gap. this is the one I remade. Glueing the keel. Slot cut with the corner of a razor blade. I saw this on someone elses build log and thought I should try it. fatih79 and Mirabell61 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrockel Posted February 17, 2013 Share #10 Posted February 17, 2013 Great start on your TRITON. Very clean rabbit on your keel. Keep up the good work. "I've told you a million times, don't exaggerate " Current builds: H.M.S. TRITON Cross Section by Bbrockel - Scratch Build - Scale 1:48 US Brig Syren by Bbrockel - Model Shipways -Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long9Ron Posted February 17, 2013 Share #11 Posted February 17, 2013 I like the razor blade cut. I will have to try that also. Is the blade held in place with hot clue? Ron Current Build: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section 1:48 Why is it that I always find out the best way to do something is after I have already done it the wrong way? - Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmans Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted February 18, 2013 Starting the fitting of the frames. Dryfitted all of these first before any glue was applied. fatih79 and Mirabell61 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 18, 2013 Share #13 Posted February 18, 2013 Just looking at the photos, the fit seems to be pretty close. Nice work. Russ T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmans Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted February 18, 2013 All the frames in for a dry fit before glueing. fatih79, Mirabell61 and dewalt57 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted February 19, 2013 Share #15 Posted February 19, 2013 That is some good clean work. Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmans Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share #16 Posted February 19, 2013 All fixed in place, and treenailed. The next lot of timber is cut and sanded so I can continue working in the evenings. Recycled Rimu wall panelling and Kauri offcuts. Home built bence saw run by dremel tool with a 50mm blade. fatih79 and dewalt57 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete38 Posted February 19, 2013 Share #17 Posted February 19, 2013 Nice clean treenails... Your wood looks very nice... really enjoy your build pictures......nice saw alsop Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 19, 2013 Share #18 Posted February 19, 2013 Nice looking framing. It looks ship shape. The wood has a really nice tone to it. Good call there. Russ T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long9Ron Posted February 20, 2013 Share #19 Posted February 20, 2013 Nice work. I like your mini saw. Is that a piece of angle iron you're using for the fence? Ron Current Build: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section 1:48 Why is it that I always find out the best way to do something is after I have already done it the wrong way? - Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmans Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share #20 Posted February 20, 2013 Russ, the wood will be a lot darker once I put a finish on it. The rimu and kauri will have more contrast against each other. Ron, yes the fence is a length of 25 x 25 mm angle I had in the shed. I think it is a colour sample from work. dewalt57 and fatih79 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmans Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share #21 Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) Couple more photos, these are taken with the camera on the phone late at night so the quality is somewhat lacking. Edited February 23, 2013 by Snowmans dewalt57 and fatih79 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrim Posted February 20, 2013 Share #22 Posted February 20, 2013 Looks good to me. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 20, 2013 Share #23 Posted February 20, 2013 Nice work on the ceiling planking. Looks very good so far. Russ T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted February 21, 2013 Share #24 Posted February 21, 2013 Very nice work there. you're moving right along! Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmans Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share #25 Posted February 23, 2013 (edited) Here is a better photo of the build so far. Edited February 23, 2013 by Snowmans fatih79 and dewalt57 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rummy Posted February 23, 2013 Share #26 Posted February 23, 2013 This is a quality build.Enjoy watching your build Larry With Age Comes Wisdom,I'm Still Waiting! Current Builds:Syren.Triton Cross section. Completed Builds: Virginia by AL King of the Mississippi by AL Constellation by AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 23, 2013 Share #27 Posted February 23, 2013 Nice work. Very clean and I like the different shade of the planking. Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicmcdude Posted February 23, 2013 Share #28 Posted February 23, 2013 Thank you for re-posting this beautiful build and home made machines and thank you for sharing ! Greetings, Sinan Build log:TRITON POB 1:72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmans Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share #29 Posted February 25, 2013 Nearly up to date with the older photos. Made a zero clearance insert for the bandsaw and cut the timber for the lower deck and gun deck. All put through thethickness sander and finished to the correct size. Now I am able to do the next few stages in the shed during the evenings. The wood is a piece of rimu that had been used a paking for a larger order of timber. I saved a few off these while I worked at a building supplies company. Ripped down with the bench saw. Resawn with the bandsaw. Finished with the sander after this pic was taken. dewalt57 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrim Posted February 25, 2013 Share #30 Posted February 25, 2013 Nicely organised Joss ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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