Clark Posted May 18, 2020 Author #31 Posted May 18, 2020 Regarding the bitts for fixation of the foremast; I had a discussion with Frank (fmodair) some time ago. Pictures of La Reale and some of other galleys show that there is a deviation of 5-7 degree of the foremast from the vertical axis due to the special handling of the lateen sails. It declines toward the bow. In the Corel plans, the foremast is shown in a vertical position. I decided to follow the paintings and drawings. To follow them, the deviation of the foremast of the vertical axis has also to be reflected in the tube to be drilled into the bitts. I have tested the decline with some wood pieces simulating the bitt and the foremast. Moreover, I do not believe that the bitts were strong enough to withstand the enormous power of the big sail, i.e., the foremast had to fixed at the keel line. Such a fixation is also shown in the Mondfeld plan of the galley La Dracene. Thus, I made surroundings for the foremast fixation. Next step is adapting the supports for the oars., which is probably the most difficult part fmodajr and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
Clark Posted May 25, 2020 Author #32 Posted May 25, 2020 As suggested by the Corel manual, I started with the two middle supports #82 and #83 (Corel plans), which are at the lowest point of the deck line. To get them in a vertical position I made a holder with a 1.5 mm slot (= thickness of plywood) and 8 mm width of the vertical wood strips (= distance between the supports). I made also some wood pieces 8 mm wide to keep and control the distances between the supports. Additional supports were added between #82 and #83 and the yokes. Further supports were inserted between the middle ones and the yokes. fmodajr, Gimo and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
fmodajr Posted May 26, 2020 #33 Posted May 26, 2020 Nice fixture for the most critical part of the build!! Frank Clark 1 Quote
Clark Posted May 26, 2020 Author #34 Posted May 26, 2020 2 hours ago, fmodajr said: Nice fixture for the most critical part of the build!! Frank Thanks, it makes adjustment much easier. Clark fmodajr 1 Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
Clark Posted June 13, 2020 Author #35 Posted June 13, 2020 All supports of port side are now fixed. It really took some time. GrandpaPhil, fmodajr and VTHokiEE 3 Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
fmodajr Posted June 14, 2020 #36 Posted June 14, 2020 Only one side left to do! Lol! From the first photo, it looks like you got the curve of the supports perfectly. Nice job Clark! Frank Clark 1 Quote
Clark Posted June 15, 2020 Author #37 Posted June 15, 2020 20 hours ago, fmodajr said: Only one side left to do! Lol! From the first photo, it looks like you got the curve of the supports perfectly. Nice job Clark! Frank Thanks Frank, when I first read your blog I was astonished that only a limited number of supports can be adapted per day. Now I know what you meant. Hope to read further inspiring news in your blog. Clark fmodajr 1 Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
Clark Posted July 1, 2020 Author #38 Posted July 1, 2020 Supports of port side and starboard side are now all fixed. Outer ends of supports had to be corrected in height. GrandpaPhil and fmodajr 2 Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
Clark Posted July 27, 2020 Author #39 Posted July 27, 2020 Lower planks are glued now and I have started to drill the holes for water outlet. I made some help lines. One line 3 mm distance to the hull to mark the middle of the holes. Rectangular ones to mark the location of the supports. Distance between the rectangular lines was 9.5 mm. Thus, I made a small metal template, outer width 9.5 mm with an inner opening of 6 mm to mark the limits of the holes. For drilling the holes, a driller 0.8 mm was used, wood between the holes was cut and sanded. 6 mm width was marked on the sander (sanding paper glued on wood piece). To arrange supports for the lower planks, I started with the first one arranged by a metal strip clamped to the yolks. Gap between the following supports was kept by using a wood block with 7.3 mm thickness fmodajr, GrandpaPhil and Gimo 3 Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
fmodajr Posted July 27, 2020 #40 Posted July 27, 2020 Nice work on the slots. Make sure the chain for the shrouds fit thru the slots! I didn’t check mine and later found that the chain barely fit.. Frank Clark 1 Quote
Clark Posted July 28, 2020 Author #41 Posted July 28, 2020 Thanks Frank, the photo and my description my have led to errors but I have just drilled the water outlets, the slots for the shrouds are probably led through holes in the outer gangway. I will keep your hint in mind. Clark Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
fmodajr Posted July 29, 2020 #42 Posted July 29, 2020 21 hours ago, Clark said: Thanks Frank, the photo and my description my have led to errors but I have just drilled the water outlets, the slots for the shrouds are probably led through holes in the outer gangway. I will keep your hint in mind. Clark Hi Clark, Sorry for the confusion! I should have been more clear! Your water outlet slots and the tool you used came out so nice, that my mind jumped to the slots for the shroud chain plates. I should have waited until you reached that point for those slots, before I made my comments! Frank Clark 1 Quote
Clark Posted July 31, 2020 Author #43 Posted July 31, 2020 No problem. The point is that you have to think about the next 10 steps when building the Reale. fmodajr 1 Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
Clark Posted August 5, 2020 Author #44 Posted August 5, 2020 To arrange the benches, I wanted to use the template of the outer platform (named arbalester base by corel). However, the plywood pieces were very slovenly cut by corel. Thus I had to put some effort in sanding them or extending by gluing additional wood strips. May be it would have been much easier to make them new as Frank (fmodair) did. For arranging the benches in line with the outer platform I used a wood piece to keep the angle. fmodajr and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
Clark Posted August 18, 2020 Author #45 Posted August 18, 2020 The footboards had to be glued overlapping on the benches. To get a 1mm overlapping, I made a small rectangle with 1 mm strip on it. Hope the pictures explains it. GrandpaPhil and fmodajr 2 Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
Clark Posted September 1, 2020 Author #46 Posted September 1, 2020 Regarding the gun deck, I had to regard some points. First, I want to show the ship on trip and not in battle. Thus, the carriages have to be tightly fixed and everything has to be cleaned up. Unfortunately, I could not find a plan how to fix the carriages. Frank (fmodair) shows one in his blog from the fleur de Lis but I am not sure if the fixation shown really worked when the ship was on trip. I created a solution of how I would fix them if I were the 1st officer or anybody else responsible. fmodajr and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
Clark Posted September 21, 2020 Author #47 Posted September 21, 2020 The outer platform is now glued. I had a discussion with Frank some time ago about the holes in the platform. He drew my attention to the fact that the shroud chains are led through the holes. Shroud chains contacting wood are probably not doing well on the long run. Thus, I simulated an enforcement of the holes. The outmost fixation of the outer platform is covered by a small brown/white strip 1mm thick and a walnut strip on the top. I put small “pyramids” on the stern and bow ends to cover the different types of wood. In the corel plans there is a suggestion to fix the blocks for slackening the fore lateen yard in the middle near the main cannon. This would not work since it would hinder managing the main cannon. Thus, I fixed it behind the main cannon. fmodajr, rshousha, Archi and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
Clark Posted September 28, 2020 Author #48 Posted September 28, 2020 I read the build log of Gimo who built the Reale back in 2013. He showed a nice suggestion to pep up the stern (kings?) platform. I also thought about planking the stern platform and decided to put a compass symbol on it, remaining planking has to be done in a diagonal shape. Template was drawn using Power Point. Gimo, fmodajr and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
Gimo Posted September 30, 2020 #49 Posted September 30, 2020 hi Clark great stuff! looking really good Gimo Clark 1 Quote Current Projects : - 74 gun ship (aft cross section) - scale of 1:54 - Lugger "Le Coureur" - scale of 1:42 Previous Builds : - Reale de France - Triton Cross Section
Clark Posted September 30, 2020 Author #50 Posted September 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Gimo said: hi Clark great stuff! looking really good Gimo Thanks also for the inspiration. Is the Coureur you are building, the one of CAF/Tom? I am thinking about the next project. Clark Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
Gimo Posted September 30, 2020 #51 Posted September 30, 2020 4 hours ago, Clark said: Thanks also for the inspiration. Is the Coureur you are building, the one of CAF/Tom? I am thinking about the next project. Clark I'm building a POB version based on the ANCRE Monograph in scale of 1:42. Gimo Clark 1 Quote Current Projects : - 74 gun ship (aft cross section) - scale of 1:54 - Lugger "Le Coureur" - scale of 1:42 Previous Builds : - Reale de France - Triton Cross Section
Clark Posted October 11, 2020 Author #52 Posted October 11, 2020 Forecastle with upper platform is ready. I used mahogany planks to get a contrast to the gangway of the oarsman und the lilies ornament. Unfortunately, it also makes the sander dust more visible. Gimo, rshousha, GrandpaPhil and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
fmodajr Posted October 12, 2020 #53 Posted October 12, 2020 Nice work with the mahogany! Great for the contrast you are looking for. Frank Quote
Clark Posted October 13, 2020 Author #54 Posted October 13, 2020 18 hours ago, fmodajr said: Nice work with the mahogany! Great for the contrast you are looking for. Frank Thanks, I will probably proceed with the mahogany planking. Clark Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
Clark Posted October 22, 2020 Author #55 Posted October 22, 2020 For planking the decorative platforms at the stern, I used the material provided by corel. Since these platforms were the beginning of the officer’s part of the ship, I marked the “border” to the oarsmen part by a half round strip on the top and a concave one at the bow side. Clark fmodajr, Danstream and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
Clark Posted October 31, 2020 Author #56 Posted October 31, 2020 The king’s platform at the stern is ready. Compass symbol is surrounded by diagonal planking using mahogany and lime strips. Danstream, Gimo, fmodajr and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
Strata Posted October 31, 2020 #57 Posted October 31, 2020 Stunning. I hope the floor will be easily visible on completed model. Clark and fmodajr 2 Quote
Clark Posted November 1, 2020 Author #58 Posted November 1, 2020 16 hours ago, Strata said: Stunning. I hope the floor will be easily visible on completed model. The floor will be covered by arches but I know that is there. Thanks for stopping by. Clark Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
Danstream Posted November 1, 2020 #59 Posted November 1, 2020 Awesome mosaic work on that platform. Everything looks perfect. Regards, Dan. Clark 1 Quote Current build : Mayflower - AL 1:64, Lady Nelson - Amati Victory 1:64 Completed non-ship builds : Spitfire MK I - 1:48, Arado 196B - 1:32, Sea Fury - 1:48, F-15C Eagle - 1:48, Hawker Tempest Mk.V - 1:48, F104S Starfighter - 1:48 "The most effective way to do it, is to do it" - Amelia Earhart
Clark Posted November 9, 2020 Author #60 Posted November 9, 2020 For adapting the arches covering the kings platform, I used and sanded the template provided by Corel before proceeding the way Corel manual suggests. This because the arches had to be put in line with the arches already glued at the stern platform. It took some time but it was the best way to fit the strips. Railings were fixed before putting the arch construction on. According to Corel there should be a window line between the railings: So far none of the Reale builders (fmodajr, bender, gimo) liked it. Me neither. I replaced it by some pillars. Gimo, fmodajr and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Current Build HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale Previous Builds 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale; Gun crew by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64; Reale de France by Clark – FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:64; HMS Pegasus Amati; Sphinx - Vanguard models; Mystique / Misticque; Corel; 1:50; xebec;
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