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Hans -- Yes I did notice.  You had said they would really add stiffness, and they do.  The bulwarks are very solid.

 

Regards,

David

David Robinson

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Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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Peter -- Yes, I think this will be a beautiful model.  The painted colors are the reason I was attracted to this model.

 

Regards,

David

David Robinson

Boston, MA area

 

Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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Finished the cabin bulkhead at Frame 16 as well as all of the spars on both sides leading back from the main deck.

 

Also painted the unfinished part of the planking a nice green.

 

I should mention that Hans gave me a Dutch build log that's an excellent source of pictures.  I don't try to translate the Dutch -- I have just copied down all the pics so I have something to reference, as the ones in the manual don't show everything.  That log was, for example, my source for the red deck at the rear.  It can be found at https://www.modelbouwforum.nl/threads/bouwverslag-kolderstok-voc-retourschip-batavia-1628.234841/

 

Regards,

David

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David Robinson

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Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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I really enjoy following your work; the colors are very eye catching! Thank you for posting the link to the other build log too, looks like they did a very nice job!

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[I have pictures below that are supposed to follow my text in sequence, but sometimes this site reverses the order or mixes it up, so if it does that, you should still be able to figure it out]

 

I've started on the railings, which are among the most intricate and challenging things I've encountered on any ship -- but fun too.

 

In order to get them right, I built another jig, which is shown below.  This one has two purposes:  first, to get the initial spacing and orientation right, and second, to support the posts for fine sanding (see below).

 

After painting and striping the bottom rail section, I cut red post sections from a strip of red painted walnut.  Those go into the jig as shown.  The tricky thing is that it's impossible to keep glue off of the jig, so there's a sort of dance of letting them set just enough to move the assembly out, before they get stuck in the jig.

 

Then a trial fitting with the top strip (which is also the bottom strip for the next section.  That indicates where the posts need to be sanded down, and for that the assembly goes back into the jig, and I used the drum sander for that with the jig providing lateral support so that the posts don't pop off.

 

Then there's some alignment checking, gluing the first assembly, and then making the next one (which contains the top rail of the first one) in the same way.

 

What you see in the assembled picture is two sections with the bottom rail of the third (top rail of the second) taped into place to show how the railings look.  I have some touch-up to do on one of the rail edges.

 

The challenge is not just building the assemblies, but also getting the post height right and the alignment right between sections.  But the result is pretty satisfying.  By the way, there are some curved cast resin pieces that dress the area between sections.  That's why I didn't worry about running the posts right up to the curve on the lowest section.

 

It may seem like I'm working fast given how quickly I posted this after the last one, but I've actually been doing parts of this in parallel with the hull painting and the last spars, since glue and paint have to dry.  But it's now going to take a while to finish the railings on this side and do the other, and then go up to the bow section for more of the same.

 

Regards,

David

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David Robinson

Boston, MA area

 

Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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On 5/29/2020 at 2:12 PM, drobinson02199 said:

Finished the cabin bulkhead at Frame 16 as well as all of the spars on both sides leading back from the main deck.

 

Also painted the unfinished part of the planking a nice green.

 

I should mention that Hans gave me a Dutch build log that's an excellent source of pictures.  I don't try to translate the Dutch -- I have just copied down all the pics so I have something to reference, as the ones in the manual don't show everything.  That log was, for example, my source for the red deck at the rear.  It can be found at https://www.modelbouwforum.nl/threads/bouwverslag-kolderstok-voc-retourschip-batavia-1628.234841/

 

Regards,

David

 

 

As I'm Dutch, if you need some translation from this build log, I can translate the important phrases.

B.t.w. your build of the Batavia looks great so far.

Regards,

Peter

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Peter:

 

Thank you -- that's an extremely generous offer.  I'm finding that the main value of that log for me is the pictures.  They show me colors and the treatment of some intricate builds that are hard to figure out from the plans and manual.  But if I need a translation and Google doesn't produce something I can understand, I will certainly call on you.

 

Regards,

David

David Robinson

Boston, MA area

 

Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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Finished the stern railings on the starboard side.  In order to line up the last, shorter railing, I had to paint and mount the top of the stern decoration, so that is shown too.  My first venture into fine detail painting.

 

Again, the level breaks between the railing sections will be dressed with curved ornaments.

 

For variety, I may do more of the stern decoration before doing the port side railings.

 

Regards,

David

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David Robinson

Boston, MA area

 

Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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Here's the decoration for the upper part of the stern.  

 

I'll go on to the port side railings now.

 

Regards,

David

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Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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I have finished the exterior of the stern area aft of the main deck -- pictures below showing the decorations and small doors.

 

The painting of the ships on the lower part of the stern is a photograph.  Hans sent me a good digital copy, and I adjusted it a bit in Photoshop to snap the colors up, and then printed it using photo paper to capture the detail.

 

Regards,

David

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David Robinson

Boston, MA area

 

Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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I have added the deck fittings for the stern area aft of the main deck (except for those associated with rigging).

 

In the long shot, you can see the main mast double knighthead, two singles, plus the ladders and pinracks.

 

The other shots show the knighthead painted details in closeup.  The heads on the main mast knighthead (the double) are fiendishly small.  I did better with the one closest to the stern.

 

Now on to the bow area forward of the main deck.

 

[EDIT:  Not so fast.  There are two railings that need to be added running across the deck from side to side.  :P]

 

Regards,

David

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David Robinson

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Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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NOW the stern decking is finished with the addition of the two railings shown here.  The resin pillars have nice detailing.

 

Regards,

David

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Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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Progress pictures on the forecastle deck, including capstan, hatch cover, foremast knighthead with pin racks, and two other knightheads.  Left to go are railings on all sides, pin racks, and catheads.

 

But I need to work on the bowsprit for a bit because of a construction issue.  The planking running forward should (I think) run past the cabin bulkhead at the bow by about 5mm, but as you can see I ended the red plank at that bulkhead.  I picked this up from the Dutch build log I have referenced above, where the extra length gives space to shape a curve matching the others on the ship.  I am pretty sure I can compensate for it, but in order to do so I need to have some of the bowsprit mounted so that I can figure out the line of a curved railing that runs down the end of those planks and then flattens out to the tip of the bowsprit.  In the Dutch build log, that line happens forward of the cabin bulkhead, although I see it closer to the bulkhead in the manual.  So I want to have the bowsprit in place so I can engineer that line.

 

Once that's established, then I will know how far forward to run the side railings at the forecastle deck, and then I can mount the fore and aft railings and the rest of the forecastle fittings.

 

Regards,

David

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David Robinson

Boston, MA area

 

Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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More prior construction issues to solve at the bow.

 

The bowsprit has side braces that are intended to merge into the two large wales running up to the bow.  For that to happen that way, those wales have to be kept straight as they run up to the bow, and not understanding this, I let mine curve upward as you can see in the picture marked with arrows.  There were probably tic marks on the bow frames and I either missed them, or sanded them off when smoothing the bow frames.

 

So I had to get creative in mounting the bowsprit, and the results are shown here.  This is unvarnished:  once it's varnished all of the side braces will blend into the hull much better.  It's not as much of a kluge as I thought it would be. 

 

But a note to builders who follow about that wale alignment.

 

Regards,

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Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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Turns out the next step was varnishing the bowsprit and side braces, and it does blend in better even though it's something of a kluge.

 

Regards,

David

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Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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I thought I would lay out the steps I'm going through to build the bowsprit framing and deck.  Because this site sometimes orders pictures differently than I put them in, I have labeled each one "Step 1", "Step 2", etc. in the upper right corner so you can reference the pictures to the text.  I found this part to be an interesting "engineering challenge" in terms of build steps and sequence.

 

Step 1:  Dry fitted the center section of the deck and taped the two side edges.  This allowed me to line up the bowsprit frames  to t he notches in the side edges and glue them on in the right position.

 

Step 1A:  I took measurements across the width of the deck at the notches in the side edges, and used those to create a template of the finished deck shape.

 

Step 2:  Shows the bowsprit frames with the deck supports removed.  VERY delicate, so I want to build the deck and get it installed to provide support.

 

Step 3:  The bowsprit deck is made up of hatching, and you build it in sections with an outside edge that roughly follows the line on the template.

 

Step 4:  Bowsprit deck edge sanded down to align with the template.  This picture shows the parts dry fitted into the bowsprit.  I'll now build the other side and then glue the deck into the frames.

 

Regards,

David

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David Robinson

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Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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Thanks, Hans!

 

Regards,

David

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Boston, MA area

 

Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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And the finished bowsprit deck, mounted.  This is not an easy item to get shaped and fitted.

 

Regards,

David

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Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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Bowsprit process is excellent...Moab

Completed Builds:

Virginia Armed Sloop...Model Shipways

Ranger...Corel

Louise Steam Launch...Constructo

Hansa Kogge...Dusek

Yankee Hero...BlueJacket

Spray...BlueJacket

26’ Long Boat...Model Shipways

Under Construction:

Emma C. Berry...Model Shipways

 

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A while back in this log I mentioned that I wanted to build the bowsprit so I could figure out how and where to shape the curve on the leading edges of the forecastle planks.  My concern was that I had stopped the planking too early and wanted to be careful in how to shape it.

 

I've progressed on the bowsprit to the point where I could dry fit a curved railing and figure out that alignment.  Pictures below show the curve I ended up with, and the curved railing installed.  I've left a lot of excess railing above the planks which I'll trim down to align with the forecastle railings.

 

The whole vertical portion of the railing will be covered with an ornament.

 

Regards,

David

 

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Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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Completed the bowsprit -- pictures below.  The top railings have been left long going up to the forecastle until I build the forecastle railings and can then trim them back to match.

 

Regards,

David

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David Robinson

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Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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Forecastle railings on side, front and back finished, along with pin racks, catheads, bowsprit decorations, and staghorn cleats along the inside of the ship's bulwarks.

 

Regards,

David

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David Robinson

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Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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Rudder completed -- see picture.

 

True confessions time:  this is where you learn just how much of a purist I am not. 

 

If I had done the rudder properly, I'd have soldered hinge pins and tubes to the copper strip to create a rudder that would move.  But I don't care if it moves -- I just want it to look good -- so I put on the strips but the rudder strips are simply glued to the hull strips.  :dancetl6:

 

I also didn't mount a horizontal post to the top of the rudder, because I don't want to damage the painting by opening it up where the underlying hole is into the hull.  

 

I'm happy -- but those of you who take historical accuracy and proper workmanship seriously may be horrified.  I hope you don't abandon your seats in this log!  :D

 

Regards,

David

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Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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Finished the channels and the deadeyes for the lower shrouds.

 

The deadeyes are attached with stiff wire, which becomes the chain plate and attaches into holes in the hull with a nail and glue.  The masts you see are just for alignment of the deadeyes to the shroud attachment points.  I haven't worked on them yet.

 

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Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

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I have now completed all of the hull except for the rear lantern.  It's mounted on two stiff wires and if I do it now I know I'll prang it during rigging, so it's the last thing.

 

These pics show the cannon port lids and cannons, external hull rigging points, and some external walnut hull decorations.

 

I have left the cannons brass vs. painting them black.  I'm a sucker for the look of brass on a ship, and these are so beautiful that I can't stand to paint them black.  :10_1_10:

 

Regards,

David

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David Robinson

Boston, MA area

 

Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

Currently Building:  Amati Bismarck

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Here's the top for the first section of the main mast.

 

Regards,

David

Main Top 1.jpg

Main Top 2.jpg

David Robinson

Boston, MA area

 

Completed:  Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina  King of the Mississippi, 

Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter

 

Currently Building:  Amati Bismarck

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