US Constellation 1798 by Jack12477 - Artesania Latina - 1:85

[Jack12477]

Thanks, Edward

[Canute]

Nice and easy, brother. You and family first.

[cog]

Don't worry, we're in no rush either. Good to have you back though

[mtaylor]

Good to see you back, Jack.   You're not alone in the doldrums... I suspect more than a few of us have it.

[Jack12477]

Thanks, Ken, Carl, Mark.

[lmagna]

Hope things are still going in the right direction for you Jack and you continue to get better. It doesn't sound like it has been a really fun month for you.

[Old Collingwood]

Just found this  - Wow  that Ice machine looks amazing  - never seen anything like that before.

 

Hope you continue on a speedy recovery Jack.

 

OC.

[Jack12477]

Thanks Lou, O.C.

[Jack12477]

Well, I finally got all the medical drains removed this week. Just one small bandage over the hole where the J-P drain was. That should close on its own by tomorrow. Still on the nothing over 10 lb weight limit for lifting for another week, then nothing over  20 lbs for an additional two weeks, then all activities can resume. Been putzing around the model a bit but still no ambition to dive back in. And this Covid isolation is starting to wear thin, even tho in our area the infection rate is less than 1.5% and holding.

 

I ordered some sample exotic woods from Woodcraft.com, should be here today, to see how they would look as the backbone and runner plank for another ice yacht model. Woods are all 1/4 × 3/4 × 16 and 1/4 × 1 1/2 × 16 inches and are Purpleheart, Bloodwood, Bubinga, and Paduak.  

 

The two ice yacht models I have in mind are the Manhasset, which we just restored, and Franklin D Roosevelt's, FDR,  latteen rigged Hawk.  Unfortunately, the Hawk is locked away in a National Park Service  climate controlled storage area and is only brought out for display every couple of years.  I did get some rough measurements and lots of photos the last time it was on display (our club helped them set up the yacht for display), so I am hoping that will be enough.  Manhassett I have all the measurements and photos from the restoration. But first I have to at least get the hull of the Constellation planked before I can start that project.

 

But first I have to get rid of this post op malaise; been taking a lot of walks around the neighborhood each day, so that helps.  Getting old sucks !   

[lmagna]

Your post sounds like something I would write right now Jack! Even though I don't  think my situation is as serious as yours. Keep up the good work and try and keep the spirits high. (Or down enough spirits to act as a counter!  Something that is apparently a NoNo when they put a pacemaker in you. )

[Canute]

Some very interesting woods, Jack. Looking forward to that build.

 

Hope your spirits improve wrt to returning to the modeling. Stay away from Lou's.

[Jack12477]

I think hip replacement and a pacemaker is tad more serious than a ventral hernia repair. The only thing that complicated mine was I developed an Ileus from the general anesthesia which kept me hospitalized for 5 days instead of overnight.  

[lmagna]

I will have to take your word for it Jack. It SOUNDS like yours was worse! Other than tiredness, pain, (That the meds handle pretty well, and I'm kind of used to anyway) and limited movement, my stuff seems to have gone pretty well. Much better than constipation, vomiting, cramps, and who know what.

 

After the hip replacement they kicked me out the next day, did the same after the pacemaker even though I was in full AFIB for a full seven hours after the surgery. Everyone was telling me that they would have to keep me an extra day except the doctors. They said "Kick him out" less than 24 hours after the surgery. 

 

I kind of got a giggle out of my follow-up Orthopedic visit a couple of days ago. I had a kind of laundry list of things to cover that to me were not going as fast as they indicated they surly should before the surgery. Going by what they said I almost expected that I would be climbing alpine mountains on a daily basis by now. She kept coming back with the comment that it can take upward of a year for full recovery and besides I have pre-existing back issues to take into account! But of course this is AFTER they have sent their bill to the insurance company! 

[Edwardkenway]

5 hours ago, Jack12477 said:

Well, I finally got all the medical drains removed this week. Just one small bandage over the hole where the J-P drain was. That should close on its own by tomorrow. Still on the nothing over 10 lb weight limit for lifting for another week, then nothing over  20 lbs for an additional two weeks, then all activities can resume. Been putzing around the model a bit but still no ambition to dive back in. And this Covid isolation is starting to wear thin, even tho in our area the infection rate is less than 1.5% and holding.

 

I ordered some sample exotic woods from Woodcraft.com, should be here today, to see how they would look as the backbone and runner plank for another ice yacht model. Woods are all 1/4 × 3/4 × 16 and 1/4 × 1 1/2 × 16 inches and are Purpleheart, Bloodwood, Bubinga, and Paduak.  

 

The two ice yacht models I have in mind are the Manhasset, which we just restored, and Franklin D Roosevelt's, FDR,  latteen rigged Hawk.  Unfortunately, the Hawk is locked away in a National Park Service  climate controlled storage area and is only brought out for display every couple of years.  I did get some rough measurements and lots of photos the last time it was on display (our club helped them set up the yacht for display), so I am hoping that will be enough.  Manhassett I have all the measurements and photos from the restoration. But first I have to at least get the hull of the Constellation planked before I can start that project.

 

But first I have to get rid of this post op malaise; been taking a lot of walks around the neighborhood each day, so that helps.  Getting old sucks !   

I will look forward to those logs Jack.

Those woods should look spectacular with a gloss varnish like the full size Manhassett

Edited October 30, 2020 by Edwardkenway

[mtaylor]

Jack,

Take care of you first.  As for the model, when you're ready or have questions about the bits and pieces, post them.   I'm looking forward to seeing logs on the ice boats.  The timber choices sound promising.

 

As for the blahs... I feel it also.  Just end up sitting and staring at the model.  I know what has to be done but bleeack.   Not pulling it together.

 

I think when this virus thing is all over, we all need to a couple weeks and go somewhere exotic and sunny with a nice beach and strong drink.

[Jack12477]

Thanks guys for the support! 

 

BTW woke up this morning to SNOW.  Yep ! It is snowing in October here in the valley.  😀😀😀  And the lawn is covered in wet leaves, been raining here all week. 

[Jack12477]

HE's BACK !!!!!  Well, sort of back !

 

Finally figured out how to make part #36 from the non-existent 25 mm x 500 mm sheet .  Fabricated some pieces and glued them in place. Started the first 2 top most planks port and starboard.  Build a jig to allow me to bend the planks into the curvature of the stern.  Easiest way is to soak, bend around jig, clamp and wait for them to dry, then install on model fastening with small nails until glue dries.

 

Photos follow:

 

Plank bending jig and water trough

 

 

Edited November 3, 2020 by Jack12477

[lmagna]

Good to see you getting to make some progress Jack

[Canute]

 

Nice to see you back at it, Jack.

 

How long a soak?

[Jack12477]

Depends on my attention span 😉   usually 20-30 minutes soaking then into the clamps . Clamps can be overnight if I get distracted. 

 

I will say one thing! This rounded stern is a bear to plank and get all the compound curves right without breaking the planks in the process. Even tho I am using water and heat to bend them. 

Edited November 4, 2020 by Jack12477

[Edwardkenway]

Good to see you back at the bench Jack, I tend to make sure anything I clamp wether for shaping or  gluing gets left overnight. (Just to be sure one understands😉)

Edited November 4, 2020 by Edwardkenway

[Jack12477]

My problem is not the curve of the stern, it is the "twist" to make it lay flat in the other plane. That's where it breaks usually.  Yes, clamped in the jig is usually 8 hrs after soaking it.  

 

And, yes, I have Chuck's excellent tutorial on planking right on the workbench for reference.  😉😉

Edited November 4, 2020 by Jack12477

[Edwardkenway]

Have you tried twisting with a hair dryer after you've put the radial curve on it ? Just a thought. 

[Jack12477]

That's my next attempt.

[mtaylor]

Jack... here's what I did, if I remember right....  Do the stern bend with a short plank.  They you can do the long one down the side.  If you're using the factory quarter galleries, measure a bit so the join between the two planks is hidden behind the gallery.  

[Jack12477]

Thanks, Mark !  I've started using shorter planks. The bow curve is easy for now, might get harder when I get closer to the keel. 

[Jack12477]

Small update:  Making some progress on the planking.  Stern is still causing issues but the bow and midsection are coming along okay.

 

[Edwardkenway]

Great progress Jack, the stern always causes me problems, but sandpaper usually sorts things out 😁

[Jack12477]

And wood putty.  Thankfully this is 1st planking, a walnut veneer planking goes over this layer of planks

[lmagna]

8 hours ago, Jack12477 said:

Thankfully this is 1st planking

By the time you have it all done you will have it figured out how it is done and the the second planking with the much thinner strips will be much easier.