The Elusive Hulc by woodrat - FINISHED - 1:32 - plank-on-frame - a speculative reconstruction of a mediaeval merchantman

[woodrat]

Modified decoration and perspex hull supports.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not much more to do except tidy up and put in a case (underway)

Cheers

Dick😎

 

Edited February 18, 2022 by woodrat

[druxey]

Well eluded, indeed! Congratulations on yet another unusual model.

[Roger Pellett]

IMHO this is more than just a model. It is really experimental archeology.  Basil Greenhill’s book The Evolution Of The Wooden Ship includes a series of drawings by illustrator Sam Manning showing the construction sequence of a hypothetical Hulc.  Your model compares very favorably to his 2-D one.

 

These vessel’s must have been particularly dangerous to sail.  The near circular underwater hull section imposed by the construction sequence would have provided very little initial stability. And the low freeboard would have limited the angle of heel that could be tolerated.  A broach driven by that big square sail, and it would be all over.

 

Your model illustrates the features of this design better than any picture.  Well done!!

 

Roger

Edited February 18, 2022 by Roger Pellett

[woodrat]

On 2/19/2022 at 1:35 AM, Roger Pellett said:

The near circular underwater hull section imposed by the construction sequence would have provided very little initial stability. And the low freeboard would have limited the angle of heel that could be tolerated.  A broach driven by that big square sail, and it would be all over.

Thanks, Roger and thanks to all the MSW people who provided feedback and likes.  This was a project I almost gave up twice as too quixotic but I am glad I persisted as the model is quite attractive. The stability concerned me but the method of construction dictated the outcome as Roger says. I believe these hulcs were best suited for work in riverine conditions and shallow seas but clearly unsuited for open ocean. The question arises, if they were so unstable, why haven't we found any wrecks. The cynics would of course sneer: because they didn't exist, mate!

 

I'm off to finish the Yenikapi vessel. I'll get out of your way now.

Cheers

Dick

[Ferrus Manus]

Absolutely phenomenal, dude. The more i see your work, the more convinced i am that you should make some sort of living off of this. Amazing ship.

[woodrat]

On 3/2/2022 at 11:48 AM, Ferrus Manus said:

you should make some sort of living off of this

Thanks, Ferrus, most kind. I suppose I could open a shop but I suspect I would starve to death!

Cheers

Dick

[GrandpaPhil]

Very cool build!  Well done!