Le Redoutable by Oliver1973 - 1/48 - POF - based on own reconstruction

[Oliver1973]

Thank you all, for the comments, the likes, and the interest in my project.

[Hubac's Historian]

Of course, it is a matter of opinion, but no other nation tops the French for the beauty of their lines.   A very shapely hull, Oliver.

Edited August 25, 2023 by Hubac's Historian

[Oliver1973]

Some progresses on CAD

[Oliver1973]

Keelson, Stemson, Sternson knee and bolting done.

[Oliver1973]

I spent the last days before the well-deserved summer holiday making new clamps. Unfortunately, due to the narrow frame spacing incl. bolt heads, I could no longer use my clamps from the
La Belle. So new ones were needed. With the focus on subsequent projects, I oversized them a lot. I could now also build a Valmy in 1/48 with them (actually a nice project).
I will also make new clamps for the bow area. But there I will copy the La Belle principle 1:1, because they worked great there. I will show this in detail when it is ready.

[Hubac's Historian]

It is all spectacular, Oliver, beyond reason and understanding.  Awesome work!

[dvm27]

That is one fair hull. Beautifully done!

[Vladimir_Wairoa]

it cant get better than that. astonishing. wow. 

[giampieroricci]

very beautiful and functional your clamps!!!

[Oliver1973]

Thank you to all for the nice comments.

Short and quick update: the side counter timber

[No Idea]

Lovely job on the dog’s legs Oliver 

[scrubbyj427]

Beautiful work! 

[Oliver1973]

Update from the stern

[Hubac's Historian]

Super impressive!

[Oliver1973]

Some preparations....

[No Idea]

Hi Oliver - love your work mate it's absolutely fantastic to see it coming together.  I really like the tool you have made for marking out the hull on the inside.  This is something that I have found difficult during my build I I would like to make a tool similar to yours.  Is there any chance you could send me a picture of this tool so that I have a better idea of what I need to make - Thanks Mark

[Oliver1973]

Its not magic. Only a simple construction with profiles.

[Oliver1973]

Short update. Constructing the officers cabins and the windows.

[Oliver1973]

The Gunports

[druxey]

Formidable! Just catching up on your beautiful build. Lovely work!

[Pirate adam]

I love seeing your 3D drafting in parallel with the construction of the model.  It is a work of art as well.

 

Adam

[Oliver1973]

Thank you all for the nice comments.

[Oliver1973]

294 dovetails later.....
Deck clamps done!

[albert]

Great beautiful work Oliver.

[Hubac's Historian]

As good and better, in fact, than full-size practice.

[Oliver1973]

Thank you all for the nice comments and all the likes.
After two years a new timelapse from the reconstruction of my Redoutable.

https://youtu.be/2YF54yuhgg8?si=IZuwRN3wll7XyrkM

Edited October 8 by Oliver1973