bbrockel Posted February 15, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 15, 2013 I started the TRITON cross section build as a first step toward scratch building. Or as they call it here the "Dark Side". The plans are very easy to follow, crisp and clean. It has been a pretty steep learning curve for me. Going from having most of the parts laser cut to having to cut and shape each piece myself. Had some set backs but for the most part, progress has been in the forward direction. I have postd a few pics with descriptions to cover my progress to date. aykutansin, ronald305, fatih79 and 7 others 10 "I've told you a million times, don't exaggerate " Current builds: H.M.S. TRITON Cross Section by Bbrockel - Scratch Build - Scale 1:48 US Brig Syren by Bbrockel - Model Shipways -Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted February 16, 2013 Share #2 Posted February 16, 2013 Hello Bob, Found it A first step into scratch building. I envy you As far as I can see you've made a good start. I will follow your progress. I wish you good luck with this build. Thanks for sharing and take care, Anja Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 16, 2013 Share #3 Posted February 16, 2013 Hi Bob, Sorry for not dropping by sooner. Nice to see your log back here. Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted February 16, 2013 Share #4 Posted February 16, 2013 I miss your start up pics from the original log. As usual, you're doing a first rate job. I'll be following! Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete38 Posted February 16, 2013 Share #5 Posted February 16, 2013 Bob, nice to see you start your log back here, Lookiing forward!!! Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42rocker Posted February 16, 2013 Share #6 Posted February 16, 2013 I like your framing jig setup. Nice. Later 42rocker Saburo 1 Current Build -- Finishing a 1:1 House that I've been building for a while Current Build -- Triton Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted February 16, 2013 Share #7 Posted February 16, 2013 Glad to see this log back up and running. You are doing a very nice job on the Cross Section and I hope to see the other Triton build logs back online. Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted February 17, 2013 Share #8 Posted February 17, 2013 Hi Bob: So this is where you'er at, the DARK SIDE, very impressive work there Bob, have you given up on your other builds? Did you make the jig for your frames? it's a very good looking project you'er working on. I'll try to keep up with your progress, thanks for stopping by . talk at you later1 Frank completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 17, 2013 Share #9 Posted February 17, 2013 Bob: You are doing some really nice work. I like your right angle jig. That will be good to use on a fully framed model as well. Good job. Russ T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted February 17, 2013 Share #10 Posted February 17, 2013 Hi Bob, Glad you've re-posted. As usual your work is top notch. I'm happy to be able to follow along! Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrockel Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) Thank you all for the very kind comments. Sjors, I copied the gantry-style build board from Mike41 over at Model Ship Builder web site. I've added the link to Mike's thread on building the build board. Take a peek, it's pretty easy to construct. http://www.modelshipbuilder.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?5571.0 Edited February 17, 2013 by bbrockel Saburo 1 "I've told you a million times, don't exaggerate " Current builds: H.M.S. TRITON Cross Section by Bbrockel - Scratch Build - Scale 1:48 US Brig Syren by Bbrockel - Model Shipways -Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnobiumPunctatum Posted February 18, 2013 Share #12 Posted February 18, 2013 I am happy that I can see your pictures on MSW 2.0. She's coming out really nice. Regards Christian Current build: HM Cutter Alert, 1777; HM Sloop Fly, 1776 - 1/36 On the drawing board: English Ship Sloops Fly, 1776, Comet, 1783 and Aetna, 1776; Naval Cutter Alert, 1777 Paused: HMS Triton, 1771 - 1/48 "Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it." Salvador Dali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long9Ron Posted February 18, 2013 Share #13 Posted February 18, 2013 Hi Bob Nice work. I like your idea of the extended False Keel to hold everything in place. I'll be watching your progress. Ron Saburo 1 Ron Current Build: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section 1:48 Why is it that I always find out the best way to do something is after I have already done it the wrong way? - Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42rocker Posted February 19, 2013 Share #14 Posted February 19, 2013 I like how you kept the false keel long so the you could screw it down. Great way to hold it. If I change scales and redo my first step then I'll make sure that I do the same. This is something that should be adding to the start of the plans for everyone to see. Looking forward to seeing more. Thanks for sharing. Later 42rocker Current Build -- Finishing a 1:1 House that I've been building for a while Current Build -- Triton Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted February 19, 2013 Share #15 Posted February 19, 2013 Bob, it's good to see you restarting your build log. Regards, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrockel Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share #16 Posted February 19, 2013 Christian, Ron, Rocker and Grant. Thank you all for looking in on my build and your kind words. The idea for the extended keel to screw it down to the build board came from another member here on the forum prior to the "Great Crash". I just borrowed it. 42rocker 1 "I've told you a million times, don't exaggerate " Current builds: H.M.S. TRITON Cross Section by Bbrockel - Scratch Build - Scale 1:48 US Brig Syren by Bbrockel - Model Shipways -Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42rocker Posted February 27, 2013 Share #17 Posted February 27, 2013 Bob Can't help it, your "If at first you don't succeed, you need a bigger hammer" Makes me think of the old chestnut of "if at first you don't succeed, then don't take up skydiving" Looking forward to more on your build. Later 42rocker Current Build -- Finishing a 1:1 House that I've been building for a while Current Build -- Triton Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrockel Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share #18 Posted February 27, 2013 42Rocker, another piece of sage advice. I prefer both feet on the ground any way. Why step out of a perfectly good airplane. mtaylor 1 "I've told you a million times, don't exaggerate " Current builds: H.M.S. TRITON Cross Section by Bbrockel - Scratch Build - Scale 1:48 US Brig Syren by Bbrockel - Model Shipways -Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrockel Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share #19 Posted March 4, 2013 A little more progress on the TRITON. Adding the floor planks, some of the hull planks and shaping and dry fitting the lower gun deck beams. Little bit at a time. G.L., Saburo and Zarkon 3 "I've told you a million times, don't exaggerate " Current builds: H.M.S. TRITON Cross Section by Bbrockel - Scratch Build - Scale 1:48 US Brig Syren by Bbrockel - Model Shipways -Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted March 4, 2013 Share #20 Posted March 4, 2013 Very Nice Bob. I really like the look of your wood. Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted March 4, 2013 Share #21 Posted March 4, 2013 Bob, it's looking good. You're right, a little bit at a time. All my screwups occurred whilst rushing things. There is a jig for doing deck beam rounding (from TFFM), if you're interested I can dig out some pictures. It does make life a little easier, Regards, Grant. Saburo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrockel Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share #22 Posted March 4, 2013 Thank you Rusty. It's repurposed douglas fir (approx 50 years old, very nice to work with) from a remodel project in the house. You bet Grant. I'm always interested in new ways to do a task. And pictures are a great help. Thanks. Saburo 1 "I've told you a million times, don't exaggerate " Current builds: H.M.S. TRITON Cross Section by Bbrockel - Scratch Build - Scale 1:48 US Brig Syren by Bbrockel - Model Shipways -Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rummy Posted March 4, 2013 Share #23 Posted March 4, 2013 Looking good Bob.very neat and clean. Larry Saburo 1 With Age Comes Wisdom,I'm Still Waiting! Current Builds:Syren.Triton Cross section. Completed Builds: Virginia by AL King of the Mississippi by AL Constellation by AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted March 5, 2013 Share #24 Posted March 5, 2013 Your patience is paying off. And that really is nice wood! Saburo 1 Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete38 Posted March 5, 2013 Share #25 Posted March 5, 2013 What can you say "SWEET" really like that outer planking. Great Job Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrockel Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share #26 Posted March 5, 2013 Thank you all for looking in on the build. Appreciate the encouraging words. "I've told you a million times, don't exaggerate " Current builds: H.M.S. TRITON Cross Section by Bbrockel - Scratch Build - Scale 1:48 US Brig Syren by Bbrockel - Model Shipways -Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long9Ron Posted March 5, 2013 Share #27 Posted March 5, 2013 Bob It's looking great. I like your clamps you are using. I will have to make some. Your planking looks great too. Maybe it my eyes, but on the lower gun deck beam on the right hand side, it looks like the beam has a split in it. Does it? I zoomed in on the beam but it's still hard to tell. Just thought I would bring it to your attention. Ron Current Build: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section 1:48 Why is it that I always find out the best way to do something is after I have already done it the wrong way? - Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 5, 2013 Share #28 Posted March 5, 2013 Bob: Very nice work on the planking and ceiling. You are making good progress. Russ T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrockel Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share #29 Posted March 5, 2013 (edited) Ron, If you are referring to the second lower deck beam, its the paper template coming unglued from the wood, but no split. Thanks for keeping an eye out. Thank you Russ. Just trying to keep up with your quality level of work. I'm really enjoying your Biloxi Schooner build. Edited March 5, 2013 by bbrockel "I've told you a million times, don't exaggerate " Current builds: H.M.S. TRITON Cross Section by Bbrockel - Scratch Build - Scale 1:48 US Brig Syren by Bbrockel - Model Shipways -Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSiemens Posted March 5, 2013 Share #30 Posted March 5, 2013 Bout time you get this build log up! Jk. Great work. It's really coming along. Sounds as though you've made great use of research and used all the best techniques. The quality of the build shows that it's paying off. Daniel We're ship in bottle builders, it's an occupational hazard. www.siemensbottlingco.blogspot.com http://www.bottledshipbuilder.com Current Builds: Bermuda Sloop Wood Krafters Pirate Ship Completed: 20 Gun Frigate Olympic 470 Bermuda Sloop Super Mini Queen Anne's Revenge German Cutter Mercury Santa Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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