Sea Lion Dave Posted July 20 #31 Posted July 20 Looks fantastic! Keith Black, Pirate adam and mtaylor 2 1 Quote
Pirate adam Posted July 27 Author #32 Posted July 27 (edited) I have cut the ledges on the stern deadwood. I used a combination of the Sherline Mill and chisels. I was happy to have the 2 practice pieces before cutting into the actual model. Still some cleaning up to do along the bearding line portions. Edited July 27 by Pirate adam Fix spelling error and add a sentence Michel Bénard, Keith Black, jpalmer1970 and 9 others 12 Quote
Pirate adam Posted August 27 Author #33 Posted August 27 Finally some progress. I will not say that the lower apron has been one of my favorite parts to make, but went together without any drama. The upper apron was weirdly way more trouble and resulted in a cut finger, but nothing serious. I told my wife that no wood ship model has ever been built without at least a little blood included. She told me to be more careful. Knee of the head and forward portions of the keelson won't be attached until later, but they have been sanded to fit. I'm amazed at how big the chunks of wood and complexity of fabrication must been like on this portion of the ship in real life. Adam Tony Hunt, mtaylor, davyboy and 11 others 14 Quote
Pirate adam Posted December 5 Author #34 Posted December 5 Un-stuck and back to building. I had to do bit of re-drafting on my plans before I was finally sure I more or less have the stern assembly right. Tricky to get the waterlines right around the transoms. Lots of foam board mockups before I was convinced. I have the transoms made and the stern deadwood and stern post assembly glued up. There is a pesky little gap in the front of the sternpost where I cut a mortise I shouldn't have in the front part of the post. I will fill it in later, but it will be covered up anyway. Still some cleaning up to do, but overall I am happy so far. mtaylor, Ryland Craze, dvm27 and 8 others 11 Quote
Pirate adam Posted December 5 Author #35 Posted December 5 I was recently lucky enough to make a visit to the museum at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. I told my wife I am basically going for something like the ship below. I'm not sure she was convinced. I would 1000% recommend the museum at the academy (and visiting the academy in general) for anyone who gets a chance. The collection is amazing and either really inspiring or a tad demoralizing if you are into ship model building. I have been to most of the big museums, and there is really nothing like it at this point. albert, Thukydides, yvesvidal and 9 others 12 Quote
druxey Posted December 5 #36 Posted December 5 It was those kind of models that inspired me as a kid. A great goal to aim for! Just caught up on your progress. You are right - imagine doing that work in full size! Keith Black, mtaylor, CiscoH and 3 others 6 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
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