HDMS Elben 1831 by TJM - scale 1:64 - PoB - first scratch build

[TJM]

Log entry 6 - sanding, keel and start of second planking

 

Sanding the hull went quickly and there were no weird areas that needed filler, which I was happy about, especially as I designed the frames myself. 

 

There are a few hairline cracks between a few of the planks, but nothing that will be an issue when adding the second layer I deem.

 

Here is the state after sanding and gluing in the keel:

 

 

 

 

 

I went on and added the three first planks of the second layer and removed the upper parts of the bulkheads and the temporary braces.

 

I also tested the fit of the engraved deck, but as expected it needs a bit of tailoring both at the stern and the prow. I guess it was very optimistic to cut this to begin with with everything being modelled only in 2D CAD!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

However, these images still give a good impression of what it will look like when a slightly better fitting version is added (which won't be until the second planking is completed). 

 

I just need to redesign the deck - making the engraving fit will be a bit tedious, but a few hours should see it done and cut. I can do it while I re-print my canon in the correct size... 🤣.

 

The worst will be that I will need to re-design and re-cut the 2 mm pear edge and due to the shape it takes a whole 500x80 mm sheet so that was a bit of a waste. Anyways, that will teach me to be over confident and cut everything from the start just to have it all like a kit... 😅

 

On with the planking!

 

BR

TJM

 

[Dr PR]

I have had the same problem with some of my CAD designed parts when it came time to actually make them I'm afraid the computer design is more accurate than I am when I start cutting pieces. I always make parts a bit oversized. It is a lot easier to remove a bit than it is adding it back!