HMS Portland 1770 by Trussben - Portland Scale Ship Co. - 1:48 - 50 gun 4th rate

[Trussben]

53 minutes ago, palmerit said:

Would this be called a "Frame on Bulkhead" model (and if planked a "Plank on Frame on Bulkhead" model)? I don't think I've seen one like this. Will it be planked or partially planked or planked on one side?

Hi

 

It will be planked from the wales up, and maybe one or two strakes below, posssibly even the garboard strake.

[Trussben]

Aft cant framing completed and then I added the two inner stern posts ready for the transoms.

 

 

[scrubbyj427]

Very nice work Ben. Time for those wing transoms. They actually go on quite nice but lots to sand off!

[Trussben]

Transoms sat in place but no glue yet.

[scrubbyj427]

Great job on those wings. They look perfect!

[Trussben]

Chapter 1 has now been completed with all framing done.

Lots of sanding and fairing of the hull has begun, this is going to take time and make a lot of mess.

Then Chapter 2 will start with the painting of the gunports and installation of the frieze panels.

 

 

Edited August 24 by Trussben

[Chuck]

Beautiful...and yes that will make an awful mess.  Bring it outside and sand it.

[dvm27]

Well, that took considerably less time to frame than Pegasus I'll bet!

[Trussben]

4 hours ago, dvm27 said:

Well, that took considerably less time to frame than Pegasus I'll bet!

Considerably.

[scrubbyj427]

Outstanding job so far Ben! Looks great!
 

I took mine outside and hit it with the leaf blower when I was done, did the job….washed my car afterward.

[knightyo]

There are few things more satisfying than a freshly sanded hull.  It looks superb.

 

Alan

[Trussben]

While the sanding goes on, and on and on, I decided to take a look at which shade of red that I will use on this model, I used ME Bulwarks red on my Winnie but may change to something different.

 

 

[scrubbyj427]

I’m a red ochre fan but I’d say second from bottom, X7 is closest to the painting if that’s the route you want to go. 

[Trussben]

Hey JJ

 

Im actually thinking of going for a more toned down look and the red ochre would match better with the pear framing instead of competing against it.

Also toying in my mind about black channel wales and gunport lids to do maybe a bit of a Nelson chequer type of look, decisions decisions!

 

Edited August 16 by Trussben

[scrubbyj427]

14 minutes ago, Trussben said:

Hey JJ

 

Im actually thinking of going for a more toned down look and the red ochre would match better with the pear framing instead of competing against it.

Also toying in my mind about black channel wales and gunport lids to do maybe a bit of a Nelson chequer type of look, decisions decisions!

 

I think that would look really good. I personally like the duller not so bright colors, that will definitely compliment the rich color of the pear.
I’m toying with adding a little weather to mine. Will see. 

[Trussben]

Transoms being faired in.

 

 

[scrubbyj427]

Excellent job Ben! That looks very good.

[bdgiantman2]

She's showing her lines and looking very nice and sleek for her size.  Keep it up. 

 

Brian D

[Trussben]

Upper hull sanding and fairing has been completed so I masked off and starting prepping the gunports for paint.

First any little gaps in and around the ports were filled with filler and then sanded gently back and then two coats of Tamiya surface primer was applied, next up will be painting the ports in red ochre, then fitting the frieze panels and finally to complete the lower hull sanding.

 

[Trussben]

Lower hull fairing has been completed, gunports have had a coat of paint and the frieze panels are installed, currently machining down planking material while I wait for the Chapter 2 instructions.

 

 

[scrubbyj427]

Very nice! I’m working on chapter 2 instructions right now, hopefully get those over to you soon. They need some review and editing 

[Trussben]

Boxwood and Ebony sheets milled down from big stock, now to cut lots of planking strips.

 

[scrubbyj427]

Looking forward to seeing your planking Ben, especially the ebony. 

[knightyo]

Ebony!  You sir, deserve a medal for attempting to work with that wood from the devil.  Please make sure to take all safety precautions while working with that stuff.  Your model is gorgeous. 

 

Alan

[westwood]

It looks perfect, Ben!
Is the red color  Caldercraft Red Ochre?

I'm looking forward to seeing how it will look planking with boxwood  
and ebony.

[Trussben]

Dusan - yes it’s Caldercraft red ochre.

[Trussben]

Planking strips of different sizes all cut.

 

At full size and (1:48) they are as follows going downwards along the hull:-

 

3" ( 0.0625") thick basswood frieze panels as supplied with the kit.

3" ( 0.0625") thick boxwood from Channel wales up to the frieze panels ( 2 strakes ).

5" ( 0.1042") thick boxwood Channel wales ( 3 strakes )

4" ( 0.0833") thick boxwood thickstuff above wales ( 4 strakes )

5.5" ( 0.1145") thick ebony black strake ( 1 strake )

6" ( 0.125") thick ebony Main wales ( 4 strakes )

4" ( 0.0833") thick Holly thickstuff below wales ( 1-2 strakes as required )

 

The sizes above came from the "scantlings" book for a 50gun 4th rate ( steel's table ).

 

 

Edited Thursday at 06:12 PM by Trussben

[KennyH78]

Just caught up with your prototype build of Portland.  She looks fantastic and I am looking forward to seeing the planking going onto the model!

[Trussben]

Planking on the Stbd side from the frieze panels down to and including the channel wales has been completed except for the foremost upper piece of the channel wale which the instructions say to leave out at the moment.

All of the gunports will need going back to, to be refined and repainted, the upper deck aft two and QD aft port will need the edges fixing for the port lids.

I will now move to the port side and do the same.

 

[Rustyj]

Looking really good and I get more excited with each update!