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

[woodartist]

What is the historical purpose of the "slight off set/change in width" in planking on the stern? It appears that the planks are the same thickness.

[Trussben]

2 hours ago, Rustyj said:

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

You think that you may build Portland after you finish Speedwell Rusty? I'm sure JJ would be delighted!

[Trussben]

32 minutes ago, woodartist said:

What is the historical purpose of the "slight off set/change in width" in planking on the stern? It appears that the planks are the same thickness.

Not quite sure what your asking? The widths of the planking do narrow up a bit as they get further forward and aft on the hull, widest around midships.

[woodartist]

The diagonal line in the photo just forward of the large opening that is in the Captain's quarters, I presume, shows an interruption in the planking pattern and I am wondering what the reason/purpose of that interruption.

[Trussben]

Oh! Gotcha!

 

That is the space where the main and mizzen channels will be inserted.

[Rustyj]

1 hour ago, Trussben said:

You think that you may build Portland after you finish Speedwell Rusty? I'm sure JJ would be delighted!

Oh I'm very interested in adding this to my must do list.

 

[scrubbyj427]

Beautiful work on the planking Ben. That boxwood looks lovely. Really looking forward to seeing the ebony go on.

[scrubbyj427]

1 hour ago, Rustyj said:

Oh I'm very interested in adding this to my must do list.

 

Rusty, I’m going to start producing some kits when I finish up with work in a couple weeks. Stay tuned.

[woodartist]

6 hours ago, scrubbyj427 said:

Oh I'm very interested in adding this to my must do list.

me too, I am about 4 weeks from finishing Winchelsia and looking for the next project

[Trussben]

22 hours ago, scrubbyj427 said:

Beautiful work on the planking Ben. That boxwood looks lovely. Really looking forward to seeing the ebony go on.

Thanks JJ

 

I had toyed with the idea of doing the channel wales in Ebony but finally decided to keep things closer to the paintings.

 

 

[glbarlow]

That’s a lot of precision cutting. I’d be interested to see your plank cutting method. I can never seem to get a consistent thickness, making my Byrnes planer an essential tool.