woodrat Posted November 27, 2013 Share #1 Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) Having lost my build log in the catastrophic crash of 2012, I will try to resurrect an abbreviated version. I used Portia Takakjians plans and referred to both the AOTS book and the POF publication. There were significant differences in the deck framing between the two books. This was my first ship-model and I learnt a lot along the way, especially from MSW members later on. The build took 10 years and was done in american cherry for the structural elements. Hope you like it. Dick a representative midship frame the bow framing completestern module hull framing complete Edited July 11, 2016 by woodrat trippwj, hexnut, BareHook and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewNaylor Posted December 21, 2013 Share #2 Posted December 21, 2013 Not sure where you live but the actual model is in an art gallery In Kennebunkport Maine USA I call in every summer and look at it with wonderment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrat Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) I live in Perth , Western Australia, Andrew. Bit far to go for a casual visit. But maybe someday..... Here are some more progress pics of the build. Merry Xmas. Dick berth deck framing installed gun deck framing the anchor stock planking is in black walnut. Edited April 9, 2014 by woodrat mtaylor, Tigerdvr, WackoWolf and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrat Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) I decided not to plank the decks and leave the hull see-through, for good or ill. the steering gear Brodie stove Cheers. Dick Edited May 26, 2016 by woodrat WackoWolf, Tigerdvr, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrat Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted December 25, 2013 (edited) deck framing mostly complete. I used the AOTS layout with some modifications such as the underslung cathead. the belfry components of main capstan the boomkins in place double ship's wheel and main cabin wirh rudder housing Edited April 10, 2014 by woodrat SailorGreg, avsjerome2003, Tigerdvr and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottRC Posted December 25, 2013 Share #6 Posted December 25, 2013 I have always admired the lines of the Essex and wanted you to know that your build is very, very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted December 25, 2013 Share #7 Posted December 25, 2013 Great job woodrat.....great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrat Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted December 25, 2013 (edited) thanks chaps. There is still a ways to go yet after a disastrous first attempt the second version of the lantern was a bit better steering gear connected and functioning the build as at may 2010 Dick Edited April 10, 2014 by woodrat mtaylor, avsjerome2003, WackoWolf and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor1234567890 Posted December 26, 2013 Share #9 Posted December 26, 2013 Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrat Posted December 26, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted December 26, 2013 the quarter gallery lights were wrong, so I redid them. boarding steps. tarbrush, AnobiumPunctatum, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrat Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted December 28, 2013 (edited) The following shows the steps of the construction of the double wheel. The wood is jarrah. turning the wheel on the Unimat spokes spokes in place drum being machined brass facing cut from sheet brass Edited December 28, 2013 by woodrat avsjerome2003, tarbrush, davyboy and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnobiumPunctatum Posted December 28, 2013 Share #12 Posted December 28, 2013 Really wonderful build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrat Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted December 29, 2013 Thank you Christian. Cutting slots with cross-slide deadeyes in place. companionway pinrails klimi, mtaylor, avsjerome2003 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrat Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) I initally did the seats of ease as per the AOTS drawing but, after ribald comments from various MSW members about wet bums in any sort of sea, I redid them in a more traditional way. the old seats for hardy sailors that's better (and drier!) Edited December 30, 2013 by woodrat Captain Slog, SailorGreg, GrandpaPhil and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrat Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted December 31, 2013 some views of the fearsome mohawk figurehead klimi, tarbrush, GrandpaPhil and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phebe Posted January 1, 2014 Share #16 Posted January 1, 2014 That is really an incredible job! I love the Essex and always had it in mind to try to build her one day. It seems like a super ambitious project for a first ship model. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrat Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted January 1, 2014 I love the Essex and always had it in mind to try to build her one day. Thanks, Phebe and Happy New Year! tarbrush, GrandpaPhil, WackoWolf and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrat Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted January 3, 2014 The steps in comstruction of longboat over a balsa mold tarbrush, GrandpaPhil, avsjerome2003 and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivian Galad Posted January 3, 2014 Share #19 Posted January 3, 2014 The lifeboat alone is a masterpiece!! Following this one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrat Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share #20 Posted January 3, 2014 The lifeboat alone is a masterpiece!! Following this one too. Thanks Vivian. Scratch building is very satisfying. I heartily recommend it. Dick GrandpaPhil, tarbrush, avsjerome2003 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrat Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share #21 Posted January 4, 2014 The cutter is similarly constructed the boot avsjerome2003, GrandpaPhil, tarbrush and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrat Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share #22 Posted January 5, 2014 This completes the abbreviated build log of US Frigate Essex Dick Vivian Galad, DSiemens, GrandpaPhil and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted February 25, 2014 Share #23 Posted February 25, 2014 Dick, Hello, I just discovered your build from the "full view" section. OMG way to hidden. Awesome build. I did not want to click "Like This" 20+ times so, just posting a note here. Super excellent work. A pleasure to see. I will follow along. PS Your long boat is superb. It looks very similar to the Vasa's long boat. I will probably use your technique if I decide to add one for my build. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrat Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share #24 Posted February 25, 2014 Thanks, Michael. Most kind in you. I certainly would recommend doing the longboat for your Wasa. I found the ship's boats a very satisfying part of the build and building it over a mould is easier than you think. Great work on the Wasa too. Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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