HMS Montague 1779 by garyshipwright - 74-gun Alfred-class

[BANYAN]

And the lady shows her lines Great to see these pics again Gary; thanks for taking the time to repost them.

 

cheers

 

Pat

[dvm27]

I'm thoroughly enjoying the reposting of these excellent logs. Those ribbands on your fully framed hull demonstrate how truly fair you've made her. Quite an elegant hull.

[garyshipwright]

Thanks guys. Hopfully one day I have my log back even if a few of the details might be missing. Of course nothing says that we can't go back and add those later.  Figure I would add some thing deep in the hull of Montagu that really brought me a lot of enjoyment researching and building.

 

  One of the most important rooms in Montagu other then the captains room was the magazine. Spending a year researching and building this was enjoyable and at times fustrated. It does seem that once I had the magazine as finished as the research would allow me and covered it up with the orlop deck, came across more research and detail that I wish I had at the time I was building it. Does seem that that is the way it goes. Any way here is a build up of her magazine. If you have any question on the what and how please let me know and will be more then happy to answer them. Gary

Edited March 1, 2013 by garyshipwright

[garyshipwright]

Figure I would add a few more to the magazine build up. Hope know one mind

[garyshipwright]

Just one more set guys and that should  bring the magazine up to speed.

[SJSoane]

 

Gary,

 

I had forgotten the amazing level of detail and craftsmanship in your hold. Nice to see it again!

 

Mark

[Wintergreen]

I agree with Mark. Since I wasn't with it from the beginning in The Old Days, it is a true joy to see the ship develop now

 

And those pics of the empty hull, it looks like a cathedral

[Blue Ensign]

This is an important and wonderful build Gary, and I'm glad to see it back.

 

Regards,

 

B.E.

[EdT]

Its good that you, and we, have these wonderful pictures, Gary.  It is easy to forget the detail and the beautiful workmanship after it is hidden by a few decks.   Your work on the magazine was certainly an inspiration for me.  Thanks.

 

Ed

[garyshipwright]

Thank guys. Does seem that it really makes one feel good about the build when good folks like your self tune in. One thing I had noticed during reposting the log is things that I was building and working on that I didn't take picture's of, such as the magazine with just the beams before the deck was laid. Several other's that I just wished I had taken them. Thanks again guys. Gary

[rlb]

Thanks Gary, for reposting these.   You look at them once, are awed, and then they slip away.  Seeing them again is just great.

 

Thank you.

 

Ron

[mtaylor]

Gary,

This is wonderful.  Sort of like watching a movie for the second time. You see the details you missed the first time.

[garyshipwright]

Thanks every one. As Ed stated, am just glad to have the photo's to repost the log. I would really be in tears if I lost them. Any way here is another up date on Montagu, some thing that you don't see very often unless you are building a ship of the line, Moving past the magazine to the hold we have the floor riders. Timbers that were like the frames, accept they were installed to help strength the hull. The were very interesting to build and install and are made of pear wood. There is a set that help frame in the Ships well on the front and back and will show that when we get to building and installing the well it self. Do hope you enjoy the update, even through its the second time around. If I can find any more for this part of the build will post them. Gary

[dvm27]

I really love your wood color palate, Gary. Is that Swiss pear for the beams, riders etc?

[WackoWolf]

To me this is wonderfeul I can go through all the pictures again. I am thinking of copying all the pictures and make a side show of them, and then just sit and watch. Keep the pictures coming.

[tlevine]

It is wonderful to relive all the great builds from MSW1.  And yours is one of the great ones.

[garyshipwright]

Thanks Greg , Joe and Toni. Your comments are very welcome, like the others, the always help one to keep going on building their ship. Hope to add some more photos before to long. Forgive me Greg for not answering your question but yes it is swiss pear.

Gary

Edited March 3, 2014 by garyshipwright

[YaRus]

Hi Gary. 

 

Thanks for the help on forum Serikoff Ship Models. in the book of Frank Howard Sailing Ships of War 1400-1880 written that forward bulkhead was a weak point of ship. She was not strong enough to protect against attack from the front.

 

The Spanish ships had already raised deck. I think that the deck raised during reconstruction Victory.

 

Ruslan.

Edited March 10, 2013 by YaRus

[garyshipwright]

Hi Ruslan. Your very welcome. I would say that that sounds about right sir. Have been looking for more informatio on it but have not as of yet come up with much.

 

Hi Folks. Here is another update of Montagu hold this time showing her well, along with the pump intakes and shot lockers which was attach to the well. The well was built on the work bench and then installed in to the hold it self. You will also noticed that the floor riders are finished at this time. Another item you will noticed is the pump tubes that are resting on top of the deck beams. They were made of walnut and are still in their square state. The pillar's in the hold are also made of walnut which gives a little bit more of a color to the parts in her hold, with out over powering the other items.  Hope you enjoy the photo's. Gary

[Jeronimo]

Hi Gary.

Very good work and exemplary.

 

Bad quality of the photos.

 

Regards Karl

[SJSoane]

 

Gary, it is great to see these details again!

 

Mark

[Mcdood]

Hi Gary, Alfred truly is a work of beauty to behold, thank you for sharing it with us,

 

Regards,

 

Martin.

[YaRus]

Hi Gary.
 
I have a question for you. In this picture, your work and the name of this ship?

Can not I attach a photo, please see here in the message № 221 http://serikoff.ucoz.ru/forum/3-150-5

 

Ruslan.

[BANYAN]

I had forgotten how nice that pear wood looked Gary; thanks for reposting.  It sure highlights your excellent craftsmanship.

 

cheers

 

Pat

Edited March 14, 2013 by BANYAN

[garyshipwright]

, Thanks every one. Means a lot to hear from other's and their thoughts on one's work. Yarus, if I understand you right, she is the HMS Montagu of 1779, and yes that is my work. Because of the crash that Model Ship World had the log was gone so am redoing it and what you see in those photo's is were Montagu beakhead bulkhead stand today. Once I get the log caught up you will see more of her at this stage.

Gary

[the learner]

Gary, I followed your build on the old site...so good to see you repost it here!

 

I had a friend from my first club that Built the Alfred from Hahn's plans but was unable to finish he before he passed away. I will try to post a picture of her, he did a fantastic job.... Gary we want to see you finish her and many many more

 

Cheers,

Guy

 

Well perhaps some other time with the picture it appears I have to find a storage site to put the picture on before I upload it to this site

[the learner]

 I found some instructions! Thanks Dan Vandas

 

"Alfred"

 

A little dusty but nice

 

Edited March 16, 2013 by the learner

[YaRus]

Gary

 

Thank you for your help. If you can find more information, welcome you to visit our forum.

 

Ruslan.

[harvey1847]

It´s Amazing that in one or two months ago from the "crash" we´re all remaking our logs!!

 

Yours has help me a lot.

 

Thanks for posting again!!!

 

 

Regards.

 

 

Daniel.

[druxey]

Many thanks for this terrific re-run of your log, Gary. It is an inspiration to all builders of accurately framed and detailed models on this site.