Mcdood Posted June 4, 2013 Share #121 Posted June 4, 2013 Well done Grant a nice piece of thinking outside of the box, thanks for sharing it with us. I will have a go when I get to that stage of the build. Martin. " LIFE IS NOT A DVD YOU CANNOT REPLAY IT, ENJOY IT WHILE YOU CAN" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42rocker Posted June 4, 2013 Share #122 Posted June 4, 2013 Grant Thanks for the show and tell on the brass and cutting it. I really like and going to remember the hole drill for blade turning. Great work. Later 42rocker Current Build -- Finishing a 1:1 House that I've been building for a while Current Build -- Triton Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1847 Posted June 4, 2013 Share #123 Posted June 4, 2013 Now I see the thing! I thought you made the bracket out of two pieces. Now I do understand the way you did it. Another sticky topic!! Good work. Daniel. In the shipyard: HMS Triton 1773. POF. 1:48. Daniel On the computer: R.A. Principe de La Paz. POF. 1:48. Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted June 5, 2013 Share #124 Posted June 5, 2013 Hi Grant, Just caught up and I'm glad I did. That's a great idea and will give it a go when I get to that point. Well done and thanks! Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st george Posted June 6, 2013 Share #125 Posted June 6, 2013 Grant, Great metal work, thanks for sharing your knowledge. David Current Build : HMAV Bounty - Amati Next Build : 18th Century Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share #126 Posted June 6, 2013 Thanks for the comments, guys. Glad you're finding this stuff useful. I'm just finishing the 3rd of the long brackets, one other helpful tip: it would be better to make the template a little narrow all round. What has happened: the scribed pattern on the metal sheet is slightly larger than the template, leaving a little too much to file down. Probably need to purchase some decent needle files, the cheap ones are ok up to a point, but they are not able to get into some of the tight spots. Regards, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share #127 Posted June 10, 2013 Finally finished the 4 large brackets, looking at the picture, a couple of them still need a bit of touching up. On Friday, I embarked on a spending spree, purchasing several good quality needle and escapement files and replaced my crappy little vice with another (slightly less crappy) little vice that at least has parallel jaws . Well worth the investment. Grant. Mcdood, Rustyj, aykutansin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted June 10, 2013 Share #128 Posted June 10, 2013 They are beauties Grant. Well done! 1st Year Apprentice :mellow: A new member of the NRG as of 8/28/13 Work in Progress - Triton 28 Gun Frigate Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcdood Posted June 10, 2013 Share #129 Posted June 10, 2013 Grant they look soooo nice, well done. What make of files did you get in the end ? Martin. " LIFE IS NOT A DVD YOU CANNOT REPLAY IT, ENJOY IT WHILE YOU CAN" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted June 10, 2013 Share #130 Posted June 10, 2013 So long as they will fit on the changing thickness of the ceiling planking, they should be okay. That was a lot of work. Nicely done. Russ T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share #131 Posted June 10, 2013 Thanks for the comments, gentlemen. Martin, the files are all by Vallorbe. Russ, I filed the back of each bracket to fit snuggly (as best I could) in its location. I'll dry fit them to drill for the fixings later in the week. They should be pretty good, I'm more concerned with the proportions, don't want them looking to thick for the scale. Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share #132 Posted July 8, 2013 Not quite as much progress has been made as hoped for, the Admiral desired a "galley" renovation, which has taken a bit longer than anticipated. All the brackets are tacked into place with contact cement to allow the marking of fixing holes and to make a template for the gangways. This will also allow me to accurately trim the lengths of the brackets so everything looks symetrical. Grant. fatih79, Paddy, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted July 8, 2013 Share #133 Posted July 8, 2013 It's looking great, Grant. The brackets are wonderful. Bob Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share #134 Posted July 9, 2013 Thanks Bob. Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share #135 Posted July 19, 2013 The gangways are complete, I decided it would be easier to make them off the model, then install them complete. The construction sequence is pretty self explanatory (in spite of the fuzzy pictures, apologies). Clamping the first three planks was done in a jig, the rest of the joints were made by clamping to the table of the Byrnes saw (versatile piece of machinery). Grant. Rustyj and AntonyUK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted July 19, 2013 Share #136 Posted July 19, 2013 Hi Grant, More quality work and thanks for showing us your approach to the gangways. Looks very good. 1st Year Apprentice :mellow: A new member of the NRG as of 8/28/13 Work in Progress - Triton 28 Gun Frigate Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete38 Posted July 19, 2013 Share #137 Posted July 19, 2013 Very nice...thanks for sharing Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 20, 2013 Share #138 Posted July 20, 2013 Beautiful work, Grant. Very clean and precise. I like the way you did the gangways. Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted July 20, 2013 Share #139 Posted July 20, 2013 Nice work on the gangways, Grant. Bob Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share #140 Posted July 22, 2013 Thanks for the comments gentlemen. Regards, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share #141 Posted August 10, 2013 Just went through one of those periods where the desire to work on this project evaporated, didn't even look at it for 2 weeks. I'm over that now, the inspiration has returned . I have upgraded my gas torch, this one has built in ignition and aeration adjustment for the flame. A great improvement over the pencil torch. The brackets have all been trimmed back to the correct length, and the ends soldered on for the skid beams. These are still oversize, but will be trimmed back in the next step. I have started making everything slightly longer or thicker than required, having discovered it is easier to remove excess than add material or re make a piece. Grant. fatih79, mtaylor, aykutansin and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 10, 2013 Share #142 Posted August 10, 2013 Good looking brackets, Grant. Very well done. Sometimes we just need a break, truth be told. Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted August 10, 2013 Share #143 Posted August 10, 2013 Good to see you back at it. Laughing at myself. Just bought a pencil torch and now see I should be looking for an upgrade already. Those are top drawer brackets. Well done. 1st Year Apprentice :mellow: A new member of the NRG as of 8/28/13 Work in Progress - Triton 28 Gun Frigate Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted August 10, 2013 Share #144 Posted August 10, 2013 Really nice looking brackets, Grant. Bob Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete38 Posted August 10, 2013 Share #145 Posted August 10, 2013 Nice to see you back...nice job on the brackets.... Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share #146 Posted August 11, 2013 Thanks for the comments gentlemen. I wouldn't worry about your pencil torch Paddy, mine worked well for several years. It started playing up earlier this year, giving me some frustrating moments. Considering it's meagre cost, I definately got good value out of it. Regards, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long9Ron Posted August 11, 2013 Share #147 Posted August 11, 2013 Welcome back Grant. I too am going through a spell of nothing done. Hope to get back to it soon. Well done job on the brackets. Ron Current Build: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section 1:48 Why is it that I always find out the best way to do something is after I have already done it the wrong way? - Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share #148 Posted August 18, 2013 Thanks Ron, hope you rediscover your motivation quickly. I decided to fake the pins through the skid beams, one side from a slightly larger diameter with a shoulder filed onto it, the other was the correct size. Clamping the bracket in the manner shown provided a heat sink to protect the solder in the joint from melting and the crutch dropping off the bracket. I soldered the pins into the brackets thinking this would make the installation easier, not having to fiddle around trying to line up holes whilst glueing the brackets to the planking (with 5 min epoxy). There are also some dummy heads that don't go right through the brackets for the sake of appearances. The construction method has worked well, the brackets are very firmly attached and are not going anywhere, I expect they will get a few knocks prior to the gangways being installed. Grant. aykutansin, harvey1847, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted August 18, 2013 Share #149 Posted August 18, 2013 Grant, Those really are fine brackets showing excellant craftsmanship. 1st Year Apprentice :mellow: A new member of the NRG as of 8/28/13 Work in Progress - Triton 28 Gun Frigate Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonyUK Posted August 18, 2013 Share #150 Posted August 18, 2013 Hello Grant? I got agree with Paddy.. Your brackets are spot on. Nice work. Regards Antony. Best advice ever given to me."If you don't know ..Just ask. Completed Mayflower Completed Fun build Tail boat Tailboat Completed Build Chinese Junk Chinese Pirate Junk Completed scratch built Korean Turtle ship 1/32 Turtle ship Completed Santa Lucia Sicilian Cargo Boat 1/30 scale Santa Lucia On hold. Bounty Occre 1/45 Completed HMS Victory by DeAgostini modelspace. DeAgostini Victory Cross Section Completed H.M.S. Victory X section by Coral. HMS Victory cross section Completed The Black Pearl fun build Black Queen Completed A large scale Victory cross section 1/36 Victory Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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