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HMS Pegasus 1776 by Trussben - 1:48 - Swan-class sloop based on TFFM


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Work continues on the internal framing and mast steps. Im using a flexible Holly battern for marking out the height of the lower deck beam clamp in the picture.

 

Im not going to follow the exact planking expansion for all the internal stuff that will disappear when the lower deck framing is installed - captains choice for a simpler and cleaner look to show more framing.

 

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Very nice Ben. I agree with the captain!

Rusty

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I’ve started playing around with the Aft platform, layout came from TFFM, Knee joints will be simulated on this version.

 

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Aft platform and mizzenmast step completed and installed.

The tenons for the carlings and ledges were fun to make at their size with a good fit.

 

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Lovely work, Ben. You'll be happy to know that your meticulous work will be only partially visible once the lower deck is in place and invisible after the upper deck is framed in (even if unplanked. But if you're of the mindset that every joint should be perfect (you obviously are) even if the detail will be hidden later on your model will be stunning.

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Nice joinery Ben, your attention to detail is obvious - as Greg says, pity this work will be mostly unseen in the future - but we know it is there :)

 

cheers

 

Pat

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That platform really is amazing.  Am looking forward to how all the other decks are going to turn out.  If this small area which will not really be seen is any indication they are really going to be something to see.

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Thanks for all the likes and comments.

 

Here are the two forward platforms, foremast step and the upper and lower breasthooks installed.

 

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Ben-

You should be in the Bronx rather than Queensbury.........you continue to knock it out of the park.

 

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Nice work as usual Ben; I love the colour combination of the woods.

 

cheers

 

Pat

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Here are the lower deck beams cut and shaped to length and temporarily installed so as to check positioning. I may remake a couple of them to get a better fit against the hull.

You may also be able to spot the transom sleepers at the far end of the picture which still need their bolts to be complete.

 

Happy Holidays to MSW.

 

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Nice work, Ben. Rather than remake an entire beam I found that adding a small wafer on the short end, then blending to fit, worked very well for me.

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Fantastic work Ben!

Rusty

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Current Builds: Speedwell

 

 

Completed Build Logs:  HMS Winchelsea 1/48   Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross SectionCutter CheerfulQueen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat

 

Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout

 

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Thanks for all the likes.

 

Im thinking of maybe including the well so I decided to do a size and position check using the TFFM example shown in the book, seems to be a good fit in my hull.

 

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Turned out OK???  They look great Ben -nice neat work

 

cheers

 

Pat

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Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350)

Built:          Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)

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Beautiful clean workmanship Ben.

 

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