mtaylor Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share #2071 Posted July 17, 2016 Grant, It's probable. EdT had some in his Niaid log that were made from wood with brass fittings. I just went for what I had handy. Maybe something like a spale type of measuring tool??? Elijah, Martin W, Canute and 6 others 9 Quote 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...
BANYAN Posted July 17, 2016 Share #2072 Posted July 17, 2016 Nice work Mark; she's coming along really nicely. Pat mtaylor, CaptainSteve, Martin W and 4 others 7 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtropp Posted July 17, 2016 Share #2073 Posted July 17, 2016 hi Mark, I saw your comments about mills. I had looked at the mill you linked to from little machine shop. One reason for leaning towards the Sherline is that most of the accessories from the MMark will fit the Sherline so would not have to reinvest as much by switching to R8. But, I use the mill for drilling and like the lever like handle on the Sieg. So, I am wavering Richard. mtaylor, Omega1234, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote RichardMember: The Nautical Research Guild Atlanta Model Shipwrights Current build: Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted July 18, 2016 Share #2074 Posted July 18, 2016 Nice work on the jigs Mark. Cheers, Omega1234, Martin W, cog and 4 others 7 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share #2075 Posted July 18, 2016 Thanks for the "likes" and comments. I didn't get to where I wanted to be today, but clamps are on 2 out of the 3 decks that need them. Spales are "in work". Richard, The Sieg is made by the same folks that make the MM mill. There are differences but both use the R8 taper for the chuck or collets. The accessories (other than collets and chuck) should fit those and the Sherline and the LittleMachineShop mills. The only thing I'd have push out the door with this mill is the collets as the holder is an MT1 taper. All the other accessories will go either way. I'm thinking the way you are.. drilling also. I don't need a pivoting head, like MM as that does add some play.... I'm still on the fence. Elijah, Martin W, Jack12477 and 7 others 10 Quote 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...
gjdale Posted July 18, 2016 Share #2076 Posted July 18, 2016 It's probable. EdT had some in his Niaid log that were made from wood with brass fittings. I just went for what I had handy. Maybe something like a spale type of measuring tool??? That's kinda what I had in mind Mark. I think Ed's were more like a miniature version of a "Gunter Batten" if I remember my damage control training correctly. Oh, and let me add a vote for the Sherline mill. You won't regret it! WackoWolf, mtaylor, Canute and 6 others 9 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Wellington Posted July 18, 2016 Share #2077 Posted July 18, 2016 I like that jig Mark. One question that come to mind that I've been trying to think through. I would assume that the corner angles on the beams are not 90deg as the frames are effectively vertical but the deck has a curve. Are you shaping that on the jig or are you planning to introduce the right line once installed so the deck runs smoothly? mtaylor, Piet, Elijah and 4 others 7 Quote Cheers, Jason "Which it will be ready when it is ready!" In the shipyard: HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate) Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700) Finished: HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted July 18, 2016 Share #2078 Posted July 18, 2016 Hi Mark -- I looked at the Little Machine Shop mill, and I bought some of their attachments (which did not match my MM mill). I think their mill is probably one of the best. BUT Sherline seems to have won just about everyone over as holding the top position. Whenever your HMS Visa gets back to her home port (unless she's been caught with mine in the Bermuda Triangle) load er up! What I've learned from my MM mill (and you're right, it is the smaller one -- I thought I was being frugal!!) is that it could be a very useful tool, but those tiny slots handicap terribly. I keep hoping it'll find it's way to the middle of the road and get run over. Maybe we should form a Micro Mark support group. I like your jigs -- they definitely warrant further study!! Cheers, Martin Elijah, Canute, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: HMS FLY 1776 Previous Builds: Rattlesnake 1781 Prince de Neufchatel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share #2079 Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) I'm finding that the more I do, the more I'm willing to try on this ship... Not sure if that makes sense, but truly is a journey. I like that jig Mark. One question that come to mind that I've been trying to think through. I would assume that the corner angles on the beams are not 90deg as the frames are effectively vertical but the deck has a curve. Are you shaping that on the jig or are you planning to introduce the right line once installed so the deck runs smoothly? I'll need to make several measurement per beam and adjust the ends as needed.. pretty much customize each one to fit the hull shape. Not just the angle for the meeting the hull horizontally but also vertically due to the tumblehome. It should be interesting. All that jig does is give me the flat spot I need and beam thickness at the clamp. Hi Mark -- I looked at the Little Machine Shop mill, and I bought some of their attachments (which did not match my MM mill). I think their mill is probably one of the best. BUT Sherline seems to have won just about everyone over as holding the top position. Whenever your HMS Visa gets back to her home port (unless she's been caught with mine in the Bermuda Triangle) load er up! What I've learned from my MM mill (and you're right, it is the smaller one -- I thought I was being frugal!!) is that it could be a very useful tool, but those tiny slots handicap terribly. I keep hoping it'll find it's way to the middle of the road and get run over. Maybe we should form a Micro Mark support group. I like your jigs -- they definitely warrant further study!! Cheers, Martin The MM R8 is the same as the Sieg except for motor power and the Little Machine Shop has a rigid post. The smaller mills MM sold are, shall we say, illegitimate step-children? There was almost nothing they sold that fit them easily. Sherline isn't out of the running but I need to re-examine their offerings. I really would like to have the drill press feature as my drill press sits in the corner, on the floor since there's no bench space for it. HMS Visa is recovering but if things work out for a trip to the NRG Meeting, she'll back in drydock afterwards. If things don't work out for the trip... the mill is mine.. bwahahahahaha.... That's kinda what I had in mind Mark. I think Ed's were more like a miniature version of a "Gunter Batten" if I remember my damage control training correctly.Oh, and let me add a vote for the Sherline mill. You won't regret it! I think you're right on his tool, Grant. Vote acknowledged. Edited July 18, 2016 by mtaylor Beef Wellington, Piet, slow2cool and 10 others 13 Quote 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...
gjdale Posted July 19, 2016 Share #2080 Posted July 19, 2016 I really would like to have the drill press feature as my drill press sits in the corner, on the floor since there's no bench space for it. Don't forget Mark, that Sherline offer the "sensitive drilling attachment" accessory. A very useful offering. Canute, mtaylor, WackoWolf and 6 others 9 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted July 19, 2016 Share #2081 Posted July 19, 2016 Good point Grant. I bought that when I got my setup. And Mark when you talk with Kat at Sherline let her know your retire she will give you a discount on everything you buy and from then on also. CaptainSteve, Canute, Martin W and 4 others 7 Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Allen Posted July 19, 2016 Share #2082 Posted July 19, 2016 very nice work for every problem there is always a solution hopefully CaptainSteve, Canute, Martin W and 5 others 8 Quote John Allen Current builds HMS Victory-Mamoli On deck USS Tecumseh, CSS Hunley scratch build, Double hull Polynesian canoe (Holakea) scratch build Finished Waka Taua Maori War Canoe, Armed Launch-Panart, Diligence English Revenue Cutter-Marine Model Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted July 19, 2016 Share #2083 Posted July 19, 2016 Fantastic work. Rob Omega1234, Canute, Piet and 3 others 6 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted July 20, 2016 Share #2084 Posted July 20, 2016 G'day Mark Firstly happy belated birthday! Been off the air for a period. Janet should be so proud of the plaque. It proves to me a marine do have a soft spot, especially when his admiral has his heart. Looking great mate on the model side as well. Havagooday my friend Greg Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share #2085 Posted July 21, 2016 Thanks for all the "likes", comments, and "just having a peek in". Update time.... All three decks now have their clamps in place. I've checked from side to side and they're close but need a bit of touching up with a file to get each side level with the other. I've also started making up the beams for the lower deck. The pictures show the first two beams shaped on the ends and also sitting in place. I'm still planning on an almost full lower deck with the following exception.. the aft end planking will end after the partition and door for the gunroom. I may change my mind as get more into this area but I'd be winging it to put any thing after that wall basically be sheer guesswork including the beams. There's (according to the plans) two "cabins" in the gunroom but I'm thinking they're storage. The hull in the area takes on some serious curves. As I said, I may change my mind once I get into the deck planking. I'll also put in the mizzen mast step, the main and fore mast partners, the oven, and the three hatches (two have gratings). There will also be the cabins (empty), bread rooms, and storage rooms along with the forward partition that's behind the foremast. The anchor point for the bowsprit will need to be installed and the opening in the bow opened and shaped for the bowsprit on the beakhead. Anyway, here's the pics... I'm open to critique, ideas, and thoughts as always. Have a great Friday and weekend. captainbob, hexnut, Jack12477 and 29 others 32 Quote 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...
BANYAN Posted July 22, 2016 Share #2086 Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) Some major milestones achieved Mark; looking good. Keep nibbling away at each major process step and eventually you will get there cheers Pat Edited July 22, 2016 by BANYAN slow2cool, Omega1234, Elijah and 3 others 6 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted July 22, 2016 Share #2087 Posted July 22, 2016 Looking good, Mark. Just a few more to go ... before you can start on the next deck ... Is the gunroom the same as the powder room? Omega1234, Piet, Elijah and 3 others 6 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share #2088 Posted July 22, 2016 Carl, Short answer.. no. The gun room was (at least on English ships) where the chief gunner kept his stores (spare tools, locks, flints, parts, etc.) and possibly the Marines kept theirs including extra pistols, long guns, as well as tools. One source maintained that even swords and pikes were stored there. The powder room is even lower near the keel but I'm not able to figure out where exactly nor it's shape. Elijah, Omega1234, cog and 5 others 8 Quote 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...
cog Posted July 22, 2016 Share #2089 Posted July 22, 2016 Thanks, Mark Omega1234, mtaylor, slow2cool and 4 others 7 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted July 22, 2016 Share #2090 Posted July 22, 2016 super start Mark..........truly some amazing work slow2cool, mtaylor, Jack12477 and 5 others 8 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonbug Posted July 23, 2016 Share #2091 Posted July 23, 2016 Very tidy & patient work Mark. -Bug mtaylor, CaptainSteve, Jack12477 and 4 others 7 Quote - Bug Current Build: HMS Pegasus - Vanguard Models Completed Builds - Augie's USF Confederacy AL Santa Maria - Heavily Bashed AL San Juan Nepomuceno AL Swift Pilot Boat Cris Craft AL Stagecoach Ship Blog - The Lehman Shipyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share #2092 Posted July 25, 2016 Thanks for the "likes" and commentary... Making progress. The beams are in for the lower deck. There's probably another couple that I'll need to put in once I figure out the shape at the bow and stern. The bow, not so much, but the stern looks different on the drawing than it does looking into the hull. i think it's not at deck level... just has me scratching my head as I know the beams are all at the right height. Anyway, I'm checking fore and main mast locations and then I'll be dropping a bit of string down the centerline to double check and pin down where I'll need the mizzen mast step, the three hatches, and the bowsprit step. I'm also plotting out the walls and cabins but won't get to far into that until the deck is planked. Which... I'm hoping to get started on this week as soon as I can get the planks cut. The actual next step with the waterways. The wood has been selected (cherry) and the appropriate sized pieces selected. Here's pictures. Feel free to point out any stupidity or errors on my part. Piet, riverboat, jose_b and 56 others 59 Quote 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...
Jack12477 Posted July 25, 2016 Share #2093 Posted July 25, 2016 Looking good, Mark. Canute, mtaylor, Elijah and 4 others 7 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted July 25, 2016 Share #2094 Posted July 25, 2016 Looks good, Mark. What do you mean by 'the stern looks different on the drawing than it does looking into the hull'? mtaylor, Omega1234, Piet and 5 others 8 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Maguire Posted July 25, 2016 Share #2095 Posted July 25, 2016 Beautiful . . . Canute, Elijah, slow2cool and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted July 25, 2016 Share #2096 Posted July 25, 2016 No stupidity or errors on your behalf, at all, Mark! She looks simply wonderful. Cheers Patrick Piet, mtaylor, slow2cool and 5 others 8 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share #2097 Posted July 25, 2016 (edited) Thanks as always for the likes and comments. Looks good, Mark. What do you mean by 'the stern looks different on the drawing than it does looking into the hull'? If I stare at something long enough, I'll usually realize what it is... It's my mistake.... the last beam I have is 2-1/2" long. On the drawing it's 3-1/2" long. I think the drawing is looking from waterway to waterway which, if the beam is tapered or faired into the frames properly it would go past the clamp and end up being 3-1/2" long. Not the end of the world... I may just shim out that area when I do the waterways and plank or I'll redo them. I'm leaning towards a rework. I'm having my moments here wrapping my head around some of this. In my crude sketch... the black beam is how it looks now. The red is how it should have been faired into the frame.] Edited July 25, 2016 by mtaylor cog, hexnut, Vivian Galad and 22 others 25 Quote 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...
cog Posted July 25, 2016 Share #2098 Posted July 25, 2016 Owww ... Mark, you should take two measurements: One like you do now, and one where you flip over the pointed ends of your jig to be at the top, or put a block underneath the thickness of the beam. The latter will give you a different size in some cases, especially deep down in the hull. You can sand the angle on your beam to make it flush fit. Besides that, there is the curvature of the hull to take into account too, which implies four measures ... It is easy to tell someone what to do, after the error is made, but your work does look great, even from this side of the globe!!! Well done. Martin W, mtaylor, Elijah and 10 others 13 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ_L Posted July 25, 2016 Share #2099 Posted July 25, 2016 Great work Mark! Elijah, Omega1234, mtaylor and 5 others 8 Quote "A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor" - John George Hermanson -E.J. Current Builds - Royal Louis - Mamoli Royal Caroline - Panart Completed - Wood - Le Soleil Royal - Sergal - Build Log & Gallery La Couronne - Corel - Build Log & Gallery Rattlesnake - Model Shipways, HMS Bounty - Constructo Plastic - USS Constitution - Revel (twice), Cutty Sark. Unfinished - Plastic - HMS Victory - Heller, Sea Witch. Member : Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jose_b Posted July 25, 2016 Share #2100 Posted July 25, 2016 Beautiful shape! Omega1234, CaptainSteve, Elijah and 3 others 6 Quote Building Le François: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9952-le-fran%C3%A7ois-by-jose-scale-1-48-1683/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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