Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED

[mtaylor]

Thanks Mark, and to every one else.

 

I'll be starting the next 2 boats in the morning.  I'm going to work them at the same time as it'll save me some repetition time like having to reset the laser for each thickness of wood since I can cut two with one setting.  I'm finishing up tweaking the drawings from what I learned on the first one.  So diving off the deep end again but into familiar waters.

[popeye the sailor]

hey there Mark...........just caught up with your log!   sorry to hear that you were having problems.......haven't visited here as much as I would like to.   I'm hoping to find my way back to the wood side soon     glad to read on that things have gotten better for you,  but I'll keep my fingers crossed that you can get back to a norm that makes you happy.   great job on the ship's boat.......looks like you've rekindled the mojo to continue with this project.  

 

truly super job.......keep good thoughts

[src]

Getting caught up Mark. Looking real good.

Sam

[Jparsley]

Looking great Mark    Hope all is well  

[Jparsley]

Too tiny with details  good grief  even the little boats look good enough to go out on the open water

[mtaylor]

Thanks for the likes and comments.   Time for a proof of life update.

 

Life has gotten quite a bit quieter lately, which is good.  So I focused on these little boats.  The barge (the middle sized one) jig went well and so deciding to be bold and do both at the same time, I started on the cutter jig.  Hmm... not so good.  It's smaller and everything is proportionally more fragile.  So.... spent a lot of time remake parts that I broke in the fitting.  I solved the breakage problem by reducing down the laser marking in thickness and expanding the "bits" that hold the pieces together.  Ended up coating many of them with 2 coats of white glue and water.  Seems to work and tests say I'll be able to snap those naughty bits on the lines without damage.

 

The jigs are built, the keels installed with few other necessary bits and pieces and I'm ready to start actually building the boats.  So, I'm off to fix the ribs and start planking.  Here's a photo of the jigs and the larger boat (finished).  The Longboat (finished) is 6 inches long (152.4mm), the barge is 5 inches (127mm), and the cutter is 4 inches (101.6mm) long.

 

[pontiachedmark]

Gidday Mark.

Seems to be coming together quite well.

Wishing you all the best.

Mark.

[Jim Lad]

All ready to go, Mark! 

 

John

[Cathead]

My mind is blown every time I think about those tiny boats!

[BANYAN]

Seems you have these boat skeletons all sorted in the death star now Mark?  Looking good!

 

cheers

 

Pat

[mtaylor]

Thanks for the comments and likes.   As brief update, the small one is being started over again as there's some issues (probably I'm the issue) with the thinness of the woods for the jig and smaller curves for the frames.  I'm reworking and rethinking this as I plank the larger one.   And then there's life getting in the way in good way.  Ran into an old friend where I used to work and we're seeing each other.

[mtaylor]

Finally... an update.

The two remaining small boats are on hold for now.  I needed a change of pace and break from those fiddly things.

 

I've installed the forecastle and quarterdeck beams.  And also installed the pumps.  Clearances have been checked and re-checked for rigging to come at a much later date.

Next up is planking the decks and associated bulwarks.  I'm starting with forecastle.  Here's photos:

 

I had to get the camera repaired and it would appear that the repairs were successful.

 

Till next time.

[BANYAN]

Nice work, and clear photography   Won't be long before you have the upper deck planking on now Mark  

 

cheers

 

Pat

 

[NenadM]

Fantastic work!

[mtaylor]

Lawrence,

If I remember right, it was an X-acto handle with an X-acto saw blade.   These are at the blades: https://www.amazon.com/Xacto-X215-Blades-15-Pkg/dp/B000BREQDO  The Handle is this one:  http://www.xacto.com/products/cutting-solutions/knives/detail/X3261

[Old Collingwood]

Really nice work mark  - she is coming along lovely.

 

OC.

[mtaylor]

I thank you for the likes comments.  But I do have sad news.  I'm indefinitely pausing this builds.   There's some minor errors but basically, since what has happened in my personal life, I can't stand to look or work on her.   So for now, until I can get through the healing process, she will be, as the British Navy would say: "In Ordinary" pending further decisions.

[druxey]

I'm sorry to read of your situation, Mark. I hope that things will improve for you sooner rather than later. In the meantime, my best wishes to you.

[John Cheevers]

Mark,

I can't express my feeling and concern for you any better than druxy did. My thoughts are with you.

 

John

[Jparsley]

Hello Mark   I am sorry to hear about what’s happened   I recently got divorced and I can somewhat feel your pain   We and your ship will be here when you are read   Good luck my friend

[Canute]

Sorry to read that, Mark, but you know your heart. We'll be here for you when you feel the need👍.

[Cathead]

Mark, I'm sorry to hear this. I do want to thank you for sharing all that you've done thus far, so many of us have learned so much from you. Whatever choice you make down the road, you've helped so many people by sharing this that the project is already a wonderful achievement.

[Dowmer]

Mark, sorry to hear about your situation. I wish you the best.  Like everyone else has said before, we will be here when you are ready. 

[Keith Black]

Mark, I pray you find something or someone to ease the pain till you heal. You have friends here and each is willing to listen should you need a ear.  

[GrandpaPhil]

Mark,

  I'm sorry to hear this.  I hope things get better for you.

[mtaylor]

Thanks gentlemen.   I have a local support system (my psychologist and my lady friend) and this seems to be the best way.  Things have improved emotionally from what they were a few years ago, and will continue but for now, I have to put her away and clear my brain.  The old saying "time heals all wounds" applies.

 

Don't expect to see much progress reported on my La Belle-Poule build as I'm reworking the drawings to size and converting many to be cut using the laser.   Once that's done... rock and roll time.

[Kevin]

6 hours ago, mtaylor said:

I thank you for the likes comments.  But I do have sad news.  I'm indefinitely pausing this builds.   There's some minor errors but basically, since what has happened in my personal life, I can't stand to look or work on her.   So for now, until I can get through the healing process, she will be, as the British Navy would say: "In Ordinary" pending further decisions.

So sorry to hear mark we will stiil be here to support you and follow your build when you are ready to return, 

[paulsutcliffe]

Stay strong mark, you can do it and licorne will be patiently waiting to come out of ordinary

Best regards

Paul 

Edited August 18, 2019 by paulsutcliffe

[John Allen]

Mark,

 

 Your support group will be the beacon of light to get you through the darkest days.

 

[Beef Wellington]

My thoughts are with you Mark.