Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley

[jwvolz]

That's really nice work. Great unique subject too. 

[harvey1847]

[Mike 41]

Thanks Patrick, Joe and Daniel

 

I will be working on the gundeck lining and the quarterdeck clamps next.

 

Mike

[harvey1847]

 

I will be working on the gundeck lining and the quarterdeck clamps next.

 

Hello Mike and happy Sunday!

 

With that speed you should be thinking on your NEXT project... It amazed me the woodwork and the amount of info on your pics. Excellent log.

 

Best wishes!

 

 

Daniel.

[Mike 41]

Hi Daniel,

 

Thanks it is easier for me to take a lot of photos than try to describe what I have done on the model.

 

My next project will be the HMY Fubbs 1794. I haven’t done much carving and I think she will be a real learning experience.

 

Mike

[Chuck Seiler]

We have to head over to Valcour Island first.  Guy Carlton is waiting for us.

[Mike 41]

Chuck,

 

That may not be a good idea. I heard the Royal Savage had a bit of trouble in Valcour Bay. If you see tom Pringle say hi for me. 

 

Mike

[Chuck Seiler]

Now that I have the forward gun mounted, I will give him a 12 pound aluminum HOWDY.

[Mike 41]

This is few photos of the gundeck lining it is made from bloodwood.

[Mike 41]

I needed to build and install two 4 pounder guns before I could start the framing for the quarterdeck.

 

This set of photos shows how I turned the guns from ebony. I like to start by drilling the hole for the trunnion It gives me a good reference point to take dimensions from. 

[Mike 41]

This set of photos shows the items on the gun deck below the quarterdeck. 

[Mike 41]

This is the quarterdeck framing.

[patrickmil]

Great looking cannons and framing Mike!!!

[Mike 41]

Thanks Patrick.

[Mike 41]

This set of photos shows the gundeck rails being installed.

[Mike 41]

This set of photos shows the gundeck rails as installed.

[Mike 41]

This set of photos shows the swivel guns on the quarterdeck.

[WackoWolf]

Now that is Beautiful detail and work. Than you for sharing this with us. Keep the pictures coming.

[Mike 41]

Thanks Joe,

 

I am currently working on the quarterdeck rail. 

[patrickmil]

The swivel guns look great Mike.

[Mike 41]

Thanks Patrick.

[Mirabell61]

Beautiful built model Mike,

 

wonderful framing, wooden joining and planking, adelight to see...

 

Nils

[Mike 41]

Thanks Nils.

[JesseLee]

The detail is great! I'm a little jealous of your talent!

[Chuck Seiler]

Be careful with those swivel guns...you'll put somebodie's eye out.

 

Seriously.  They look a little awkward sticking up by themselves on the QD, but I can picture the added railing and anticipate they will look great.  I look forward to your progress. 

[Mike 41]

Thanks JesseLee.

 

Chuck you are right it was a bonehead move sticking the swivels on the quarterdeck before the rail was installed. I had to rework the last two swivel supports once the rail was in place.I have everything clamped up now and will post progress photos tomorrow.

 

Are you making any progress on the Philadelphia?

[Mike 41]

This set of photos shows the top rail on the quarterdeck being installed.

[Mike 41]

This set of photos shows the top rail on the quarterdeck as installed.

[BareHook]

Nice build and interesting subject! Makes me want to go to the "Dark Side"

 

Ken

[Mike 41]

Thanks Ken,

 

You will like being on the “Dark Side” there are a lot of fine practicums to get started with on this site and others.

 

Mike