HMS Victory by rfolsom - 1:78 - from 1970s Sergal plans

[rfolsom]

Third photo shows a rough template, that was based on an inaccurate kit......

[NenadM]

Hello Bob

 

I think your technical education helps a lot reading those, for me, un-readable plans. On your pictures I see only bunch od messed lines. How do you even picked up lines of ribs? Magic?

 

Great chalenge, and it seem you successfully walk through this forest

Edited November 21, 2014 by Nenad M

[rfolsom]

The pre-assembled stem and keel, all made of poplar, are drilled into the plywood, with temporary pins (toothpicks) holding them in place.  They will probably be pinned with bamboo toothpicks from the local asian market, as these seem to be stronger than ordinary picks.

[rfolsom]

Nothing at all is glued yet; ( with the exception of the multi-piece stem, which I treat now as one piece).

 

The first half of the keel is shown with my bulkhead progress; X thru B.

 

Note that the bulkheads are not precisely cut;  the dark black lines show where the planking will flow.

 

These lines I will use to fair the frames, when the time comes.

 

 

This assembly actually is sitting on the marked board that will be the second half of the keel.

[rfolsom]

A few more bulkheads were added...

[keelhauled]

very cool!!

[NenadM]

We want more!

 

We want more !5

[mtdoramike]

Any more progress on this model?

 

mike