Emma C Berry by Koopyetz - Model Shipways

[Koopyetz]

As a transition from POB to POF I've selected Emma C Berry.

 

Photo shows August progress. String to run at centerline during frame lofting.

 

Level at front used to verify level of building board, the table building board sits on during work

and for lofting of frames .

 

 

[trippwj]

Off to a good start!

[dgbot]

Good way to get a start.

David B

[Koopyetz]

Month of September has me cleaning up frames.

 

 

Regards

 

Rick

 

 

 

 

[dgbot]

I take if the tape is for identification?

David B

[Koopyetz]

I take if the tape is for identification?

David B

David

 

Yes. Keeping everything organized.

 

Through my viewing of other member entries I adapt aspects of what has worked for them.

Edited September 3, 2014 by Koopyetz

[Koopyetz]

I would like some help with rabbet.

 

Would forum members please post photos of tools they use for this task.

 

Also, is this task done before lofting of frames.

 

Thank you.

 

Rick

[trippwj]

Rick -

 

Others can provide better examples of tools for carving the rabbet - I used a small v-blade that worked adequately, though not ideal.  You definitely would be better off on this build by carving the rabbet prior to installing frames - the rabbet is pretty much aligned with the base of the frames, and for some sections will be very difficult to carve with the frame in place.  Carefully measuring (and double checking) the edges before beginning carving will also aid in aligning frames when you install them.

Edited September 12, 2014 by trippwj

[Koopyetz]

Rick -

 

Others can provide better examples of tools for carving the rabbet - I used a small v-blade that worked adequately, though not ideal.  You definitely would be better off on this build by carving the rabbet prior to installing frames - the rabbet is pretty much aligned with the base of the frames, and for some sections will be very difficult to carve with the frame in place.  Carefully measuring (and double checking) the edges before beginning carving will also aid in aligning frames when you install them.

Wayne

 

Thank you for your input.

[Maury S]

Emma's a great way to transition to POF.  Rabbet is cut before frames are attached while you can work on it laying flat.  Very sharp chisels or xacto knives.  Very light cuts repeatedly.  The angle of the rabbet changes so take your time.

Maury

[Koopyetz]

My sketch shows that the angle of the rabbet changes as Maurys mentioned ( I also noticed rabbet cut information on drawings) . As this is the case , since the frames are not in place, do I need to make paper templates  of frames to  rest along keel to help verify angle of rabbet cut that will receive plank?

 

 

Thank you all for your input.

 

Rick

[Koopyetz]

Having just finished cleaning up and organizing frames I'm currently working on cutting rabbet .

 

As part of this work I have glued two frames and dry fit them in place . The are helping me visualize how the rabbet needs to be cut.

 

Interesting how fragile these frames seem as they now stand but the laying on of timber such as beams and planking will make for a sturdy craft.

 

Regards

 

Rick