Thanks Paul. It is quite a slow, but rewarding process. Or maybe, I'm just a slow builder? Still enjoying this build better than any other in the past.
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maybe slow - but definitely accurate
All cant frames have been installed as well as the first square frame. LOT of wood had to be removed, small amount left for final fairing (pencil marks are still visible). I was pleasantly surprised that square frame is true and centered. Now the more difficult job is ahead - first fore cant frame and hose pieces. Initially I was sceptical about Antscherl's right up method of construction, but after this experience, I wouldn't bother with complex jigs - two machinist squares is all you need. Another amazing thing to me is how sturdy the whole structure is - not a single frame popped out while fairing. Anyway, here are few pics of the current status of the model. Many thanks for all your kind comments and likes. Very much appreciated. Happy modelling!
Looking wonderful Gennaro, this is a great build log to follow.
WOW! That's some nice work!
What a beautiful development Gennaro, looks really stunning.
like written before - maybe slow but very accurate
You are doing a very good job on the structure
No hurry necessary -> we love your work like it is
You are doing a very good job on the structure
No hurry necessary -> we love your work like it is
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Each time you post something I am just amazed at the accuracy and cleanliness of your work. I zoomed in on your keel notches (just as an example) and they are not good, nor very good - they are PERFECT. It obviously goes without saying that goes for the rest of the construction as well!
Thank you friends for your kind words and likes. It means a lot.
@Steef66 No jigs using Antscherl's method - two machinist squares to position frames - one ensures that frame is vertical, the other one is basically a tangent on the frame to ensure that the point is on or slightly out of the breath line on the building board. Here is the picture where first fore cant frame is being setup (dry fit):
@Steef66 No jigs using Antscherl's method - two machinist squares to position frames - one ensures that frame is vertical, the other one is basically a tangent on the frame to ensure that the point is on or slightly out of the breath line on the building board. Here is the picture where first fore cant frame is being setup (dry fit):
Method is described in The Fully Framed Model HMN Swan Class Sloops 1767-1780 Volume 1. There are couple of pictures of setting up transom and cant frame in Hayling Hoy. In the previous post I mentioned "breath" line - should be "breadth" line. My apologies.
Productive Saturday in the shipyard. Fore cant frames have been installed. It involved some juggling, spot gluing ... Unlike aft cant frames being notched into transom, fore ones are (almost) levitating in the air. Hopefully I got it right. Hose pieces next. Thanks for stopping buy.
After almost a month of work and 6ft of boxwood I managed to install bollard timbers and hawse pieces. Considered changing my name to Sisyphus. Far from ideal, but it will do. Thanks for stopping by. Merry Christmas and all the best in New year!
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Breathtakingly beautiful Gennaro. If that is not as close to perfect as "dammit" is to a swear word, then I do not know what "perfect" is! A very blessed Christmas and healthy 2022 to you and your loved ones.
WOW! Great work, my friend!!!!! Love your work, a month of work, really rewarded. It is a great Christmas gift for you!!
Merry Christmas to you and the ones you love and care about!!!!
Merry Christmas to you and the ones you love and care about!!!!
Simply fantastic! You may be chewing through wood like a beaver but at least you're a beaver with SKILLS!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!