Last update for this year - not much of an update. Few more cant frames have been installed and preliminary faired. After all, I might finish this thing. Thanks for all the kind words and likes, much appreciated. I wish you all the best in New year.
Your workmanship is really exceptional Gennaro! Respect.
Daniel,
The way this Ho Ho Ho is shaping up, you wouldn't miss much if you check the log six months from now. Thanks for your kind words, but I think I bit into something more than I can chew. We'll see how it turns out.
Very good as usual - clean and accurate - accurate like a 3D-animation 
I finally managed to make and install all the fore cant frames as well as few square frames. The one sitting at dead flat is single one - chock/scarph joint. It really made me appreciate what some of our members are doing - framing the whole ship in this way. Mine was relatively easy, but handling beveled joints would be a different story. Speaking of beveled joints, does anybody know if there is an angle plate for Proxxon MF70? Anyway, here are few pics of the current state of the model. More wood is on the way from our friend Sergey. Thanks for all your comments and likes. Much appreciated and encouraging as always. It's going to be a while before the next post - fill in the gap with square frames, repetitive and somewhat boring task.
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My dear Gennaro, I do not care if I have to wait a L-O-N-G time for the next update. When I see an update like the one you have just posted, I am simply in awe. You say you have respect for what other modelers achieve - my friend, I have the greatest respect for what you are achieving. Never before I have seen a POF build, where the shape of the hull is shown so accurately and so cleanly so early on in the build. I take my hat off to you!
That's right Heinrich, there's no better way to describe it. So cleanly and accurately done. Gennaro has really got it.
I agree with our colleagues. This is first rate work Gennaro.
Thank you friends for your kind words. @Heinrich I really like Antscherl's approach - rather than installing all the oversized frames and then fairing them, fair as you go. Outside of the hull is going to take long time to fair. It can be quite physically demanding. I'll have to either get one of those height adjusting tables or more Robaxin for back pain.
Gennaro Really great work, I can only agree with the previous speakers.
Purchased shortly ago / sthg new in your workshop -> present it here
Just completed updating my model shop. The shop size is 12' x 15' and upgraded 2 new workbenches. They are 24" x52" adjustable height tables and include 2 large drawers. Absolutely nothing wrong with a clean workshop it's lovely
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Excellent framing, Mon Ame! Patience and diligence will bear fruit (Russsian proverb)
That's exactly what I'm looking for, Tobias. Unfortunately I have no knowledge/means of manufacturing it myself. Thanks!
Will this be of some help ? Is for Sherline but I think can be attached to the MF70 table.
Tilting Angle Table - Sherline Products
www.sherline.com
This is what @Tobias Tobi uses, I found them but they are not cheap. However, Renishaw is a reputable name for quality and precision. It should last for a very long time (lifetime?)
Renishaw - Adjustable Angle Plate - 12.7 x 50 x 75mm - w/ M4 Thread - R-PCA-135075-10-4 | Judge Tool & Gage
Shop Renishaw - Adjustable Angle Plate - 12.7 x 50 x 75mm - w/ M4 Thread - R-PCA-135075-10-4 from Judge Tool & Gage, trusted by the world's leading manufacturers, engineers, & designers.
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Product R-PCA-135075-10-4, 12.7 mm × 50 mm × 75 mm adjustable angle plate with M4 thread
This adjustable angle plate is ideal for holding components at an angle. It can be adjustable up to 180° and has a Nituff® hard anodised coating, to resist wear and scratching. It is recommended for use on CMMs, the Equator™ gauging system, and vision and multi-sensor machines.
I offer you all the encouragement of our colleagues, Gennaro. Your patient and super-clean execution are superlative!