Thanks Tobias, I also spend some significant amount of time just rough sanding with sanding belt and with hands, no machine. Now it is time for scraper...
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Le Rochefort 1/36 - Build Log by Moreplovac
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Closing the ship at the bow area by work on howse-timbers. A bit more fitting is needed but here is the progress..
Happy modelling..
Happy modelling..
Work on timbers continue.... just cut, sand, glue, test....
Happy modeling.
Happy modeling.
So.... very sad news for me.... during my work today the Rochefort slipped from the work area and three frames broke beyond repair...
I have tried to glue them back again but the broken areas are too visible for my liking; I might be able to hide it with all planking but that was the area I planned to have opened so .... hmm, hard for me to say but after all these hours spent, I will need to abandon this built...Too bad for lost wood but will try to reuse parts in some other project...
What to say, thank you all for following me and will see you in the next project very shortly, need to clean my head from this disaster with a new building process.. Learned a lot with this first scratch build and will definitely get back to Rochefort but this time in bigger scale (purchased plan already) and after some time...
Now, need to clean my working area and try to obtain few more tools I found necessary for successful scratch build.
Thank you again and as always
Happy modelling..
I have tried to glue them back again but the broken areas are too visible for my liking; I might be able to hide it with all planking but that was the area I planned to have opened so .... hmm, hard for me to say but after all these hours spent, I will need to abandon this built...Too bad for lost wood but will try to reuse parts in some other project...
What to say, thank you all for following me and will see you in the next project very shortly, need to clean my head from this disaster with a new building process.. Learned a lot with this first scratch build and will definitely get back to Rochefort but this time in bigger scale (purchased plan already) and after some time...
Now, need to clean my working area and try to obtain few more tools I found necessary for successful scratch build.
Thank you again and as always
Happy modelling..
Everyone's worst nightmare!!
It sounds like you have come to grips with the mishap...with the bigger scale and extra tools, the next iteration will be even more impressive!!
It sounds like you have come to grips with the mishap...with the bigger scale and extra tools, the next iteration will be even more impressive!!
Good morning Moreplovac, it is unfortunate and a shame to hear that you are giving up the project. It is not absolutely necessary to leave the port side open, you can also plank it and leave the starboard side open. As for the larger scale 1:24, this only makes a difference in the level of detail. A tip from my side: I recommend always leaving the hull in the frame construction for as long as possible to avoid exactly these things.
No worries Tobias, not giving up Rochefort at all, you wont get rid of me that easy
, made book/plan/monograph investment so will not give up easily. Need to break a bit from model and more wood since i used all i ordered before, with my two attempts…. Funny thing is that model was in its cradle all the time but for sanding/scrapping i was unable to have it in the cradle; that was enough… I have purchased a larger scale plans so will continue with it in the near future. Need more woods and some tools (for example mini disk sander) and will be back on it. For now will clean my desk, reorganize storage, replace working bench and enjoy my GolfR over the summer.
Sorry an about your mishap… its sure painful when things like this happen. Best of luck on the larger version.
You mentioned looking for a disk sander. Do you have Menard’s in Canada? Or perhaps they will ship to you. I got this from them which looks just like a Proxon clone and works quite well.
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You mentioned looking for a disk sander. Do you have Menard’s in Canada? Or perhaps they will ship to you. I got this from them which looks just like a Proxon clone and works quite well.
Performax® 1.1-Amp Corded 5" Bench Top Disc Sander
The Performax® 5" bench top disc sander is a precision device for fine sanding work. A balanced DC motor delivers powerful, vibration-free operation. Use it for all types of wood, steel, non-ferrous and precious metals, plastics, Plexiglas, and fiberglass. It can be mounted horizontally and...
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Oh, nooo! I had quite a similar incident with my Hoy beeing amputated of four or five ribs by the falling of itself monograph. In that case I succeded in an almost perfect recovery using vinyl glue, tough. In your shoes, I would give it a try.
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Your perseverance is remarkable, it's good to take a break and get things in order. As far as I remember, the Xebec kit is still waiting under the desk. I'm looking forward to a fresh start, because it would be a shame, because your work is very good.No worries Tobias, not giving up Rochefort at all, you wont get rid of me that easy
I have purchased a larger scale plans so will continue with it in the near future. Need more woods and some tools (for example mini disk sander) and will be back on it. For now will clean my desk, reorganize storage, replace working bench and enjoy my GolfR over the summer.
Thank you OlivierF; I will take a look..Sorry an about your mishap… its sure painful when things like this happen. Best of luck on the larger version.
You mentioned looking for a disk sander. Do you have Menard’s in Canada? Or perhaps they will ship to you. I got this from them which looks just like a Proxon clone and works quite well.
Performax® 1.1-Amp Corded 5" Bench Top Disc Sander
The Performax® 5" bench top disc sander is a precision device for fine sanding work. A balanced DC motor delivers powerful, vibration-free operation. Use it for all types of wood, steel, non-ferrous and precious metals, plastics, Plexiglas, and fiberglass. It can be mounted horizontally and...
Thank you albertmary, I will give it a try but not sure if it will work; I might ended up replacing those few ribs instead.. will see, needs some wood first...
Cheers
Thank you Tobias, no give up on my end, just my motto, stubbornness or what... I am ordering some wood from my supplier and it will take some time to arrive; most likely will try to recover by replacing few ribs but will see. I will finish La Rochefort, no doubt in this just not within a timeframe I planned... bigger or smaller scale it will be completed...
For time been Xebec will be attacked after I wrap up with desk replacement/cleaning..
Cheers
Good evening. I am so sorry…this is so soul destroying.
I love this approach and look forward to your Xebec build. I had to smile at your “Happy modelling “ sign off for a shattered Le ROCHEFORT. As they say “you can never keep a good man down”.
Cheers Grant
Thanks Grant, I will still try to repair it and if comes up acceptable, will continue with build at some point; just need a bit of a break from it... and more wood planks..Good evening. I am so sorry…this is so soul destroying.
I love this approach and look forward to your Xebec build. I had to smile at your “Happy modelling “ sign off for a shattered Le ROCHEFORT. As they say “you can never keep a good man down”.
Happy modelling..
Ok, some surgical time was put in LR and results are, ah, well, so-so but at this moment not able to do better without scraping it in wood-burning pizza oven, which I don't want to do.
I was able to glue back broken pieces and now, need some sanding and special techniques to hide those spots where extra glue and cracks are visible at this moment.
Also, I finished adding filler pieces at the bow, feeling like a dentist when you go for a crown work: put crown on, bite, not good? Sand, bite, not good? Sand... since I was able too use plan template for filling pieces only up to certain point; after that was all test fitting/sanding... but I got it decently installed.
Aslo, working on installing stern parts which will have a hull ready for more sanding.
I am running out of wood so need to place an order for more woods which will put LR on short hold until wood arrives.
In the meantime if you have nothing to do, you can follow my new build of ZHL MISTICQUE..
Happy modelling..
I was able to glue back broken pieces and now, need some sanding and special techniques to hide those spots where extra glue and cracks are visible at this moment.
Also, I finished adding filler pieces at the bow, feeling like a dentist when you go for a crown work: put crown on, bite, not good? Sand, bite, not good? Sand... since I was able too use plan template for filling pieces only up to certain point; after that was all test fitting/sanding... but I got it decently installed.
Aslo, working on installing stern parts which will have a hull ready for more sanding.
I am running out of wood so need to place an order for more woods which will put LR on short hold until wood arrives.
In the meantime if you have nothing to do, you can follow my new build of ZHL MISTICQUE..
Happy modelling..
Good morning. A worthy fix to a major break - nice. Cheers Grant
Super! Well done and a great looking repair!