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BALDER, Vlaardingen Herring Lugger from 1912, scratch build scale 1:50 Plate-On-Frame

When you were working on the forecastle access Peter, I was going to ask if there was a designated stowage area for the removable door panels. I see now from your last post that they are just wedged in between the schijnlicht and the vent. I find it interesting that there aren't, for example, brackets along side the access house to secure them while not in place.

I continue to marvel at your workmanship Peter. Well done!
 
RussF said:
When you were working on the forecastle access Peter, I was going to ask if there was a designated stowage area for the removable door panels. I see now from your last post that they are just wedged in between the schijnlicht and the vent. I find it interesting that there aren't, for example, brackets along side the access house to secure them while not in place.
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You have a good point, Russ. I've been thinking about it too. If the ship is pitching through the waves, there's bound to be spray on the deck. Parts could then wash away. I'll think about a rack or something like that.
RussF said:
I continue to marvel at your workmanship Peter. Well done!
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Thanks for the compliments.
Regards, Peter
 
Peter Voogt said:
The closure of the 4th opening, seen from the bow:
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In the old drawings, this is called a 'lantern'. This is in contrast to the hood above the forecastle. That's called a 'schijnlicht'. I think it's called a 'sky vent' in English. It's the vent above the oven in the galley.

I cut both hinge parts from 0.15 mm Evergreen sheet:
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And folded both parts around a piece of 0.5 mm spring wire. Then joined them together so they could still hinge. Next time I'll use the macro-lens .......

Then the following steps:
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- glued the hinges to the hatch;
- folded them around the edge;
- secured the hatch on the right place on the hood;
- glued them to the hood and tested the hinges.
It still works and fits around the raised edge on the deck.

Fitted with rivets:
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It's made of sheet metal, of course.......;)

Then off to the paint shop:
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Both round frames with window panes installed.
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And joined to the others.
PS: Painted the three bulkheads of the access to the forecastle white....
Regards, Peter
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Great work as always! Looking forward to more!:cool:
 
Dean62 said:
Beautiful work Peter. Your scaled hinges are great. I know how hard it is to work with tiny pieces, and what you have achieved is far more difficult than it looks.
I enjoy watching it come together.
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Thanks, Dean. Once again, all hands were on deck to recreate those old-fashioned iron hinges. I had to fold them with my smallest tweezers and the tip of my scalpel blade. And adding glue with the point of a needle. Again ……. On the limit. ……;)
Regards, Peter
 
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