Le Saint Philippe 1693 after Jean-Claude Lemineur (Ancre) in scale 1:48

[dockattner]

Thanks for your willingness to answer questions. I think I understand it. Of course, I won't know for sure until I try to make something.

Experience is the best teacher!

 

[dockattner]

Now closing out this chapter on the gun port hinges...

Earlier there was a brief conversation about whether or not the wales should run across the gun port covers. Examples were presented by forum members showing a surprising lack of agreement/standardization/uniformity. I made the tentative decision to not add a representation of the wale across the cover. Right or wrong for the Saint Philippe I can't say - but now that the hinges are present it looks OK, I guess.









Macros...ugh .

Oh, please don't concern yourself with the blotchy look of the planking - no finish has been applied to the exterior of the ship, so what you are seeing is bleed-through from the interior.

I'm not entirely certain what to work on next. I'll pull out the plans and see what makes sense. If you have a suggestion, I am open to guidance.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

[Peter Voogt]

Now closing out this chapter on the gun port hinges...

Earlier there was a brief conversation about whether or not the wales should run across the gun port covers. Examples were presented by forum members showing a surprising lack of agreement/standardization/uniformity. I made the tentative decision to not add a representation of the wale across the cover. Right or wrong for the Saint Philippe I can't say - but now that the hinges are present it looks OK, I guess.

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Macros...ugh .

Oh, please don't concern yourself with the blotchy look of the planking - no finish has been applied to the exterior of the ship, so what you are seeing is bleed-through from the interior.

I'm not entirely certain what to work on next. I'll pull out the plans and see what makes sense. If you have a suggestion, I am open to guidance.

Thanks for stopping by!

A beautiful outcome of the nailed hinges on the gun ports, Paul. And about the ‘not running wales’: your option is looking very nice.
Regards, Peter

 

[Jimsky]

Those neat, perfectly aligned gunport hinges - so crisp to the eye, they are the quiet reward of hours spent in gritty, unforgiving labor. Behind their polished symmetry lies careful soldering, filing, and the stubborn battle against splinters, misalignment, and brass that simply refuses to cooperate. What appears elegant and effortless is, in truth, born from dust, sweat, and sheer persistence at the workbench. Bravo, mon ami!

 

[dockattner]

Those neat, perfectly aligned gunport hinges - so crisp to the eye, they are the quiet reward of hours spent in gritty, unforgiving labor. Behind their polished symmetry lies careful soldering, filing, and the stubborn battle against splinters, misalignment, and brass that simply refuses to cooperate. What appears elegant and effortless is, in truth, born from dust, sweat, and sheer persistence at the workbench. Bravo, mon ami!

Were you watching me? That's creepy .

 

[serikoff]

Although I would have done it using my own method, I always take my hat off to anyone who does it manually. The result is excellent!

 

[dockattner]

Although I would have done it using my own method, I always take my hat off to anyone who does it manually. The result is excellent!

Thanks, Sergey. We all have aspects of the hobby that interest us - and we must each choose to do things in a way that satisfies our vision and brings us joy.

 

[BradNSW]

Awesome looking hinges/ports!!

You always keep setting the bar higher than many of us can hope to clear.

On the bright side your work and attention to detail inspire all in this hobby to up our game!!!

Thanks for sharing such detailed posts.

 

[Maarten]

Do we see a difference before and after the visit to the vineyards of California?

They look great, who has macro eyes btw.
If you find it unacceptable you maybe have to make a template for fitting the hinges that all are axactly equal.

Personally you know my motto, perfectly imperfect.

 

[Dubz Modelling World]

I love your Photoshop Filters and AI Prompts ... Wunderbar!!

 

[GrantTyler]

Good morning Paul. As always I read your log with a hint of “admirable envy “. Never fails to impress. Even the Macros…Cheers Grant

 

[CLB]

Now closing out this chapter on the gun port hinges...

Earlier there was a brief conversation about whether or not the wales should run across the gun port covers. Examples were presented by forum members showing a surprising lack of agreement/standardization/uniformity. I made the tentative decision to not add a representation of the wale across the cover. Right or wrong for the Saint Philippe I can't say - but now that the hinges are present it looks OK, I guess.

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Macros...ugh .

Oh, please don't concern yourself with the blotchy look of the planking - no finish has been applied to the exterior of the ship, so what you are seeing is bleed-through from the interior.

I'm not entirely certain what to work on next. I'll pull out the plans and see what makes sense. If you have a suggestion, I am open to guidance.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hinges look perfect - nice work !

 

[shota70]

Now closing out this chapter on the gun port hinges...

Earlier there was a brief conversation about whether or not the wales should run across the gun port covers. Examples were presented by forum members showing a surprising lack of agreement/standardization/uniformity. I made the tentative decision to not add a representation of the wale across the cover. Right or wrong for the Saint Philippe I can't say - but now that the hinges are present it looks OK, I guess.

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Macros...ugh .

Oh, please don't concern yourself with the blotchy look of the planking - no finish has been applied to the exterior of the ship, so what you are seeing is bleed-through from the interior.

I'm not entirely certain what to work on next. I'll pull out the plans and see what makes sense. If you have a suggestion, I am open to guidance.

Thanks for stopping by!

my dear friend
the hinges & ports looking amazing!!!
If you have any extras I would be happy to receive a delivery

 

[Dematosdg]

Paul, can you please tell me what was the thickness of the brass sheet you used for the hinges and the drill bit type for the holes.

When I try to do holes on the brass I use, for example to do the rudder metal parts, my brass always bent during the drilling process. Then I made them flat again with the hobby hammer.

Could be I am not using the correct drill bits type ? Or perhaps I use an Incorrect thickness brass sheet ?

Thanks
Daniel

 

[dockattner]

A beautiful outcome of the nailed hinges on the gun ports, Paul. And about the ‘not running wales’: your option is looking very nice.
Regards, Peter

Thank you, Peter. The metalworking was a welcome diversion.

 

[dockattner]

Awesome looking hinges/ports!!

You always keep setting the bar higher than many of us can hope to clear.

On the bright side your work and attention to detail inspire all in this hobby to up our game!!!

Thanks for sharing such detailed posts.

Thank you kindly, Brad. No bar setting here - I just do this for fun...

 

[dockattner]

Do we see a difference before and after the visit to the vineyards of California?

They look great, who has macro eyes btw.
If you find it unacceptable you maybe have to make a template for fitting the hinges that all are axactly equal.

Personally you know my motto, perfectly imperfect.

The imperfect hinges on the imperfect port covers cancel each other out .

 

[dockattner]

I love your Photoshop Filters and AI Prompts ... Wunderbar!!

Ah, that's Sergey's playground ... My work has clear evidence of mortality .

 

[dockattner]

Good morning Paul. As always I read your log with a hint of “admirable envy “. Never fails to impress. Even the Macros…Cheers Grant

Thanks, Grant. The metalworks created a nice break from dovetail joinery. Of course I needed to remember how to silver solder again...

 

[dockattner]

Hinges look perfect - nice work !

Thanks, Chris. Maybe not perfect, but good enough for a ship model no one will care about when I'm gone.