Bluenose I - YuanQuin 1:72 - Loracs (in progress)

[AllanKP69]

Both your model and photography continue to be extremely well done.
Allan

 

[Loracs]

thank you allanKP69, I like making a built log almost as much as building ship! ;_)

 

[Peter Voogt]

@Peter Voogt, greeting. I have a quick question: what width planks are you using for the bottom ceiling?

I figured that the lower and upper decks are with planks of 3mm width x 1 mm thick (simply looking at what is provided in the kit). Is the ceiling planks 4mm x 1mm like the outside (supplied by the kit) or the same than the decks?

Hi Loracs.
For the interior trim, I was primarily inspired by Jenson's "Saga," which you mentioned on your first page. Specifically, this drawing on page 42:

The dimensions for most of the planks and beams are listed there. The "Saga" was, of course, written for the BN-II, but was inspired by the original.
Then there are the drawings on pages 44 through 50 for further inspiration.
Next, I simply looked at my remaining wood stock and made my choices based on that. This is what we in the 'BN Group Build quickly began to call AL-FI: "Artistic License" and "Free Interpretation.".
Hopefully this will give you a satisfactory answer?
Regards, Peter

 

[Loracs]

@Peter Voogt, a thousand thanks... I was (am) a little confused because of the discrepancy between the dimension in the Saga and the one provided by the kit. I keep asking myself, am I missing something?

For example: the Saga mentioned outside planking at 6-inch average (2.1mm at 1:72) while the kit planks are average 4.2mm. OR deck plancking at 4.75-inch, which translate to 1.67mm at 1:72, while the kit deck is 3mm.

I'm assuming if I keep the same overall proportion all is fine. I'm ok to take some liberty here, I would rather prefer working with larger boards.

 

[Peter Voogt]

@Peter Voogt, a thousand thanks... I was (am) a little confused because of the discrepancy between the dimension in the Saga and the one provided by the kit. I keep asking myself, am I missing something?

For example: the Saga mentioned outside planking at 6-inch average (2.1mm at 1:72) while the kit planks are average 4.2mm. OR deck plancking at 4.75-inch, which translate to 1.67mm at 1:72, while the kit deck is 3mm.

I'm assuming if I keep the same overall proportion all is fine. I'm ok to take some liberty here, I would rather prefer working with larger boards.

Working in this 1:72 scale requires compromises. It also depends on your skills, tools, and materials. The dimensions for all the parts ultimately fell within these 3 variables.
It's also a balancing act between ratio and reason. Often, it was a compromise between the kit's material and the 'Saga'. The Proxxon saw table became my friend.
Regards, Peter

 

[Loracs]

Bolts (larger frame): After a while you get into a rhythm and gain speed... luckily, because there are a lot of bolts. Breaking less drill bits too, hehe!