That's what I intended...but from now on, I'm gonna swear they are marshmallows...the diet for 18th century sailors with no teeth!!
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Bonhomme Richard - Pear Cross section kit (with scratch duplicate using alder) Unicorn Model
Good afternoon Brad. Petty officer Brutis did a fine job a stacking the barrels…,,,..and marshmallows.Cheers Grant
Your Petty Officer did a great job, Brad. And the model on that launchway will stand nice in the case. Looking forward to see that result.
Regards, Peter
The display case finally arrived. After verifying dimensions, the base/launching ways could be constructed:
Ensign Newbie is trying to be innovative. He ordered a thin spindle to inset in the bottom of the base:
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It is very smooth and allows the entire display case to be easily rotated:
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Tomorrow, the entire shipyard is again "Going Mobile" for the next six months! Today was spent loading.
Also, the next project came in the mail. Soon, a new log for a scratch build of "La Salamandre", from plans by Boudriot/Berti, will begin!
Ensign Newbie is trying to be innovative. He ordered a thin spindle to inset in the bottom of the base:
View attachment 20250410_172558.mp4
It is very smooth and allows the entire display case to be easily rotated:
View attachment 20250410_174003.mp4
Tomorrow, the entire shipyard is again "Going Mobile" for the next six months! Today was spent loading.
Also, the next project came in the mail. Soon, a new log for a scratch build of "La Salamandre", from plans by Boudriot/Berti, will begin!
Mobile shipyard spent the last 9 days driving from Loveland Colorado, through New Mexico, visiting Afghanistan teammates in Texas, and finally spending Easter weekend with family NE of Little Rock Arkansas!
During this time, simulated gravel was laid on the launching ways using 50/50 wood glue and water. Three holes were added for wood screws that will go through the keel and secure the cross-section to the base.
Petty Officer Brutis supervised adding "bracing blocks" left and right of the keel.
They follow the rise of the hull and provide sturdy support for the hull on the launch ramp. The rise looks significant in the photo, but in reality, it is only 2.95mm!
The final steps will be:
1. Drilling vertical holes in the keel for three wood screws to secure the ship to the display stand.
2. Adding two rows of supporting posts on both sides of the hull.
3. Glueing the loose deck furniture/ladders in their final places.
4. Extensive dusting/cleaning before placing the plexiglass case over the finished display.
Model and display should be complete next week sometime!!!
During this time, simulated gravel was laid on the launching ways using 50/50 wood glue and water. Three holes were added for wood screws that will go through the keel and secure the cross-section to the base.
Petty Officer Brutis supervised adding "bracing blocks" left and right of the keel.
They follow the rise of the hull and provide sturdy support for the hull on the launch ramp. The rise looks significant in the photo, but in reality, it is only 2.95mm!
The final steps will be:
1. Drilling vertical holes in the keel for three wood screws to secure the ship to the display stand.
2. Adding two rows of supporting posts on both sides of the hull.
3. Glueing the loose deck furniture/ladders in their final places.
4. Extensive dusting/cleaning before placing the plexiglass case over the finished display.
Model and display should be complete next week sometime!!!
That will be a very nice display stand, Brad. Waiting for the end result ………
Regards, Peter
Very nice presentation, Brad. I used a similar gravel idea for the base of my Kingfisher. Great minds...
I saw yours last night and it looks awesome! My gravel bed may be "too uniform" in size. Yours seems to have more texture, with some variation in the gravel size. I think both will display well!
Yup. I was tutored by a train layout guy who gave me some tips...
Complete!!!
After some interesting angle cuts, the cribbing was finished last night.
This morning, I felt the side with only four supports complemented the other side perfectly,
Workers celebrated and did a 25-mile bike ride around the Vicksburg, MS battlefield.
A small brass engraved plaque will eventually be placed on the small square below the "marshmallow" crate.
I will post a final picture this fall when we return to the Colorado workshop. This will show the plaque, plexiglass case and live edge display shelf.
Tomorrow, shipyard moves to New Orleans, for a 5-day jazz festival.
Workers will then begin detailed planning for the scratch build of "The Salamandre - 1752"
A new build log will begin, when workers begin making sawdust!!!
Thanks to all for the encouragement, suggestions and advice throughout this build. This forum is Awesome!!!!
After some interesting angle cuts, the cribbing was finished last night.
This morning, I felt the side with only four supports complemented the other side perfectly,
Workers celebrated and did a 25-mile bike ride around the Vicksburg, MS battlefield.
A small brass engraved plaque will eventually be placed on the small square below the "marshmallow" crate.
I will post a final picture this fall when we return to the Colorado workshop. This will show the plaque, plexiglass case and live edge display shelf.
Tomorrow, shipyard moves to New Orleans, for a 5-day jazz festival.
Workers will then begin detailed planning for the scratch build of "The Salamandre - 1752"
A new build log will begin, when workers begin making sawdust!!!
Thanks to all for the encouragement, suggestions and advice throughout this build. This forum is Awesome!!!!
A beautiful way of displaying this cross section, Brad. It’s looks like a real construction site.
Regards, Peter
Absolutely fantastic, Brad! I have truly enjoyed following along with your excellent work. The cargo section, especially, is captivating visually. Bravo, my friend!
Now the challenge is to not destroy this model during your travels over the summer...
Now the challenge is to not destroy this model during your travels over the summer...
Beautiful Brad one of the best cross sections I have seen. Congratulations. I really like the way you have presented her with your display case. Cheers Grant
Congrats!
Brad, this came out beautifully. How you’ve displayed it really adds to the whole presentation; it almost feels like you’re looking at an actual construction site in miniature. The cargo section, in particular, draws the eye right in. I’ve enjoyed following your progress on this one. Huge congrats on the job, very well done!
Brad, this came out beautifully. How you’ve displayed it really adds to the whole presentation; it almost feels like you’re looking at an actual construction site in miniature. The cargo section, in particular, draws the eye right in. I’ve enjoyed following your progress on this one. Huge congrats on the job, very well done!
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What a stunningly beautiful model! You really have a work to be proud of Brad.
Soooo, after 16 months on this one, you're not going to do it all over again in alder?
Nice! Good food, good music, good people! A fun time for all.
BTW, enquiring minds want to know, just how do you get your car on and off the back of your truck???
Russ, I have ramps and winch it up. The ramps also come in handy if you have to put in a new A/C fan!BTW, enquiring minds want to know, just how do you get your car on and off the back of your truck???
Thank you Peter for your kind words. Your build, with two very different materials is fascinating and a joy to follow!
Paul, Thank you for following, encouragement and the "marshmallow" interpretation of my "biscuits" in that captivating cargo section. Several people have shared a laugh, when I explain they are for toothless sailors.
I will endeavor to keep her cushioned for the next 5 months, as the shipyard "rock and rolls" down the highway!
Grant, Your always positive and encouraging comments from the Cape, have always kept me inspired!
Jim, I'm glad you approve of my attempt at simulating the launching ways, it means a lot. I'm glad my build was deemed worthy of following!!
Russ, that was the original intent BUT I'm going to use the alder I bought for the Salamandre bomb ketch. I actually enjoy the scratch process and don't like cleaning char at all!!
Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
Us Model Railroad guys learn how to place and glue gravel (ballast as railway calls it) in and around the track.
Skills that cross multiple hobbies.
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Got it. I figured as much, but was wondering where you stored them - I didn't think about folding ramps.
I see you have your "moaning chair" nearby as well. Every workshop/work area must have the obligatory moaning chair, preferably next to a refrigerator full of cold brew. A place to sit and contemplate life - or how to fix the last blunder you just made.
(Or is that the Admiral's supervisory position?)Yep, that's my "replay" chair. Great for rewinding and ruminating on the latest error and also watching sports replay...with a cold one in the holder, of course!Got it. I figured as much, but was wondering where you stored them - I didn't think about folding ramps.
I see you have your "moaning chair" nearby as well. Every workshop/work area must have the obligatory moaning chair, preferably next to a refrigerator full of cold brew. A place to sit and contemplate life - or how to fix the last blunder you just made.