Build Log "CAF" HMS Enterprise

No, I have it though…. I am doing Bluenose ( well, after RC Glider season is over) and I am thinking I might get the Granado and do it before Enterprise and use it as a learning project. (Better instructions and jig?) transpose lessons learned (and your experience) to Enterprise? :). I like CAF Models and I think Tom’s kits are improving with each project!
 
Great idea on doing Granado first! I am having fun building Enterprise, and its a great kit to build, but english directions would go a long way, I use Brians build log quite a bit to figure stuff out!
 
Paul132 said:
Yesterday finished the head/hawse timbers, some sanding still needed, will be beveled to fit frame 1 later, and mu usual 3 frames a day, now have completed 7-33
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you are doing wonderful work
 
Ok, back at it the last few days, the Head/Hawse Timbers gave me a challenge, as the first time doing them. I used the supplied jigs to build the head timbers, then fitted and attached cant frame 1 to the keel/stem. Then attempted to attache the completed head timber sets on both port and starboard sides, beveling the interior to line up to Frame 1. Did not like the results of this, so removed the head timbers(they werent glued in yet, and then removed the cant frame 1(which were glued in). Then I actually attached the head timber set to the stem on both sides first, then re beveled them to fit cant frame 1 in on both sides. It was a learning experience! If anyone has a proven method on this, please share! Pictures show the completed head timbers out of the jig, Cant frame 1 installed first, then the completed bow section on the main jig, and finally all together, Bow section and Frames 8-39. Nothing has been glued in at this point nor frames exteriors beveled.
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Started the Stern components yesterday, by cutting, fitting, and beveling wing transom and filling transoms, and attached them. Today I built some of the other stern components, but partially built them outside the jig, the plans show them installed in the jig. Then I installed them in the jig. Also set frames 8-16 today.
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Wow Paul, that’s a lot, those hawse timber’s look good - I wondered how the best way to bevel those would be, looks like you figured it unit for the rest of us. It also looks like those stern timber’s are going to be a bear also, fitting those first stern cant frames to the wing transom pieces will be a custom fit as well?
 
Lou, yes the cant frames are difficult, there hard to see inside the jig and see the fit, I will fit the stern cant frames individually, beveling as needed, the hawse head timbers were more of a pain than the stern so far, if I had to do over, I would probably attach Cant frame 1 first and the fit the hawse timbers individually, rather than as a complete unit.
 
Made good progress today, finished building Aft Cant frames( still need sanding). Also, attached to the keel frames 9 thru 36, as well as 46. I am missing two pieces to finish the build up of the stern, Tom at CAF was very quick and is mailing them to me. Also, you may notice, I haven taken all the char off the interior of the frames, and stained them a mini wax golden oak, I debated this, but I tested it on some leftover wood, and it brought the grain out of the wood nicely. Also, in sanding all the frames, taking the char off, test fitting them all, and then staining them. The installation of the frames was a breeze. Have attached the keelson from the bow to past midships as well to give the frame some more solidity.
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Very good progress - step by step, better frame by frame you are creating a hull :cool:
 
Folks, All the frames are now complete and have been attached, stern is complete as it can be(still waiting on 2 pieces from Caf). Interesting time taking it out of the jig, had to take the top layer of the jig off to get it out. Next step will be interior deck stringers to give the hull some strength, then back in the jig to begin the deck beams.IMG_1065.jpgIMG_1066.jpgIMG_1067-4.jpg
 
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Ahh, it’s beautiful Paul, you are moving along! The deck beams will be a good change of pace, be sure you get the deck clamps at the correct height - there was some difficulty with reading the plans in the Alex R. Build log
 
Lou, yep I can see that, I am using compass dividers to take the measurement off the plans and marking the inside of the frames...seems pretty close...I'll measure a couple more times just to ensure I got it correct, thanks, Paul
 
Can you get the dividers in between the frames to mark them or is it more complicated than that? (Measurement taken from build board to deck height, then what on the inside)
 
I actually took it from top of frames, but taking it from keelson up may be better, I will have to look at it today, thanks. Do you have a better method that you have used?
 
No, but other builds I have only seen measurement taken from the keel upwards for decks, gunports, etc. Here is a pic of some calipers as made per Ed Tosti’s HMS Niaid books, every thing is measured from the build board, (bottom of keel) upwards, marked on outer side of frames and transferred to the inside (when needed, deck clamps etc.)

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Ok, here is how I measured for the Deck Stringers, hope this works, seems accurate to the line drawing. 1. Measured from bottom of False keel to Stringer Line on Line Drawing. 2. Transfered this to the Exterior of the Hull. 3. Measured from Stringer line to top of frame. 4. Then Transferred this to interior of the frame. Will be putting it back into the jig and attaching the Mid Frame Stringer first on both sides. More to come on this one.....Hope it works out!!IMG_1068.jpgIMG_1069.jpgIMG_1074-1.jpgIMG_1075.jpg
 
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