CAF 1/48 Scale La Renommee 1744

[Paul132]

Folks, My new Project has arrived, after completing CAF HMS Enterprise. From order to arrival was just 17 days. I decided to build this kit as I was impressed with the Quality and Detail of the CAF Enterprise. Sections 1-4 have arrived, which is just the keel, frames and jig. CAF( Tom) will have a complete internal structure ready for this kit in a few months, as well as sections 5 and 6, all remaining wood and Deck Furniture. He is also considering adding Masting and Rigging in the future as well. I have learned alot from my last POF kit, and will apply what I learned to this kit. Go SLOW...each piece is its own project!

 

[Uwek]

Lucky you - it will be a highly interesting project
and I will follow with big interest

 

[pianoforte]

There you start an extremely interesting project, I would also like. I will definitely have an eye on it.

 

[Fish&Chip]

Hi Paul, I will watch your thread too. Very interesting. Did you know if CAF confirm the futur production of the other parts ?

 

[dockattner]

Hi Paul, I too have glanced at this CAF kit from time to time...I look forward to following your progress.

 

[Paul132]

Hi Paul, I will watch your thread too. Very interesting. Did you know if CAF confirm the futur production of the other parts ?

Hi Paul, I will watch your thread too. Very interesting. Did you know if CAF confirm the futur production of the other parts ?

According to Tom at CAF, internal structure should be complete in a few weeks, and the deck furniture, Armament has gone to production, we'll see. It will take me a good while to do sections 1-4, he should have it ready when I'll need it. Thanks

 

[trussben]

Hi

How big is the color difference between the different frame billets? In some of the pictures it looks like there is a lot of difference.

 

[Paul132]

Hi

How big is the color difference between the different frame billets? In some of the pictures it looks like there is a lot of difference.

Not too much, may be the photo lighting

 

[Fish&Chip]

According to Tom at CAF, internal structure should be complete in a few weeks, and the deck furniture, Armament has gone to production, we'll see. It will take me a good while to do sections 1-4, he should have it ready when I'll need it. Thanks

Thank you Paul, satisfying answer from Tom. I will watch your thread for sure.

 

[Paul132]

So, La Renommee begins....Frame 15 was the first frame to be constructed per the plans. Showing the frame plans and construction below, Frame components labeled per plan, neat cheat diagram for assembling the frame components. A and B components laid out and dry fit together. Completed frame 15. I took the char off the inside, sanded lightly on both sides, leaving the exterior char on till I fair the hull. LaRenommee has 58 frames to her hull....so 57 to go....

 

[NOVICHOK]

Very seductive hips. the French understand a lot about beauty.

 

[Paul132]

yes, she is sweet

 

[pianoforte]

A very nice start, looks really good.

 

[Paul132]

Frames 16 and 17 complete....I am pressing them overnight with a brick paver, to ensure no warp while the glue drys, had a few warp on my last POF

 

[Bryian]

Impressive looking kit. Keep up the great work.

 

[Paul132]

Impressive looking kit. Keep up the great work.

Hey, long time no hear...hope all is well, how is Minerva coming?

 

[dockattner]

Frames 16 and 17 complete....I am pressing them overnight with a brick paver, to ensure no warp while the glue drys, had a few warp on my last POF

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Lovely shape to this French girl...

 

[Paul132]

Lovely shape to this French girl...

sexy......

 

[shota70]

good luck with this interesting project, I will keep following with great curiosity

 

[Vfordyce]

That's a lot of lumber!