Thanks Nigel, it seemed like it took forever to get the frames glued up but after that we started moving along.
CAF Models La Salamandre...1:48 My Attempt
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Thanks shota70 appreciate it.
Thanks Maarten I am really happy with the quality of the timber and the laser cutting was well done.
Thank you Mike, ohhhh these little bitty planks LOL
Another week gone by and this is where we are at with Salamandre.
I finished up the riders and installed some bolts on the planks and deck clamp. I used .5mm copper wire for planks and .8 on the clamp.
On the sides of the riders I tried using using black .5mm fishing line for bolts. A skew chisel works great for cutting the line, no sanding needed. The right side of the rider is finished with the line. I really like the look of the black line but for the planking I think it would be to much on the planks the copper is more subtle on the light wood.
The last thing done was to fit the beams for the fore lower platform. I think I am only going to plank half of the platform. I don’t know if I want to cut open the side of the hull, I may just finish on side of the ship and leave the other side in frame...Decisions Decisions.
I finished up the riders and installed some bolts on the planks and deck clamp. I used .5mm copper wire for planks and .8 on the clamp.
On the sides of the riders I tried using using black .5mm fishing line for bolts. A skew chisel works great for cutting the line, no sanding needed. The right side of the rider is finished with the line. I really like the look of the black line but for the planking I think it would be to much on the planks the copper is more subtle on the light wood.
The last thing done was to fit the beams for the fore lower platform. I think I am only going to plank half of the platform. I don’t know if I want to cut open the side of the hull, I may just finish on side of the ship and leave the other side in frame...Decisions Decisions.
That fishing line is a stroke a brilliance! Imagine using that for bolts like on rudders and such. A little heat to form a head and I bet that would work great.
Indeed a great idea, thats one I will remember.
Very good appearance of the inner hull - I just get the feeling, that I should come back once to my own Salamandre ........ decisions to make 
Very good work - I am looking forward to see more of your progress
Very good work - I am looking forward to see more of your progress
Hi Daniel, I used both Weldbond and thinCA glue. They both worked equally well but the CA being clear made it easier to see the line going into the hole, and thanks for the compliment.
Thanks Uwe, I hope you do come back to your Salamandre soon - I need a tutor, spending more time figuring out the plans then working....but that’s the fun of it
Mike, is it possible for the picture of that fishing line, and source to purchase? 
SeaKnight Blade Nylon Fishing Line 500M/1000M Japanese Material Monofilament Line Sea Fishing 2-35LB https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KLW9NZY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_JHwrFbTA5KN0X
Here ya go Jim, I got this a few years ago .5mm was the thickest size they had, you might find another brand with bigger sizes.
You might have to fix the link my computer skills are horrible.
500m should last a couple life times
500m should last a couple life times
Hi BigMike .... how is it going the ship?
I have a question for you.
I LOVE the model you are building. One of the main reasons is the half open hull design that gives you possibilities to expand in inside building structures view.
The question:
Do you think that your model allows that opening because of its structural design OR the same can be done to another POF model ?
Why this question. My mind have been around the HALIFAX POF sell by ZHL Model. As there are many info on what the lower deck contains I was thinking "Can I do that opening on this Halifax ?"
Well.... I would like to hear your thoughts.
Cheers
Daniel
Hi Daniel, not much happening on Salamandre. My mother’s health has gotten progressively worse over the past month and taking a lot of time keeping her out of an extended care facility. Hope to get back working soon.
I believe opening a side of a POF model would be doable. It would take some figuring where to cut the frames but I would think you could cut frames without having to make many adjustments. @Thomas has a very nice Soleil Royal build going where he has cut away a side. He has done a lot of bashing to do it and it is amazing. That build is a POB.
Im still undecided if I’m going to cut out a side or not. I am going to leave a large portion of the decks without planking to leave the frame work exposed.
Hope to see you do Halifax, it should build into a nice model.
