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Chaperon 1884 Stern Wheeler
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Bumblers Notebook Page 2: The Boiler Deck.
The Boiler Deck comes in four pieces. The build instructions indicate that the Port and Starboard pieces be assembled separately and then glued to the Main Deck structure.
I had no difficulty doing the steps to complete that part of the build. But, again there were the butt joints of the four pieces that join the deck pieces to contend with.
A quick coat of stain had brought out the look of the inscribed planking of the deck, so my thought was to fill in the joints or on the other hand plank the visible area of the deck to match the Main Deck.
I also looked at the number of Stationaries required for support between the Main and Boiler decks. The instructions called for 3/32inch square pieces and later 1/16inch square pieces (for the Boiler Deck and the Hurricane Deck). I had earlier made a note that I would use Mahogany for all the Stationaries,
I consulted the “Clerk of the Works”.
She said, “ If you have to place an order for material do it all at the same time.”
Can’t beat that logic!
So it will be 1/32 X 1/8 inch planking material for the Deck and 3/32 and 1/16 inch Mahogany for the Stationaries.
This part of the build to be continued.
Jan
The Boiler Deck comes in four pieces. The build instructions indicate that the Port and Starboard pieces be assembled separately and then glued to the Main Deck structure.
I had no difficulty doing the steps to complete that part of the build. But, again there were the butt joints of the four pieces that join the deck pieces to contend with.
A quick coat of stain had brought out the look of the inscribed planking of the deck, so my thought was to fill in the joints or on the other hand plank the visible area of the deck to match the Main Deck.
I also looked at the number of Stationaries required for support between the Main and Boiler decks. The instructions called for 3/32inch square pieces and later 1/16inch square pieces (for the Boiler Deck and the Hurricane Deck). I had earlier made a note that I would use Mahogany for all the Stationaries,
I consulted the “Clerk of the Works”.
She said, “ If you have to place an order for material do it all at the same time.”
Can’t beat that logic!
So it will be 1/32 X 1/8 inch planking material for the Deck and 3/32 and 1/16 inch Mahogany for the Stationaries.
This part of the build to be continued.
Jan
That’s the problem with making upgrades. It only leads to more upgrades.
Ha, I can blame others. Especially the "AL-FI" thinkers.
Indeed I do. But as an old F*** I do have my moments
Oh my Gosh I have the kit but didn't open the instructions. I will need to have on my phone all the time open the inches to mm converter.
Thanks !!
Daniel
...The Admiral will confine you to your quarters away from your shipyard. Severe punishment
Bumblers Notebook Page 3: The Boiler Deck Structure
The instructions,
“Assemble the bending jig for parts 84 as shown on the plans and let dry. Parts 84 P/S have laser engraved vertical lines forward where a bend is required. Their purpose is so that the basswood will yield at these lines when bent but not break. Because of the variance in hardness of basswood and the settings of the laser machines the engraved lines may or may not be deep enough to allow the wood to yield nicely when bent around the bending jig.”
It took a few passes with a new #11 blade to score the vertical lines enough to allow for the bending of the part in the bending jig. I placed a piece of heavy duty masking tape for backing in that area. (Just in case I got carried away).
The bending jg.
The first section came out fine, the second was a little problematic but the backing tape held it all together.
The first section.
The second section in the bending jig.
The time consuming step is placing the 1/16 inch square Battens. There are a LOT of them.
The start of the 1/32 inch square Battens. One per scribed line.
Jan
The instructions,
“Assemble the bending jig for parts 84 as shown on the plans and let dry. Parts 84 P/S have laser engraved vertical lines forward where a bend is required. Their purpose is so that the basswood will yield at these lines when bent but not break. Because of the variance in hardness of basswood and the settings of the laser machines the engraved lines may or may not be deep enough to allow the wood to yield nicely when bent around the bending jig.”
It took a few passes with a new #11 blade to score the vertical lines enough to allow for the bending of the part in the bending jig. I placed a piece of heavy duty masking tape for backing in that area. (Just in case I got carried away).
The bending jg.
The first section came out fine, the second was a little problematic but the backing tape held it all together.
The first section.
The second section in the bending jig.
The time consuming step is placing the 1/16 inch square Battens. There are a LOT of them.
The start of the 1/32 inch square Battens. One per scribed line.
Jan
Yes indeed the jigs worked well. My fear was cutting all the way through the scored lines. But the layer of Masking tape held everything together.The building jig seems to have done its job well - you have two very nice going bends going there. Well done!
Jan
You're welcome, Jan. There is still room for new members in the Club.Ha, I can blame others. Especially the "AL-FI" thinkers.
But.....nice progress with different challenges: bending panels and lots of battens parallel to each other.
Regards, Peter
Thanks to all of you who are following my “Epic”. It’s a very interesting kit and I‘m having a good time building it.
Jan
Jan
Bumblers Notebook Page 4: The Boiler Deck Structure Continued
The Stern section of the structure required the assembly of another “Bending Jig”. (That makes three so far). The ends of this piece need to be bent to fit the end of the Boiler deck.
The bend in the jig for the Stern piece is not as pronounced as with the other jigs. The method of placing heavy duty Masking tape as a backing for the section to be bent is working very well. So far I’ve managed to score the bend lines without cutting them all the way through.
Currently the plan is to finish bending the corners and adding the Battens to all four pieces of the structure, paint the pieces and add them to the Boiler deck once that is planked.
Jan
The Stern section of the structure required the assembly of another “Bending Jig”. (That makes three so far). The ends of this piece need to be bent to fit the end of the Boiler deck.
The bend in the jig for the Stern piece is not as pronounced as with the other jigs. The method of placing heavy duty Masking tape as a backing for the section to be bent is working very well. So far I’ve managed to score the bend lines without cutting them all the way through.
Currently the plan is to finish bending the corners and adding the Battens to all four pieces of the structure, paint the pieces and add them to the Boiler deck once that is planked.
Jan
That's a lot of work for the walls, Jan. But the combination of all looks very nice. The investment of time is in order with the result.
Regards, Peter
I agree with Peter. I especially like the look with the battens.
The battens are slow work, I do them a few at a time. Probably much the way you did the “nails” on your Vasa.
Just for “chuckles“ count the number of scribed lines on this structure piece and multiply by two
Jan
Indeed, it’s a slow process. I do it at odd moments here and there. I do a couple battens working from the middle and then a couple working from the ends. Then it’s off to do something else while the glue dries.
Jan