Corsair H.M.S. Enterprize Build Log

[richardjjs]

So, Paul (@dockattner ) asked for pictures, and I don't blame him. Here are a few pics of the construction jig with frames 1 through 29 resting on the keel. They are not glued yet and I have not put in any of the spacers between the frames.

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I hope you enjoyed the pics. I still have 8 more straight frames to build, then I start on the cant frames. I've also been messing around with the hawse pieces some, trying to get a handle on how best to build them .

Exactly the same as you Just building 30 - 33 Give it 24 hours then join them
Tell you wha I will not miss sanding them -
Can you post a it about the Hawse Piece maybe look at them together although Keith has osted some good ideas
I am a bit worried as i build my keep exactly over the plan and there is a gap between the front of the bow and jig
Will add a photo when my phone is recharged

 

[richardjjs]

yeah, I saw that. I don't know if that means that is what the strips in the kit are for, or if they can be made from the scrap from around where the other parts are.

they appear to be square stuff so i would think strips in kit
WE need to raise this with Victor

 

[richardjjs]

Maybe this helps from ARBAN

 

[RogerD]

That's some tidy work of yours Jeff, looks very labour intensive.

 

[Corsair]

That's some tidy work of yours Jeff, looks very labour intensive.

Thanks Roger!
There is still a long way to go and plenty of places for me to screw it up.

 

[Corsair]

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Maybe this helps from ARBAN

His work is amazing.

 

[dockattner]

She's a big girl, isn't she! Thanks for the progress photos - now I believe .

 

[Corsair]

She's a big girl, isn't she! Thanks for the progress photos - now I believe .

Brings to mind a song by Queen....

 

[GIG1810]

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Vielleicht hilft das von ARBAN

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Maybe this helps from ARBAN

Hey Jeff,

really an impressive bug. Beautifully crafted. Very clean. I would love to build one like that. Respect!

Best regards
Günther

 

[Corsair]

Hey Jeff,

really an impressive bug. Beautifully crafted. Very clean. I would love to build one like that. Respect!

Best regards
Günther

Thanks Gunther. That's the beauty of photos. You take them at t distance so it hides all the flaws.

 

[richardjjs]

Thanks Gunther. That's the beauty of photos. You take them at t distance so it hides all the flaws.

Flaws What Flaws
Or just a differenet ANGLE

 

[GrantTyler]

So, Paul (@dockattner ) asked for pictures, and I don't blame him. Here are a few pics of the construction jig with frames 1 through 29 resting on the keel. They are not glued yet and I have not put in any of the spacers between the frames.

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I hope you enjoyed the pics. I still have 8 more straight frames to build, then I start on the cant frames. I've also been messing around with the hawse pieces some, trying to get a handle on how best to build them .

Good evening Jeff. Lovely progress. Those frames seem to go on forever and can be a tad tedious…..and then they are done. So far looking very fine. Cheers Grant

 

[Corsair]

Good evening Jeff. Lovely progress. Those frames seem to go on forever and can be a tad tedious…..and then they are done. So far looking very fine. Cheers Grant

Thanks for the kind words.

 

[shota70]

That is looking greatprogress, Jeff

 

[Corsair]

That is looking greatprogress, Jeff

Thank you very much !

 

[Corsair]

Woohoo ! I've started working on the last of the flat frames !

 

[Corsair]

The last of the flat frames are glued up, now I need to sand/bevel them !
Then I get to glue all the flat frames to the keel after I verify they have a good fit.
Here's a picture just for Paul (@dockattner )

 

[dockattner]

And a great picture it is! The classic stack of frames should appear on every POF build report!

 

[GrantTyler]

The last of the flat frames are glued up, now I need to sand/bevel them !
Then I get to glue all the flat frames to the keel after I verify they have a good fit.
Here's a picture just for Paul (@dockattner )

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Good morning Jeff. Ready for action.........or making some serious dust. . Lovely progress Jeff. Cheers Grant

 

[CLB]

Nice progress Jeff ! - looking forward to seeing her continuing to take shape