Both of you are correct, I will use one or combo of the suggestions. I was aware that the keel must have a positional reference. Both methods mentioned will provide this.
thank you
thank you
Donnie's HMS Blandford Cross Section Build: 1/32 Scale [COMPLETED BUILD]
The tabletop must be dead level, though, Uwe!!
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Another way to align the top and bottom of the jig is to strike a centerline on the top and bottom and align them with a square, as long as the vertical supports are square the top and bottom can be different sizes and the bench does not have to be level.
Always more than one way to skin a cat!
Thank you for the visits and encouragement. I got off course this evening. I am hi-jacking my own thread and getting way off topic.
I decided to use a weight to align the KEEL. I knew I had a weight (plumb) from many years ago and I looked for it for over an hour and could not find it. Well, I remember it was a little too large for this project anyway. So, major distractions set in. I wanted to cut out my jig pattern, but somehow I got the urge to just make my own plumb weight. So here it goes, this has nearly nothing to do with the Blandford, but more for entertainment value, I guess.
I had some T-303 Stainless Steel and I commenced to cut off a piece. No plans, just making it off the top of my head and let's see what I can come up with. The main thing is this thing going to work when I am finished or did I just waste ( 1-1/2 ) hours of time. We will see when the time comes.
I decided to use a weight to align the KEEL. I knew I had a weight (plumb) from many years ago and I looked for it for over an hour and could not find it. Well, I remember it was a little too large for this project anyway. So, major distractions set in. I wanted to cut out my jig pattern, but somehow I got the urge to just make my own plumb weight. So here it goes, this has nearly nothing to do with the Blandford, but more for entertainment value, I guess.
I had some T-303 Stainless Steel and I commenced to cut off a piece. No plans, just making it off the top of my head and let's see what I can come up with. The main thing is this thing going to work when I am finished or did I just waste ( 1-1/2 ) hours of time. We will see when the time comes.
The ruler assists in proper center alignment of the tool to stock when tool/cross slide engages the
ruler, if the cutting tool is not exact centerline, the ruler will flex back and forth. Aim for near 90°
Cut-off tool working - use 270 RPM (no lubricant)
Finished Cut off Excess Stock (no lubricant)
Setup Headstock for 25 ° Cut for Taper
Taper in Progress About 700 RPM
Taper Finished
Main Plumb Weight complete - need to drill a hole for Split Ring
Using Micro Marks Drill Bits - going slow downward & maybe 400 RPM
Hole Completed
Mounted Split Ring for string
Putting it into Practice
ruler, if the cutting tool is not exact centerline, the ruler will flex back and forth. Aim for near 90°
Cut-off tool working - use 270 RPM (no lubricant)
Finished Cut off Excess Stock (no lubricant)
Setup Headstock for 25 ° Cut for Taper
Taper in Progress About 700 RPM
Taper Finished
Main Plumb Weight complete - need to drill a hole for Split Ring
Using Micro Marks Drill Bits - going slow downward & maybe 400 RPM
Hole Completed
Mounted Split Ring for string
Putting it into Practice
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This is why I love this hobby: I need a plumb...well...let's make one!!! Great result, well worth spending time! 
Time was on my side tonight. I was able to cut out the jig notches. This is straight off the scroll saw. No filing to be done yet - I will wait to see how a .5 inch dummy frame will fit in the notches tomorrow. Jig is still not glued or screwed together but just dry fitting. I did leave an indention reference mark where the KEEL is located, you just cannot see it in the pics. I took an Exacto knife and made a tiny "v" cut in the middle.
Hallo my friend,
I am happy, that you made the first sawdust. It is looking very accurate - well done!
I am happy, that you made the first sawdust. It is looking very accurate - well done!
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Hi Donald, Paul here
You said you could not build like my Royal Clipper but looking at this, your going to make a perfect model, may take you a long time but scratch building is a great and satisfying challenge and I'm sure your skills are up to it.
Have patience, Paul
Great start, Donnie! The jig is an important part of the build.
Great start Donnie! Glad to see you finally got to start this build.
My samples arrived this afternoon from Dave. I wrote Dave a special thanks. Some timber I have never seen before - It will not be long and I will have my selection made shortly. Again, thank you Dave very much !!!
Donald
Donald
Ok, so, now the Jig is finally finished and pleased with it. A dummy piece of Red Oak I had laying around cut down to .5 inches wide. The very faint pencil ine down the middle is the Keel Center established using plumb.
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Perfect work Donald for a beginner like me!
What is the “Blandford AOTS to help me with terminology”?
Can you please tell me a bit more about it and where did you get it? I think it may help me with the terminology which I have a major problem understanding. I haven’t started building anything yet but I hope one day to do so.
Thank you.
Well, hello there 528i Jim, nice to hear from you - I am pleasantly surprised about your post. I have a selection of wood now to choose from and will be starting soon.
Also to Oskar27, The AOTS is short for The Anatomy of the Ship series of books are comprehensive treatments of the design and construction of individual ships. They have been published by Conway Maritime Press since the 1980s and republished in the US by the Naval Institute Press.
I think I had my abbreviation wrong. This can be bought from Amazon or eBay, etc. It was suggested to me by Mike41 to buy this as it shows and describes in detail each part and piece of the ship. I have been putting off building this for about a year and this is something I need to do to learn. The jig is a very important part as well. I hope that you join us in this Project. If you do, then I can send you the link to download the entire Build Of Materials (BOM) and plans and patterns. You have a choice of 1:32 of which I am doing or the 1:48.
Also to Oskar27, The AOTS is short for The Anatomy of the Ship series of books are comprehensive treatments of the design and construction of individual ships. They have been published by Conway Maritime Press since the 1980s and republished in the US by the Naval Institute Press.
I think I had my abbreviation wrong. This can be bought from Amazon or eBay, etc. It was suggested to me by Mike41 to buy this as it shows and describes in detail each part and piece of the ship. I have been putting off building this for about a year and this is something I need to do to learn. The jig is a very important part as well. I hope that you join us in this Project. If you do, then I can send you the link to download the entire Build Of Materials (BOM) and plans and patterns. You have a choice of 1:32 of which I am doing or the 1:48.
You can find a Book Review here in SOS:
Book review - Book Review: "The 20-Gun Ship BLANDFORD" (Anatomy of the Ship series) by Peter Goodwin
Book Review: The 20-Gun Ship BLANDFORD (Anatomy of the Ship series) by Peter Goodwin Hardcover: 119 pages Publisher: US Naval Institute Press; Anatomy of the Ship series edition (March 1, 1988) or Conway Language: English Product Dimensions: 10 x 0.8 x 10.5 inches Shipping Weight: 1.8...
shipsofscale.com
Thank Donnie for the reply, I found the book and I will order it.
I also appreciate your help regarding the link for the entire BOM and plans, it will help me a lot to get going. As for the scale I will leave it up to you since I don’t know which will be easier for a beginner 1:32 or 1:48?
I also appreciate your help regarding the link for the entire BOM and plans, it will help me a lot to get going. As for the scale I will leave it up to you since I don’t know which will be easier for a beginner 1:32 or 1:48?
Donnie just take it easy and all will fit into place soon or latter, after all it is a hobby project – something to enjoy.
I never built any model but my experience from other projects says that lumber is sold in standard lengths and cutting to length is the end users job. So if you have similar wood type/size in various lengths you just add up the lengths and you order the total lenght you need + some extra for safety.
I never built any model but my experience from other projects says that lumber is sold in standard lengths and cutting to length is the end users job. So if you have similar wood type/size in various lengths you just add up the lengths and you order the total lenght you need + some extra for safety.