HM Cutter Alert 1777 [COMPLETED BUILD]

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Hello guys, I just finished Essex. I couldn't share the finished version because I haven't photographed it yet. I will share as soon as possible.

I have started my new project, HM Cutter Alert 1777. I used Vanguard's kit plan for cutting the bulkhead former and bulkheads. Since I chose a slightly larger scale (1:36), I cut the bulkhead former and bulkheads out of 6 mm plywood accordingly. As such, because of relatively stronger structure I eliminated the bulkheads securing patterns and lower deck pattern in the plan so the cutting work was considerably reduced.

Since I will make the rabbet where the ends of the planks will enter in the bow part with my own method I cut the bulkhead former accordingly. I made the bulkhead former in 2 pieces in case it was warped because it was a little long.

I cut the deck from 2 mm of plywood and glued it in place. I filled the bow with balsa.

I will mostly use the drawings in the Anatomy of the Ship book during my build.
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mtbediz1 said:
Hello guys, I just finished Essex. I couldn't share the finished version because I haven't photographed it yet. I will share as soon as possible.

I have started my new project, HM Cutter Alert 1777. I used Vanguard's kit plan for cutting the bulkhead former and bulkheads. Since I chose a slightly larger scale (1:36), I cut the bulkhead former and bulkheads out of 6 mm plywood accordingly. As such, because of relatively stronger structure I did not use the bulkheads securing patterns and lower deck pattern in the plan and the cutting work was considerably reduced.

Since I will make the rabbet where the ends of the planks will enter in the bow part with my own method I cut the bulkhead former accordingly. I made the bulkhead former in 2 pieces in case it was warped because it was a little long.

I cut the deck from 2 mm of plywood and glued it in place. I filled the bow with balsa.

I will mostly use the drawings in the Anatomy of the Ship book during my build.
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very nice beginning, good luck
 
Great to see your new project here in a building log !
I am very happy to see now a scratch Alert build growing .... good luck (and fun)
 
I finished the first layer of planking on the port side and started the second layer. Since the original planking of the ship was clinker type, I started it from the keel upwards.
This is the first time I'm making a clinkered hull. In case I fail and get stuck, I decided to complete one side first so that I wouldn't have to deal with the other side in vain. Normally I do it on both sides.34.jpg35.jpg36.jpg37.jpg38.jpg39.jpg40.jpg41.jpg

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Very good results with your clinker planking - looking very good
 
Clinker planking of the port side is complete. I am happy with the result. I think it doesn't look so bad at all for a first time job done. I used 1.5x8 mm planks in planking. Maybe it would be more realistic if i used a bit wider planks,42.jpg43.jpg44.jpg45.jpg46.jpg47.jpg
 
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The second layer of planking is complete. In real life, these planks were fixed to each other and to the frames with bolts + treenails in a certain configuration. I want to reflect this on the model, otherwise it will be a very raw look. I know some methods to give a treenail effect, but what can be done to give a 1:36 scale bolt effect or to represent the bolt? I would be glad if friends with ideas can guide me.

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I stained above the waterline and mounted the wales. Below the waterline will be painted white later. I kept the bulwark caprails in hot water for a while and fixed them in place with clips. I'll glue them when they dry.9.jpg10.jpg11.jpg12.jpg13.jpg
 
I making the bolt effects with 0.7mm diameter black nails. The visible bolt head is spherical and approximately 1.25 mm in diameter. (When we move it to 1:1 scale, the bolt nut size becomes approximately 45 mm, which I think is not too inappropriate in terms of scale). It looks more like a rivet than a bolt nut, but I couldn't find a more suitable material.

In the original, the bolts are closer together. I bought all the nails in the store and for now I am doing them widely spaced as the number is limited. Depending on the remaining number of nails, I can make one more row in between.



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