Trying to get new momentum to continue this build, too. After a year of practically no spare time for hobbies things are looking good, so...
I decided to work on the frames in batches. Cutting out, cleaning, glueing, marking and shaping of the frames 8 to 16.
Frames glued and ready for marking and shaping:
Dryfitting:
I "messed up" the base of frame 8, have to reshape it somehow to close the gap to 7 and 9...
I decided to work on the frames in batches. Cutting out, cleaning, glueing, marking and shaping of the frames 8 to 16.
Frames glued and ready for marking and shaping:
Dryfitting:
I "messed up" the base of frame 8, have to reshape it somehow to close the gap to 7 and 9...
you did not loose your skills in modeling in the last year - looking very good
Thank You
The parts for the stern assembly are prepared, except for the shaping of the number 37
To shape the transom I found it to be easier to hold the piece close to the edge of the table and pull a sanding stick with 80 grit sandpaper downwards to about 1 mm from the line. Then switching to finer grits to the final shape.
The finished part. Turned out quite nice
Test fitting, all good for now...
The parts for the stern assembly are prepared, except for the shaping of the number 37
To shape the transom I found it to be easier to hold the piece close to the edge of the table and pull a sanding stick with 80 grit sandpaper downwards to about 1 mm from the line. Then switching to finer grits to the final shape.
The finished part. Turned out quite nice
Test fitting, all good for now...
Not much to show, here's todays work. 2,5 hours of sanding and testfitting
Shaping the side pieces (37, still haven't searched for the correct term) isn't that easy...
But slowly I'm getting there
And sanding the first aft cant frame. Another use for the templates is to hold them while sanding the faces
Shaping the side pieces (37, still haven't searched for the correct term) isn't that easy...
But slowly I'm getting there
And sanding the first aft cant frame. Another use for the templates is to hold them while sanding the faces
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First cant frame of the stern installed
I have some difficulties to fit the upper transom correctly:
The transom has to come forward 1mm or 2... The side pieces are cut exactly to the shape of the templates and I didn't alter the notches of the transom. I tried filing the notches of the holder bit it still isn't enough.
Did someone else have this same issue?
The transom is sitting firmly in the holder though:
I have some difficulties to fit the upper transom correctly:
The transom has to come forward 1mm or 2... The side pieces are cut exactly to the shape of the templates and I didn't alter the notches of the transom. I tried filing the notches of the holder bit it still isn't enough.
Did someone else have this same issue?
The transom is sitting firmly in the holder though:
Great progress!
After lots of sanding and trying I got the pieces to fit properly. The notches of the jig have to be shaped in the corresonding angle of the part in this case for the transom (right next to the clamp)
While sanding the notches the deck transom broke...
I realised that it's easier to fit that part in two pieces, first the right side and then the left. Of course I had to swear like a world champion first
Preparing the next parts for the stern and frame 69
And this is the current state
While sanding the notches the deck transom broke...
I realised that it's easier to fit that part in two pieces, first the right side and then the left. Of course I had to swear like a world champion first
Preparing the next parts for the stern and frame 69
And this is the current state
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The progress of yesterday's work...
And here I realised the mistake after the glue has already set. Toptimber 72 is positioned the wrong way. I interpreted the curved part to go along the length of the ship instead of across...
The following toptimbers are also all wrong. Plus I forgot to reinstall the template which I removed to have better access. Maybe then I could have seen the error sooner.
I will have to disassemble those pieces and cut new ones...
And here I realised the mistake after the glue has already set. Toptimber 72 is positioned the wrong way. I interpreted the curved part to go along the length of the ship instead of across...
The following toptimbers are also all wrong. Plus I forgot to reinstall the template which I removed to have better access. Maybe then I could have seen the error sooner.
I will have to disassemble those pieces and cut new ones...
So here goes...
With IPA and heat and I disassembled the cant frame, deck transom and the two first toptimbers.
It is messy though.
But after careful cleanup and testfitting it is ready to be reinstalled. This time without glue until everything is correct.
And now the fit is better as before...
With the help of the old part I traced teh contour on the stock
And cut out. I decided to just correct the two first timbers as the curvature of the others is negligible and will be created while fairing.
I hope to be able to shape them this afternoon and maybe do some more frames...
With IPA and heat and I disassembled the cant frame, deck transom and the two first toptimbers.
It is messy though.
But after careful cleanup and testfitting it is ready to be reinstalled. This time without glue until everything is correct.
And now the fit is better as before...
With the help of the old part I traced teh contour on the stock
And cut out. I decided to just correct the two first timbers as the curvature of the others is negligible and will be created while fairing.
I hope to be able to shape them this afternoon and maybe do some more frames...
