HMS Bounty 1:48 Made to Harold Hahn Plans

[lesterpalifka]

moving along on framing slow process. have made several adjustments to the jig but now seriously adding frames to the keel

 

[lesterpalifka]

moving along on the framing

 

[lesterpalifka]

 

[BradNSW]

Looking nice. Pretty soon the sanding and fairing begins!

 

[lesterpalifka]

Looking nice. Pretty soon the sanding and fairing begins!

yes im 2 frames and 3 bow cant frames away fro fairing
probably going to build the stern before that

 

[lesterpalifka]

i have the hull framed except the final at the bow and the stern transoms. starting to put in the ceiling planks to strngthen up the hull also will put the mast step blocks in now.

 

[lesterpalifka]

framing up

 

[lesterpalifka]

i have made a set of plans for a steam box. for those who want it i have a pdf file. you can adjust the dimensions to fit your needs
email me for a set. also i really really need some help doing the stern framing on my bounty. just cant figure out how to get the right curves etc. any patterns that i can scan and redraw to my scale will be helpful. thanks

EMAIL: lesterpalifka@gmail.com

 

[lesterpalifka]

Just wanted to get the garboard on and try out my steam box which worked great 15 mins planks were ready to bend....trimmed the garboard after it had dryed to mate it to the rabbit

 

[lesterpalifka]

thumbs ups are good i need comments if you see something wrong or if i should do something different. i joined here to get help and comments..... thanks

 

[Jimsky]

Once we see something wrong, will definitely comment. Until now, it seems like you know what you are doing Steady and planned execution! What type of glue are you using? It has a 'brownish' color when drying out.

 

[BradNSW]

Lester,
I've not seen the innovative use of the large clamps, like you did. I have plenty but NEVER realized you could simply fit one of the silver clips like you did, to clamp planks! Done with my planking but will remember for next model. Your planking is looking good!

 

[lesterpalifka]

Once we see something wrong, will definitely comment. Until now, it seems like you know what you are doing Steady and planned execution! What type of glue are you using? It has a 'brownish' color when drying out.

water proof wood glue it sets up quick and i use it for spots that are covered over.

 

[Uwek]

Like Jim already mentioned - no comment of correction necessary, only positive comments are possible.
AND: Many Thanks for sharing your steam-box drawing - could you maybe also upload this as a normal pdf?

 

[lesterpalifka]

here is the steam box pdf you can adjust the dimensions to suite your needs. hope you all like simple build and works great.
i really need help[ in doing the Bounty's stern framing please private message me for my email. the pdf wont load up as it is too big. private me for my email and i will send it to you along with construction pictures

 

[lesterpalifka]

 

[lesterpalifka]

Lester,
I've not seen the innovative use of the large clamps, like you did. I have plenty but NEVER realized you could simply fit one of the silver clips like you did, to clamp planks! Done with my planking but will remember for next model. Your planking is looking good!

thank you. i saw this on a rc airplane modeling site this works really good and i use it to do all my planking it also allows to get into tight spots. you can use different size spring clips also . i have tried all the commercial clamps from model suppliers for clamping planks and NONE work like this does.

 

[lesterpalifka]

i am putting out a cal for some help on my 1/48 bounty. if anyone has done the stern framing will you be willing to share the patterns you used to frame the stern? private message me and ill give you my email. If there is something you need like drawings made ( i have autocad and i am a retired mechanical engineer 49 years experience) ill make drawings for you... let me know......

 

[lesterpalifka]

 

[lesterpalifka]

will need help from you all on the stern framing