HMS ENTERPRISE 1774 by RichardJJS 1:48 scale. New Kit from M.D

[AllanKP69]

Useful but is anyone doing it

Hi Richard,

Some builders would not consider this important, others do, but it is your model, so go with what you want. The keel is tapered forward and aft with the dimensions you show above. Keep in mind that if you ignore the actual dimensions of the keel but the knee of the head is properly tapered it will not match up with the boxing joint, and if you taper the stern post properly but not the keel, there will be a shelf on top of the keel at the post.

Your model, your call.

Allan

 

[richardjjs]

Hi Richard,

Some builders would not consider this important, others do, but it is your model, so go with what you want. The keel is tapered forward and aft with the dimensions you show above. Keep in mind that if you ignore the actual dimensions of the keel but the knee of the head is properly tapered it will not match up with the boxing joint, and if you taper the stern post properly but not the keel, there will be a shelf on top of the keel at the post.

Your model, your call.

Allan

Totally Agree Ive Not tapered the Keel at the stern - still waiting for replacement parts for Knee
Photo shows Stern Keel where it does have a shelf but told not too worry
Might just taper the stern of the Keel before i finally fix te Ribs
THanks

 

[AllanKP69]

Might just taper the stern of the Keel before i finally fix te Ribs

Actually doing it now that it is assembled will make sure they are an exact match.
Allan