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

TRS7139 said:
Just realized your Orlop is built( as per instruction) upside down, all carlings level with surface.
Apologies for my error, Realized all as I got into their construction….moving along, carlings next.
P.S. everything done with medium CA.
P.P.S., For decking, I did not remove char, IMO results in very nice result.

Tim

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As my brother always says…”shot dot”!
Cheers Grant
 
Gentlemen,
Although the question is being forwarded to Victor, response time seems less than ideal, thus the question here for any thoughts.

There seems to be a part number error regarding the forward platform[ step 47] regarding the vertical beams indicated as #C7.
I find no C7 and it appears the correct part seems to be #7 on C1 which is a large, uniquely morticed piece.
Any thought, appreciated.
Thanks,
Tim
 
TRS7139 said:
Gentlemen,
Although the question is being forwarded to Victor, response time seems less than ideal, thus the question here for any thoughts.

There seems to be a part number error regarding the forward platform[ step 47] regarding the vertical beams indicated as #C7.
I find no C7 and it appears the correct part seems to be #7 on C1 which is a large, uniquely morticed piece.
Any thought, appreciated.
Thanks,
Tim
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There seems to be many places where an incorrect part number is given. I helped Richard with one a little while ago. When I find them for my build, I'm noting them in my build log.
a part number C7 is an incomplete part number as there needs to be a number with the letter to properly identify the sheet. The parts he asked me about were listed in the instructions as F2-a, F2-b and F2-c. I believe I found them on B27, parts a, b and c. So, it would not surprise me at all.
I believe the errors in part numbers is due to the differences in language. Consider it an added bonus that you get a free puzzle with your kit. ROTF
 
Corsair said:
There seems to be many places where an incorrect part number is given. I helped Richard with one a little while ago. When I find them for my build, I'm noting them in my build log.
a part number C7 is an incomplete part number as there needs to be a number with the letter to properly identify the sheet. The parts he asked me about were listed in the instructions as F2-a, F2-b and F2-c. I believe I found them on B27, parts a, b and c. So, it would not surprise me at all.
I believe the errors in part numbers is due to the differences in language. Consider it an added bonus that you get a free puzzle with your kit. ROTF
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Well, you're right. Anyway the C1 part is correct and that is what I now have dry fit with the deck beam
FWIW this is what I did to insure exact placement of the forward platform, still dry fit only.
Another cautionary note since I am now fiddling with the forward bulkhead as shown on sheet #3.
If you build it exactly off of plan it will end up far too narrow to reach frames on both sides. I used an inside caliper to take measurement and ended up a full 1/4" wider up top.

Tim
 
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TRS7139 said:
Just realized your Orlop is built( as per instruction) upside down, all carlings level with surface.
Apologies for my error, Realized all as I got into their construction….moving along, carlings next.
P.S. everything done with medium CA.
P.P.S., For decking, I did not remove char, IMO results in very nice result.

Tim

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sorry missed your reply looing very good
 
When you do the gun port frames for the gun ports (ie the very wide topped ones make sure you shape them
Particularly the rear 4 - y5 y1 35 30 (Fore frame) otherwise the gun ports are not the correct width

Ive removed Y5 (Bit too much heat) and shapped it) will stick tomorrow and correct the others (LESSS HEAT!!)
but at least with with titebond you can get it orf !!

The instructions are not clear - there should stilll be a gap between the rear of the gun port frame (Stern) and the FRont of the Fore Frame)
Will post full instructions tomorrow
Corsair said:
Congrats on making it to the last frame ! :)
I'm working on the cant frames for the bow.
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Corsair said:
Congrats on making it to the last frame ! :)
I'm working on the cant frames for the bow.
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I am waiting for a new set of Cant frames before i add them
 
TRS7139 said:
Just realized your Orlop is built( as per instruction) upside down, all carlings level with surface.
Apologies for my error, Realized all as I got into their construction….moving along, carlings next.
P.S. everything done with medium CA.
P.P.S., For decking, I did not remove char, IMO results in very nice result.

Tim

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can you post some pictures of your gun ports please I need to remove somestuff from the for part of the frame aft of the gun port
They are not wide enough
Its an azazing kit
 
Hi Guys
Not heard much recently Wondering how you are all doing

Waiting for a nre set of Hawse pieces from VIctor so doing a bit of prep and testing

Fitted Keelson decide i wanted to get it to look right so drilled a seriews of holes

Used them to attach the keel but waiting for some copper wire to look the part

The Jig for the inner PLanking is not fully cut so cutting that out and preparing inner planking to see how much of the inner frames needs trimming

Photos follow
 
I'm still here. :) I'm moving very slowly with my build right now. I'm working on the bow cant frames and not sure I like how they are aligning. I've also finished assembling one of the hawse pieces and not sure I like it either. It's a real head scratcher to figure out what I'm doing. Plus I'm still working on my friends bed frame, but it's about done.
 
Corsair said:
some of them are not wide enough I'm still here. :) I'm moving very slowly with my build right now. I'm working on the bow cant frames and not sure I like how they are aligning. I've also finished assembling one of the hawse pieces and not sure I like it either. It's a real head scratcher to figure out what I'm doing. Plus I'm still working on my friends bed frame, but it's about done.
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Cocked mine uop cut too much off (Hawse Piece) Cant beleive it ive just taken them apart
I think Both Cant Frames and Hawse pieces may need shaping roughly and then put them on the Ship and get it right
Ive not shaped my frames aft of the Gun Ports and if you dont some of them are too wide and leave the Run POrt too narrow
Will pos a few pictures Tomorrow

Make sure you cut the Aft frames on your friends bed straight could cause a problem !!!!
 
DEcided to start this post again
Ive been having great difficulty in getting the measurements of the gun ports in the correct place
But decided the one thing that is consistent is the top og the jig
Its also easier to measure a few cms than from keel
So ive marked the top of the jig on my Plan
Did Gun Port 5 First yesterday and it came out well
Had to remove the aft Fames as it was too wide and stopped the gun port being the right width
Use Geoff's helpful hint of using a head gun to warm the join and it came out
Using my Belt sander trimming this down was far easier than thought
Put In place Marked the UPPER gun port section
REmove Both and cut to shape
Reglued in Frame with upper gun port section
Allowed this to dray and then cut and glued the lower Gun Port Section into place

I then use my finger sander to remove top of frames NEAR the top of the GunPOrts

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Corsair said:
I didn't know you decided to stop this post ! :)
I like your idea of using the jig to measure from. That's a great idea assuming it is parallel to the keel (which it should be on our models.
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No i cant work out a way of deleting a Post

Checked the measuments a number of times Seems good
Will try and finish 5 ports and post it cleaned up
 
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To cut and fit the GunPorts i am doing the Following

Marking each set (ie 4 frames ) from the JIG (Having marked the Upper Part of the JIG on the 1:1 Plan
Both Side with the top
Both Lower inner frames with the bottom
Removing both sides (Using heat bun at 250 degrees (Very easy)
Using my Finger sander to cut the lower ones
Shaping the Rear frame and cutting Diagonal shape
Cutting the Fore Frame t match
Reassembling both outer Frames and once set The Top of the Port
Once set shape and fix lower port
Temporary Fix all the Frames
Remove say Port 6 Frames (4 )
Cut these to size as above
Refit and glue as above and the Fix and glue the frames working For'ard each side

Hope this helps
 
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