HMS Enterprise 1774 POF 1:48.

[GrantTyler]

That jig for the hawse timbers is the BOMB! I had already started over three times by the time I got to where you are right now. Cool!

Good evening Paul. It certainly seems to be working a treat at the moment. I must commend CAF for the thought they put into the processes of the build. Somewhere it seems to become really difficult as referenced by others who have built it. I will cross that bridge when I get there- right now I’m finding the whole kit a BOMB. Cheers Grant

 

[GrantTyler]

I took a couple of cups of coffee but I worked my way from the beginning of your log to the present. I'm facinated by what you are doing. I never realized the amount of work required for these type of builds.

Jan

Thanks Jan. I’m really enjoying the way CAF have set out this kit. The only bummer is char char and more freaking char.. . Cheers Grant

 

[GrantTyler]

Very nice Grant. Those bevel lines etched into the frames are a real time saver. My Bluenose had em etched on both sides so one could fair the inside hull as well. However, the Le Requin only has em on the outside only and they tell you draw your own on the inside based on the outer ones!!

Good evening Daniel. Those bevel lines are my best friend. The char my worst enemy. . Cheers Grant

 

[Pathfinder65]

The only bummer is char char and more freaking char.. . Cheers Grant

Yup, that stuff is abummer. Feels like I've been doing that for weeks on the Oseberg frames.

 

[GrantTyler]

That's true. Now immagine the same operation on bollard timbers e hawse pieces with no jig at all... . I had to cut out even the small notches machined in the plywood in order to get the correct air space between the sternpost and the bollard timbers... . This kit definitely looks far better... or easier under this respect, at least.View attachment 508270

Good evening Albert. True story. Tom from CAF certainly thought about everything when designing this kit. Cheers Grant

 

[GrantTyler]

I wish I had that jig too for my Dutch 2...... but I also got the lasercut parts neither. But I do label the parts, so that's okay.

You do a great job on that, looks sharp.

Hi Stephan. Thank you kindly.
You don’t need a jig to build Dutch ships nothing is regular….. Saying that my Enterprise may end up looking more like a Dutch construction

Jokes aside with your skills you don’t need jigs or lazercut parts. Cheers Grant

 

[neilm]

Beautiful work. This is so lovely. Fantastic start Grant.

 

[Daniel20]

Good evening Daniel. Those bevel lines are my best friend. The char my worst enemy. . Cheers Grant

Yup, I go and wash my hands periodically just to keep from spreading it all over the place.

 

[GrantTyler]

Beautiful work. This is so lovely. Fantastic start Grant.

Good morning. Thank you Neil I appreciate your encouragement. Let’s hope it stays this way and everything fits together spot on. Cheers Grant

 

[GrantTyler]

Good morning. Wow @CAFmodel (Tom) after service is wonderful.I got my missing parts in the mail yesterday - Thank you.

I can build my framing jig now, however I am going to hold back until all the frames etc are built and dry fitted. It will be easier to make notch fitment etc without this cumbersome jig surrounding the keel and center timbers.
Cheers Grant

 

[Dean62]

Char is is like charcoal as far as being very messy to handle and clean up. But it’s burnt wood, so it makes sense. Without CNC, there is lazer and the mess it makes for you to clean up. I would not mind dealing with a CNC only kit.

Ps - great work so far!

 

[GrantTyler]

Char is is like charcoal as far as being very messy to handle and clean up. But it’s burnt wood, so it makes sense. Without CNC, there is lazer and the mess it makes for you to clean up. I would not mind dealing with a CNC only kit.

Ps - great work so far!

Thank you Dean. Ditto. Cheers Grant

 

[fj3131030]

Beautiful work, I made this model a few years ago.

 

[GrantTyler]

Beautiful work, I made this model a few years ago.View attachment 508568View attachment 508569

Good morning. Thank you very much. It was your model which inspired me to buy this kit. I hope that I can get mine close to your beautiful Enterprise. Cheers Grant

 

[RogerD]

Good morning Grant, just picked up on your last couple of pages and the impressive work so far. Your forward thinking and cautious approach will pay dividends as you progress. Good to read that your missing parts arrived.

 

[AllanKP69]

Very nice model FJ. It brings up a question. Does the kit include a lion for the figure head or the Perseus with Medusa's head as in the painting by Joseph Marshall?
Thanks
Allan

 

[GrantTyler]

Very nice model FJ. It brings up a question. Does the kit include a lion for the figure head or the Perseus with Medusa's head as in the painting by Joseph Marshall?
Thanks
Allan
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Hi Allan. It includes a lion. Cheers Grant

 

[GrantTyler]

Good morning Grant, just picked up on your last couple of pages and the impressive work so far. Your forward thinking and cautious approach will pay dividends as you progress. Good to read that your missing parts arrived.

Good afternoon Roger. I am praying for some return to my cautiousness….My first major task created some issues, nothing to large Howe the worst thing is I don’t know where I went wrong. See my post below.

 

[GrantTyler]

Good afternoon everyone.

What I learned from reading every build log (completed or otherwise) is that everyone built the hawes timbers out of the jig. No instructions and this seemed logical so I went for it.

The first cant frame and hawse timbers. Prelim sanding done but I will wait for all the frames to be done to finalise the sanding.


Even with a “BOMB” of a jig I still messed up two timber bevels. I have cut and inserted a rectangle filler wood piece - I will trim and sand these when glue is dry - will be awesome when done RED ARROWS.


To ensure correct fitting I use the C section of the jig :

I had loads of fun and pretty happy so far….holding thumbs.
Cheers Grant

 

[AllanKP69]

Thanks Grant. So some kit bashing if we want to have the figurehead as in the Marshall print.... Oh well.....
Allan