Thanks. I think that 1:96 is my comfort zone.
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Many thanks.
Thank you.
Getting creative with the planking.
Partly due to wanting to keep the open frame appearance, and partly due to incomprehensible plans and the absence/inadequacy of, the very limited instructions from here on...............................
Partly due to wanting to keep the open frame appearance, and partly due to incomprehensible plans and the absence/inadequacy of, the very limited instructions from here on...............................
I’ll affirm your limited planking approach. Covering all that meticulous joinery on the deck would be a shame.
Yes, I have a similar plan. I'd like to expose slightly more of the frames and perhaps cover up a few errors towards the stern deadwood area, which was poorly designed in the kit.
Superb Richard
Thank you for the encouragement Grant. I have a feeling the best might be behind me. From here on in its a bit sketchy!
Yes that is a good look. I'm probably going to stay with symmetry for this build as there is a lot of errors on both sides that need to be 'masked'.
Just a short update.......
Larboard planking complete. Several different varieties of boxwood in the kit so looks a little patchy. It doesn't show in this image, but some of the strake colour varies from pinkish, bright yellow white, cream etc, but it'll have to do. I'm not sure that I faired the hull enough because all of the highest planking came out about 2mm short. However, the wales were a good length!
Starboard unplanked except for a bit of trim around the top to mask the fillers. Might include the wale, or part thereof. Not yet decided.
A tad nightmarish adding the front bitts. More than a little fudging there!
Gunports and doors trimmed, except the quarterdeck. Hatch combings completed. I won't add the gratings as the ones I received look like burnt wood, and it is nice at present to look through the hatches to the decks below.
Next up, forecastle knees and beams.
Larboard planking complete. Several different varieties of boxwood in the kit so looks a little patchy. It doesn't show in this image, but some of the strake colour varies from pinkish, bright yellow white, cream etc, but it'll have to do. I'm not sure that I faired the hull enough because all of the highest planking came out about 2mm short. However, the wales were a good length!
Starboard unplanked except for a bit of trim around the top to mask the fillers. Might include the wale, or part thereof. Not yet decided.
A tad nightmarish adding the front bitts. More than a little fudging there!
Gunports and doors trimmed, except the quarterdeck. Hatch combings completed. I won't add the gratings as the ones I received look like burnt wood, and it is nice at present to look through the hatches to the decks below.
Next up, forecastle knees and beams.
Such nice work! Will you add a cap rail?
Thanks Paul.
Assuming I actually have the correct terminology, I intend to add gunwale and cap rail. I plan to include most of the large elements as they will be harmonious with the overall frame-like appearance I've opted for. It's the finer busy looking bits I'm mulling over.
I'm also toying with the idea of a half bow section 'a la Winchelsea' in the NMM.................
Assuming I actually have the correct terminology, I intend to add gunwale and cap rail. I plan to include most of the large elements as they will be harmonious with the overall frame-like appearance I've opted for. It's the finer busy looking bits I'm mulling over.
I'm also toying with the idea of a half bow section 'a la Winchelsea' in the NMM.................
Hi Allan,
Following a failed experiment to add a section of the wale to the unplanked side, I'm going with your suggestion of fully contrasting sides. I've had to mask the fillers at the top of the timbers, but that's all the strakes I'll add for now. I think it'll look OK once polished.
I would guess many of us get confused on terminology, especially with rails. I THINK most, if not all, of these are correct but would welcome input on any mistakes.
The JPG is not super clear, but the PDF should be easier to read. Hope this helps Richard.
Allan
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Thank you Allan,
That is very useful. I've never before got the measure of this. Which would be the gunrail, or is that not on all warship?
That is very useful. I've never before got the measure of this. Which would be the gunrail, or is that not on all warship?
Richard,
PS: NOTHING sketchy here - all excellent work
Cheers,
PS: NOTHING sketchy here - all excellent work
Cheers,
Thanks John. Still some areas I need to 'alter' before showing pictures ;-)
Very nice progress, Richard.
Regards, Peter