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

Keef said:
Hi All. Back to my build log . . . I have now finally glued the frames 1 to 37 permanently onto the keel. Nice and rigid. And also made a start on the stern cant frames. These frames require a different method of construction to the ''straight frames'', and some working out and attention to detail is needed. The odd number frames, y1, y3, y5 and y7 are what l shall call double frames, ie the A and B sides are made up and are joined together at the floor timber and are sanded as one piece, like the straight frames. Frames y2, y4, y6 and y8 are made up as individual A and B sides because they are not actually joined together at the floor timber section. They are fitted to the keel individually although they are one frame, if you follow what l mean. Because of this great care must be taken to make sure the step in the futtock joints is in the right direction. A bit of lateral thinking is required. A bit tricky for my little brain :)

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Really Interesting The Instructions really are dreadful Thank goodness we have you and other building
I wanted to check my Keel and stern and Built Y8 its joined together all the way up
Looks correct in Instructions as it hold most of the stern together
Have you done Y8 yet

I also notice that on another blog that the back part of the keel is 10 Foot rather than 12 most of the way
will add detail
Happy Birhday (We dont want too many off those!!)
Hope you are well
 
Keef said:
Hi All. Back to my build log . . . I have now finally glued the frames 1 to 37 permanently onto the keel. Nice and rigid. And also made a start on the stern cant frames. These frames require a different method of construction to the ''straight frames'', and some working out and attention to detail is needed. The odd number frames, y1, y3, y5 and y7 are what l shall call double frames, ie the A and B sides are made up and are joined together at the floor timber and are sanded as one piece, like the straight frames. Frames y2, y4, y6 and y8 are made up as individual A and B sides because they are not actually joined together at the floor timber section. They are fitted to the keel individually although they are one frame, if you follow what l mean. Because of this great care must be taken to make sure the step in the futtock joints is in the right direction. A bit of lateral thinking is required. A bit tricky for my little brain :)

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It Looks like the Futtock Step on these Frames is towards the Bow
Is this your understanding !
I posted a question on your Post as it was for you
Did you find the final Keel length was too long ?
 
All frames are now complete, except cant frames x8 and y8. Iam now looking at the hawse pieces as this is the next stage. The jig used for the construction of the hawse pieces is shown . I have begun making up the jig. It looks simple, but l have found it to be a real pig to put together. More on this later

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richardjjs said:
It Looks like the Futtock Step on these Frames is towards the Bow
Is this your understanding !
I posted a question on your Post as it was for you
Did you find the final Keel length was too long ?
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I go by the frame plans for the futtock step direction. They go both ways. There must be a reason for the pattern but I've not worked that out yet. The keel length on my build is about 3 mm longer than the position of the stern post but everything fits the drawing and it all fits into the jig. And all the frames fit exactly as they should
 
Happy Belated Birthday Keep ! Your Enterprize is coming along great. Your build, is so methodical and detailed; the results show. I'll get back to my own Enterprize in mid-September. Meanwhile I've been working on CAF's 1:48 section of HMS Granado.
Congratulations.

Alex R
 
Alex R said:
Happy Belated Birthday Keep ! Your Enterprize is coming along great. Your build, is so methodical and detailed; the results show. I'll get back to my own Enterprize in mid-September. Meanwhile I've been working on CAF's 1:48 section of HMS Granado.
Congratulations.

Alex R
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Thank you Alex. Best of luck with your build
 
Keef said:
All frames are now complete, except cant frames x8 and y8. Iam now looking at the hawse pieces as this is the next stage. The jig used for the construction of the hawse pieces is shown . I have begun making up the jig. It looks simple, but l have found it to be a real pig to put together. More on this later

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Good morning Keith. Wow you are owning this. The detail is amazing on those frames and you bringing them together so very well. Ahh when the jigs are difficult the outcome is generally fantastic…..let’s hope so.
I missed your birthday to a very Happy belated Birthday Keith.
Cheers Grant
 
AllanKP69 said:
The more photos you post of this kit, the more impressive this looks. The quality and accuracy looks to be light years ahead of the old guard kit manufacturers.
Allan
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You're absolutely right Allan. The standard of materials, the accuracy of the fit and engineering that has gone into the production of this kit is incredible. I have nothing buy praise for Modelship Dockyard and this amazing kit
GrantTyler said:
Good morning Keith. Wow you are owning this. The detail is amazing on those frames and you bringing them together so very well. Ahh when the jigs are difficult the outcome is generally fantastic…..let’s hope so.
I missed your birthday to a very Happy belated Birthday Keith.
Cheers Grant
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Thanks very much Grant, and thanks for the birthday wishes. Too many of them though :) . I've sorted the jigs now, so will detail the construction process of the hawse pieces in a couple of days. Cheers mate
 
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