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

[Keef]

A couple of questions about this so far
A) It looks like you have a slight gap between the front of the Bow and gthe Frame (First PIcture) I have similar although the Keel is Exactly placed on the Plan

B) You see to have placed the ODD numbered Cant X frames in first and the na added the Rear EVEN frames ois this what you recommend
AGAIN THANKS

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I did the odd cant frames first purely because these are joined at the floor timbers and A and B are treated as one unit and fit in place on their individual step on the deadwood. The even numbered frames are not joined, so A and B sides are 2 separate units of the sames frame and are easier to place on their step between the odd numbered frames. Only glue them when all the cant frames are done and the angles are correct

 

[Corsair]

Wonderful work as always !!!
Thanks for sharing and the tips.

 

[Maarten]

Very nice work Keith.
Plenty of sanding ahead but rewarding work with these elegant lines.

 

[Keef]

Wonderful work as always !!!
Thanks for sharing and the tips.

Thanks Jeff. How´s the back problem?

 

[Keef]

Very nice work Keith.
Plenty of sanding ahead but rewarding work with these elegant lines.

Yep. Wearing the fingernails down already

 

[Corsair]

Thanks Jeff. How´s the back problem?

Thanks for asking. It's doing pretty good. Now I just need to build up the strength in the muscles.
I'm finally spending some time out in the shop. Lots to do.

 

[richardjjs]

Hoping you can answer this

My number 37 frame has a marking on the A Side indication sanding it down (First Picture)
B frame is normal !

Not sure what it means
sorry to post on your page

 

[Keef]

Hoping you can answer this

My number 37 frame has a marking on the A Side indication sanding it down (First Picture)
B frame is normal !

Not sure what it means
sorry to post on your page

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Yes. I found this. It is an error, just ignore it. There is also one on the A side of y8. Remember that when you get to it. Not bad, only 2 errors on all the frame parts

 

[richardjjs]

Yes. I found this. It is an error, just ignore it. There is also one on the A side of y8. Remember that when you get to it. Not bad, only 2 errors on all the frame parts

thanks very good eh
Just thought I would post it in case someone is really following my Build
Ive actually finished ALL the main frames on the Sheets
Now to join them and that dreadful sanding in a full mask
I am doing the worse of it in the garage but finishit of in the Model Room
DEana is so understanding but i am trying to blow the dust away from the door
Guess once ive done the Other FRame ill have to spring clean the room!!

 

[Keef]

Jig parts B17a, b and c have been added to the cradle to support the counter timbers. The outer timbers, port and stbd are made up of 2 parts and sanded to form the fashion pieces, I think they're called. A cross frame, which took a very small amount of adjustment has also been fitted which I hope will give a little more support to what could be a very easily knocked and broken assembly

 

[dockattner]

Looking spot on, Keef! You do manage to make all the hard parts look easy!

 

[Keef]

Looking spot on, Keef! You do manage to make all the hard parts look easy!

Thank you Paul. I can assure you there's been a few choice words along the way

 

[Peter Voogt]

Jig parts B17a, b and c have been added to the cradle to support the counter timbers. The outer timbers, port and stbd are made up of 2 parts and sanded to form the fashion pieces, I think they're called. A cross frame, which took a very small amount of adjustment has also been fitted which I hope will give a little more support to what could be a very easily knocked and broken assembly

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That's looking very nice, Keith. The build it self as well as your picture. Filling a few gaps ........ then she is full-framed.
Regards, Peter

 

[Corsair]

Jig parts B17a, b and c have been added to the cradle to support the counter timbers. The outer timbers, port and stbd are made up of 2 parts and sanded to form the fashion pieces, I think they're called. A cross frame, which took a very small amount of adjustment has also been fitted which I hope will give a little more support to what could be a very easily knocked and broken assembly

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Wonderful work as always.
Thanks for showing me how mine should look !

 

[richardjjs]

With the futtocks having reduced sidings, filling pieces were packed in the gap between the adjacent futtocks and then nailed fore and aft through the futtocks and filling pieces as you mention. Then a hole was bored through the spacer for air. I cannot see this hole or the fore and aft bolts being done at our scales, but the filling pieces themselves will show. What I cannot find is how many spacers were used or how far apart they were.
Allan

have you found out more about these spacers please

 

[AllanKP69]

Not a thing Richard. One of the best fully framed models at RMG does not show any at all.
Hope someone finds some information.
Allan

 

[Keef]

Wonderful work as always.
Thanks for showing me how mine should look !

Thank you kindly Jeff. How are you finding work on your build?

 

[GrantTyler]

Jig parts B17a, b and c have been added to the cradle to support the counter timbers. The outer timbers, port and stbd are made up of 2 parts and sanded to form the fashion pieces, I think they're called. A cross frame, which took a very small amount of adjustment has also been fitted which I hope will give a little more support to what could be a very easily knocked and broken assembly

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Good evening Keith. You are owning this. A very good looking set of frames and counter timbers. I wish you all the best with not damaging those counter timbers…….
Cheers Grant

 

[Corsair]

Thank you kindly Jeff. How are you finding work on your build?

Still plugging along. Had to do some major tree surgery yesterday. So, when I was done with that I was too beat to work on the ship any, but I'm working on frames that are up in the 30's. Not many more to go.

 

[shota70]

Jig parts B17a, b and c have been added to the cradle to support the counter timbers. The outer timbers, port and stbd are made up of 2 parts and sanded to form the fashion pieces, I think they're called. A cross frame, which took a very small amount of adjustment has also been fitted which I hope will give a little more support to what could be a very easily knocked and broken assembly

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Dear keef
such a beautiful progress, the hull looks great, well done my friend