HMS Ontario 1780 Cross Section scale 1:32 1.0(Version 1)

[Mike41]

Upper Deck Framing:
The two end beams were installed first, the next step was mounting a poor man’s laser on the center line. All dimensions for the carlings are taken from the center line. This is a few photos of the installation.

 

[donfarr]

WOW, Looks like a fantastic project, GREAT WORK MIKE AS ALWAYS. Don

 

[Mike41]

Upper Deck:
This is a small update on the upper deck, I added a ladder, grating and started the planking. I used white pine for the deck planking, this is the first time I used pine for planking. I hope it blends in well with the other woods.

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[epicdoom]

Looks amazing Mike your doing some great work

 

[Peglegreg]

G'day Mike
This is going to be a beautiful model when it is finished. Well done on the plans and excellent craftsmanship.
I think you have outdone yourself on this project.

 

[Jimsky]

Hello Mike
The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more. Ok

 

[zoly99sask]

Mike,I think the Ontario cross section will be even more sucsessful then the Blandford,she is coming along nicely.

 

[Peglegreg]

Mike,I think the Ontario cross section will be even more sucsessful then the Blandford,she is coming along nicely.

I havta agree with this statement.

 

[SteveA]

Hey Mike, The Ontario is looking amazing, great work I can't wait until the next GB. I better worry about this first one for now though.

 

[Norway]

Mike, I'm looking forward to seeing the finished result, until now it looks very good, good luck on.

 

[Mike41]

Thanks everyone for your kind comments and likes. This build is going to be more challenging than the Blandford and assumes the builder to have a basic understanding of the plank on frame building process, it will not be more difficult than the Blandford just more detail work. I hope to have the drawings ready to release in mid-summer after they have been reviewed and corrections made.

 

[Canoe21]

Hello Mike
Just checking in on your great build of the HMS Ontario cross Section. Thanks for showing so many ideas on this build. I do have a question and that is how thick is the copper that you used to make the gun port hinges, also how did you cut them out to get such a very nice shape? ENJOY.

Regards Lawrence

 

[Mike41]

Hi Lawrence,
Thanks for your kind comments. I used 36-gauge copper foil for the gun port hinges using patterns attached to the metal with spray adhesive and cut out with scissors.

 

[DocBlake]

Looking great, Mike. This is a excellent subject for a group build. I can’t wait to start working on her.

 

[Mike41]

Thanks Dave.

 

[Canoe21]

Hi Lawrence,
Thanks for your kind comments. I used 36-gauge copper foil for the gun port hinges using patterns attached to the metal with spray adhesive and cut out with scissors.View attachment 81327

Thanks, Mike
I will have to get a piece of that copper. You sure do make your Gun Port hinges look great, ENJOY
Regards Lawrence

 

[Mike41]

This is a few photos of the Main Mast Topsail Bitts, pumps and some planking. The mast and pumps are just sitting in place the will be installed when the deck planking is sanded, tree nailed and finished. I need to add a little more deck planking for the windless and belfry.

 

[Jimsky]

@Mike41 just WOW!! Excellent workmanship, Mike. Going a bit ahead...I am sure you will be treenails the desk? If yes, will you use holly as the wood for treenails?

 

[DocBlake]

Really nice, Mike! Great job!

That is really unusual deck framing, Mike. Why are there no ledges? All I see are beams, carlings, and pretty wide areas spanned by unsupported decking. Is the decking thicker than usual so it can span those distances without ledges?

 

[zoly99sask]

Really nice, Mike! Great job!

That is really unusual deck framing, Mike. Why are there no ledges? All I see are beams, carlings, and pretty wide areas spanned by unsupported decking. Is the decking thicker than usual so it can span those distances without ledges?

Good question Dave,thats what I was asking Mike too a while ago.