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HMS Sovereign of the Seas - Bashing DeAgostini Beyond Believable Boundaries
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I’ve had to do something similar.
Time to get more hull construction done, starting with the aft forecastle bulkhead and halfdeck bulkhead. To make the complex convex curves of these bulkheads, the lower plank supports which the kit provides to provide the pattern for making a jig. Instead of attaching vertical planks to the a support glued to the deck and the desk edge above it, a jig will be made using some of the parts to act as a form for the planks. The planks are not glued to the jig except where excess glue does make contact with it. The planks are instead glued to each other, edge to edge. Placing the jig on the model allows each plank to follow the curve of the camber in the upper gun deck. The bulkhead will be double planked on the outside surface using veneer strips before being removed from the jig. That way, it will be stiff enough to hold its own shape and have some strength. Once separated from the jig, the bulkhead will be veneer planked on the inside, then details will be added on both sides.
Making a jig
Insert jigs for both bulkheads in hull, not glued in place.
Jigs were formed using the outlines of the deck parts above and the lower bulkhead support, both of which will not be used as parts of the model. The deck parts will be replaced by a scratch built, historically accurate structure.
When forming the bulkhead, only the planks at the places where the convex portions of the bulkhead join are lightly glued to the jig. The planks are glued edge to edge only. Some glue will stick them to the jig, but that can be separated later.
The basic basswood bulkhead is finished. Next it will be veneered with black stained cherry wood on the outside, then separated from the jig.
The bulkheads and jigs are carefully removed from the ship and sanded to shape.
Progress so far
Making a jig
Insert jigs for both bulkheads in hull, not glued in place.
Jigs were formed using the outlines of the deck parts above and the lower bulkhead support, both of which will not be used as parts of the model. The deck parts will be replaced by a scratch built, historically accurate structure.
When forming the bulkhead, only the planks at the places where the convex portions of the bulkhead join are lightly glued to the jig. The planks are glued edge to edge only. Some glue will stick them to the jig, but that can be separated later.
The basic basswood bulkhead is finished. Next it will be veneered with black stained cherry wood on the outside, then separated from the jig.
The bulkheads and jigs are carefully removed from the ship and sanded to shape.
Progress so far
Very clever and so nicely done. Nigelesque...
Agreed with Paul! The presentation of the deck guns, with their rigging and chandlery is excellent!
I love the new term!
Update on the bulkhead production from scratch. While still on the jig, the halfdeck forward bulkhead was layered with second planking made from cherry veneer that will later be stained black. This layer was added while the planking was still on the jig, since it will provide more strength and help hold the shape of the part. After hours of adding each plank, and waiting for each one to dry until doing the next one, the front surface was completed. A razor knife was carefully used to cut the glue that was holding the bulkhead to the jig. It was attached in spots firmly, but came apart pretty easily after a few minutes of work. Both sides of the bulkhead were sanded and the part was test fit on the hull. Small gaps between the bulkhead and the bulwarks will be close with shims and those joints will be veneered over later. The part is holding its shape rather well and cleanup of the part yielded a good result.
After separation from the jig
After cleanup and sanding
Decorations will cover any errors in the length of the cherry planks.
Test fit
After separation from the jig
After cleanup and sanding
Decorations will cover any errors in the length of the cherry planks.
Test fit
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Don't cover the ship, cover the cat instead...
Sometimes that's not enough. Sometimes you need a burlap sack, a cinder block, and a lake.Don't cover the ship, cover the cat instead...
I’m certain he meant to cover the cat with dirt!Sometimes that's not enough. Sometimes you need a burlap sack, a cinder block, and a lake.
ps - Easiest solution is to have a hobby room with a door, and keep it closed!
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When I do, THIS is what happens:I’m certain he meant to cover the cat with dirt!
ps - Easiest solution is to have a hobby room with a door, and keep it closed!
Nicely made bulwarks, Kurt. I'm sure it was an anxious moment prying them away from the jig.
Kurt,
Just catching up -- looking awesome!!
Just catching up -- looking awesome!!
No, they separated easily enough. Most of the glue was joining the edges of the vertical slats. The spots of glue holding the parts together were easy to find and cut with a razor knife. The thing is, decorating the bulkheads will be much easier while they are not attached to the model. The problem is, I've only just started training myself on Blender to make the 3-D decorations, and I haven't even opened the box the 3-D printer came it. I need to start learning 3-D resin printing and modelling on Blender. That will delay much of the progress on the model. Once the decorations start getting made, then this model will give Nigel some hard to match competition for detail.
Ooh. Competitive model building! Maybe a cage match on the orlop deck? Semi-culverin drakes at 30 paces? Underwater ratline tying? My money is on Nigel if there are rules that have to be followed - Kurt if it's no holds-barred...No, they separated easily enough. Most of the glue was joining the edges of the vertical slats. The spots of glue holding the parts together were easy to find and cut with a razor knife. The thing is, decorating the bulkheads will be much easier while they are not attached to the model. The problem is, I've only just started training myself on Blender to make the 3-D decorations, and I haven't even opened the box the 3-D printer came it. I need to start learning 3-D resin printing and modelling on Blender. That will delay much of the progress on the model. Once the decorations start getting made, then this model will give Nigel some hard to match competition for detail.
Oh, this is exciting! I didn't realize you were going to design and print your own decor.No, they separated easily enough. Most of the glue was joining the edges of the vertical slats. The spots of glue holding the parts together were easy to find and cut with a razor knife. The thing is, decorating the bulkheads will be much easier while they are not attached to the model. The problem is, I've only just started training myself on Blender to make the 3-D decorations, and I haven't even opened the box the 3-D printer came it. I need to start learning 3-D resin printing and modelling on Blender. That will delay much of the progress on the model. Once the decorations start getting made, then this model will give Nigel some hard to match competition for detail.
Bad news... I'm experiencing a kidney stone on my left side as I type this. Hurts a lot. Drank a quart of water to try and pass it. Ouch. 
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Oh bugger… I hope you get this under control pretty soon.Bad news... I'm experiencing a kidney stone on my left side as I type this. Hurts a lot. Drank a quart of water to try and pass it. Ouch.
SORRY TO HEAR THAT. WHIT YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. I MY SELVES AM SUFFERING STRONG PINE IN BOTH MY KNEECAPS, AND THE WEATHER CONDITIONS RIGHT NOW DO NOT HELP EITHER.Bad news... I'm experiencing a kidney stone on my left side as I type this. Hurts a lot. Drank a quart of water to try and pass it. Ouch.
Oh boy, I know the pain.