@dockattner, such a nice build. CONGRATULATIONS! It is a shame that the kit is no longer available.
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Of course I am modifying the kit extensively, but I agree with you @Loracs, this is a really fine kit (truly state of the art for its time). I know of unbuilt Kingfisher kits sitting under workbenches - perhaps they will pop up on the secondary market one day (that's how I acquired mine).
For the scratch builder I would recommend the book series: The Fully Framed Model (Antscherl and Herbert). It assumes a fairly high level of experience and workmanship, but it has been my faithful guide throughout.
Wow, impressive work Paul! She’s beautiful!
BRAVO
shall I say more? - can I say more?
Bravo Bravo - I am a big fan of your work
shall I say more? - can I say more?
Bravo Bravo - I am a big fan of your work
Hello Friends,
Thank you to everyone who posted comments and/or shared likes recently. You are a fine bunch!
Next up in my seemingly random build sequence are the bulkhead walls that sit on the upper deck. There are three: one that sits at the end of the forecastle deck, and two that sit under the quarter deck near the back half of the ship. There is also a dividing wall between these aft bulkheads.
There are a number of options for constructing these walls and I chose the path less traveled (at least among the sources I looked at). In retrospect I'm not so sure that was a wise choice.
I decided to build up the bulkhead walls in layers. There is a 0.5 mm veneer core that is solid. And then there are 0.5 mm thick 'boards' applied to that core which simulate the finished carpentry. This is a very controlled approach, but it requires essentially building the wall twice - once on the front and a second time on the back. Perhaps some pictures will help...
My cardstock template was transferred to some boxwood veneer:
Here I have started added the vertical boards and am testing for fit:
As you can see something went wrong when I made the template (I show this to put to rest some lingering theories about my humanity
):
Now adding some of the horizontal boards:
And voila!
But I hated it. After some head scratching (and forum surfing), I decided to try adding raised panels:
The new front side:
And the back:
The bulkhead walls were removable on the real ship and sat in a cant (a grooved batten nailed to the deck boards). I simulated that cant using black hornbeam with a rounded edge:
And now sitting loose on the model...first, the back side:
And now the front (the window glass is mica):
I am satisfied with the final result, but I sure could have made the work easier on myself. On this bulkhead wall there are 90 (yes, NINETY) individual pieces (not counting the metalworks).
I have two more of these to make, plus the dividing wall. But before that happens, we are headed off on an early fall vacation to Cape Cod and Nantucket. Look for my next update in October some time
.
Thank you to everyone who posted comments and/or shared likes recently. You are a fine bunch!
Next up in my seemingly random build sequence are the bulkhead walls that sit on the upper deck. There are three: one that sits at the end of the forecastle deck, and two that sit under the quarter deck near the back half of the ship. There is also a dividing wall between these aft bulkheads.
There are a number of options for constructing these walls and I chose the path less traveled (at least among the sources I looked at). In retrospect I'm not so sure that was a wise choice.
I decided to build up the bulkhead walls in layers. There is a 0.5 mm veneer core that is solid. And then there are 0.5 mm thick 'boards' applied to that core which simulate the finished carpentry. This is a very controlled approach, but it requires essentially building the wall twice - once on the front and a second time on the back. Perhaps some pictures will help...
My cardstock template was transferred to some boxwood veneer:
Here I have started added the vertical boards and am testing for fit:
As you can see something went wrong when I made the template (I show this to put to rest some lingering theories about my humanity
):Now adding some of the horizontal boards:
And voila!
But I hated it. After some head scratching (and forum surfing), I decided to try adding raised panels:
The new front side:
And the back:
The bulkhead walls were removable on the real ship and sat in a cant (a grooved batten nailed to the deck boards). I simulated that cant using black hornbeam with a rounded edge:
And now sitting loose on the model...first, the back side:
And now the front (the window glass is mica):
I am satisfied with the final result, but I sure could have made the work easier on myself. On this bulkhead wall there are 90 (yes, NINETY) individual pieces (not counting the metalworks).
I have two more of these to make, plus the dividing wall. But before that happens, we are headed off on an early fall vacation to Cape Cod and Nantucket. Look for my next update in October some time
.
Your second ‘+100-parts’ wall (counting every part) is so much better, Paul. My respect for your re-do.Hello Friends,
Thank you to everyone who posted comments and/or shared likes recently. You are a fine bunch!
Next up in my seemingly random build sequence are the bulkhead walls that sit on the upper deck. There are three: one that sits at the end of the forecastle deck, and two that sit under the quarter deck near the back half of the ship. There is also a dividing wall between these aft bulkheads.
There are a number of options for constructing these walls and I chose the path less traveled (at least among the sources I looked at). In retrospect I'm not so sure that was a wise choice.
I decided to build up the bulkhead walls in layers. There is a 0.5 mm veneer core that is solid. And then there are 0.5 mm thick 'boards' applied to that core which simulate the finished carpentry. This is a very controlled approach, but it requires essentially building the wall twice - once on the front and a second time on the back. Perhaps some pictures will help...
My cardstock template was transferred to some boxwood veneer:
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Here I have started added the vertical boards and am testing for fit:
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As you can see something went wrong when I made the template (I show this to put to rest some lingering theories about my humanity
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Now adding some of the horizontal boards:
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And voila!
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But I hated it. After some head scratching (and forum surfing), I decided to try adding raised panels:
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The new front side:
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And the back:
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The bulkhead walls were removable on the real ship and sat in a cant (a grooved batten nailed to the deck boards). I simulated that cant using black hornbeam with a rounded edge:
View attachment 471786
And now sitting loose on the model...first, the back side:
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And now the front (the window glass is mica):
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I am satisfied with the final result, but I sure could have made the work easier on myself. On this bulkhead wall there are 90 (yes, NINETY) individual pieces (not counting the metalworks).
I have two more of these to make, plus the dividing wall. But before that happens, we are headed off on an early fall vacation to Cape Cod and Nantucket. Look for my next update in October some time
And have a good time during your vacation. And leaving the model on rest for some time is no problem. I can confirm that because I am now also on holiday.
Regards, Peter
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The level you are showing will beome higher and higher...
Someone asked to see the actual size, so I'll add this post...
The raised panels really make the bulkhead "come to life"!! Great detail and the contrast on the black hornbeam make that detail pop. Thanks for sharing and enjoy the NE coast!!! We'll miss your posts!
Simply stunning. Even the window has hinges.
Paul did you consider adding glazing to the window or perhaps you wanted to allow the view to be seen through?
With the inserts in the panels you have bevelled the edges and the reproducibility is excellent, did you do this by hand? or did you have some jig or sanding support to get the angle consistent?
Enjoy the Cape, it is a beautiful place to visit.
Michael
Paul did you consider adding glazing to the window or perhaps you wanted to allow the view to be seen through?
With the inserts in the panels you have bevelled the edges and the reproducibility is excellent, did you do this by hand? or did you have some jig or sanding support to get the angle consistent?
Enjoy the Cape, it is a beautiful place to visit.
Michael
Thanks, Peter. When things don't go right I just channel my inner Peter Voogt and keep working at itYour second ‘+100-parts’ wall (counting every part) is so much better, Paul. My respect for your re-do.
And have a good time during your vacation. And leaving the model on rest for some time is no problem. I can confirm that because I am now also on holiday.
Regards, Peter
. Enjoy your holiday!
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Thank you, Stephan. I agree, much better with the panels...
Hallo Christian! I think it's just that I like this stage more than making frames and fitting hawse timbers
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Much appreciated, Brad!
Hello Michael, I have really been enjoying your recent work!
The windows (technically: lights) are glazed with mica. Here is another piece ready to be installed in a door:
And yes, as is my habit, the bevels were done by hand. It was my original thought to use a mill to add the bevels, but these panels are really quite small, and I couldn't figure out how to do it safely. I then tried to contrive a jig but each of the panels is different (not only different sizes, but they are also slight parallelograms) and once again I couldn't imagineer a jig solution.
My rather inelegant bevel making technique
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Bravo Paul,
The raised panels make the wall pop.
The raised panels make the wall pop.
Thank you kindly, Ron.
Going to do a little leaf peeping while you're in NE
We lived in New Hampshire for twelve years and I think you're hitting at the right time for Vermont, New Hampshire season
Enjoy
We lived in New Hampshire for twelve years and I think you're hitting at the right time for Vermont, New Hampshire season
Enjoy
Excellent Paul, the raised panels make all the difference to further enhance an already perfect quality. Bravo, simply impressive.