Kingfisher 1770 1:48 POF

rtibbs said:
Paul,
Take it from an 'old' toolmaker, the only wrong way to use a tool is if you damage the tool, the workpiece or yourself. 82 years old and still have all my digits and eyes. :rolleyes:
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Point taken, Ron. I guess what I am trying to say is that I don't really know what some of the tools I have are capable of doing - and I certainly am not using them the way an 'old toolmaker' might. But if you're ever in town I'll take some lessons from you!
 
Hello Friends,

I am always surprised that I can get an order from China in a week - but the tiny brass sheaves and bell I ordered nine days ago arrived 2 days ago for only $3 USD for shipping...

Here is the finished forecastle deck breastwork now installed on the ship:

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This brings the buildout of the quarterdeck to a close.
 
Attention now turned in earnest to the exterior hull. A reminder that half of the ship model will remain in frames and half will show the details seen on a finished hull.

I've mentioned on another build report that I have taken several swings at fabricating channels (the horizontal boards on the hull that help the shrouds clear the side of the ship and rails above them). I'm getting closer but my report on that progress will be in a future post.

For now, I am preparing the elements that will be applied to the hull like moldings, fenders, a chesstree, entry steps, port covers, etc. I want to get as much of this work completed ahead of time as possible so I won't damage the painted frieze still to be attempted. This report will address the entry steps.

There are several approaches that could be used here. I believe it would be possible to make a scraper with the proper profile and the steps could be made from a single piece of wood; this is the approach recommended in TFFM. I also think the steps could be profiled using a mill fitted with a variety of cutting heads in succession (Ricci's solution working at 1:36 @Giampy65). Of course, both of these approaches only profile the outward face of the steps and the sides of the steps would need to be cut in with chisels and files - doable at 1:48, but...

I chose to use a layered approach as depicted in this photo essay...

The two layers that will form the upper tread:

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A thickness sander customizes the height of the center section of the step:

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And then a mill was used to profile that center section (mill head is rounded):

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Using an escapement file to continue the rounded portion to the sides of the step:

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Finally, a base layer is fabricated, and all the parts are glued together:

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Some of these steps were then installed on the hull (the top step is only sitting there loosely). A final upper step is pending:

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Yes, I am having some second thoughts about the blue ROTF. I do thank you very much for the visit!
 
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dockattner said:
Attention now turned in earnest to the exterior hull. A reminder that half of the ship model will remain in frames and half will show the details seen on a finished hull.

I've mentioned on another build report that I have taken several swings at fabricating channels (the horizontal boards on the hull that help the shrouds clear the side of the ship and rails above them). I'm getting closer but my report on that progress will be in a future post.

For now, I am preparing the elements that will be applied to the hull like moldings, fenders, a chesstree, entry steps, port covers, etc. I want to get as much of this work completed ahead of time as possible so I won't damage the painted frieze still to be attempted. This report will address the entry steps.

There are several approaches that could be used here. I believe it would be possible to make a scraper with the proper profile and the steps could be made from a single piece of wood; this is the approach recommended in TFFM. I also think the steps could be profiled using a mill fitted with a variety of cutting heads in succession (Ricci's solution working at 1:36 @Giampy65). Of course, both of these approaches only profile the outward face of the steps and the sides of the steps would need to be cut in with chisels and files - doable a 1:48, but...

I chose to use a layered approach as depicted in this photo essay...

The two layers that will form the upper tread:

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A thickness sander customizes the height of the center section of the step:

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And then a mill was used to profile that center section (mill head is rounded):

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Using an escapement file to continue the rounded portion to the sides of the step:

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Finally, a base layer is fabricated, and all the parts are glued together:

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Some of these steps were then installed on the hull (the top step is only sitting there loosely). A final upper step is pending:

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Yes, I am having some second thoughts about the blue ROTF. I do thank you very much for the visit!
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And some beautifully thought-out steps,Paul. My hat off for that!
Regards, Peter
 
Jimsky said:
I've seen some with the cutouts for the water to escape.
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Me too. Mr. Antscherl shows them the way I have made them, and since everyone follows his books all the other swan class ships out there present them this way as well. This means we are all right, or all wrong, together :) - happily sailing along on our ships with rotting entry steps ROTF.
 
Very nice progress Paul.
The bell is beautifully formed. Can you share where you sourced it? How did you confirm or select the scale?

The steps are very nicely done.

I think the blue appears too bright. A bit Disney like. Maybe something with darker tones would be better.

Michael
 
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