Kingfisher 1770 1:48 POF

[dockattner]

I take it that the steering is fully functional as well, Paul?

Indeed, it does. I was actually surprised by how well it works. Since both sides need to be in sync (one side pulling - one side releasing) the size of the barrel needs to be perfect. I accidently got that right.

Unexpectedly, it matters if there are five turns around the barrel. If there are more or fever the operation binds. I cannot explain why that is true.

But the handles are incredibly vulnerable so no one will be turning this wheel!!!

 

[AnobiumPunctatum]

It's looking so good Paul. I love to go back in your log and watch the details of the build. It's a great inspiration for me.

 

[Mirek]

Witaj
Piękna praca ze sterem Pawle model wygląda pięknie, możesz być z siebie dumny. Pozdrawiam Mirek

 

[Peter Voogt]

“I take it that the steering is fully functional as well, Paul?” Indeed, it does.

Of course it does! And there is also coming water out of the pumps …… for sure!
Regards, Peter

 

[Steef66]

Pennywise will ask you; "Will it float?"

 

[Chestcutter]

Another dose of sheer pleasure to gaze upon your work. Rapturous applause, that’s two thumbs and 8 fingers.

 

[Ptèr]

Museum model quality! Just breathtaking beautiful work.

 

[AllanKP69]

I have again run out of synonyms for the word spectacular. It is so nice to see the rudder pintles and gudgeons at the correct scale compared to the behemoth ones we commonly see. KUDOS!!
Allan

 

[dockattner]

It's looking so good Paul. I love to go back in your log and watch the details of the build. It's a great inspiration for me.

Thank you for these nice words, Christian. Unfortunately, the build report is once again so long that even I can't find things in it anymore.

 

[dockattner]

Witaj
Piękna praca ze sterem Pawle model wygląda pięknie, możesz być z siebie dumny. Pozdrawiam Mirek

Thank you, Mirek!

 

[dockattner]

Another dose of sheer pleasure to gaze upon your work. Rapturous applause, that’s two thumbs and 8 fingers.

Thank you kindly, Michael!

 

[dockattner]

Museum model quality! Just breathtaking beautiful work.

Thank you very much, Peter!

 

[dockattner]

I have again run out of synonyms for the word spectacular. It is so nice to see the rudder pintles and gudgeons at the correct scale compared to the behemoth ones we commonly see. KUDOS!!
Allan

Thank you, Allan. Those were made before you came onboard. My first real attempt at doing metalwork:

Kingfisher 1770 1:48 POF

but let it slide. Whew …Paul is starting to chill out a tad… ;) .ROTF

shipsofscale.com

I wish it was easier to see them on the ship. I was more satisfied than usual with their outcome.

 

[iutar]

Dear Dockattner! You have directed the cable incorrectly to the steering wheel drum. The cable should enter and exit at the top of the drum. On ships they did this: where the steering wheel was turned, the ship turned there. You got it quite the opposite. It turns out that when you turn the helm to the right, the ship will turn to the left. This is unacceptable.

 

[Steef66]

Oops

 

[dockattner]

Dear Dockattner! You have directed the cable incorrectly to the steering wheel drum. The cable should enter and exit at the top of the drum. On ships they did this: where the steering wheel was turned, the ship turned there. You got it quite the opposite. It turns out that when you turn the helm to the right, the ship will turn to the left. This is unacceptable.

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Thank you, Iutar. This will be corrected when I get the ship back on my workbench.

 

[dockattner]

Hello Friends!

As I continue to add details to the Kingfisher there are a number of iron stanchions that support rails or ropes along the length of the ship - and I dedicated myself this weekend to fabricating those elements.

There were lots of wasted hours trying to figure out methodologies and techniques that would provide acceptable results. In the end I am happy but not ecstatic - though some of the deficiencies will disappear when not examined under the unforgiving macros.

The next four photos show how I added a ring to the top of a stanchion (the vertical bit set into the soldering board is a tube):









Next, I did the same thing but now the top piece will receive a vertically oriented rail:









Next, I made several stanchions that will be associated with a ladderway (there will be an iron rail horizontally inserted into the 'rings':





And one lonely stanchion to support a horizontally oriented rail:



In the image below the stanchion is now square stock with a ring on the top. These will show up again later bent midway along the length of the stanchion (I had to anneal the square bar stock in order to make the bend):



Finally, I parted off some brass tube that will fit over the round stanchions at their bases (it will make sense later). I almost took out my eye discovering I needed to cut these by hand rather than on my tiny table saw:





And now everything has been burnished/blackened:



This build report will now go silent for a few weeks as my wife and I will be traveling. We have planned two vacations this year to celebrate our 40th anniversary (HER trip to islands and beaches and such - and HIS trip to Europe in the late summer). After about fifteen minutes on a beach I'm ready to go "do" something, so I'll still be following your work as internet availability permits.

Thanks for checking in!

 

[Jimsky]

Awesome metalsmith work, doc! Enjoy Her and Your sabbatical! I will keep an eye on your build log while you are away.

 

[Pathfinder65]

OH WOW, every time I see your incredible work I"m fascinated by your attention to the smallest detail.

Jan

BTW, enjoy your travels.

 

[Masters Mate]

Hello Friends!

As I continue to add details to the Kingfisher there are a number of iron stanchions that support rails or ropes along the length of the ship - and I dedicated myself this weekend to fabricating those elements.

There were lots of wasted hours trying to figure out methodologies and techniques that would provide acceptable results. In the end I am happy but not ecstatic - though some of the deficiencies will disappear when not examined under the unforgiving macros.

The next four photos show how I added a ring to the top of a stanchion (the vertical bit set into the soldering board is a tube):

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Next, I did the same thing but now the top piece will receive a vertically oriented rail:

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Next, I made several stanchions that will be associated with a ladderway (there will be an iron rail horizontally inserted into the 'rings':

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And one lonely stanchion to support a horizontally oriented rail:

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In the image below the stanchion is now square stock with a ring on the top. These will show up again later bent midway along the length of the stanchion (I had to anneal the square bar stock in order to make the bend):

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Finally, I parted off some brass tube that will fit over the round stanchions at their bases (it will make sense later). I almost took out my eye discovering I needed to cut these by hand rather than on my tiny table saw:

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And now everything has been burnished/blackened:

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This build report will now go silent for a few weeks as my wife and I will be traveling. We have planned two vacations this year to celebrate our 40th anniversary (HER trip to islands and beaches and such - and HIS trip to Europe in the late summer). After about fifteen minutes on a beach I'm ready to go "do" something, so I'll still be following your work as internet availability permits.

Thanks for checking in!

Too much Paul. Your workmanship is over the top. Enjoy your holidays. We are taking 3 weeks off as well so I won't be posting any new work either, but will be making sure Jim keeps an eye on your log