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Such an admirable neat job! Just two question: what is the "sandwich" bulwark inner layer made of and why was that needed?
I hope I understood your question correctly. The inner layer of the partition is made of silica sand, which is commonly used in construction industry. The sand simulates a non-combustible mixture that was used as a "fireproof" material because there was a gunpowder store behind the partition.
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Perfect answer, thank you. Didn't know that at all.
Very nice and detailed work, just wonderful
Excellent, clean work! Will the model be coated with anything? I see everything inside is sealed, which makes access difficult when applying oil, for example.
Thank you guys 
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kuba91nt - Most of the parts (except the planks) are "cut" using a CNC milling machine, which guarantees maximum precision of the cut parts.
serikoff - The decks were not glued up to this point. I glued them in the next stage (see further in this post), of course I painted the entire underdeck with wax before that.
Below deck completed, all lower decks are glued in place.
.kuba91nt - Most of the parts (except the planks) are "cut" using a CNC milling machine, which guarantees maximum precision of the cut parts.
serikoff - The decks were not glued up to this point. I glued them in the next stage (see further in this post), of course I painted the entire underdeck with wax before that.
Below deck completed, all lower decks are glued in place.
kuba91nt - Most planks are cut with a FET saw and then planed to the appropriate thickness. The only exception so far is the deck planks, which are "cut" with a CNC milling machine.
To make the decks not look so "poor", I started making hatches.
To make the decks not look so "poor", I started making hatches.
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Always a pleasure to see this progress.
This is just such a wonderful build to follow. My compliments!
A question if I might: I am surprised to see mitered corners on the hatch frames. On English ships they are not done this way. Is this universally true on French ships?
A question if I might: I am surprised to see mitered corners on the hatch frames. On English ships they are not done this way. Is this universally true on French ships?
A couple of very nice hatches!Thanks everyone for the compliments
To Paul: I'm no expert on historical accuracy, but that's the case with both models I build according to French plans.
Finishing hatches - covers, sheeting for the galley stove.
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Regards, Peter
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Dear VladimirThanks everyone for the compliments
To Paul: I'm no expert on historical accuracy, but that's the case with both models I build according to French plans.
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you are doing wonderful work , I'm learning from your attitude a lot