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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?Hello Johann and Peter, thank you guys for very kind words.
Installation of light well and fireproof bulkhead, completion of rear deck.
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Perfect answer, thank you. Didn't know that at all.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.
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 Tony P.
Deck beams and middle deck (orlop deck?) completed.
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Beautiful, a joy to watch. Incredible precision and purity.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.
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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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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.
Finishing hatches - covers, sheeting for the galley stove.
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