Beautiful work, Chris!
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La Renommee 1/48th Scale
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One word: Incredible!
Good morning group, the first belt of four of hull planking is installed and not sanded yet. This was not easy as the French Method of planking uses thick planks which reduce as you approach the keel. So these planks range in thickness from 3mm thick to 2.5mm and reducing as I go. Notice the hull tuck which as a real pain - only after using a modified tea kettle to steam the planks and a hair dryer was I successful.
As I continue to plank I am considering the use or non use of treenails on the hull planking. As always appreciate your comments and yes the paper towel rolls are a great way to support the hull while inverted to install planks.
As I continue to plank I am considering the use or non use of treenails on the hull planking. As always appreciate your comments and yes the paper towel rolls are a great way to support the hull while inverted to install planks.
That tuck is crazy! 90 degrees in half an inch on the bias? Bravo!
Beautiful clean and fair lines! The color contrast is awesome.
Look forward to your decision on treenails. I'm looking at a bunch of different Salamanadre color and trenails schemes...some are probably technically correct but seem to be too busy. Here a four, from few to lots.
I'm sure it will look great which ever path you choose. Thanks for sharing!
I'll post some pictures of the Salamandre stern, to which I added tiny 1" scale bolts to the thin stern timbers, later today.
Look forward to your decision on treenails. I'm looking at a bunch of different Salamanadre color and trenails schemes...some are probably technically correct but seem to be too busy. Here a four, from few to lots.
I'm sure it will look great which ever path you choose. Thanks for sharing!
I'll post some pictures of the Salamandre stern, to which I added tiny 1" scale bolts to the thin stern timbers, later today.
Thanks gentleman - I am happy only a 4 more planks or so will need to be bent on the tuck.
Brad - here's how I would approach treenails if I choose to apply them. Cover the wood with matt scotch tape to mark locations and protect the underlying wood.
Then drill appropriate size holes and fill with wood filler - top example is ebony filler, bottom one is walnut. Peal tape and and sand with 400 grit paper and you have subtle treenails.
Brad - here's how I would approach treenails if I choose to apply them. Cover the wood with matt scotch tape to mark locations and protect the underlying wood.
Then drill appropriate size holes and fill with wood filler - top example is ebony filler, bottom one is walnut. Peal tape and and sand with 400 grit paper and you have subtle treenails.
Hi Chris, I'm curious to hear your thoughts on why you would leave off trenails...nails
Many classic museum models do not feature treenails or bolts so I want to consider that option. Most example of La Renommee look identical with the same approach - I want to offer my unique take on this subject. Currently I really like the thought of less is more and highlight the beauty of the lines and the sculptures.
We'll see
We'll see
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Good day to you,. The quality of your model and the precision of its execution are truly admirable. I am also working on this ship model in the dockyard style, though I am still at the stage of cutting out and assembling the frames. Have you, by any chance, encountered inaccuracies in the plans? Upon careful scrutiny and comparison of the drawings, I have noted numerous discrepancies and distortions. To verify the lines, I found it necessary to reconstruct the structure in 3D and make substantial corrections to the frame contours. I am curious to know whether this is merely a printing defect in my particular copy of the monograph or a more general issue with the source.
I'll be watching your progress with great interest and will certainly aim to reach the standard of quality you have set.
I'll be watching your progress with great interest and will certainly aim to reach the standard of quality you have set.
Hi Alexey,
Thanks for your compliments. I have not notice any major discrepancies in the build so far. The only area I would make sure to check is the juncture of the fashion pieces, transom frames and the last frames 57 and 58 on the underside. I am currently planking my hull and have noticed a slight depression there. It could be my error otherwise no major problems.
Best
Chris
Thanks for your compliments. I have not notice any major discrepancies in the build so far. The only area I would make sure to check is the juncture of the fashion pieces, transom frames and the last frames 57 and 58 on the underside. I am currently planking my hull and have noticed a slight depression there. It could be my error otherwise no major problems.
Best
Chris