L'Artésien 1764 - 64 Kanonen-Schiff in 1:48 nach Plänen von Jacques Fichant

[CLB]

Looks great Andreas - I took a similar approach on my build - I installed the corner brackets/supports large and sanding them to spec on the model. Should be an easy build from here on out !!!! lol

 

[dockattner]

Brilliant modeling! So much to learn from you!

 

[Tobias]

Well done, Andreas. Those aren't easy parts.

 

[Jeronimo]

Hallo Andreas,
sehr schöne Arbeit. Gratulation.

Karl

 

[AllanKP69]

Your modeling is definitely in the top class. Thanks for posting the well done photos of this beautiful build.
Allan

 

[Cpt.Barbossa]

Thank you so much for all your kind words and praise; they make me very happy!

Unfortunately, I have some bad news.











Luckily, only the counter keel broke; everything else came apart at the glued joints. I'll see if I can put it back together perfectly.

Regards
Andreas

 

[Tobias]

What are you doing, Andreas?
For goodness' sake.
I hope you can fix it without anyone noticing.

 

[archjofo]

Hi Andreas,

That's really annoying what happened to you. But I think many of us have experienced something like that.

I'll check back here in a few days and enjoy seeing the progress on this beautiful model. Then all of this will be forgotten.

 

[CLB]

What happened ? Did it fall off the workbench ?

 

[Cpt.Barbossa]

Up until now, I thought I'd managed to fix it pretty well. It'll be difficult to repair the counter keel without leaving a small gap, but luckily we have sawdust and glue.

Luckily, it didn't fall directly off the workbench; otherwise, the damage would probably be worse. While reinstalling the keel, I leaned the ship upright, bow down, against the edge of the workbench and, of course, bumped it. I wanted to share this with you too, not just the fun parts of shipbuilding.

 

[CLB]

Uggh - please keep us posted on the repairs - Im sure you will get it fixed seamlessly and nothing will catch the eye as the ship continues to grow.

 

[Cpt.Barbossa]

Hello everyone!

Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words.

After a two-day break, I was able to continue. You can see some damage in certain areas, but it's very minor. And so, apart from the mirror warp, the stern assembly is now complete. It's been a great experience building such a complex structure...

























Regards
Andreas

 

[dockattner]

Nice recovery, Andreas. All is forgiven.

 

[CLB]

Nice work Andreas - looks perfect !

 

[Tobias]

I'm glad you were able to repair everything so far. Very clean work on the rear gallery.

 

[Cpt.Barbossa]

Hello everyone!
Thank you so much for all the likes and kind words! The mirror bracket has been manufactured. To install it properly, a temporary support was removed.















Regards
Andreas

 

[Cpt.Barbossa]

Hello everyone!

I haven't had much time for my hobby these past few days. Life outside the shipyard needs to be nurtured too, of course.

Nevertheless, here's a small update: Before I install the gunports, I need more rigidity. I don't want the upper filler pieces between the frames to break while I'm sawing and filing them, as there's not much material there. So, I've installed the lower stringer. I followed the method used by Oliver (@Oliver1973 Redoutable). The idea for the clamps also comes from his build log. However, the brass clamps that Oliver made are better, as they can withstand more pressure when tightened. Mine are partially being pulled through the slot on the counterpart. I'll make some more with narrower slots. Many thanks for the ideas!

A little photo tour:







































Regards
Andreas

 

[dockattner]

What can be said, Andreas? Precise work!

The wet towel / iron trick is a new one for me!

 

[serikoff]

Gorgeous results! And a cool steam method.