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

[Cpt.Barbossa]

Now I understand what you're getting at. No, the keelson was crafted according to the plans and glued in place after some minor adjustments. The nailing is purely for aesthetics.

 

[Frank48]

Now I understand what you're getting at. No, the keelson was crafted according to the plans and glued in place after some minor adjustments. The nailing is purely for aesthetics.

Hi Barbossa, I'm a bit confused about the nailing. According to a description from that period, the fastening method is quite different. If you'd like, I can send you the description in a private message. Frank

 

[Cpt.Barbossa]

That would be very helpful, and I’m looking forward to it. Any help is gratefully accepted.

 

[Cpt.Barbossa]

Hello everyone!

Next up are the decorative moldings. The dimensions were taken from the plans, and the specific shape for each molding was milled using a straight bit and a ball-nose cutter.

















Regards
Andreas

 

[shota70]

Hello everyone!

Next up are the decorative moldings. The dimensions were taken from the plans, and the specific shape for each molding was milled using a straight bit and a ball-nose cutter.

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Regards
Andreas

Looking fantastic, Andreas!

 

[Cpt.Barbossa]

Hello everyone!

Thank you very much, shota!

After attaching the inner deck stringers and the outer decorative moldings, I achieved sufficient rigidity to raise the ship to its final height. I had some concerns that the frames might not be of uniform thickness due to the sanding I had done earlier. Fortunately, this turned out not to be the case.













Regards
Andreas

 

[dockattner]

Hallo Andreas, I am a big fan of your work. The precision and attention to detail are tops. I confess I am somewhat envious of your workspace - that's a great shop area you have!

 

[CLB]

Looks great Andreas - I am curious - it looks like you may have applied some sort of finish to the interior ?

 

[shota70]

Looks very impressive, Andreas

 

[Cpt.Barbossa]

Many heartfelt thanks for your words of praise, colleagues. Yes, I feel very comfortable and at home in this workshop. The ship hasn't been treated with anything yet. It has been sanded down to 800 grit. I love the grain and surface of pear wood.

 

[RichardG]

The lines are absolutely wonderful. Beautiful work

 

[Cpt.Barbossa]

Hello everyone!

Many thanks, Richard
The passageway to the quarter gallery has been constructed. Additionally, I had overlooked a decorative molding, which has now been added. The upper two wales were also fabricated, their heights measured, and then installed. For this model, I have decided against using India ink for blackening, opting instead to rely on naturally dark wood. I ruled out ebony; however, I was unable to find a suitable source for dark hornbeam online. Consequently—back when I placed the order—I settled on Mansonia Beete. It currently appears somewhat light in color, but during the final oil treatment, it will darken significantly, approaching a black tone.





















Regards
Andreas

 

[dockattner]

The addition of the wales just adds to the beautiful lines. Looking fantastic, Andreas!

 

[CLB]

The addition of the wales just adds to the beautiful lines. Looking fantastic, Andreas!

Looks great Andeas - and I am sure that the masonia's workability is much better the ebony or even hornbeam for that matter (from experience with La Renommee)

 

[Frank48]

Hello everyone!

Many thanks, Richard
The passageway to the quarter gallery has been constructed. Additionally, I had overlooked a decorative molding, which has now been added. The upper two wales were also fabricated, their heights measured, and then installed. For this model, I have decided against using India ink for blackening, opting instead to rely on naturally dark wood. I ruled out ebony; however, I was unable to find a suitable source for dark hornbeam online. Consequently—back when I placed the order—I settled on Mansonia Beete. It currently appears somewhat light in color, but during the final oil treatment, it will darken significantly, approaching a black tone.

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Regards
Andreas

Hi Barbossa, I was wondering: are you just following the monograph, or are you also reading any books on construction? Frank

 

[Cpt.Barbossa]

Many thanks, colleagues, for your kind words! For the *Artésien*, I am working strictly according to the plans. However, Boudriot's volumes on the 74-gun ship are always kept close at hand when it comes to the construction.

 

[RichardG]

I haven't made up my mind about working on a French ship, but looking at your masterful work makes me very tempted.

 

[shota70]

Hello everyone!

Many thanks, Richard
The passageway to the quarter gallery has been constructed. Additionally, I had overlooked a decorative molding, which has now been added. The upper two wales were also fabricated, their heights measured, and then installed. For this model, I have decided against using India ink for blackening, opting instead to rely on naturally dark wood. I ruled out ebony; however, I was unable to find a suitable source for dark hornbeam online. Consequently—back when I placed the order—I settled on Mansonia Beete. It currently appears somewhat light in color, but during the final oil treatment, it will darken significantly, approaching a black tone.

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Andreas

Dear Andreas
the wales on the hull of the ship looks outstanding!!