Le Requin-Zebec-1750 POF 1:48 (ZHL)

[GrantTyler]

Here is a quick how I did it. After setting the upper and lower starboard deck beam supports, I made sure the base support was level in the transverse direction at both ends. Setting the port side beam support was accomplished by leveling over from the starboard side then gluing the strake in place. I'm counting on this method to provide a symmetrical deck once I have it planked out. Check it out.
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As a side note my worktable is just a 4'x2' folding table set up on carpet. During some aspects of my build, I have to level up my jig base board to help insure good symmetry.

Have a good one!

Good afternoon Daniel. From the photo it looks spot on. Deck beams are scary things…..can make or break the symmetry no doubt. You certainly have got these sorted. Cheers Grant

 

[Daniel20]

Good afternoon Daniel. From the photo it looks spot on. Deck beams are scary things…..can make or break the symmetry no doubt. You certainly have got these sorted. Cheers Grant

Thanks Grant, I now wish the ribs were at least twice as thick. I can sand them down a little but not enough to completely fare the hull as it should be. Not to worry though I intend to do her proud.

 

[Daniel20]

Its Saturday morning in the shipyard, one of my favorite times. I'm starting to pick up a little speed with my progress here. I've been laying in the ships bilge and ceiling strakes below the shelf strakes I started with. The flat area below the frames at the bilge strakes was too narrow to use my thumb screw clamps so I had to block wedge the strakes down until the glue set. Coming up the sides I was able to use my thumb screw clamps.



I had to cram a bunch of wedges against a back stop at the bow to hold down the strakes, that a very narrow tight location again precluding the use of thumb screw clamps.



The aft end features a port hole on each side which are oval shaped, I cut out a pattern I traced off the plans, glued them onto the wood frames then drilled and ground out the shape.



I will not be placing treenails on these strakes as they will never be visible to anyone, but I do plan on using them on the outer hull and deck planks.

I sure thank you all for looking in and have a wonderful weekend.

 

[dockattner]

What a sight! WOW!

 

[Corsair]

Beautiful work !

 

[Peter Voogt]

Its Saturday morning in the shipyard, one of my favorite times. I'm starting to pick up a little speed with my progress here. I've been laying in the ships bilge and ceiling strakes below the shelf strakes I started with. The flat area below the frames at the bilge strakes was too narrow to use my thumb screw clamps so I had to block wedge the strakes down until the glue set. Coming up the sides I was able to use my thumb screw clamps.

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I had to cram a bunch of wedges against a back stop at the bow to hold down the strakes, that a very narrow tight location again precluding the use of thumb screw clamps.

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The aft end features a port hole on each side which are oval shaped, I cut out a pattern I traced off the plans, glued them onto the wood frames then drilled and ground out the shape.

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I will not be placing treenails on these strakes as they will never be visible to anyone, but I do plan on using them on the outer hull and deck planks.

I sure thank you all for looking in and have a wonderful weekend.

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Nice progress, Daniel. I love the ‘bunch of wegdes’.
Regards, Peter

 

[shota70]

Dear Daniel
such a beautiful progress, the hull looks great, well done my friend

 

[Peter Gutterman]

All of the above! Truely impressive!

 

[Daniel20]

Beautiful work !

Hi Jeff, thank you for the compliment.

 

[Daniel20]

Nice progress, Daniel. I love the ‘bunch of wegdes’.
Regards, Peter

Thanks Peter, I fiddled around for 30 minutes trying to figure out how to hold the that stiff strake down.

 

[Daniel20]

Dear Daniel
such a beautiful progress, the hull looks great, well done my friend

Thank you Shota!

 

[Daniel20]

All of the above! Truely impressive!

Thank you, Peter!

 

[GrantTyler]

Its Saturday morning in the shipyard, one of my favorite times. I'm starting to pick up a little speed with my progress here. I've been laying in the ships bilge and ceiling strakes below the shelf strakes I started with. The flat area below the frames at the bilge strakes was too narrow to use my thumb screw clamps so I had to block wedge the strakes down until the glue set. Coming up the sides I was able to use my thumb screw clamps.

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I had to cram a bunch of wedges against a back stop at the bow to hold down the strakes, that a very narrow tight location again precluding the use of thumb screw clamps.

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The aft end features a port hole on each side which are oval shaped, I cut out a pattern I traced off the plans, glued them onto the wood frames then drilled and ground out the shape.

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I will not be placing treenails on these strakes as they will never be visible to anyone, but I do plan on using them on the outer hull and deck planks.

I sure thank you all for looking in and have a wonderful weekend.

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Good morning Daniel. She is starting to look very impressive. Some ingenuity with the plank laying . Cheers Grant

 

[Corporal Smith]

I’ve been indisposed for some time and it’s good to see how you have progressed in the interim. I see woodworking and patient determination that’s as far beyond my capacity as the sun setting across the ocean.

I marvel but I’m very happy to have disposed of my own kit before becoming entangled in what for me, would have been a migraine in timber!

 

[Daniel20]

I’ve been indisposed for some time and it’s good to see how you have progressed in the interim. I see woodworking and patient determination that’s as far beyond my capacity as the sun setting across the ocean.

I marvel but I’m very happy to have disposed of my own kit before becoming entangled in what for me, would have been a migraine in timber!

Hey Corporal Smith, I'm glad to know you are still around and very much appreciate your checking in on me. One thing I know for sure is your talent with plastic and painting is second to none. Ill be looking forward to your next airship model, hopefully you will offer up a build log.

 

[oldflyer]

Daniel,
Builders such as you are so impressive - way beyond my skill set - but so appreciate following along. She will be (is already) awesome.

Cheers,

 

[Corporal Smith]

your talent with plastic and painting is second to none. Ill be looking forward to your next airship model, hopefully you will offer up a build log.

You are very kind Daniel.

 

[Daniel20]

Daniel,
Builders such as you are so impressive - way beyond my skill set - but so appreciate following along. She will be (is already) awesome.

Cheers,

Thank you for your very kind words John, I see your skill set far superior to mine. The beauty of this forum is we all love to share and learn from each other.

 

[dockattner]

Daniel,
Builders such as you are so impressive - way beyond my skill set - but so appreciate following along. She will be (is already) awesome.

Cheers,

Thank you for your very kind words John, I see your skill set far superior to mine. The beauty of this forum is we all love to share and learn from each other.

Cage match. Otherwise we'll never get to the bottom of who is a better ship modeler .

 

[Daniel20]

Cage match. Otherwise we'll never get to the bottom of who is a better ship modeler .

Ha! Not a chance this old man getting in a cage with anyone Paul. John @oldflyer knows how to fly real passenger jet airplanes, he has skills, I however find it a challenge keeping food off the front of my shirt during dinner.