Le Rochefort 1/36 - Build Log by Moreplovac

moreplovac · Nov 14, 2024

Frame build work continues...

Testing frame #16..

It fits perfectly but the middle line on a template does not align with a keel, not to worry, this is additional template (for sanding) I put on but will replace it with correct one. This one does not fit the frame parts, moved to the right 2mm approximately...

Pile of frames keeps pilling up...

Some parts needed to be redone; some are gone missing somewhere, or stolen by my cat, or will just be located when I start cleaning up my hobby room; anyhow, usage of old parts is there..

Shhh, don't tell anyone, some of frames will be "simulating" edges, like we do for deck planking, simulating planks, out of one long plank... I would call it "using different techniques for frame build"... Did not follow the gran in purpose for those one, just want to see how this works.. if does not work, will re-do correctly..

Happy modelling..

moreplovac · Nov 15, 2024

OK, parts are cut from the board and ready for raw sanding..

Sanding is done, now correct thickness was achieved buy running each piece thru mini table saw..
There is always a lots of leftovers, that can be reused somewhere on scratch build project..

And saw dust as well.. looks like chocolate..

Parts are ready for assembly..

Happy modelling..

Tony P · Nov 16, 2024

Getting the frames, keel and keelson joints to fit and to fit perfectly is difficult. The templates don't lie and need to be followed exactly. Its one reason among a few more that I gave up on my Le Rochefort. Its a painstaking operation. Good luck.

moreplovac · Nov 17, 2024

As per practicum, frames from 5 - 24 are built; #7 is in drying process at this moment...

Just curious to put them on... they are not fixed yet to the keel, nor adjusted so some of them are a bit out of line..

Next is nice amount of sanding... then rest of the frames...

Happy modelling..

moreplovac · Dec 3, 2024

Work continues... but dragged to some home repair stuff... getting back to build shortly..

Donnie · Dec 3, 2024

Hello Moreplovac,

I just read your log on this build, and congratulations on overcoming your challenges. I also have the book along with the 1/36 plan set. I am currently working on the USS Constitution, and now, I kind of wish that I had started my Le Rochefort.

Your build is coming along nicely.

moreplovac · Dec 3, 2024

Donnie said:
Hello Moreplovac,

I just read your log on this build, and congratulations on overcoming your challenges. I also have the book along with the 1/36 plan set. I am currently working on the USS Constitution, and now, I kind of wish that I had started my Le Rochefort.

Your build is coming along nicely.

Thanks Donnie, appreciated your comment... yeah, it is a bit of a challenge especially being first build of this kind but seeing it as a very good learning curve. Keeping my notes up to date for future scratch builds and yes, there is a bigger version scale of this nice looking vessel waiting for my time to be built...

Cheers

moreplovac · Dec 13, 2024

Sanding, sanding, sanding and more sanding.... nothing interesting to report... still working on frames... final sanding to come..

To break a routine, and to keep this build interested (and not to jump on Xebec' kit), started to work on fashion pieces....

They are attached to the ship but with some final sanding done in a later stages...

Then I started to work on stern solid filling timber... made out of three pieces.. This piece requires lots of carving so proper position of a template on the wood is crucial for easy carving and good results.

OK, now, time for few more frames..

Happy modelling.

Tony P · Dec 13, 2024

You started with no pre shaping on the frames right ? You’re sanding by hand ?

moreplovac · Dec 13, 2024

Tony P said:
You started with no pre shaping on the frames right ? You’re sanding by hand ?

Yeah, I have done kind of rough sanding with spindler sander but the "real" one is done by hand, frame by frame... still have enough material to sand..

Tony P · Dec 14, 2024

Yes ok. I did that with my Le Rochefort frames too. Seemed time efficient but sanding and sanding gets old and rushing starts. Have to keep our cool and proceed slowly.

moreplovac · Dec 14, 2024

Getting there, few more frames to be built and then funny part of careful sanding and mounting on the keel will begin...

With some failed attempts for whatever reason, think I have enough parts to make a LR cross section

Happy modelling..

moreplovac · Dec 19, 2024

A little bit of a progress ...

Created (updated) building board a bit, decided to use doubletape to hold the keel in place; so far works ok..

Lego parts were returned to the original owner after huge fight and lots off tears

)) and replaced with regular wood scrap... same idea here as well, few layer of double tape to hold the keel ..

Stern solid filling timber was giving me some hard time and after two failed attempts and following practicum steps, I managed to get it correct with some extra wood for further, final shaping..

Happy modelling..

Tobias · Dec 20, 2024

Hello Moreplovac, it looks very good.

moreplovac · Dec 20, 2024

Tobias said:
Hello Moreplovac, it looks very good.

Thank you, getting there... trying to keep myself focused and not to look under the desk to Xebex

Cheers

GrantTyler · Dec 21, 2024

moreplovac said:
A little bit of a progress ...

Created (updated) building board a bit, decided to use doubletape to hold the keel in place; so far works ok..

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Lego parts were returned to the original owner after huge fight and lots off tears )) and replaced with regular wood scrap... same idea here as well, few layer of double tape to hold the keel ..

Stern solid filling timber was giving me some hard time and after two failed attempts and following practicum steps, I managed to get it correct with some extra wood for further, final shaping..

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Happy modelling..

Looking good.