Looking great. You really made progress since starting over. I’ve been mulling over mine. Decided it’s over and done with. Still thinking about 1/24 though.
Le Rochefort build log by OlivierF
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EDIT TO EARLIER POST;
Never mind my earlier query about not completing the scarf joints for the deck clamp. Once I figured them out they’re not too difficult.
One side is complete and I’ll finish the other side tomorrow and then figure out how best to bend and cant the bow section.
Never mind my earlier query about not completing the scarf joints for the deck clamp. Once I figured them out they’re not too difficult.
One side is complete and I’ll finish the other side tomorrow and then figure out how best to bend and cant the bow section.
With the knowledge and experience you gained in your earlier work, I think (actually I’m sure) your next effort will be easier. Go with what feels right. This is a hobby and should be enjoyable, right?
share with us that you have figured out, please.
Good morning Oliver, very nice progress. How you make the cutouts is entirely up to you and as you already mentioned, you won't be able to see them later. I think everyone has to make that up for themselves. You can of course simplify it if that makes it easier for you.
As for the manufacturing process, it's actually relatively simple. You take four, six or eight strips, stick them next to each other on a piece of flat board with double-sided tape, mark two lines, angle it slightly and mill them all at once. This way they usually fit together perfectly. Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures to illustrate it better. I'll try to take some today, as long as I've made some room in the chaos of my workshop.
Thanks !
I actually never thought of using the mill. What a dope I am!What I did was measure each joint and using a razor saw cut 1 shallow groove and a second deeper groove. Then made a mini planing board (I’ll post a picture later) and using a sharp chisel removed the material between the shallow groove and the deeper one. Then snuck up on the final fit with trial and error. Not very fast or repeatable. Also lots or room for error. I may start over and try @Tobias method even though the joints will be hidden. It’s good practice…
Yea....pictures would be exactly what we need, and thank you!
What I did was measure each joint and using a razor saw cut 1 shallow groove and a second deeper groove. Then made a mini planing board (I’ll post a picture later) and using a sharp chisel removed the material between the shallow groove and the deeper one. Then snuck up on the final fit with trial and error. Not very fast or repeatable. Also lots or room for error. I may start over and try @Tobias method even though the joints will be hidden. It’s good practice…
I starting making the deck clamps by hand as I described above.
I made a planing board and used a chisel to make the scarf.
Then I snuck up on the correct angle
However, as usual, @Tobias was correct. It was much easier to set up the mill with the correct angle and mill them all at once.
Just a little adjustments and excellent results.
Now I’m working on bending the bow section of the deck clamps.
I soaked the pieces in hot water for about a half hour while I made a clamping frame.
Now they are drying and we’ll see the results in a bit.
In the infamous words of “The A Team” (US TV show from the 80’s) Don’t you just love it when a plan comes together?
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Thanks Oliver for your pictures, then I don't have to take any more. The renovation at my house will have to wait a few more days, so I've decided to make a few changes in the workshop. It looks pretty messy at the moment.
Necessity is the mother of invention…
I needed to scribe some reference lines on the inside of the hull for the deck clamps. It’s very Rube-Goldberg but it worked. So forward progress with no further expense.
I needed to scribe some reference lines on the inside of the hull for the deck clamps. It’s very Rube-Goldberg but it worked. So forward progress with no further expense.
Another quick build as I needed some way of verifying that the deck hook was level before glueing it in.
I’m sure this gantry will come in handy for other things as well. I seem to be spending as much time in the wood shop as the shipyard!
I’m sure this gantry will come in handy for other things as well. I seem to be spending as much time in the wood shop as the shipyard!
You are moving quick ! Great progress.
I finally got the deck clamps measured, milled and installed
Now on to installing the ceiling…
First I milled and installed the teeny-tiny pieces that act as a shelf for the removable limber channel.
I was struggling to get the ceiling planks the proper width so I made a small shooting board with an adjustable stop in order to taper the planks as needed.
Got the first couple of planks fitted, tapered, soaked and bent into position.
Now it’s waiting time again while I let the planks dry. Once dry I’ll use brown tissue paper to mimic caulking between the planks. Time for a break and watch the snow fall…
Now on to installing the ceiling…
First I milled and installed the teeny-tiny pieces that act as a shelf for the removable limber channel.
I was struggling to get the ceiling planks the proper width so I made a small shooting board with an adjustable stop in order to taper the planks as needed.
Got the first couple of planks fitted, tapered, soaked and bent into position.
Now it’s waiting time again while I let the planks dry. Once dry I’ll use brown tissue paper to mimic caulking between the planks. Time for a break and watch the snow fall…
Love your work, Olivier, and how the model build is nicely progressing. As much as I like the snow (beautiful photo) I'd love to enjoy the snow only in photos or images.
BTW, I don't think the caulking was used on the internal ship planking (except for the decks)
BTW, I don't think the caulking was used on the internal ship planking (except for the decks)
Thanks for your kind words Jim.BTW, I don't think the caulking was used on the internal ship planking (except for the decks)
You are normally correct that there was no caulking on the ceiling planks. Le Rochefort was built as a gun powder runner between the shipyard and larger vessels that couldn’t navigate up the river, so the ceiling was caulked as well to help keep the powder dry according to G. Delacroix and following @Tobias’ example…
I’ve started on the ceiling planks and have a few rows complete. I’ve used boxwood for contrast but I’m not sure if it’s too much contrast.
I may try and dye/stain some sample pieces to see what happens.
That’s it for now as I’ll be away from the shipyard for a few weeks…
I may try and dye/stain some sample pieces to see what happens.
That’s it for now as I’ll be away from the shipyard for a few weeks…
Very nice progress, the contrast is very nice, so don't worry.
I would like to remind you that Oliver was already at this stage almost a year ago and started again from the beginning, great achievement.
I hope you have a nice holiday.
I would like to remind you that Oliver was already at this stage almost a year ago and started again from the beginning, great achievement.
I hope you have a nice holiday.