Le Saint Philippe 1693 after Jean-Claude Lemineur (Ancre) in scale 1:48

[dockattner]

Thanks for your willingness to answer questions. I think I understand it. Of course, I won't know for sure until I try to make something.

Experience is the best teacher!

 

[dockattner]

Now closing out this chapter on the gun port hinges...

Earlier there was a brief conversation about whether or not the wales should run across the gun port covers. Examples were presented by forum members showing a surprising lack of agreement/standardization/uniformity. I made the tentative decision to not add a representation of the wale across the cover. Right or wrong for the Saint Philippe I can't say - but now that the hinges are present it looks OK, I guess.









Macros...ugh .

Oh, please don't concern yourself with the blotchy look of the planking - no finish has been applied to the exterior of the ship, so what you are seeing is bleed-through from the interior.

I'm not entirely certain what to work on next. I'll pull out the plans and see what makes sense. If you have a suggestion, I am open to guidance.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

[Peter Voogt]

Now closing out this chapter on the gun port hinges...

Earlier there was a brief conversation about whether or not the wales should run across the gun port covers. Examples were presented by forum members showing a surprising lack of agreement/standardization/uniformity. I made the tentative decision to not add a representation of the wale across the cover. Right or wrong for the Saint Philippe I can't say - but now that the hinges are present it looks OK, I guess.

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Macros...ugh .

Oh, please don't concern yourself with the blotchy look of the planking - no finish has been applied to the exterior of the ship, so what you are seeing is bleed-through from the interior.

I'm not entirely certain what to work on next. I'll pull out the plans and see what makes sense. If you have a suggestion, I am open to guidance.

Thanks for stopping by!

A beautiful outcome of the nailed hinges on the gun ports, Paul. And about the ‘not running wales’: your option is looking very nice.
Regards, Peter

 

[Jimsky]

Those neat, perfectly aligned gunport hinges - so crisp to the eye, they are the quiet reward of hours spent in gritty, unforgiving labor. Behind their polished symmetry lies careful soldering, filing, and the stubborn battle against splinters, misalignment, and brass that simply refuses to cooperate. What appears elegant and effortless is, in truth, born from dust, sweat, and sheer persistence at the workbench. Bravo, mon ami!

 

[dockattner]

Those neat, perfectly aligned gunport hinges - so crisp to the eye, they are the quiet reward of hours spent in gritty, unforgiving labor. Behind their polished symmetry lies careful soldering, filing, and the stubborn battle against splinters, misalignment, and brass that simply refuses to cooperate. What appears elegant and effortless is, in truth, born from dust, sweat, and sheer persistence at the workbench. Bravo, mon ami!

Were you watching me? That's creepy .

 

[serikoff]

Although I would have done it using my own method, I always take my hat off to anyone who does it manually. The result is excellent!

 

[dockattner]

Although I would have done it using my own method, I always take my hat off to anyone who does it manually. The result is excellent!

Thanks, Sergey. We all have aspects of the hobby that interest us - and we must each choose to do things in a way that satisfies our vision and brings us joy.

 

[BradNSW]

Awesome looking hinges/ports!!

You always keep setting the bar higher than many of us can hope to clear.

On the bright side your work and attention to detail inspire all in this hobby to up our game!!!

Thanks for sharing such detailed posts.