Le Tonnant 1793 - Corel 1:50 Build Log

[Andrey T.]

This kit was purchased many years ago as first ship model to build but due to absolute lack of knowledge was put aside. After completing some models from Caldercraft and Amati I decided time has come. I'm going to build it as is from the box (I'll add the sails - fabric provided) and hope result will be good enough to share

 

[Andrey T.]

Lets fun begin!

 

[Namabiiru]

I see you made the wise choice to switch from Model Shipways building slip to...well, just about anything else. I have one and even with extensive modifications is fairly unusable.

Looking forward to watching your progress and learning from you.

 

[Andrey T.]

I see you made the wise choice to switch from Model Shipways building slip to...well, just about anything else. I have one and even with extensive modifications is fairly unusable.

Looking forward to watching your progress and learning from you.

Yes, I found Amati's keel klamper is more useful and comfortable in this case Every model I try to start with MS slip but... probably next time

 

[Andrey T.]

 

[Richie]

Following with interest as it is sort of similar to my current build of the La Toulonnaise which is also a very old kit.

 

[Andrey T.]

Following with interest as it is sort of similar to my current build of the La Toulonnaise which is also a very old kit.

Many thanks for following my log. I hope to live up to expectations Regarding the kit it isn't easy going one - looks very simplified (details and etc), still a lot of measuring involved, drawings look like sketches thus seven times check and one cut rule applied. But overall totally OK One point I'd like to add I can't thank Chris Watton enough for modernizing our shared hobbу and making it more detailed and easy

 

[Andrey T.]

A bit of sanding done. My new toy from AliExpress is beyond all praise

 

[Andrey T.]

 

[AllanKP69]

Have you studied any planking tutorials often mentioned here at SoS on lining out and plank forming to avoid the gaps aft and lifting forward from edge bending? It is worth the time to study these.
Allan

 

[Andrey T.]

I didn't study these. Many thanks for suggesting Usually I don't pay too much attention (relatively) to the first planking layer. After sanding it should be OK IMHO. I'm still learning and there are lot more to learn Thanks a lot

 

[AllanKP69]

The first layer is a great place practice the techniques for the second layer. I am not familiar with your kit so am curious to know if the planks (on the second layer) end at the rabbet both forward and aft or do they come to a point short of the rabbet like many kits erroneously teach? Photo below explains better. Thanks Andrey
Allan

 

[Andrey T.]

Yes I see now. I begun to reduce planks width at bow starting 6th plank all way down the keel. Definitely I could do better Thanks for your info.

 

[AllanKP69]

Andrey,
Check out the four part video below. It explains lining off the hull so you can properly taper the planks at the bow. Even though they are tapered they need to be prebent across the width with water and heat, so they do not lift.

Allan

 

[Andrey T.]

Thanks Great video. Such a good result with one layer only. Indeed, there is no limit to perfection

 

[AllanKP69]

Indeed, there is no limit to perfection

It is never easy, but it certainly can be done if time is given to research and practice, MOST of the time. Not always the first time (I can attest to that ) but it does help.
Allan

 

[Andrey T.]

Due to many unexpected personal and no so reasons didn't save a lot of photos. Still think to share my current build state. Next step to figure out rigging (manual is very vague). Probably I'll follow Caldercraft Snake scheme I built.