PRINTZ FRIDERICH (1761 - 1780) - danish 70-gun Ship of the Line - 1:48 by Karl I. Malcha

[ramonolivenza]

Yes, I know and I used that wood, for the light of the photographs, in some it seemed boxwood Thank you

 

[Uwek]

the wood is sold as "Swiss pearwood", but it has in fact nothing to do with pears and apples, it is a kind of rowantrees (Elsbeere, sorbus torminalis)

In Germany we call it Schweizer Birne, which is the Elsbeere.
Here is the link to a more detailed explanation our member @didit made once in the topic "wood it's characteristics and use in model building"
https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/...-use-in-model-building.2047/page-4#post-35110

 

[Jimsky]

Indeed it is one of the cleanest and precise workmanship to follow. Watching such great results, I always ask myself: Will I be able to achieve somewhere close??

 

[Uwek]

It is time for the next bunch of photos.
The orlop deck is planked so no real light any more comes to the hold - here we have a view, to get an impression how it was looking









Because of artificial light, the timber is looking very yellow, in reality the Elsbeere is going more into light red - although it is in central euorpe one of the most expensive woods, it is very popular for ship modeling
Here an example of a cut tree

 

[Uwek]

The first installment on the Orlop deck were two small Compartments

 

[DenisR]

Hi Uwe
Wow thats all I can say.

Denis.

 

[Uwek]

Many thanks for the overall positive feedback and the likes given - much appreciated - so now it is time for the next bunch of photos

Showing the construction and temporary installation of the deck beams - these have to be prepared and adjusted before the different compartments and chambers of the Orlop deck can be finished - it is necessary to define the height of the walls etc.

These deck-beams were also in the original ship the longest one´s. Because of the total length they could not be cut out by one single tree, they had to be constructed out of three overlapping beam-elements, bolted together, in order to achieve the total necessary length of the beam. Strong enough to take over all the forces of the hull structure and the heavy weight of the main gun batteries on the above gun-deck







The connecting points to the hull structure, also with some hanging knees




Overall view of all temporary installed beams (beams 1, 2, 3 as well 25, 26 and 27 are made out of a single element, all others are made out of three elements)
The beams on this photos are still without the notches




to be continued .......

 

[Jimsky]

This is why... there are modelers (most of us) and masters (not that many)! Impressive work, Karl. A special THANK YOU to @Uwek for sharing with us.

 

[Uwek]

Already some time ago, when I posted the last photos - this I will do asap.

Today I made a book review of a very interesting Book and Drawing set, showing the danish ship construction in the time of sails

DANSKE ORLOGSSKIBE 1690-1860,
Konstruktion og dekoration
by Bjerg, Hans Christian & John Erichsen

translation of the title:
Danish naval ships 1690 – 1860
Construction and Decoration



In this book in Volume I the work of the shipwright F.M. Krabbe, who was the designer of the Printz Friderich, is partly shown





and also in Volume II the beautiful decoration of the Printz Friderich, made by the carving artist of the shipyard of this time 1761 C.J. Mollerup, are shown
- these drawings are based on contemporary drawings








Here is the link to the Book Review / Look Inside of this beautiful danish book

Book review - "DANSKE ORLOGSSKIBE 1690-1860, Konstruktion og dekoration" by Bjerg, Hans Christian & John Erichsen

Book Review: DANSKE ORLOGSSKIBE 1690-1860, Konstruktion og dekoration by Bjerg, Hans Christian & John Erichsen translation of the title: Danish naval ships 1690 – 1860 Construction and Decoration This set was published on 1980 by Lademann heavy two volume set (appr. 5kg) , large...

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[NMBROOK]

Thank you for posting Uwe,what an absolutely tremendous model.There are a serious amount of timber knees on the vessel,complete contrast to the French that were employing iron instead at this time.

Kind Regards

Nigel

 

[Norway]

Precise and beautiful work Uwe, thank you for sharing, Which type of nails do you use in the beams?

 

[kalliboot]

The "nails" are pegs of split bamboo. The kind of joining the parts and the pattern of the nailing follow a section - model in the former orlogsmuseet in Kopenhagen (now in the tojhusmuseet).

 

[Uwek]

Today I am able to show some more photos of the installation of the different compartments and chambers of the Orlop deck




















and everything with the installed deck beams


Many Thanks for the interest in Karl Ingwer´s and my name ..... to be continued .....

 

[Pathfinder65]

Uwe,
Impressive workmanship. You have A great eye for detail. I’m enjoying your posts.

 

[Norway]

Uwe, very nicely working, nice and clean, the pictures tell everything, thanks for showing.

 

[Kortes]

Uwe your handicraft is truly amazing!
My best regards.
Alexander.

 

[Uwek]

Many thanks for the positive comments and Likes -
As mentioned before already, I am showing here the model of a friend of mine, Karl Ingwer Malcha
And he is very happy, that you all like his model and work

 

[Jimsky]

We are absolutely like Karl's work and many thanks to you for showing Karl's work.

 

[Uwek]

Many Thanks for your overall kind comments and the Likes - much appreciated

Some more photos showing the installation of the beams with the prepared notches and afterwards the starting of the installation of carlings



















Many Thanks for your interest .... to be continued .....

 

[rwiederrich]

Absolutely stunning work and joinery. Your attention to detail is impeccable.

So much work that has to eventually be hidden...….

Rob