I was considering building the Blandford build in 1/48, this is an equally interesting build. Can't wait to see more!
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PROTOTYPE - H.M.S. Ontario Cross Section 2.0 [COMPLETED BUILD]
I’m absolutely fascinated by how all those pieces get assembled. I have trouble gluing to pieces end to end.
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Hi Shane,
The Blandford cross section is an introductory exercise to scratch pof model ship building and the members of the build contributed many innovative approaches to the project. If you do not have much scratch building experience, I would recommend trying it before starting this project. The Ontario cross section is a lot larger and has an intricate framing system that will require considerable time to complete. This would be a good second project after the Blandford if you like this type of model building.
Mike
The Blandford cross section is an introductory exercise to scratch pof model ship building and the members of the build contributed many innovative approaches to the project. If you do not have much scratch building experience, I would recommend trying it before starting this project. The Ontario cross section is a lot larger and has an intricate framing system that will require considerable time to complete. This would be a good second project after the Blandford if you like this type of model building.
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It was question to raise the wreck of the ship a few Y back
As the wreck is still in very good preservation and do something similar at what was done with the Wasa
The H.M.S. Ontario with the USS Hamilton and USS Scourge are 3 very well preserve wreck in Lake Ontario.
As the wreck is still in very good preservation and do something similar at what was done with the Wasa
Thanks Mike, I wish I had the time to do all the things I want to do, don't we all. I am itching to start the Blandford though, maybe I could find the time to download the docs and start the frame jig, we shall see.
Just jump in with both feet Shane! You’ll learn a lot and have fun to boot. There are a few of us who are finished, or nearly finished who can help!
Thanks for the encouragement Doc, I'm juggling so much, what's one more ball?!?
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The Frames Continuation:
It has been a while since my last update. The frames are going well, I have half of them assembled and about 20 percent installed on the keel. I used the same method as Zoltan to build the gun and sweep ports, a square tube cutting the port liners as required. The first sweep port is installed, and I am working on the first gunport now. This is a few progress photos.
It has been a while since my last update. The frames are going well, I have half of them assembled and about 20 percent installed on the keel. I used the same method as Zoltan to build the gun and sweep ports, a square tube cutting the port liners as required. The first sweep port is installed, and I am working on the first gunport now. This is a few progress photos.
Excellent progress Mike! So, in this ship, there is a combination of single and double-frames, or this is typical for all ships in this period?
Good progress Mike!!
LOOKS SUPER MIKE, Another one I anticipate doing looking forward to this also. Don
Very nice, Mike!
Wow, looks really good, Mike! Do you have to make about 30 frames for this build?
That’s a lot of frames!
Mike: What wood species did you use to construct the square tubes that give you the gun ports and sweep ports?
Purpleheart? Interesting choice. What do you plan to use for the inboard bulwark planking? Purpleheart or something else?