PROTOTYPE - H.M.S. Ontario Cross Section 2.0 [COMPLETED BUILD]

[Mike41]

I just used the purpleheart because I had some at the thickness needed and it will not be too noticeable when the planking is installed. The inboard will be either rosewood or bloodwood. The deck planking will be white pine.

 

[Mike41]

The Frames Continuation:
The first gunport frame was installed with the frames, I thought it would save some time, but it took longer than cutting in the ports after the frames are installed. I will make the cutouts for the remaining gun and sweep ports after the frames are installed.

 

[Mike41]

The Frames Continuation:
The frames are all built and ready to be installed on the keel. This is a couple of progress photos showing the current status of the model. They should be installed this week.

 

[NMBROOK]

Great progress Mike.I agree with others,this will make a fabulous group build.

Kind Regards

Nigel

 

[DocBlake]

Looking good Mike! Ready to jump in once I finish Blandford (after vacation!). That's a lot of big frames!

 

[Mike41]

Hi Dave,
Thanks, it is a lot of frames for a cross section, this is the same style of framing I used on the Pandora.

 

[zoly99sask]

Looking good Mike! Ready to jump in once I finish Blandford (after vacation!). That's a lot of big frames!

Dave ,how many times are you on vacation?

 

[DocBlake]

Zoly: It's one of the perks of being semi-retired! I can even work on vacation if I'd like. Now I'm going to make you all jealous, especially all you guys from the Great White North: Here is my view for the next 2 weeks. We're taking the kids. St. Martin FWI

 

[Mike41]

Great progress Mike.I agree with others,this will make a fabulous group build.

Kind Regards

Nigel

Thanks Nigel

 

[Jimsky]

Dave ,how many times are you on vacation?

Zoly, Vacations can not be too many!!!

 

[donfarr]

WAY TO GO DOC,,,,,,MIKE IT LOOKS FANTASTIC< HATE TO ASK ANY TIME FRAME FOR THIS COMING OUT> Don

 

[Mike41]

Hi Don,
The group build for this project will start one week after you complete the Le Rochefort. Have you decided when you will finish Le Rochefort?

 

[donfarr]

THE REST OF MY LIFE MIKE. Don

 

[DocBlake]

Hi Don,
The group build for this project will start one week after you complete the Le Rochefort. Have you decided when you will finish Le Rochefort?

LOL, Mike! What do you say, Don!

 

[DocBlake]

My Blandford is complete except for installing the guns. All the blocks, hooks and rings are finished. I’ll finish when back from vacation, then on to the next project!

 

[zoly99sask]

My Blandford is complete except for installing the guns. All the blocks, hooks and rings are finished. I’ll finish when back from vacation, then on to the next project!

The Alert kit should come out soon.

 

[donfarr]

HI DOC, HAVE A GOOD VACATION ENJOY, IT WILL PROBALLY TAKE MUCH TO LONG LOL> Don

 

[Mike41]

The Frames Continuation:

Well it took a little over a week to install the frames, but this has been a busy month for everyone. I did not pre-bevel the frames, Tso I spent a couple of days sanding out the rough spots lol. The keelson is installed, and the bottom timbers will be installed next. This is the progress photos of the model.

 

[zoly99sask]

Good progress Mike!!

 

[DocBlake]

Great work, Mike!
35 frames in all: 11 are double, 24 are single. All constructed in a historically accurate fashion using chocks and scarph joints.