sgtmik's HMS Blandford cross section build

[Mike41]

Hi Mike,
The brass black did a good job on the hinges, your gratings look good also. Keep up the good work.
Mike

 

[donfarr]

Hi Mike, i have the same problem, getting ready to install MDB 2, and all the carlings, knees, ledges, but after that RIGHT NOW AM STUMPED AGAIN I TRIUED IT ON the lower deck framing did not work just a hard time getting the stuff to line up trying to increase notches while on the model creates a mess, again any sugestions on a alternative method please let me know. Don

 

[DocBlake]

That is looking really nice, Mike. Great job!

 

[BigMike]

Wow Mike she's really coming along. Looks fantastic.

 

[DocBlake]

Don: What I would do is fit all the carlings in place with the beams glued in place. Start with those between beam 1 and 2 on the lower deck. Don't glue the carlings in place, though. Line up the notches on the lodging knees opposite each other with a straight edge and mark the carlings for the notches. For the inboard ledges use the plans to measure the location of the ledge notches and draw them in. Take the carlings off the model to cut the notches, then replace the carlings and fit the ledges.

 

[Norway]

Good progress and many good advice from your followers, I follow.

 

[Sgtmik]

Ahoy Shipmates,
I have been working on finishing the cistern drive shaft and the pillars and Bitts.

I broke out my soldering iron and used 1/16" brass tube for my shaft and 3/32" for the bushing.

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That's where I am now. Next job will be to finish the carlings and ledges.

Thanks for visiting my build log.

 

[Sgtmik]

Hi Mike, i have the same problem, getting ready to install MDB 2, and all the carlings, knees, ledges, but after that RIGHT NOW AM STUMPED AGAIN I TRIUED IT ON the lower deck framing did not work just a hard time getting the stuff to line up trying to increase notches while on the model creates a mess, again any sugestions on a alternative method please let me know. Don

Hi Don,
I had the same problem. Stuff just did not line up. Next time I will follow Dave's advice. I will more than likely plank the whole main deck and try to do a better job next build.

 

[donfarr]

Wonderful craftsmanship Mike. Don

 

[DocBlake]

Very nice work, Mike! The deck framing looks great!

 

[Sgtmik]

Thanks Dave.
Next time I will use your method. In the mean time I've ordered some X-acto saw blades used with my mini chisels I should be able to get her done.

 

[BigMike]

Looks fantastic Mike, you have done a great job.

 

[SteveA]

Beautiful work, really nice.

 

[Norway]

Mike, good pictures with a lot of good information that I think I can learn from in my own project, thank you.
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[SteveA]

looks great Mike, fantastic work you must be happy with it so far.

 

[Sgtmik]

Hi Steve,
Thanks for your visit to my build log and for you kind comments. Yes I am happy so far. I am learning a great deal and my next build will be better.

 

[SteveA]

Thats my goal as well, to try and improve on this build in the next one.

 

[Sgtmik]

Ahoy Shipmates,
When I first started to construct the upper deck I cut all my wood stock from patterns. Unfortunately, as some of you are finding out, The deck beams didn't fit. As I ha d said to Dave I extended the pattern and cut notches. In many places my notches are off.



So there was allot of repairs to make. I replaced most of the carlings.




Once all the carlings were repaired I started putting in the ledges.





So Here I am with the upper deck framing all done. Lots of sanding to do now.


If I had this to do over I think I would find a way to not install the bitts until I have finished sanding the deck.
Thanks for visiting.

 

[Norway]

Nice work, lots to learn here, thank you.

 

[donfarr]

GOOD WORK, Coming along well. Don