Another problem area is the head. The upper transom does not appear (on the plans at least) to be high enough to completely hide anyone using the facilities. Also the Chapelle copy of Lenthalls plan shows horizontal head beams, but I see on the plan you photographed it has the traditional vertical beams. Since I already made the horizontal version I will stay with it. I did not see the head toilets on you model? Did I miss them or did you decide not to put them in?
Sloop of War Austin, a soup to nuts project - scale 1:85
I am attaching photos of a very large and very detailed Austin model that I believe was also based on Germantown plans. They may be helpful as you decide on deck details. Just out of curiosity, if you don't mind telling me how much does the Museum charge for the plan copies you requested?
Left off the head. Too small a detail at my scale.
Is the latest Nautical Research Journal article "Modeling the Texas Navy sloop-of-war Austin" (Autumn 2024 - Vol. 69, No. 3) in any way connected with this model?
Well, I hope you liked the article because I am indeed the author and it was based on this build log.Is the latest Nautical Research Journal article "Modeling the Texas Navy sloop-of-war Austin" (Autumn 2024 - Vol. 69, No. 3) in any way connected with this model?