Statenjacht 1678-Kolderstok 1:50

dockattner said:
Speleen is overwrated.

Kids don't even learn to spell nowadays anyway. As long as the teacher can figure out what is being said all is right with the world. Wouldn't want to crush their tender souls by telling them they did something wrong. But I digress (son of an English teacher by the way).
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I’m getting old but the spellchecker dumbs us all down. Remember when we were required to use the dikshunary
 
not a lot of youse having a spillchucker when so much internet content is in the Americkun langwidge.

always amuses me when I have to set the langwidge as UK English ...... is there any other category of English? ;)
 
Bringing you up to date, sort of ;)

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Balsa filler blocks in the bow

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Bow & stern fillers prior to fairing the hull

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Added some temporary bracing for support during fairing. Also, a couple of filler pieces.


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Most of the fairing complete however I'm sure there will be adjustments as I move forward with the planking. (Oh, the horrors of planking await)

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The stern post required some relieving for the hull planking. 3/16 end mill

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"Planking" the rudder with a .05mm Ball Nose endmill. Actual planking would result in the rudder being to thick.
(Thanks Piet for the tip. One of many I have gleaned from his build)

I've actually started the planking process. Installed the first three planks P & S however, I have since deconstructed them as I didn't like the way they were laying. (If the first one isn't right, none will be right) Add me to the do-over club. :oops:

I will probably follow the Grant method of jumping around as I continue the planking process. Most likely I won't adhere to the script within the instructions. We'll see how that works out. :eek:
 
Great to see the solid progress Ron. I love the fillers - you have done an excellent job.
 
rtibbs said:
Bringing you up to date, sort of ;)

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Balsa filler blocks in the bow

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Bow & stern fillers prior to fairing the hull

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Added some temporary bracing for support during fairing. Also, a couple of filler pieces.


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Most of the fairing complete however I'm sure there will be adjustments as I move forward with the planking. (Oh, the horrors of planking await)

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The stern post required some relieving for the hull planking. 3/16 end mill

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"Planking" the rudder with a .05mm Ball Nose endmill. Actual planking would result in the rudder being to thick.
(Thanks Piet for the tip. One of many I have gleaned from his build)

I've actually started the planking process. Installed the first three planks P & S however, I have since deconstructed them as I didn't like the way they were laying. (If the first one isn't right, none will be right) Add me to the do-over club. :oops:

I will probably follow the Grant method of jumping around as I continue the planking process. Most likely I won't adhere to the script within the instructions. We'll see how that works out. :eek:
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Good evening Ron- You are taking care and I enjoy your techniques of fillers , good fairing and forward thinking with the rudder thickness- Going to be awesome. “The Grant” method..... ROTF makes you a tado_O. Cheers Grant
 
Oh my, I guess I will have the mint issue a new coin. The backside will have something appropriate to the dumb*** award.
While cutting off the upper frames in preparation for lining the inside of the hull one of my miniature chisels went through the hull.
There are times when a slicing motion would be the preferred motion over pushing.:oops:
I thought I could just say this was the result of a cannon shot except it was from the inside out. o_O
 
rtibbs said:
Oh my, I guess I will have the mint issue a new coin. The backside will have something appropriate to the dumb*** award.
While cutting off the upper frames in preparation for lining the inside of the hull one of my miniature chisels went through the hull.
There are times when a slicing motion would be the preferred motion over pushing.:oops:
I thought I could just say this was the result of a cannon shot except it was from the inside out. o_O
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My oldest daughter once drove through our garage door from INSIDE the garage - so the cannon shot explanation might still fly.
 
rtibbs said:
Oh my, I guess I will have the mint issue a new coin. The backside will have something appropriate to the dumb*** award.
While cutting off the upper frames in preparation for lining the inside of the hull one of my miniature chisels went through the hull.
There are times when a slicing motion would be the preferred motion over pushing.:oops:
I thought I could just say this was the result of a cannon shot except it was from the inside out. o_O
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Oh no, but it’s only a bad moment, lots of glue and sawdust later and all will be well :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
 
ChrisP said:
not a lot of youse having a spillchucker when so much internet content is in the Americkun langwidge.

always amuses me when I have to set the langwidge as UK English ...... is there any other category of English? ;)
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Franglais?
 
rtibbs said:
Time to reopen the doors to the shipyard and get started with a build log.
I originally planned on the Willem Barentsz as my next build after the Speeljacht and I do have the kit on the shelf.
What changed my mind to go with the Statenjacht were a few things.

(1) I really like the lines of the ship
(2) Single main mast as opposed to the three masted Barrentsz means less rigging to deal with. Hats off to you first rate builders of First Rates.
(3) Probably the biggest reason is that I really like the “luxury” of the state vessel with all its ornamentation, lower deck layout and furnishings. How can you go wrong with a ship with a fireplace?
(4) I’m really not into multideck vessels with dozens of cannons. Again, hats off to those that do.

That’s the great thing about this hobby. There is something for everyone.

Dry fit of the framework. 6mm MDF False Keel with 6mm plywood Bulkheads. Everything was right & tight. Something I've come to expect with the Kolderstok kits. No sanding/filing required.

As every builder knows, you never have enough clamps. I use pieces of aluminum angle for squaring as opposed to Lego blocks.

3mm lite ply fixture to keep everything nice and square. (No not included in kit)

I doubt if I'll post a step by step build, rather try to hit the main parts of the construction.
Any questions, just ask.
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Hallo @rtibbs
we wish you all the BEST and belayed a HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Birthday-Cake
 
Happy Birthday Ron! May it be a year ahead which is filled with peace for you - and for Kay - my prayers are that she may be granted all strength and willpower to remain strong and steadfast in her battle. I know that is the best birthday gift I could wish for you.
 
Thanks for the best wishes guy’s. Unfortunately not much celebrating this year. Fortunately she is maintaining a strong mental attitude for the inevitable while physically deteriorating.
 
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