USS Pennsylvania (1837) Cross Section Scale: 1:64 [COMPLETED BUILD]

[Mike41]

Orlop Deck Framing:
The orlop deck framing above the hold platforms and the position of the well room is shown on the following photos.

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[Mike41]

Pumps:
The model has both chain and hand pumps. The construction and installation of the pumps is shown in the following photos.

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[Sgtmik]

Hi Mike,
As always beautiful work and such great detail. I especially liked your wood lathe work. :handgestures-thumbup:

 

[Mike41]

Thanks Mike,I have a Proxxon lathe that works great for modeling. I have had it for five years and no problems so far.
Mike

 

[Bryian]

Hi Mike, its a masterpiece mate. Wonderful workmanship.

 

[Mike41]

Thanks Brian, I am glad you like the build.
Mike

 

[Mike41]

Hold Platforms:
There are two long platforms just above the floor with the supports attached to the sides of the hull. This set of photos shows the platforms and supports.

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[Mike41]

Main Mast Step:
This is a couple of photos of the main mast step as installed.

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[Mike41]

Well Room & Shot Locker:
The well room is a nice little project by itself, the first set of photos show the lower part of the room is a solid wall construction and the second set shows the louvered walls.

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[Mike41]

Well Room & Shot Locker (continuation):
The construction of the louver walls, internal ladder and shot locker is shown in this set of photos.

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[Mike41]

Well Room & Shot Locker (continuation 2):
Finishing touches of the shot locker and installation of the well assembly in the model is shown on the following photos.

 

[Mike41]

Pumps:
The model has both chain and hand pumps. The construction and installation of the pumps is shown in the following photos.

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[Mike41]

Orlop Deck Planking:
Planking and ladder to hold platform is shown in the following photos.

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[zoly99sask]

Just amazing.

 

[Sgtmik]

It is a pleasure to see your work. Bravo! :handgestures-salute:

 

[Mike41]

Thanks Zoltan and Mike, good news we are past the halfway point and will be getting into the more interesting part of the build in the next couple of weeks.
Mike

 

[Mike41]

Lower Deck Framing:
The lower deck framing around the well room and support columns are shown in the following photos.

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[Mike41]

Lower Deck Planking:
This is a few progress photos of the lower deck planking.

 

[Mike41]

Lower Deck Lining:
The lower deck around the gunports is cardinal wood, it takes a nice finish and saves on paint.

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[Sgtmik]

Hi Mike
Are you using trunnels on your planks?