Here I have glued the joint. The hole in the middle must be plugged with a suitable piece of wood. This locks the joint on the full scale ship. Here it is more visual.
Visual in the sense that it has no practical function. Some of these joints will actually be visible.How can it be visual if you do not see it? It's a wonderful detail but you will only see it on a picture after glueing the false keel and the rising wood to the keel.
the keel looks greatNow the keel is laid and mounted on the bed. Now it is my duty to inform the Admiral that this stage has been reached. Time to celebrate with a beer or maybe a glass of sparkling wine.View attachment 385578View attachment 385579
I was not visiting your build-log, Ornholt. But what I see is very interesting. And the scratch build of a clipper is always interesting.Now the keel is laid and mounted on the bed. Now it is my duty to inform the Admiral that this stage has been reached. Time to celebrate with a beer or maybe a glass of sparkling wine.View attachment 385578View attachment 385579
It's already arranged. It was not included in the first photo as they were not finished in the 3-d printer.The working jig is well prepared - and is looking very good
A good preparation will reduce later on the problems
Maybe it would be good to press the keel not against the screws - maybe you add there some small sheets of wood between keel and the screw - not to damage the keel by small vibrations and movement during the next months
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Thanks for the reply. I'm going to try Fixo Gum. See that it is available to order on Amazon.Hello Ornhold,
I just now came across your great construction report. Fantastic to see Young America here on SOS. I only know Ed's build so far and I agree his books and drawings are very good. You're off to a good start, your jig looks perfect and so does the pear wood you're using. As far as the glue for sticking paper is concerned, Paul and Uwe can only agree, I also use the Fixo GUM and it is really excellent. I'll definitely keep at it.
Its messier than glue stick and has quite an alarming smell - but it performs. I'm sure you will be happy.Thanks for the reply. I'm going to try Fixo Gum. See that it is available to order on Amazon.
I also ordered it from Amazon, here is the link.Thanks for the reply. I'm going to try Fixo Gum. See that it is available to order on Amazon.
Paul, I don't know what kind of (poisonous ) stuff you get in the States, it's almost odorless and almost transparent here.Its messier than glue stick and has quite an alarming smell - but it performs. I'm sure you will be happy.