Hi Tony,
I can see your wood working skills were well developed 25 years ago. I'll be curious to see how the canons are set up below the main deck.
Corel HMS Unicorn - 1/75 scale [COMPLETED BUILD]
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I can see your wood working skills were well developed 25 years ago. I'll be curious to see how the canons are set up below the main deck.
Thanks Daniel I'll get to them soon first I need to fix up the planking and the hull then I will continue the build.
G'day I've haven't made much progress with my new project, I striped back the planks that needed replacing then hit a problem.
I got up to the first black plank #25 when I stopped the build. Now when I checked the remaining planks they are taller than the first planking. There's a error in the drawing one view shows two white planks the other shows three. I decided to go with 3 planks and raise the height of the deck by 1.5mm.
Here I have removed the defective planks from one side, I'm going to add one extra plank that runs the full length then do the repairs.
Finishing off the second planking, next job is to fix up the loose planks on the hull.
I got up to the first black plank #25 when I stopped the build. Now when I checked the remaining planks they are taller than the first planking. There's a error in the drawing one view shows two white planks the other shows three. I decided to go with 3 planks and raise the height of the deck by 1.5mm.
Here I have removed the defective planks from one side, I'm going to add one extra plank that runs the full length then do the repairs.
Finishing off the second planking, next job is to fix up the loose planks on the hull.
Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
Look good, glad you got the issue figured out and how you are going to fix it.
Looks like a great workaround for a minor problem. I now see that the subfloor of the main deck is off and you have easy access to the canons.
Thanks Daniel the deck was only dry fitted, I will start working on the cannons this week.
The second planking is now complete and I have fixed up the loose planks.
I have a different way to hold this ship and am finding it very handy. It was originally used to repair PCBs until I adapted it to hold a model.
To make sure the cannons are fixed securely I will pin them in place.
I have a different way to hold this ship and am finding it very handy. It was originally used to repair PCBs until I adapted it to hold a model.
To make sure the cannons are fixed securely I will pin them in place.
Tony she's looking magnificent! And once again you have some of the coolest gadgets for clamping I've ever seen! What type of wood is the veneer?
I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time, most of the stuff I use has been modified scrapped production equipment it's been good to finally get to use it.
The second planking is Walnut, black lime and maple, the maple was a lot lighter colour when I purchased this kit.
Firstly a big thanks to everyone who reads this, I have finalized the cannons on the lower deck.
As you can see I have only done what will show when the upper deck is fixed in place.
This is more than you would normally be able to see when viewing these cannons.
The gratings where a bit of a problem as about 25% of the parts where cut on a taper. As there was only 5 spare I had to use them as it would have taken too long to get replacements. Only the worst ones show. I'll use this one on the lower deck where it won't be seen.
If you look at the top LH corner you can see poorly cut parts.
Next week I'll be attaching the upper deck and planking it.
As you can see I have only done what will show when the upper deck is fixed in place.
This is more than you would normally be able to see when viewing these cannons.
The gratings where a bit of a problem as about 25% of the parts where cut on a taper. As there was only 5 spare I had to use them as it would have taken too long to get replacements. Only the worst ones show. I'll use this one on the lower deck where it won't be seen.
If you look at the top LH corner you can see poorly cut parts.
Next week I'll be attaching the upper deck and planking it.
Your canons look great Tony! The grating also excellent. Nice tight clean-cut work, is a pleasure to look at.
Thanks for your likes and comments it's good to know I'm heading in the right direction, top deck is in place and the planking nearly finished. I will post some pictures on the weekend.
Just a quick update and a few photos, the top deck is fixed in place and the planking finished.
Everything was pretty straightforward with no real problems. I apply a coat of poly to the planks before blackening one edge with a Sharpie. Some of the planks where prepared years ago when I started this model, these appear to be lighter in colour to the ones I did now. Maybe the timber strips have darkened over the years. As there was only just enough strips to do the job I did the best with what I had.
Next job will be to do the side rails, I'm considering doing them differently to the drawing, so we'll see what happens.
Everything was pretty straightforward with no real problems. I apply a coat of poly to the planks before blackening one edge with a Sharpie. Some of the planks where prepared years ago when I started this model, these appear to be lighter in colour to the ones I did now. Maybe the timber strips have darkened over the years. As there was only just enough strips to do the job I did the best with what I had.
Next job will be to do the side rails, I'm considering doing them differently to the drawing, so we'll see what happens.
Nice clean tight work as usual Tony.
Tony, I can't stop watching again and again the hull of your ship. The finishing and color it has.... I love it.
Superb Job !!
Daniel
Tony she is just superb. Awesome
Thanks Daniel one of the things I was planning to do with this build is to copper the hull. Although it's not necessary with this kit I want the experience for future builds. Your log has provided lots of information on how to tackle this job.
Tony