Hohenzollernmodell 1660-1670 Scale 1/75 POF build by Stephan Kertész (Steef66)

[Steef66]

Regional differences?

No, I'm just bad in lyrics

 

[Steef66]

Thanks all for the likes, comments and Visit.
The floor timbers are in shape and I also constructed the Kolzem, in English Keelson. Luckily the Keelson is almost straight, only a light bend on the bow- and stern section. Only a precise and strong clamping in that area was necessary to get it in place. The thickness of the keelson is 5 mm. and a width of 12 mm. Not easy to bend, but in this case a "makkie" (Dutch for a easy job)
Only them clamping was a little more.... How too?
I got a Idea with my Proxxon MF70. The z-axle is with a screw and pretty strong. So I used this to do the job.



Yes it looks dangerous to do it this way, but surprisingly enough the construction of keel, planks and floor timber is very strong. I used a hammer and chisel to shape the floor timbers, that also went very well. After a long time of drying (the glue need to harden before I get the ship out of the construction) I nailed the keelson to the floor timber with brass nails. Next thing on my list is a few layers of hull planks and a lot of study how to go further with the floor.



thanks for watching

 

[dockattner]

Fantastic Stephan! Among the most interesting builds on the forum!

 

[Uwek]

Very good progress - Looking very good

 

[Peter Voogt]

Thanks all for the likes, comments and Visit.
The floor timbers are in shape and I also constructed the Kolzem, in English Keelson. Luckily the Keelson is almost straight, only a light bend on the bow- and stern section. Only a precise and strong clamping in that area was necessary to get it in place. The thickness of the keelson is 5 mm. and a width of 12 mm. Not easy to bend, but in this case a "makkie" (Dutch for a easy job)
Only them clamping was a little more.... How too?
I got a Idea with my Proxxon MF70. The z-axle is with a screw and pretty strong. So I used this to do the job.
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Yes it looks dangerous to do it this way, but surprisingly enough the construction of keel, planks and floor timber is very strong. I used a hammer and chisel to shape the floor timbers, that also went very well. After a long time of drying (the glue need to harden before I get the ship out of the construction) I nailed the keelson to the floor timber with brass nails. Next thing on my list is a few layers of hull planks and a lot of study how to go further with the floor.

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thanks for watching

With only 2 hands your have to be inventive to install such a long piece of wood, Stephan. And the nails will hold the keelson in place.
Regards, Peter

 

[GrantTyler]

Thanks Grant, your build is ready, what's next? Or first watching The Expance?

Good afternoon Stephan. I will have a break, watch the Expance and fix up the Bounty model in my pub. Then a POF British ship. Cheers Grant

 

[Jimsky]

Good afternoon Stephan. I will have a break, watch the Expance and fix up the Bounty model in my pub. Then a POF British ship. Cheers Grant

That sounds like a plan, Grant!

 

[Hubac’s Historian]

Your keelson work is superb, Stephan, but I do wonder why not steam-bend the timber before fixing in place?

 

[Steef66]

Fantastic Stephan! Among the most interesting builds on the forum!

Thanks Paul, it's also fun to do. Because you have to think about every step you take.

Very good progress - Looking very good

Thanks Uwe.

With only 2 hands your have to be inventive to install such a long piece of wood, Stephan. And the nails will hold the keelson in place.
Regards, Peter

Always searching to how it can be done with the stuf on your workplace take a hugh amount of time.

Good afternoon Stephan. I will have a break, watch the Expance and fix up the Bounty model in my pub. Then a POF British ship. Cheers Grant

The expance is great watching, not boring at all.

Your keelson work is superb, Stephan, but I do wonder why not steam-bend the timber before fixing in place?

Thanks, the keelson is almost straight, just a small bent. I just had to keep it in place to let the glue dry. That's why I clamped it and the machine was the perfect tool for this. I could use instead also a heavy weight, but the risk of movement was to high. The little mill is more steady.

 

[Steef66]

Small update, but it was a time consuming work. I was attaching the planks on the kim till I reach the place where the first wale will come.
Then I can go further on the inside. A lot of measuring and bending is needed to end just under the wale.
Pictures of the clamping and my work spot.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Small update, but it was a time consuming work. I was attaching the planks on the kim till I reach the place where the first wale will come.
Then I can go further on the inside. A lot of measuring and bending is needed to end just under the wale.
Pictures of the clamping and my work spot.

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After a lot of work on the floor timber and keelson, it’s nice to work on the planking again. And I see that the keelson is helpful with the clamping. Nice work, Stephan.
Regards, Peter

 

[Steef66]

Thanks Peter, yes it is nice to plank again, but the waiting between every piece of wood is boring.

And I see that the keelson is helpful with the clamping.

And welcome to, because sometimes it is difficult to find a spot to hold it in place.

 

[Steef66]

Small update
2 rows done. Only 3 rows of planks left to do.
On the stern section I started already with the third.