Today I made the first frame. #1 at the stern. I just like it because its not the usual frame as it has some 5 uprights and a horizontal beam on it.
Cutting out as exactly as possible two times the frame. Using the template with a 0.5mm pencil gives me the best result. Only minor sanding was needed. Then I glued the two pieces together.
Now its time to drill all neccessary 3mm holes for the wooden dowels.
Glue the pieces together and hammer carefully the dowels in with a hammer.
I checked many times if everything was on the right place and at the right angle. I must admit I never controlled that much my work with the N. Loredana or Cornelia Marie.
After a little bit over 3h work the frame was finished. It weights 140g ... I wonder how much weight the hull will be at the end.
It fits nicely the groove on the keel .... first frame .... perfect for me!!!!
Now I should get some planks on this frame but how wide do the have to be???? Any ideas?
I guess the original planks must have some 200mm ... so it would be 13.6mm in 1/14.68 scale