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[Capt Podge]

Yeah, I see what you mean about them not looking like much, apart from the last 2 pictures they were barely discernable.
There's a big difference between attempts one and two as well - good job mate. 


Ray.

[Mark T]

Hi All


A bit more done - I've now completed the second strake and also put all of the iron nails and tree nails into the strakes. 


The iron nails to scale should be 0.75mm but I've used 0.7mm carbon rod as this was the closest that I could get.  The tree nails are 0.9mm which were made from boxwood.


Interestingly French ships used both iron and wooden nails on their planking whereas the English during this period only used wood.  On this ship each plank is secured to the frame by 2 iron nails and 2 tree nails.  The pattern used changes direction at the master frame.


A few pictures














Cheers Mark

[Martin (Admin)]

A work of art ....

[Capt Podge]

Absolutely exquisite, every detail being given your usual skilful attention - looks superb mate!


Aye,
Ray.

[Mark T]

A work of art ....

Absolutely exquisite, every detail being given your usual skilful attention - looks superb mate!


Aye,
Ray.

Hi Martin and Ray - Thanks for the really nice words lads......This build sure is a test for me but I'm loving it.  Would you believe the next stage is to cut some of the frames away on the port side so that the interior is visible once finished.  I've marked it out but just cannot bring myself to make the cuts!!!  I will as it has to be done but it can wait until next weekend.  I think I will keep the parts that are removed as a keep sake 

[Mark T]

Some more done on Le Rochfort


I've made the next plank down on the port side which will frame the cut outs in the hull.  Its still 3mm x 10mm at this point so it was quite a tricky bend around the transom but I'm pleased the way it came out.








The bow was much easier and once fitted I placed the iron and wooden nails as before.








Then after two weeks of putting it off I marked out and made the cut outs in the port side 











The reason for the small opening towards the bow is because there is a small deck inside still to be made and fitted.  The beams for this deck need to be able to rest on the frames.  I don't envisage any more planking downward on the port side now it will probably stay as it is to show the frames when finished.  I will fully plank the starboard side though at a much later date.


The next job is to complete the ceiling (the planking inside the hull) which is going to be a long slow job.  I'll update you again when I've got something done worth showing.


Cheers Mark 

[Jerry C]

With regard to the cutouts, if the planks on the other side are putting any stresses into the framework there is the possibility of distortion. If they were steamed into shape and lie happily in position then I think all will be well.


It’s an outstanding piece of work still. BZ.


Jerry C.

[DJW]

Morning Mark


Just catching up on build progress, loving the level of and attention to detail.  Inspiring as always.


Best regards
David.

[Mark T]

Morning Mark


Just catching up on build progress, loving the level of and attention to detail.  Inspiring as always.


Best regards
David.

Hi David - Thanks mate I am making progress but its very slow.  I'm currently planking the ceiling which has involved me not just spiling the planks but laminating them too.  I'll get some pictures up soon.


On a positive note - Ancre who publish the plans have asked me for pictures of my build so far as my Le Rochefort may be on their 2023 calendar     I've sent them some and even if they don't make it on I am a bit chuffed that they even asked!!!

[Mark T]

At last I have an update!


The ceiling planking has been proving problematic due to the thickness of the planking and the tight bends.  The planking starts at 3.3mm thick and gradually reduces to 1.8mm as it gets closer to the keel.


So after breaking loads of planks trying to get this done I ended up laminating the first 3 strakes.  The first strake is made up of 3 layers to a final thickness of 2.8mm.








The next 2 stakes were made of 2 layers oh and I should of said I had to spile them too 










The end result isn't quite as uniform as it should be but I'm happy with the way it looks








So I now need to repeat this process on the starboard side which I think should be ok to do.  Lastly here's a couple of pictures which hopefully show the planks decreasing in thickness as they get nearer the keel and across the transom.








Cheers Mark

[SailorGreg]

Well done Mark, lovely work.  I wonder how the shipwrights of yesteryear achieved those bends in the full size timber?

Greg

[Mark T]

Well done Mark, lovely work.  I wonder how the shipwrights of yesteryear achieved those bends in the full size timber?

Greg

Hi Greg I think the same thing all of the time.  I'm working at 1/4 scale and the wood often says no to what I would like it to do.  I think that they carved many of these timbers from solid pieces and what a skill that must have been.

[B.B]

It's a pleasure to check out each post you put up of your build Mark , cheers mate 

[Mark T]

Thanks Brian 


The work continues and its far harder than I thought that it would be to plank the ceiling.








Here all of the planks are installed but not yet sanded.  All of the hundreds of nails are also in place








And after goodness knows how many weeks the ceiling is finished 

















There are a few gaps but overall I'm happy with the way things have turned out. 


The next load of jobs is to completely fit out the hold.  I'll be starting with the two lower breast hooks on the stem and them the stern sleepers.


Cheers Mark 

[B.B]

All I can say Mark ,is Beautiful work and patience

[Mark T]

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[Mark T]

Hi All I tried to do an update but for some reason it crashed and I lost all of the info.  I think it's easier if I just put a few pictures up.

[Capt Podge]

Hiya Mark, the cutting and shaping of those pieces look to be just as complicated as the other work you've done so far 
What's the purpose of the latest piece you've fitted? I'm thinking it's to do with stepping a mast... just a wild guess though.


Ray.

[DBS88]

Mark your work just gets better and better, that’s truely beautiful with stunning photos well done

[SailorGreg]

Still watching in awe.

And yes, it's mildly irritating ( ) when a carefully composed post suddenly suddenly vanishes into the ether never to return!  (I have taken to composing anything lengthy in Word then pasting into the reply box - that way if the system does the dirty on you, you still have the original text.)

Looking forward to the next instalment!   

Greg

[Mark T]

Hiya Mark, the cutting and shaping of those pieces look to be just as complicated as the other work you've done so far 
What's the purpose of the latest piece you've fitted? I'm thinking it's to do with stepping a mast... just a wild guess though.


Ray.

Hi Ray  - hope you're ok mate.  You are spot on that is the mast step which is why it's so well built.  You can only imagine the stresses placed on it from the mast!

Mark your work just gets better and better, that’s truely beautiful with stunning photos well done

Thanks very much DBS88 - I do think that my carpentry is getting better now and its nice to be back making parts rather than just planking!

Still watching in awe.

And yes, it's mildly irritating ( ) when a carefully composed post suddenly suddenly vanishes into the ether never to return!  (I have taken to composing anything lengthy in Word then pasting into the reply box - that way if the system does the dirty on you, you still have the original text.)

Looking forward to the next instalment!   

Greg

Hi Greg you're not wrong - I did war and peace and then it wouldn't publish     I tried to copy and paste it as well but that refused to work too.  Thanks for the nice comments I'll be making the stern sleepers next and then onto the well pumps 

[radiojoe]

Hi Mark,  still following this class in skill and patience, and have to say I'm just as much impressed with your patience as well as your skill nice going mate. 


Joe.

[Mark T]

Hi Mark,  still following this class in skill and patience, and have to say I'm just as much impressed with your patience as well as your skill nice going mate. 


Joe.

Thanks Joe     The great thing about building a static ship is that its going nowhere so there is no rush     I'm enjoying the challenge and I think thats the main thing here.


Ok the stern sleepers - Here they are.  This is another part that is dead easy to make and then takes hours of patience to get a tight fit on the transom and hull.





Here they are fitted and I was really pleased with the result.  The beams for the small deck at the stern are also in place.














Next I'm going to make the pump well but I need to make 2 of the main deck beams first to make sure that I get the well in the correct place in the hull.  These beams are huge - each one is made out of a piece of timber 15mm x 7.8mm x 200mm     Thats a lot of wood for a lot of beams!  I'll keep you all updated as I get this done.


Cheers Mark 

[JimG]

It's a pity the old Model Engineering exhibition is no longer around. This would certainly have won a Gold medal if entered.On giving your work full recognition are you a member of the Society of Model Shipwrights? The quaility of your work is way up to that of the best of theirs. I'm sure they would welcome this model at their annual exhibition.
Jim

[Mark T]

Hi Jim - Cheers mate - I've never heard of the society of model shipwrights I'll have to look into that