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Mike 41

Fri Jul 25 2014, 01:44pm

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The model is based on the drawings by Portia Takakjian and the practicum developed by master model builder Gene Bodnar.

The main difference between Gene’s model and mine will be in the framing, Gene used the conventional P. on F. method while I am using the single foothook method. In the single foothook method the whole frames are made up in two halves and are glued to the forward side of the floor timbers.

This my first attempt at this type of construction so don’t be surprised if you see a few do overs.

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Mike 41

Fri Jul 25 2014, 01:49pm

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The Plans:

This is a set of the plans by Portia Takakjian as you can see there is some additional drawing work required as described in Genes’ practicum.

Mike 41

Fri Jul 25 2014, 01:55pm

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The Keel Assemble:

This set of photos show the keel being assembled. I used Gene’s method to produce the rabbet as described in Part 2 of his practicum. The deadwood is a little different do to the single foothook frames.

dave1254

Fri Jul 25 2014, 02:26pm

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Looking forward to watching the build. I have Romeros first book on the Fubbs but not the plans. Always sounded like an interesting ship.
Dave

trippwj

Fri Jul 25 2014, 02:42pm

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Nice start! Look forward to seeing her come to life.

Mike 41

Fri Jul 25 2014, 02:58pm

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Hi Dave,

I have Romeros book also but didn’t like his framing methods. I will use his book for the carving and some of the details.

Mike

Mike 41

Fri Jul 25 2014, 03:00pm

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Thanks Wayne,

This should be an interesting build.

Mike

Gene Bodnar

Fri Jul 25 2014, 04:26pm

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Mike,

I, too, look forward to watching your build. You already have a good start.

P.S. I'm far from a "master," but thanks for the compliment.

Gene

Mike 41

Fri Jul 25 2014, 06:00pm

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Thanks Gene,

I still think all the guys here consider you a Master Builder.

Mike

Mike 41

Sat Jul 26 2014, 12:20pm

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The Frames:

The frame drawing just shows one half of each frame. I scanned the drawing and traced the frames in AutoCAD mirrored the images and printed two copies of the fore frame and one of the aft. One copy of the fore frame is used for the master assembly sheet and the other for patterns. By gluing the frames back to back beveling the frames is very straightforward. By clamping each frame to the two adjacent frames and sanding the edges flush makes assemble and final sanding is a piece of cake.

The foothook style of frames consist of six pieces and are double frames with a small section of the aft frame removed. I had considered doweling the two sides of the frames together but sense all the frames are glued together it didn’t seem necessary.

This set of photos shows the frames being assembled.