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TaltosVT

Wed Feb 22 2017, 04:41am

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As I mentioned in my introduction, I found the site while looking for information about batteaux. After looking at the plans, I thought I'd take a stab at building one.

My main area of interest is batteaux that may have been used on Lake Champlain and Lake George during the years of the American Revolution. While the model plans are dated for the War of 1812, my brief research shows that it's still similar in construction to earlier models, though some of the framing may be a bit different. I just read The Lake George Bateaux: British Colonial Utility Craft In The French And Indian War the other night, which is a study of batteaux remains found at the bottom of Lake George. In that thesis, remains studied show floor battens across the bottom planks, with separate frames, unlike this model. Once I finish this one, I may attempt another using the framing shown in the thesis to compare the differences.

I picked up supplies and a couple of new tools yesterday, and began my build last evening.

First step was to cut, sand, and assemble the floor planking. That was all that I was able to accomplish yesterday.

Today I found time to cut and add the stem and stern posts, then add the floor framing. Tomorrow I hope to add the rest of the framing members.

Fresh materials

Cut floor planks

Sanding floor planks for consistent width

Floor assembly - End of Day 1

Floor cut out, marking framing lines

Adding stern post, LEGO bricks make excellent framing jigs

Stem, stern, and floor framing in place - End of Day 2

TaltosVT

Thu Feb 23 2017, 02:21am

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Not much done today as I spent most of the day chasing my kids around the house (4 girls, two in diapers, 2 home from school on break). I did have time to cut out and glue the framing patterns to a piece of 1/8" wood, plus cut and add a few of the framing members.

Mike 41

Thu Feb 23 2017, 01:29pm

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Hi Elroy,

Looks like you are off to a good start, nice clean workmanship. The Batteau is an interesting boat to model.

Mike

TaltosVT

Fri Feb 24 2017, 04:20am

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Thanks Mike, I'm having fun with it so far.

As I expected, I had just enough time to cut, sand, and place the rest of the ribs today in between kids dental appointments and cleaning the house. I'll need to shape and align the ribs a bit, but I'm pretty happy with it so far.

TaltosVT

Mon Feb 27 2017, 01:26am

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A bit more progress over the last couple of days. I steamed the bottom, then let it dry with supports under then end, and weight in the center to add a bit of rocker. That needed to dry over night. Today I had a bit of time to add the stringers.