Volunteer  | 06 Jul 2015 4:40 p.m. PST |
After my last endeavor to scratch build the 50 gun Leopard I wanted to try another ship to see if I could improve the process at all. I found the mother load site for original ship plans at link One of the sets I downloaded was for the 80 gun French built ship of the line Tonnant. Tonnant Class Sane-Border design of 1787, she was launched at Toulon between 1791-92. Tonnant was one of the 18 ships of the line left in French hands when Toulon was abondoned by the British in 1793. She was captured by the British August 1st at the Nile. She lay eighth in line directly astern of de Bruey's flagship the 120-gun Orient.
Full build and more pictures at link Regards,
Vol |
| whitejamest | 06 Jul 2015 5:56 p.m. PST |
Such beautiful work Vol! And a fantastic step by step documentation of your process. Awesome work on both counts! |
| jowady | 06 Jul 2015 5:59 p.m. PST |
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| devsdoc | 06 Jul 2015 6:21 p.m. PST |
Sorry to hear you are unwell.
I am in ore of your skills. I stand in your shadow. I know you did not start this idea, but you took it to a whole new height of modeling. You gave us a new goal to get too! I for one think I'm not going to try, but I will enjoy looking at your work for a very long time.
Be safe and get well soon
Rory |
| MacrossMartin | 07 Jul 2015 2:01 a.m. PST |
That really is amazing. I gave up trying to add metal rod masts to my GHQ's because I thought it too fiddly, but you sir, are clearly more patient and determined than I. Well done! |
| Texas Jack | 07 Jul 2015 4:01 a.m. PST |
Wow! Even if I followed your great instructions I could never in a million years do something so lovely. Well done! |
| Volunteer | 07 Jul 2015 4:14 a.m. PST |
Thanks all for the kind words. MacrossMartin,
Actually once you get the routine down, the masts hardly take any time at all. The ratlines and sails are another matter! ;-) |
| Nightmoss | 07 Jul 2015 8:04 a.m. PST |
Amazing work, Vol. How many hours of effort do you calculate it took to achieve this scratch build? |
| devsdoc | 07 Jul 2015 9:38 a.m. PST |
Jim,
Vol is so good, that he did this in an afternoon. With one arm tied behind his back, standing on one leg :)
be safe
Rory |
| Volunteer | 07 Jul 2015 10:05 a.m. PST |
Not exactly my exagerating friend. I really didn't keep track Jim. I started Tonnant a couple of months ago and just put in a little time here and there as I felt like it since then. With the heat wave here, I guess I put in a solid 6 hours to get her from mounting the sails to finished. Making the hull is quick, 1 hour tops. The details like the chains, deck furniture, lanterns, etc. take longer, maily because it takes more thought about what to use for the right effect. The masts take about an hour. The sails about 2 hours. The base is 1/2 hour, longer if you count drying time. So I would guess it's about 12 hours total. |
| ModelJShip | 07 Jul 2015 11:54 a.m. PST |
Vol, another great work!, I can't afford making a boat from scratch. I take my hat off. |
| Volunteer | 07 Jul 2015 12:09 p.m. PST |
Why not Julian? It's free! Doesn't cost a thing except for the wood, paint and paper. |
| Volunteer | 07 Jul 2015 12:22 p.m. PST |
TMP link
Now if you want to see a true scratchbuild ship master check this TMP link. |
| ModelJShip | 07 Jul 2015 12:30 p.m. PST |
All ships are made by hand???? what…?
I cant spend a lot of time modeling the hull. I think as a hobby is ok but for sale I cant aford it. |
| Pauls Bods | 08 Jul 2015 5:11 a.m. PST |
Excellent!!! I like the idea to shape the sails |
| Nightmoss | 08 Jul 2015 8:42 a.m. PST |
12 hours to achieve that is pretty incredible. Again, well done!! |
| Volunteer | 22 Jul 2015 5:27 p.m. PST |
If I do another one, I will try to record the time it takes. |
| whitejamest | 23 Jul 2015 7:01 a.m. PST |
If? You've spoiled us now Vol, we all want to see more of your beautiful scratch builds! |
| Volunteer | 23 Jul 2015 9:05 p.m. PST |
Ah, but it takes so long and I have so many other Navwar, GHQ, Langton, and Davco ships left to build. |
| devsdoc | 24 Jul 2015 3:42 p.m. PST |
Work harder, Vol! We wish to see more! Come on get a move on, Young man.
Be safe
Rory |
| KniazSuvorov | 25 Jul 2015 7:18 p.m. PST |
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| Volunteer | 26 Jul 2015 9:56 p.m. PST |
Have more respect for your elders Rory! |
| devsdoc | 27 Jul 2015 9:39 a.m. PST |
Ah! Vol
Respect is always there my friend. As to your age! That is just a number. So stop all this and get e-mailing me, painting, rigging and ship building.
Be safe
Rory |
| whitejamest | 27 Jul 2015 10:28 a.m. PST |
Ha, you see you've spoiled us Vol. There'll be no living with us now. |
| Volunteer | 30 Jul 2015 3:42 p.m. PST |
This must be akin to what Dr. Frankenstein felt…..
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