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HMS Kingfisher kit prototype

This photo gallery shows the development of our latest kit, the Swan Class Sloop of War, HMS Kingfisher. Watch as the kit evolves into the assembled model.

Date: 10/20/2007
Owner: Kingfisher Prototype Development
Size: 112 items
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This picture shows the assembled keel, all historically. correct.

Date: 10/20/2007
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This picture shows an assembled frame, historically correct.

Date: 10/20/2007
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This picture shows the building jig that will be included in the kit that enables the model to be framed in the upright position.

Date: 10/20/2007
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This picture shows the first cant frame in the jig, glued to the keel. The parts on the side of the jig are removable and hold the frame in position.

Date: 10/20/2007
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This picture shows the wing transom and associated transoms at the stern of the ship.

Date: 10/20/2007
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This picture shows the aft cant frames installed on the stern deadwood.

Date: 10/20/2007
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This picture shows a different view of the aft cant frames.

Date: 10/20/2007
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This picture shows some of the gunports framed.

Date: 10/20/2007
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This picture shows framing at the bow and at the stern using the kit's building jig.

Date: 10/20/2007
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This picture shows the faired out hull at the bow.

Date: 10/20/2007
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This picture shows the fully framed model.

Date: 10/20/2007
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This picture shows the ship's stove which is built from styrene plastic included in the kit.

Date: 10/20/2007
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Another view of the ship's stove.

Date: 10/20/2007
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Ship's stove with chain on rotisserie.

Date: 10/20/2007
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Starboard side of model with planking from the wales upward. The kit will include planking for one side and ribbands for the other side.

Date: 10/20/2007
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This picture shows the port side of the model with ribbands allowing the full framework to be shown.

Date: 10/20/2007
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This picture shows the keelson, mast steps and breasthooks installed.

Date: 10/20/2007
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The enhanced kit will include wood to make the well and shot locker. Later the chain pumps also included in the enhanced kit will be added with full chain details.

Date: 10/20/2007
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The shot locker contains cannon balls or shot, part of the enhanced kit.

Date: 10/20/2007
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The well/shot locker installed in the hold. Additional details on the lower deck for the well will be included in the enhanced kit.

Date: 10/20/2007
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The wing transom knees installed. These are built from two layers of wood. The upper layer has notches in it for the beams and ledges while the bottom layer does not.

Date: 10/20/2007
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Two beams have been added. The beams are also built up in layers so that the notches for the carlings are automatically formed making deck construction much easier.

Date: 10/20/2007
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This picture shows some of the upper deck framing. The beams are built up from 3 layers of CNC cut parts. The outer 2 layers have notches in them for the carlings. The lodging knees are also made this way as are the carlings. The carlings and ledges w

Date: 10/28/2007
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This picture shows half of the upper deck framing in place. The center beam has beam arms on each side and the upper well is shown below. The well details are only provided in the enhanced kit.

Date: 10/28/2007
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This is the upper well provided only in the enhanced kit. The five posts are built in layers. A thin layer has grooves milled into for the louvers. The louvers are made from stripwood. This is a difficult structure to build and will tax your patience!

Date: 10/28/2007
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Another photo of the upper well structure after photo etched hinges have been attached. A black nail head was used to simulate the door knob. These will be provided in the enhanced kit.

Date: 10/28/2007
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The upper well added to the two lower deck beams installed above the lower well. (enhanced kit only).

Date: 10/28/2007
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Another shot of the upper well but from a different angle.

Date: 10/28/2007
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Upper well with upper deck beams installed.

Date: 10/28/2007
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Head shot showing the aft half of the upper deck beams now in place with the upper and lower well installed also.

Date: 10/28/2007
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