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Boxwood carved figurehead for "ATALANTA" by David Antscherl - 1:48


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Just thought I would share these incredible pictures of the figurehead for the Swan Class Sloop "Atalanta" by David Antscherl.  The figure is boxwood with a stem of swiss pear.  The brackets and trailboard carving are also boxwood.   Note the gold leafed apples.  Just stunning carving by hand and almost hard to believe possible at this scale.  Its so tiny.   I love the facial expression.....Mona Lisa smirk... :P   Enjoy!!!

 

The glass dome is just 4" in diameter.

 

Chuck

 

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Thanks for sharing these images, the work is really a work of art, I wish I had that ability..

 

 

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Wow !!!

 

Nils

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- Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild

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Chuck, Would you know what tools were used to create this masterpiece? Was it a combination of mini-chisels, hand carving and rotary tool?

The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together.

Al

 

Current Builds:

HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit

Model Shipways Glad Tidings

Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED

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No rotary....just sharp chisels.  Various styles...."V" shaped and flat etc.....and VERY SHARP.

 

 

 

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Too beautiful for mere words....   

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
Past Builds:
 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD           Triton Cross-Section   

 NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit                                                                            HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64               

 

Non-Ship Model:                                                                                         On hold, maybe forever:           

CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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Absolutely gorgeous.  Do you have any more photos of her you could share?  They would come in very handy for if I decide to tackle Atalanta's figurehead.  Or else I could simply commission David  B)

Toni


Chairman Nautical Research Guild

Member Nautical Research and Model Society

Member Midwest Model Shipwrights

 

Current Builds:     NRG Rigging Project

Completed Builds: Longboat - 1:48 scale       HMS Atalanta-1775 - 1:48 scale       Half Hull Planking Project      Capstan Project     Swallow 1779 - 1:48 scale               Echo Cross Section   

Gallery:  Hannah - 1:36 scale.

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I can take as many photos of her as you would like...just let me know when you are ready.   Here is an in-progress photo....this depiction is much like the one shown on the NMM model and the original draft which shows the figurehead.  Its is exactly like the detail shown on that original draft.   Plans during the 1770's often had incredible detail with all of the carvings and even friezes shown in many instances.  It is a very accurate depiction.

 

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David's work is exquisite and you're lucky to have an Antscherl original. Are you planning to build a ship behind it?

Greg

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Nope.....just wanted to have some inspiration close at hand.  I try to surround myself with it and often commission other ship model builders or buy their work ..... at least when the admiral is also smitten with a particular work or subject.  ;)

 

Chuck

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Thanks, Chuck, for the photo offer.  I did not realize you were the lucky owner.  Was the plan you show a digital download?  All of mine are simply black and white.

Toni


Chairman Nautical Research Guild

Member Nautical Research and Model Society

Member Midwest Model Shipwrights

 

Current Builds:     NRG Rigging Project

Completed Builds: Longboat - 1:48 scale       HMS Atalanta-1775 - 1:48 scale       Half Hull Planking Project      Capstan Project     Swallow 1779 - 1:48 scale               Echo Cross Section   

Gallery:  Hannah - 1:36 scale.

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