mtaylor Posted January 28, 2016 Share #481 Posted January 28, 2016 Sweet Dave... I like the details. Canute, SawdustDave, Omega1234 and 2 others 5 Quote 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share #482 Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) Rough shaping complete.... Quite a bit of clean-up, and edge rounding to do yet before I use this carving to pour a new mold. Not identitical, by a long stretch, but I am far from being a Bill Short. Edited January 29, 2016 by SawdustDave Piet, CaptainSteve, janos and 11 others 14 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted January 29, 2016 Share #483 Posted January 29, 2016 That's rather presentable Dave. As you said, after some more "cleaning up" it should be close to perfect. Cheers, Canute, CaptainSteve, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted January 29, 2016 Share #484 Posted January 29, 2016 That is some incredible work Dave, Beautifully done Beat Regards, Pete Canute, GLakie, SawdustDave and 2 others 5 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share #485 Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) Clean up went pretty well.... I made several little tweeks - most noticeably the little crown (an obvious mess) was completely replaced by the one seen here. I'm thinking I should be able to get a pretty good mold from this one. Edited January 29, 2016 by SawdustDave mtaylor, Omega1234, janos and 8 others 11 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted January 29, 2016 Share #486 Posted January 29, 2016 Dave, Like almost everyone here, I am in awe of your carving skills, and just love following every update you make. Mayhaps, one day in the distant future, I might try to emulate your work. But, for now, I will strategically stay with ships that are less ornate than your Sovereign. However, I have some questions for you ... ... most noticeably the little crown (an obvious mess) was completely replaced by the one seen here. Does this mean that you have only re-carved the crown piece ?? Or the entire badge ?? If only the crown, then how on earth do you attach it to the main badge section so seamlessly ?? As a well-known MSWer is famous for asking, enquiring minds need to know .... PS: Keep up the great work !! Canute, SawdustDave, Piet and 4 others 7 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share #487 Posted January 29, 2016 CapSteve.... Good observation my friend. Yes, the original crown was so cocked out of alignment, it had to come off, rather than attempt re-shaping. It was a little bit of a delicate job of joinery, considering the scale, but the hard maple stood up to the challenge like a champ. Pretty simple, really.... From the original crown, I created a strong square "tab".... Then carved a perfect matching slot on the back side of the new crown. Result was a bond that is actually stronger than the original. Here's the back side of the piece. You'll get a kick out of this.... Poured the mold early this morning and rushed off to play golf with some old friends. Came home, took a little nap, and then came to the ship yard anxious to pull the mold and make the duplicate badge. Would you believe, I found that the carving had risen to the top of my rubber mold form. (tiny bubbles will occur when stirring the two part compound) So I have a pretty good impression of the back side of the carving....looks like the photo you see here. YAHAHAHA! pete48, CaptainSteve, WackoWolf and 6 others 9 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted January 30, 2016 Share #488 Posted January 30, 2016 Clean up went pretty well.... I made several little tweeks - most noticeably the little crown (an obvious mess) was completely replaced by the one seen here. shortcarving.JPG I'm thinking I should be able to get a pretty good mold from this one. ...as we say in Australia - 'Bloody marvellous!!!" And, that's even in-spite of the cock up. Piet, SawdustDave, GLakie and 3 others 6 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted January 30, 2016 Share #489 Posted January 30, 2016 G'day Dave Just a quick question? What is the name of the product that you use to make the molds? Again great work on your carvings! Greg Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share #490 Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the visits guys.... We're off to a much better start this morning. First - To answer Greg's Q.... The two-part rubber mold compound ( top pic ) .... Smooth-On Urethane Mold Compound (Part A and Part B ) > Requires 8 to 10 hours cure time. The two-part casting compound ( bottom pic ).... Alumilite Liquid Casting Plastic (Part A and Part B ) > This one, once mixed, you must move pretty fast.... It begins curing in about 30 seconds! Mann Ease Release.... Extremely important to use before pouring either of the two processes. Here's a great tip for users of the Smooth-On Mold Compound: The yellow container (Part A) is extremely reactive to exposure to oxygen. Consequently, once opened, the thick clear compound will begin to increasingly become thicker from one use to another. Within a few weeks of repeated openings and exposing to the air, it tends to become less and less usable. I found a pretty good solution as seen here. Note the Phillips head screw in the top of the container - and the syringe.... This container has never been opened. The screw is removed and very quickly replaced with the end of the syringe.... used to draw the fluid from the container. Then, very quickly replacing the screw to maintain the air-tight seal. Edited January 30, 2016 by SawdustDave JesseLee, Canute, mtaylor and 5 others 8 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share #491 Posted January 30, 2016 And here's the result of the re-pouring of the mold last night. The new mold was absolutely flawless.... which gave me a really fine reproduction part. On to the paint booth. Jack12477, Piet, popeye the sailor and 12 others 15 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted January 30, 2016 Share #492 Posted January 30, 2016 Wow that turned out excellent Dave! You did a beautiful job! mtaylor, dgbot, CaptainSteve and 4 others 7 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share #493 Posted February 1, 2016 Quick update.... The first pic is the way the port side looked before I began ripping it apart.... Here's how it looks now....after moving moldings, trims, windows, and either moving or replacing all of the original carvings.... And here's the little badge I've been working on the last few days.... That big blank panel to the left is the next focus.... not sure what will go there yet, but feel it has to be pretty special considering the size and prominent location. CaptainSteve, mtaylor, pete48 and 11 others 14 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted February 2, 2016 Share #494 Posted February 2, 2016 Yup, that's looking rather splendid Dave. 'm sure you'll come up with something extraordinary for that blank space. Cheers, Canute, GLakie, SawdustDave and 1 other 4 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share #495 Posted February 2, 2016 Thanks Piet, as always.... Not as easy as I was hoping it would be. Searching through all my clip art of fancy scrolls, I couldn't find the one to fit my minds eye for that particular panel.... So I began doing some sketching of various concepts.For better, or worse, here's roughly what I came up with .... a good starting point anyhow. Got to start somewhere, right? Piet, WackoWolf, Canute and 8 others 11 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share #496 Posted February 2, 2016 Rough shaping done.... I went back to vinyl for this one because I want to see if I can get the same details using the new scalpel tools. Just making a final check of the scale before I spend hours on this piece and decide the scale was not right. Been there, done that.... lol Think I'll spare you folks all the step-by-step on this one.....like watching grass grow, right? Pretty day for golf tomorrow.... then poker club night. Looks like a short day in the ship yard. Harvey, mtaylor, UpstateNY and 13 others 16 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted February 2, 2016 Share #497 Posted February 2, 2016 Hi Dave Nice! I reckon you've earnt your poker and golf. Enjoy Cheers Patrick GLakie, Canute, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted February 2, 2016 Share #498 Posted February 2, 2016 Excellent work, beautiful detail work. Nice on the eyes. Keep the post and pictures coming. Thanks for sharing. SawdustDave, Omega1234, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted February 2, 2016 Share #499 Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) G'day Dave Firstly, I thank you to the bottom of my keel for your in depth and informative answer. Also your work is so impressive. Havagooday Greg Edited February 2, 2016 by Greg the peg leg sailor Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdT Posted February 2, 2016 Share #500 Posted February 2, 2016 Lovely work, Dave. Ed GLakie, Omega1234, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote All EdT posted material Copyright 2016 Edward J Tosti Young America - extreme clipper 1853 Young America POB Version Modeling the Extreme Clipper Young America Vol 1 1:60 HMS Naiad 1797 The Naiad Frigate Vol I The Naiad Frigate Vol II1:96 Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share #501 Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Managed to get in a couple of shop hours early this morning, and another couple following our day on the links....absolutely beautiful day. Plenty of rounding and smoothing with some very smooth bits and very fine sanding sticks. Hate to put it down right now, but it's almost poker time. Edited February 3, 2016 by SawdustDave EdT, popeye the sailor, CaptainSteve and 11 others 14 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted February 2, 2016 Share #502 Posted February 2, 2016 Fantastic Dave! Wish I could carve that well! Omega1234, Canute, Piet and 3 others 6 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share #503 Posted February 3, 2016 Thanks for dropping in guys.....Janos.... Thanks again for the excellent advise. While I still do not have a goat, I've got my eye on my neighbors little dog with stiff short hair. Hmmmmm! CaptainSteve, Piet, GLakie and 6 others 9 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted February 3, 2016 Share #504 Posted February 3, 2016 Sounds like a covert operation is in order Dave. By the looks of him, you shouldn't have to worry too much about "him" blowing the whistle. Omega1234, Canute, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted February 3, 2016 Share #505 Posted February 3, 2016 Nice work Dave! Will there be a crown in the center? Cheers, Omega1234, Canute, GLakie and 2 others 5 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share #506 Posted February 3, 2016 Cheers, Nice work Dave! Will there be a crown in the center? Cheers, Yep.... That's da plan. GLakie, Piet, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share #507 Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) Poured the new mold last night....removed this morning. The casting turned out perfect. Painted with three coats of metallic gold..... glued in place. Also carved the little crown and glued in place. Works for me.... but that panel still doesn't look complete. I'll come up with something to fill in the corners. Edited February 3, 2016 by SawdustDave popeye the sailor, janos, GLakie and 10 others 13 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted February 4, 2016 Share #508 Posted February 4, 2016 That came out very nice Dave. Cheers, Canute, WackoWolf, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share #509 Posted February 4, 2016 Back to play dough.....Sculpy. Spent the morning playing around with a couple of modeling clay pieces. The main advantage I'm looking for is the ability to get a little smoother (rounded) edges. I'll bake these rough forms in the oven for about 5 minutes (250 degrees), and remove them before they completely cure.... work on some detail refinements.... then back to the oven for another 10 minutes at 350 degrees. A little more sanding and clean-up will still be required before painting. GLakie, mtaylor, JerryGreening and 8 others 11 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share #510 Posted February 4, 2016 Finally managed to stick all the new stuff in place. As you can see, very few of the original panel pieces made the cut. Same goes for the starboard side, which is now very close to being exactly the same as the port side seen here. Only the three blank panels below the forecastle left to complete the broadside hull carvings. Haven't decided what will go there, but, we shall come up with something eventually. For now, I think I will work on a few more gun port lids and possibly rig another cannon or two. Piet, GLakie, tadheus and 13 others 16 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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