druxey Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share #211 Posted March 5, 2016 Thanks, Siggi, for your helpful contribution. mtaylor, Siggi52 and Canute 3 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted March 5, 2016 Share #212 Posted March 5, 2016 She's really coming along well, Druxey. John Canute, druxey and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share #213 Posted March 5, 2016 Thanks for everyone's continued interest. More pattern making is required to define the shape of the aft deck. I've modified the design of Prince Frederick's barge to suit this vessel. On this deck, furthest aft, will be a raised area for the steersman, but that cannot be defined yet. The aft deck with its scuttle needs to be made and installed first, as well as a thin panelled lining on the inner sides of the bulwarks. Erebus and Terror, Engelmann, Cap'n Rat Fink and 17 others 20 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateNY Posted March 5, 2016 Share #214 Posted March 5, 2016 Thanks for showing how you use these patterns Druxey...really helping me learn. Your build is just staggering....I love that last shot showing all the framing against the planking patterns. Cheers, Nigel. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build Logs: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section, USF Confederacy Model Shipways Completed Log: Red Dragon Artesania Latina Gallery: Red Dragon: Artesania Latina Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted March 6, 2016 Share #215 Posted March 6, 2016 I'm really enjoying watching the progress of this wonderful build. I particularly like the precision and attention to detail, particularly with something so small, but also watching the problem-solving is a real education. Steven Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted March 6, 2016 Share #216 Posted March 6, 2016 Nice work it almost like it was done with a 3D printer because everything is so precise. Is there a tutorial for this sort of build on the website other than this thread? I would like to save it to my computer for when the time comes for the Charon the Ferry mans vessel to be built. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbshan Posted March 6, 2016 Share #217 Posted March 6, 2016 Bensid, I think the 3D printer has a long way to go to catch up. Canute, mtaylor, cog and 1 other 4 Quote Joel Sanborn http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9953-lexington-by-jbshan-dlumberyard-164-from-the-seaways-practicum-by-clay-feldman/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted March 6, 2016 Share #218 Posted March 6, 2016 I agree but this is as close to precision as can be done by the human hand and by no means was that meant to be an insult as I see some will take it. So please excuse me for my misleading previous post I apologize for that. mtaylor, Canute and dgbot 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Fodder Posted March 6, 2016 Share #219 Posted March 6, 2016 I am just astounded at the precision and such attractive lines of this build. Well done Druxey! I hope one day I will develop skills of this nature. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Build in progress: Emma C. Berry by Cannonfodder Model Shipways 1:32 Finished Builds: HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by Cannon Fodder AL 1:25 Swift 1805 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share #220 Posted March 7, 2016 Again, thank you for the kind compliments. 'Precision' is merely taking sufficient time and care, plus accurate marking out. These come from experience; you know, the 10,000 hour thing. The aft platform has been made, painted and installed. The next challenge is covering the compound curved surface above this platform up to the height of the topside. cog, Bill Hime, Wintergreen and 29 others 32 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share #221 Posted March 7, 2016 Well, a start has been made on the inner sheathing of the bulwark. The compound curves involved make this an interesting exercise! michael mott, Louie da fly, UpstateNY and 30 others 33 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share #222 Posted March 8, 2016 The inner bulwark sheathing proved interesting. It took several pattern pieces to figure out the developed shapes of the planks. The first photo shows one plank being wet-bent into position. The card pattern for this is in the foreground, as well as patterns for the steersman's bench. The second photo shows both inner sides complete and the vertical portion of the steersman's bench in position. The top of this has been made and painted. The same strategy as for the other horizontal surfaces was used to build it. The paint is in the process of drying and I'll install the top tomorrow. There are several possible items I could now tackle, but I think that the risers (horizontal planks that support the ends of the thwarts) should be next. gjdale, Stuntflyer, Bill Hime and 40 others 43 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remcohe Posted March 8, 2016 Share #223 Posted March 8, 2016 Wonderfull display of craftsmanship, I can only imagine how challenging it is to get the shapes of the planks just right to get an excellent fit. Remco cog, WackoWolf, AnobiumPunctatum and 2 others 5 Quote Treat each part as if it is a model on its own, you will finish more models in a day than others do in a lifetime. Current build HMS Kingfisher MSW 1.0 log click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnobiumPunctatum Posted March 8, 2016 Share #224 Posted March 8, 2016 Really wonderful craftmanship. It's oustanding Canute and Gerhardvienna 2 Quote Regards Christian Current build: HM Cutter Alert, 1777; HM Sloop Fly, 1776 - 1/36 On the drawing board: English Ship Sloops Fly, 1776, Comet, 1783 and Aetna, 1776; Naval Cutter Alert, 1777 Paused: HMS Triton, 1771 - 1/48 "Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it." Salvador Dali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share #225 Posted March 10, 2016 Further news from the shipyard. First the side strakes of footwaling were installed (there is probably a proper term for them, but I don't know what it is). They required a twist through almost 90 degrees along their length, achieved by steaming. Next were the risings. I misspelled the name as 'risers' earlier - sorry. The risings were cut after a card pattern established their shape and the pair were made while rubber cemented together, ensuring symmetry. The height of each below the gunwale was marked out at various points along the hull and the risings glued in. Note that paint was scraped off where the thwarts will attach. Next will be the footboards for the rowing crew. Canute, Cap'n Rat Fink, Ryland Craze and 40 others 43 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted March 10, 2016 Share #226 Posted March 10, 2016 She's already a gem, Druxey. We all wait with anticipation for your next update. druxey, Canute, michael mott and 5 others 8 Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted March 10, 2016 Share #227 Posted March 10, 2016 Very very beautiful work. WackoWolf, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhardvienna Posted March 10, 2016 Share #228 Posted March 10, 2016 Hi druxey Finest art, thank you for showing this! Best regards Gerhard druxey, mtaylor, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Problems just mean: solutions not yet found Models in progress SMS DANZIG http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12842-sms-danzig-1851-by-gerhardvienna-radio-150-scale/ USS CAIRO http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13282-uss-cairo-by-gerhardvienna-live-steam-radio/ Baby Bootlegger 1/10 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13625-baby-bootlegger-110-radio-by-gerhardvienna/ Swiss paddlesteamer RIGI 1848 1:50, after plans from the Verkehrshaus Zürich, rescaled to original length Anchor tugboat BISON, 1:50, plans from VTH, scratch Finished models See-Ewer ELBE, Constructo kit 1:48 German fastboat after plans from german Reichskriegsmarine measure unknown (too ugly to show up!) German traffic boat for battleships WW2, 1:50, after plans from Jürgen Eichardt, scratch German Schnellboot TIGER P6141 VTH plans, scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintergreen Posted March 10, 2016 Share #229 Posted March 10, 2016 10000 hrs? Yes, I have heard that too. Means I only have like, what... 8000 more to go... Splendid work, Druxey. cog, Jack12477, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted March 10, 2016 Share #230 Posted March 10, 2016 Druxey I want to use the term exquisite.... but it just doesn't seem adequate somehow, I just sit and shake my head and smile mouthing the word Wow. Michael Canute, WackoWolf, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted March 11, 2016 Share #231 Posted March 11, 2016 Very inspiring. I still cant get over how small the model is and how much detail you are managing to put in there. Well done. PeteB, michael mott, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnE Posted March 11, 2016 Share #232 Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) Druxey, just above, Michael Mott said it all. John Edited March 11, 2016 by JohnE Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury S Posted March 11, 2016 Share #233 Posted March 11, 2016 What a beautiful model. The :Like: button is not enough. Maury WackoWolf, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Current diversion: Anchor Hoy c 1815 - 1825 1:48 scale Recent Builds: Fair American: 18th C. Longboat: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2284-longboat-18th-c-by-maury-modelshipways-by-chuck/ Echo Cross Section: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/513-echo-cross-section-by-maury/ Emma C. Berry http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/203-emma-c-berry-132-pof-by-maury/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share #234 Posted March 11, 2016 Again, my appreciation for the complimentary remarks you have posted on this model. The footboards for the rowers are more complicated than one might think. They are moveable - for long and short-legged crew - and have battens that hold them in place. For six thwarts there are a total of 48 battens to be cut and fitted. There are no two pairs alike. No wonder this detail is omitted from nearly every model! If you look carefully, you will see a rejected batten showing the joints that need to be cut at each end. It will be a while until all six sets are completed.... Cap'n Rat Fink, captainbob, Mahuna and 34 others 37 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobywon Posted March 11, 2016 Share #235 Posted March 11, 2016 What do you mean it will be a while, we need to see it NOW, how difficult could making tiny, perfectly fitting pointy sticks be anyway??!! Amazing work dear sir, simply amazing! mtaylor, Canute, dvm27 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted March 11, 2016 Share #236 Posted March 11, 2016 Wonderful detailing work, Druxey. mtaylor, Jack12477, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted March 12, 2016 Share #237 Posted March 12, 2016 There are no two pairs alike. Well.... you didn't take this little gem on to be a cakewalk did you? Michael mtaylor, Canute and druxey 3 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted March 12, 2016 Share #238 Posted March 12, 2016 I have been on holiday and only just found your wonderful build Druxey; add me to the list of enthusiastic followers. A great subject for a model also. cheers Pat Beef Wellington, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnobiumPunctatum Posted March 12, 2016 Share #239 Posted March 12, 2016 Druxey, can you please make a foto with a penny or cent, that we can see how small your model is? It's absolut fantastic druxey, WackoWolf, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Regards Christian Current build: HM Cutter Alert, 1777; HM Sloop Fly, 1776 - 1/36 On the drawing board: English Ship Sloops Fly, 1776, Comet, 1783 and Aetna, 1776; Naval Cutter Alert, 1777 Paused: HMS Triton, 1771 - 1/48 "Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it." Salvador Dali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted March 12, 2016 Share #240 Posted March 12, 2016 Lovely work, Druxey. It's proceeding very well and looking magnificent. Steven Canute, WackoWolf and druxey 3 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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