CaptainSteve Posted March 28, 2017 Share #151 Posted March 28, 2017 Put me down for a dozen packs, Dave. mtaylor, Canute, Elijah and 3 others 6 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 April 1, 2017 Author Share #152 Posted April 1, 2017 EAGLE CARVING.... Began planking the outboard transom early this morning. I couldn't resist beginning the eagle carving. Seems like only yesterday I was spending hours upon untold hours on the SOS carvings.... all a blur to me now. Been saving this piece of hard rock maple just for this figure. So I was able to rough out the overall shape and work on some details for one wing, just so I could get a little feel for carving again after weeks of gathering rust. Also.... Taking photo's is the most effective means of examining my work in progress. The wings appear to be much thicker at the shield than depicted in this plan sheet drawing. I am using a photo of the transom as my primary source for this carving. mtaylor, Geoff Matson, Piet 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...
Omega1234 Posted April 1, 2017 Share #153 Posted April 1, 2017 Hi Dave Nice start on the Eagle! You must be happy to be doing the carvings again, as it's a welcomed break from the other construction tasks. Cheers Patrick SawdustDave, Canute, Piet 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...
BANYAN Posted April 2, 2017 Share #154 Posted April 2, 2017 That eagle already has some nice definition Dave. Looks as if that wood is well suited to carving? cheers Pat Elijah, mtaylor, Piet and 3 others 6 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...
SawdustDave Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share #155 Posted April 2, 2017 Thanks guys. You are right Patrick. I needed a little break from the hull planking right now, and this little carving really is fun. The maple is extremely dense, heavy wood. I tried to use it for a poker table once no it burned up saw blades like crazy. Excellent for carving fine details. Hated to shut it down so early tonight, but my boys (UNC Tarheels) have my undivided attention tonight. It would not be safe for me to be handling sharp tools while watching this game. BANYAN, Canute, Piet 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...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted April 2, 2017 Share #156 Posted April 2, 2017 G'day Dave Thank you for passing your knowledge of plank sanding to the rest of us. I'll be doing that exercise very soon. Perfrct timing mate! Havagooday 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...
JSGerson Posted April 2, 2017 Share #157 Posted April 2, 2017 I am curious about the tools you are using for the carving especially the spoon chisel (I think) in the X-acto type handle. Is that part of a set and where did you buy them? Jon Piet, Canute, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: Model Shipways USS Frigate Constitution Past Builds: Bob Hunt's kitbash of the Mamoli Rattlesnake Model Shipways Typical Ship’s Boat for the Rattlesnake Mini-Mamoli solid hull British Schooner Evergreen Model Airways Albatros D.Va - 1917, The Red Baron's Forgotten Fighter Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share #158 Posted April 2, 2017 2 hours ago, JSGerson said: I am curious about the tools you are using for the carving especially the spoon chisel (I think) in the X-acto type handle. Is that part of a set and where did you buy them? Jon Hi Jon: Interesting you should ask about that little surgical blade. It is one of four assorted shapes and sizes I got a couple of years ago from the surgeon who operated on my ear. Here's a link to where you can purchase....http://surgistar.com/product-category/dental/micro-miniature-blades/ Dave Omega1234, Piet, JesseLee 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 April 2, 2017 Author Share #159 Posted April 2, 2017 14 hours ago, Greg the peg leg sailor said: G'day Dave Thank you for passing your knowledge of plank sanding to the rest of us. I'll be doing that exercise very soon. Perfrct timing mate! Havagooday Greg I honestly didn't know if any of those postings about creating scratch planks would be of any use to others. It's just so easy to purchase perfect planks of about any size without all the hassle. Thanks.... and I do hope my methods are helpful to you mate. Dave Omega1234, Tigersteve, 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...
JSGerson Posted April 2, 2017 Share #160 Posted April 2, 2017 Those are some nices blades. If only I was doing more carving on a regular bases I could justify those prices. I means they are like peanuts...you just aren't satisfied with only one. 8-) SawdustDave, mtaylor, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: Model Shipways USS Frigate Constitution Past Builds: Bob Hunt's kitbash of the Mamoli Rattlesnake Model Shipways Typical Ship’s Boat for the Rattlesnake Mini-Mamoli solid hull British Schooner Evergreen Model Airways Albatros D.Va - 1917, The Red Baron's Forgotten Fighter Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share #161 Posted April 2, 2017 You're right Jon. Got to have 'em all....three or four each! BTW.... sorry about last night's game against Zaga. I pulled for the Cocks all the way. Would have loved a NC / SC match-up tomorrow night. Canute, Omega1234, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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 April 2, 2017 Author Share #162 Posted April 2, 2017 EAGLE CARVING FINISHED - One more photo of the finished carving temporarily stuck in place on the transom in order to examine details and scale. If you spot any glitches please tell me now, before I apply the coat of white. coxswain, BANYAN, usedtosail 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...
CaptainSteve Posted April 2, 2017 Share #163 Posted April 2, 2017 Your carving skills are par excellence, Dave (but we already knew that) !! I had a close look at the various stern pics from AOTS and it seems that the eagle in the 1927 version is shown standing with it's legs splayed. It is most definitely a different piece to those on earlier versions, as well as being in a different location (but precisely where you have yours positioned). I'm trying to upload a photo to show what I mean ... but not having much success. Canute, Piet, SawdustDave and 2 others 5 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...
CaptainSteve Posted April 2, 2017 Share #164 Posted April 2, 2017 Only had to try five times .... JesseLee, Piet, Omega1234 and 5 others 8 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 April 3, 2017 Author Share #165 Posted April 3, 2017 Like so many other things about this great old ship....No telling how many eagles have graced her stern. JesseLee, Omega1234, mtaylor and 3 others 6 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 April 3, 2017 Share #166 Posted April 3, 2017 Well done Dave. A very proud eagle for a very proud ship. Cheers, Piet. JesseLee, Canute, 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...
JSGerson Posted April 3, 2017 Share #167 Posted April 3, 2017 Actual Photos of the eagle in 1914, 1927, and present day. I don't see much difference Canute, Omega1234, coxswain and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build: Model Shipways USS Frigate Constitution Past Builds: Bob Hunt's kitbash of the Mamoli Rattlesnake Model Shipways Typical Ship’s Boat for the Rattlesnake Mini-Mamoli solid hull British Schooner Evergreen Model Airways Albatros D.Va - 1917, The Red Baron's Forgotten Fighter Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share #168 Posted April 3, 2017 Great photo Jon. I just spotted a couple of details I will address on my carving.... > the claws are more distinct than I carved. > the eagle's neck is slightly more elongated Thanks mate. Dave Ryland Craze, Canute, mtaylor and 3 others 6 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...
JesseLee Posted April 3, 2017 Share #169 Posted April 3, 2017 Still looks very good Dave. I wish I had your carving skills. Jesse Jack12477, Piet, Ryland Craze and 4 others 7 Quote Current build: Syren : Kit- Model Shipways Side project: HMS Bounty - Revel -(plastic) On hold: Pre-owned, unfinished Mayflower (wood) Past builds: Scottish Maid - AL- 1:50, USS North Carolina Battleship -1/350 (plastic), Andromede - Dikar (wood), Yatch Atlantic - 14" (wood), Pirate Ship - 1:72 (plastic), Custom built wood Brig from scratch - ?(3/4" =1'), 4 small scratch builds (wood), Vietnamese fishing boat (wood) & a Ship in a bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfotinos Posted April 4, 2017 Share #170 Posted April 4, 2017 You can get those blades, or similar at MicroMark http://www.micromark.com/Micro-Knife-W-1-Ea-4-Blades http://www.micromark.com/Micro-Blade-67M-5 http://www.micromark.com/Micro-Blade-61-5 Regards, Shawn Canute, mtaylor, Omega1234 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share #171 Posted April 4, 2017 Quarter Galleries.... Still focusing on the stern development, I set aside the transom work for now because I realize the blending of the Quarter Galleries is crucial, and I have been struggling with how I will approach the slanted windows. Third (or fourth) attempt, here's where I landed.... Used transparency film for the glass, and very fine cut strips of white vinyl to represent the window framing....... I just finished one window and snapped this quick shot in order to examine this method closely before continuing further. Canute, CaptainSteve, popeye the sailor 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...
SawdustDave Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share #172 Posted April 4, 2017 Thanks for the info on the blades Shawn. Now I know where I can get them if I ever need more. Dave mtaylor, Piet, Canute and 1 other 4 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...
JSGerson Posted April 4, 2017 Share #173 Posted April 4, 2017 Do be careful when using the styrene. I've been told they yellow as they age so it's best to paint them. Canute, Piet, SawdustDave and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build: Model Shipways USS Frigate Constitution Past Builds: Bob Hunt's kitbash of the Mamoli Rattlesnake Model Shipways Typical Ship’s Boat for the Rattlesnake Mini-Mamoli solid hull British Schooner Evergreen Model Airways Albatros D.Va - 1917, The Red Baron's Forgotten Fighter Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share #174 Posted April 4, 2017 25 minutes ago, JSGerson said: Do be careful when using the styrene. I've been told they yellow as they age so it's best to paint . Thanks Jon: The vinyl used here is taken from vinyl lattice strips used for fencing. I've used it for years and never experienced any yellowing. Dave Canute, CaptainSteve, JesseLee and 3 others 6 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 April 6, 2017 Author Share #175 Posted April 6, 2017 QUARTER GALLERIES PROGRESS.... Port side installed...... usedtosail, Piet, GrantGoodale 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...
usedtosail Posted April 6, 2017 Share #176 Posted April 6, 2017 Very nice Dave. Those a bit tricky to get right. SawdustDave, CaptainSteve, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote - Tom - Current Build: Vanguard Speedy Completed: Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share #177 Posted April 6, 2017 1 hour ago, usedtosail said: Very nice Dave. Those a bit tricky to get right. Glad to see you say "tricky" Tom. Thought it might just be me. Thankfully, the port side is going much smoother. As usual, things like this have a definite learning curve. Ain't gonna re-do this starboard side! mtaylor, Piet, Canute 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...
Piet Posted April 6, 2017 Share #178 Posted April 6, 2017 Looks nice Dave. Cheers, CaptainSteve, mtaylor, Omega1234 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 April 11, 2017 Author Share #179 Posted April 11, 2017 THE EAGLE HAS LANDED.... Real pleased to see the eagle carving take it's place this morning.... BANYAN, DORIS, usedtosail 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...
usedtosail Posted April 11, 2017 Share #180 Posted April 11, 2017 Wow, Dave. The eagle looks great. mtaylor, Omega1234, Piet and 3 others 6 Quote - Tom - Current Build: Vanguard Speedy Completed: Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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