md1400cs Posted November 23, 2015 Share #571 Posted November 23, 2015 Alexandru, Your work is almost beyond comprehension. I needed to look at your last post pics three times to fully understand the details of this tiller wheel. Superb!! Michael WackoWolf, mtaylor and Obormotov 2 1 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted November 23, 2015 Share #572 Posted November 23, 2015 That has to be the most ingenious way of making a ship's wheel that I've seen yet. WackoWolf, dvm27 and Obormotov 3 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...
Jim Lad Posted November 23, 2015 Share #573 Posted November 23, 2015 Beautiful job of the wheels, mate! John Obormotov and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remcohe Posted November 23, 2015 Share #574 Posted November 23, 2015 Excellent. Great tip to use a hollow template for the spokes. Remco Obormotov, WackoWolf, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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...
albert Posted November 23, 2015 Share #575 Posted November 23, 2015 Hi Guraus, beautiful work. Obormotov, mtaylor and Jeronimo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted November 23, 2015 Share #576 Posted November 23, 2015 G'day Alexandru My mind is numb looking that that Incrediblywow way you done that wheel. As Mark said it's the most ingenious way ever to build it. Your talent is beyond words! Your lathe work is amazzzzzzzzing. How many rejects did you go through to get all of them done? Your patience is unbelievable! Greg Obormotov 1 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...
norriro Posted November 24, 2015 Share #577 Posted November 24, 2015 Hi Alexandru, It has been a while I haven't been in touch! I see you had a few problems with the curves on the rear lights. As you know the problem comes from the fact that the plans don't correspond to the actual rear "facade" because of the rounded stern and the angle with the top leaning further back. After a bit of trial and error I found the best way to get this right is to use a height gauge for all the various points: corners of the lights, rails etc. You use the plan and measure up from the base (bottom of keel) to the point you need. You also need the distance out from the center line. You transfer the height to the model using a height gauge and cross it with the measurement from the center line. Hope this is useful! Regards Bob Obormotov, mtaylor and WackoWolf 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guraus Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share #578 Posted November 29, 2015 Thank you all. Here are more progress pictures. Alexandru Seventynet, hexnut, albert and 30 others 32 1 Quote For all my builds please visit my site at: http://www.AlexShipModels.com Previous builds HMS Victory Machine a curer les ports La Jacinthe Japanese Fune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted November 29, 2015 Share #579 Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) Alexandru, Of course--absolutely stunning work (I'm certainly repeating myself and others with this post). Such a pleasure to follow and learn from. Michael Edited November 29, 2015 by md1400cs AON, archjofo, WackoWolf and 2 others 5 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted November 30, 2015 Share #580 Posted November 30, 2015 G'day Alexandru There is one common and absolutely correct post by others in this log: your work is outstanding! Havagooday Greg Obormotov 1 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...
ianmajor Posted November 30, 2015 Share #581 Posted November 30, 2015 Alexandru, Your work is beautiful - as ever. mtaylor, WackoWolf and Obormotov 3 Quote Ian M. Current build: HMS Unicorn (1748) - Corel Kit Advice from my Grandfather to me. The only people who don't make mistakes are those who stand back and watch. The trick is not to repeat the error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seventynet Posted November 30, 2015 Share #582 Posted November 30, 2015 Alexandru, Your work is truly inspirational. On the one hand it makes me regret that I didn’t start this hobby several decades ago so that I would have had a chance of attaining 1/10 of your skill level – and on the other, it makes me happy that I am engaged in a hobby that is so truly remarkable. Best, Ian Vivian Galad, Obormotov, WackoWolf and 2 others 5 Quote Builds in progress - Hayling Hoy Builds completed - Naval Cutter Cheerful - by Syren Ship Model Company - Cape Cod Catboat - by Bluejacket - Gokstad - by Dusek - Ship's Boat - by Dusek - Brazzera - by MarisStella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRow Posted December 3, 2015 Share #583 Posted December 3, 2015 Great craftsmanship Alexandru. Dave R Obormotov and mtaylor 2 Quote Dave R Measure twice, cut once. Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1768 (In the shipyard being constructed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guraus Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share #584 Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) Hello, Another small progress update. Alexandru Edited December 13, 2015 by guraus dvm27, michael mott, SailorGreg and 35 others 38 Quote For all my builds please visit my site at: http://www.AlexShipModels.com Previous builds HMS Victory Machine a curer les ports La Jacinthe Japanese Fune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Y Posted December 13, 2015 Share #585 Posted December 13, 2015 Your build process looks and feels very real! Like building a house, or even a real ship! Obormotov, WackoWolf and mtaylor 2 1 Quote Current build: Beavers Prize - POF 1:48 (Hahn style) Side builds: Schooner Polotsk by Master Korabel 18th Century Longboat by MS Finished: 21ft English Pinnace by MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted December 13, 2015 Share #586 Posted December 13, 2015 G'day Alexandru Your definition of small is different to mine! The amount of first class work you have done is huge, if a photo says a 1000 words, I've just seen an incredible novel. Havagooday my friend Greg Obormotov 1 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...
mtaylor Posted December 13, 2015 Share #587 Posted December 13, 2015 Small progress? Wow.... amazing work. I would not like to think what would be big progress. Obormotov, WackoWolf, Seventynet 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 December 14, 2015 Share #588 Posted December 14, 2015 Stunning! Just stunning! What a fine shipwright you are sir. Obormotov and mtaylor 2 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...
tlevine Posted December 14, 2015 Share #589 Posted December 14, 2015 The use of wire pegs to secure the quarter gallery framing is brilliant. justsayrow, WackoWolf, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivian Galad Posted December 15, 2015 Share #590 Posted December 15, 2015 Great framing, fantastic job. avsjerome2003, Seventynet, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Current: Red Dragon (modified) by Vivian Galad - Artesania Latina - 1:60 Oseberg (modified) by Vivian Galad - Amati (1:50)Cocca Veneta by Vivian Galad - Corel - 1:70 Finished 15th Century Latin Caravel kit model from Artimanha models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRow Posted December 16, 2015 Share #591 Posted December 16, 2015 OMG so so cool Alexandru. I'd go blind working all that detail in. Dave R mtaylor and Obormotov 2 Quote Dave R Measure twice, cut once. Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1768 (In the shipyard being constructed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 16, 2015 Share #592 Posted December 16, 2015 Your work continues to be inspirational, Alexandru! John mtaylor and Obormotov 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Greig Posted December 16, 2015 Share #593 Posted December 16, 2015 Brillant work, thanks for posting. A great read. Malcolm Obormotov and mtaylor 2 Quote Completed builds; Caldercraft Mars; Vanguard Alert, Amati Revenge On the shelf; Vanguard DOK & the Sphinx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guraus Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share #594 Posted December 23, 2015 Thank you all for the great comments and for the likes. G'day AlexandruYour definition of small is different to mine! The amount of first class work you have done is huge, if a photo says a 1000 words, I've just seen an incredible novel.Havagooday my friendGreg Small progress? Wow.... amazing work. I would not like to think what would be big progress. Greg, Mark, For me this really seems small progress considering I am entering the tenth year of building for this project. But I'm getting closer and closer - I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I even ordered the display stand - it would be ready by mid January next year - see first two pictures. I also made some more progress - I won't say small or big this time. Here are the pictures. Regards, Alexandru Erebus and Terror, giampieroricci, Кутузов Сергей and 16 others 19 Quote For all my builds please visit my site at: http://www.AlexShipModels.com Previous builds HMS Victory Machine a curer les ports La Jacinthe Japanese Fune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmajor Posted December 23, 2015 Share #595 Posted December 23, 2015 Alexandru, your pictures tell a very interesting story. Excellent work. Obormotov, WackoWolf, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Ian M. Current build: HMS Unicorn (1748) - Corel Kit Advice from my Grandfather to me. The only people who don't make mistakes are those who stand back and watch. The trick is not to repeat the error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnobiumPunctatum Posted December 24, 2015 Share #596 Posted December 24, 2015 Really wonderful model. I got a lot of inspiration from your work. Thanks for that mtaylor 1 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...
Jim Lad Posted December 24, 2015 Share #597 Posted December 24, 2015 I just run out of superlatives looking at your work, mate! John Obormotov and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted December 24, 2015 Share #598 Posted December 24, 2015 Alexandria I'm going to change your name to NEIL ARMSTRONG. ..one small step for man, one huge step for modellers! Again brilliant work my friend. Love the display case! Merry Christmas to you, your family and all our family on MSW. Greg Obormotov 1 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...
guraus Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share #599 Posted December 31, 2015 Hello all, Thank you for your comments and likes. I wish to you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Santa was generous with me this year, I've got two very lovely books (first two pictures) - and now I am taking my time reading them slowly. Here is another update for my build - last one this year. The easy part is completed, the decorative mouldings and sculptures around those windows still to be done. I will give it a try... next year. Regards, Alexandru giampieroricci, zoly99sask, mtaylor and 32 others 35 Quote For all my builds please visit my site at: http://www.AlexShipModels.com Previous builds HMS Victory Machine a curer les ports La Jacinthe Japanese Fune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jose_b Posted December 31, 2015 Share #600 Posted December 31, 2015 Fine work! AON and dvm27 2 Quote Building Le François: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9952-le-fran%C3%A7ois-by-jose-scale-1-48-1683/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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