SawdustDave

Progress update on Mayflower #1.... 1:76th scale

The masts are sitting loosley at this point, thus the Mizzen preventor stay is temporarily tied off to the railing.

In the process of creating shrouds for the main and fore masts.... plan to install channels for these tomorrow.

Don't know much about sailing, but these are so beautiful I want's me one just to sit in the driveway and look at.

Reading Piet's comment regarding "fancy tools".....much in agreement, aside from the fact that personally, I am very much a "tool guy". You name it, there's likely at least two of them in my shop. Woodworker For over 40 years....hell, I just love tools that make sawdust....always have.

Dave

Nice recovery Pete. Just serves as proof of true craftsman.

Dave

Just now tuning in on this magnificent build.....like everyone else, I am lost for words. As beautiful as the overall ship is, the carvings just steal the show. This could be a model dump truck and we would not even notice. SPECDAMNTACULAR!!!

Thank you Kay for sharing with us.

Question.....Your carving skills....this did not just happen with this building of HMS Royal William. What is the background of your being such a MASTER wood carver?

Dave

Great job on the bricks Augie. A little sanding dust in the joints for mortar will really make it pop. As for the checkerboard pattern in the great cabin....I used some glossy finished card stock with good results.

Nice job mate.

Dave

Hi Rusty:

Your work is top notch as always. Really enjoying watching the progress on this developing classic by Chuck. Looking forward to when it becomes available to the market.

Dave

Mike:

Very nice work. So what was the reasoning for the extremely oversized yards on this ship? Never seen anything like this.

Dave

Very neat build Pete. Love the lines and the excellent finish.

Dave

Really neat work Greg. You've got a great scratch build coming together there.

Dave

Michael....your La Couronne is absolutely beautiful. Makes me want to build her a third time.

Dave

Michael.....I guess I'm confused by the photo's.... Is the last photo above your finished work?

Dave

Now THAT was a quick fix....nice when things turn out OK.

Dave

Like Piet, I think the question of scale is absolutely critical in scratch building..... 1:50 being the least you should consider.

Dave

Pete, The finishes and the sharp contrasting colors really pop. Beautiful....just beautiful.

Dave

Hi Nils:

So glad I have run across your beautiful work. I really love the cutaway hull....really enjoy learning new techniques from master builders such as yourself. Thanks for sharing.

Dave

Why is it that ship's stoves are always so darned impressive? Your's is great!

Thank you Alex for the fantastic "how to" class on deadeye fabrication. I am learning so much from your postings. Your photos are excellent.

Props are amazing Piet. Have a nice safe trip to see those grand kids. Ours are 1,000 miles away. Looking forward to your next update.

Dave

The dead eyes are really nice Mark....links turned out great. Best part, you will not have to tie all those clove hitches.

Hi Mark:

I enjoyed going through your build log. Very nice work. I definitely agree with you about 1:48 scale. Currently working at 1:60th and actually wishing I had gone to 1:50th. Thanks for sharing.

Dave

Learn something new each time I visit this incredible build. Thanks again Ed

So this is the work bench project you have been telling me about. Very nice....would not have expected anything less out of you.

Dave

A second day of studying Karl's craftsmanship....I remain speechless....there simply are no words that would serve justice to what my eyes are telling me. This work could only be properly described by a great poet.

Thank you Karl

For Karl......

Ein zweiter Tag des Studiums Karl's Handwerkskunst .... Ich bin immer noch sprachlos ... es gibt einfach keine Worte, w\'fcrde dazu dienen, was meine Augen mir sagen. Diese Arbeit kann man nur richtig beschrieben durch ein gro\'dfer Dichter.\

Vielen Dank Karl

OK, This is just insane! Somebody help me out here. Please send me a PM if you know of a more skilled craftsman than Karl, because I would really like to see it for myself. The cannon is simply mind blowing.

Dave