Supplies of the Ship Modeler's Handbook are running out. Get your copy NOW before they are gone! Click on photo to order.
×
SawdustDave
-
Posts
1,770 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Reputation Activity
-
SawdustDave reacted to druxey in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
I agree that properly proportioned belaying pins on models are the exception rather than the rule! My own workaround was to make the pin in two parts: the straight shank and the contoured handle. The handles have short pins for insertion into the rack. Of course Remco's and your own solution to turning small diameter parts is far more elegant!
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Off to a roaring start.... IN REVERSE
Issue.... The gratings are too wide to allow the block and tackle rigging off the tail of the gun carriages.
I knew I had this issue as soon as I began fitting the big cannons on the waist deck.
I just hope and pray that this will be the last of those plan sheet errors I will have to deal with.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from Dimitris71 in Red Dragon by UpstateNY - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:60
Beautifully done Nigel. The color contrasts are really striking. Your carvings turned out great.
Loving it.
Cheers
Dave
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Thanks Nigel....
I find hard rock maple a little harder, tighter grain than boxwood.
It does not like spinning tools because it tends to surface burn quite easily.
Excellent for fine detail, but I must confess, I have not worked with many of the exotic pear woods, tupalo, teak, etc recommended by many if the more professional wood carvers.
I happened to have a few scraps of hard maple left over from my former business.
BTW....Don't even think about driving a nail through it mate.
Cheers
Dave
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from Jack12477 in Red Dragon by UpstateNY - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:60
Beautifully done Nigel. The color contrasts are really striking. Your carvings turned out great.
Loving it.
Cheers
Dave
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from janos in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Back to work....
This is an experiment in getting a closer shot of a couple of carvings before painting them with the metallic gold....
Top photo is the clip art I used for these two pieces.....
Note, I decided the head of the carving on the left will need to be done with a much harder median (plastic or hard wood) because the vinyl will not allow for the fine detail of the facial features.
As usual, I'll be making silicone rubber molds of both carvings in order to cast duplicate pieces to go on the port side.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from JesseLee in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Back to work....
This is an experiment in getting a closer shot of a couple of carvings before painting them with the metallic gold....
Top photo is the clip art I used for these two pieces.....
Note, I decided the head of the carving on the left will need to be done with a much harder median (plastic or hard wood) because the vinyl will not allow for the fine detail of the facial features.
As usual, I'll be making silicone rubber molds of both carvings in order to cast duplicate pieces to go on the port side.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from janos in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
And here's the roughly completed head and crown carving....used a piece of hard rock maple.
Left pic is ready for removal and clean up....
Right pic - Note, I have glued in a piece of black card stock to reinforce the very thin points while I cleaned them up.
Then with the head attached to the body....
Still see a few touching up places. Also need to build up the nose slightly....then ready to create a couple of molds.....
Note, I'll glue another piece card stock to the back side of the whole carving before pouring the mold to help with removal without breaking off any of the delicate parts.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from JesseLee in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
And here's the roughly completed head and crown carving....used a piece of hard rock maple.
Left pic is ready for removal and clean up....
Right pic - Note, I have glued in a piece of black card stock to reinforce the very thin points while I cleaned them up.
Then with the head attached to the body....
Still see a few touching up places. Also need to build up the nose slightly....then ready to create a couple of molds.....
Note, I'll glue another piece card stock to the back side of the whole carving before pouring the mold to help with removal without breaking off any of the delicate parts.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from dgbot in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Back to work....
This is an experiment in getting a closer shot of a couple of carvings before painting them with the metallic gold....
Top photo is the clip art I used for these two pieces.....
Note, I decided the head of the carving on the left will need to be done with a much harder median (plastic or hard wood) because the vinyl will not allow for the fine detail of the facial features.
As usual, I'll be making silicone rubber molds of both carvings in order to cast duplicate pieces to go on the port side.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from Steve 12345 in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Began the new year with major cleaning of the shipyard (after seven years of sawdust accumulation on shelves and in corners etc.)
This turned into a yard sale this past Saturday.... getting rid of boxes and boxes of heavy commercial grade woodworking tools packed away in cargo boxes since I sold my custom furniture business several years ago. Then re-arranged the shop, installed some additional lighting, and painted the floor.... still must caulk the expansion joint and paint over it sometime today.
The difference is astounding, to the point that my poker crew walked into the shop last night and thought they had come to the wrong place.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from Canute in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Thanks Nigel....
I find hard rock maple a little harder, tighter grain than boxwood.
It does not like spinning tools because it tends to surface burn quite easily.
Excellent for fine detail, but I must confess, I have not worked with many of the exotic pear woods, tupalo, teak, etc recommended by many if the more professional wood carvers.
I happened to have a few scraps of hard maple left over from my former business.
BTW....Don't even think about driving a nail through it mate.
Cheers
Dave
-
SawdustDave reacted to UpstateNY in Red Dragon by UpstateNY - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:60
Hi All,
I hope you all had a great New Year!
Dragon carvings have now been painted using some FolkArt brand paints I found at the local craft store. Firstly, a base red coat was applied and then some black paint was used to darken the detail lines. I then mixed up a deeper red to match the sail color and stippled it onto the carvings in several thin coats. I used a stipple finish to try and add some extra texture. Finally, some white and green was added for the final details.
The carvings were then glued on to the bow and stern. Overall, I am pretty happy with how they turned out... .
Cheers,
Nigel.
-
SawdustDave reacted to UpstateNY in Red Dragon by UpstateNY - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:60
Many thanks Captain, Carl and Jeff!
Appreciate all the kind words and of course all the support and the likes!
Cheers,
Nigel.
-
SawdustDave reacted to UpstateNY in Red Dragon by UpstateNY - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:60
Hi All,
The last few details are now done!
The kit lanterns were painted and either hung or glued in place. I also replaced the kit flag as the very bright red color on the kit flag didn't look right somehow next to the sails. The new flag was made from the kit sail material and a red eye painted onto the fabric using the same FolkArt paints I used to paint the dragons.
So all that is left is to clean off the dust, straighten out some of the standing rigging which has twisted slightly and then take some final shots in better light in her final resting place!
As always, thanks for reading, for the likes and the kind comments. Images below as usual!
Cheers,
Nigel.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from mtaylor in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Thanks Nigel....
I find hard rock maple a little harder, tighter grain than boxwood.
It does not like spinning tools because it tends to surface burn quite easily.
Excellent for fine detail, but I must confess, I have not worked with many of the exotic pear woods, tupalo, teak, etc recommended by many if the more professional wood carvers.
I happened to have a few scraps of hard maple left over from my former business.
BTW....Don't even think about driving a nail through it mate.
Cheers
Dave
-
SawdustDave reacted to UpstateNY in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Thank you Dave...appreciate the insights.
Cheers,
Nigel.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from GLakie in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Thanks Nigel....
I find hard rock maple a little harder, tighter grain than boxwood.
It does not like spinning tools because it tends to surface burn quite easily.
Excellent for fine detail, but I must confess, I have not worked with many of the exotic pear woods, tupalo, teak, etc recommended by many if the more professional wood carvers.
I happened to have a few scraps of hard maple left over from my former business.
BTW....Don't even think about driving a nail through it mate.
Cheers
Dave
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from UpstateNY in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Thanks Nigel....
I find hard rock maple a little harder, tighter grain than boxwood.
It does not like spinning tools because it tends to surface burn quite easily.
Excellent for fine detail, but I must confess, I have not worked with many of the exotic pear woods, tupalo, teak, etc recommended by many if the more professional wood carvers.
I happened to have a few scraps of hard maple left over from my former business.
BTW....Don't even think about driving a nail through it mate.
Cheers
Dave
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from Omega1234 in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
And here's the roughly completed head and crown carving....used a piece of hard rock maple.
Left pic is ready for removal and clean up....
Right pic - Note, I have glued in a piece of black card stock to reinforce the very thin points while I cleaned them up.
Then with the head attached to the body....
Still see a few touching up places. Also need to build up the nose slightly....then ready to create a couple of molds.....
Note, I'll glue another piece card stock to the back side of the whole carving before pouring the mold to help with removal without breaking off any of the delicate parts.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from Omega1234 in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Back to work....
This is an experiment in getting a closer shot of a couple of carvings before painting them with the metallic gold....
Top photo is the clip art I used for these two pieces.....
Note, I decided the head of the carving on the left will need to be done with a much harder median (plastic or hard wood) because the vinyl will not allow for the fine detail of the facial features.
As usual, I'll be making silicone rubber molds of both carvings in order to cast duplicate pieces to go on the port side.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from Rustyj in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Began the new year with major cleaning of the shipyard (after seven years of sawdust accumulation on shelves and in corners etc.)
This turned into a yard sale this past Saturday.... getting rid of boxes and boxes of heavy commercial grade woodworking tools packed away in cargo boxes since I sold my custom furniture business several years ago. Then re-arranged the shop, installed some additional lighting, and painted the floor.... still must caulk the expansion joint and paint over it sometime today.
The difference is astounding, to the point that my poker crew walked into the shop last night and thought they had come to the wrong place.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from Burroak in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Sounds like a good solid plan, and I'm sure you will do a great job Nenad.
Wishes for a much happier New Year my friend.
Dave
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
And here's the roughly completed head and crown carving....used a piece of hard rock maple.
Left pic is ready for removal and clean up....
Right pic - Note, I have glued in a piece of black card stock to reinforce the very thin points while I cleaned them up.
Then with the head attached to the body....
Still see a few touching up places. Also need to build up the nose slightly....then ready to create a couple of molds.....
Note, I'll glue another piece card stock to the back side of the whole carving before pouring the mold to help with removal without breaking off any of the delicate parts.
-
SawdustDave got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Back to work....
This is an experiment in getting a closer shot of a couple of carvings before painting them with the metallic gold....
Top photo is the clip art I used for these two pieces.....
Note, I decided the head of the carving on the left will need to be done with a much harder median (plastic or hard wood) because the vinyl will not allow for the fine detail of the facial features.
As usual, I'll be making silicone rubber molds of both carvings in order to cast duplicate pieces to go on the port side.
Our Emblem ®
