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SawdustDave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from GuntherMT in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
OK Mark.... a few shots this morning to do a little catching up.
First the companion way rework....
I managed to change out the oversized grating with some 2mm grating I found in my boneyard.
Also had to turn new stanchions for both modules. Actually, my first stanchions were too long and skinny.
So I am pleased with the overall improvement.
Isn't that usually the case with re-do's?
The grating seen here will be replaced when I receive the new 2mm stuff. Note the difference in size.
These shots remind me of all the deck tree nailing I still have to eventually get around to.
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SawdustDave reacted to EdT in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
Thank you all for these very supportive comments and for the interest expressed in the book. The clipper era and the extraordinary ships themselves provide fascinating subjects for study and modeling. I hope the book will introduce many to this somewhat neglected ship modeling area.
As for the NRG conference that some have mentioned, I plan to be there with both Young America model versions, completed to the extent described in Volume I. Bob Friedman will also attend and will take orders for all Sea Watch Books. I believe he plans to bring a limited number of copies of my book for direct sale. I will be happy to add my unintelligible script to these.
Robin, it is good to hear from you. I have been a fan of Derek Gardner's work for many years and have two of his watercolor prints hanging over my desk. I was delighted to discover his painting of Young America and even more excited that we could obtain rights to use it on the dust jacket. The painting certainly captures the essence of the clipper ship under sail and well depicts Young America in her early career with her massive single topsails.
Ed
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SawdustDave got a reaction from edmay in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Began playing around with the cannons and trucks....
Having not rigged a cannon in years, this ship having at least 30 rigged cannon is going to be quite a challenge to me.
This first shot is of the cannon and truck as I received them ....
After adding a little detail, not too bad....
First attempt to put a pin through the axels didn't go too well. I'll continue to play around with that.
The black straps are created from card stock.
Not sure if I can add much more at this point.
I've always liked painting the carriages red, but there's so much red on the bullwarks, I figure that would be a little too much.
However, the yellow trucks, like found on the Victory, might look great. What think?
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SawdustDave got a reaction from cristikc in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
OK Mark.... a few shots this morning to do a little catching up.
First the companion way rework....
I managed to change out the oversized grating with some 2mm grating I found in my boneyard.
Also had to turn new stanchions for both modules. Actually, my first stanchions were too long and skinny.
So I am pleased with the overall improvement.
Isn't that usually the case with re-do's?
The grating seen here will be replaced when I receive the new 2mm stuff. Note the difference in size.
These shots remind me of all the deck tree nailing I still have to eventually get around to.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from cristikc in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Began playing around with the cannons and trucks....
Having not rigged a cannon in years, this ship having at least 30 rigged cannon is going to be quite a challenge to me.
This first shot is of the cannon and truck as I received them ....
After adding a little detail, not too bad....
First attempt to put a pin through the axels didn't go too well. I'll continue to play around with that.
The black straps are created from card stock.
Not sure if I can add much more at this point.
I've always liked painting the carriages red, but there's so much red on the bullwarks, I figure that would be a little too much.
However, the yellow trucks, like found on the Victory, might look great. What think?
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
OK Mark.... a few shots this morning to do a little catching up.
First the companion way rework....
I managed to change out the oversized grating with some 2mm grating I found in my boneyard.
Also had to turn new stanchions for both modules. Actually, my first stanchions were too long and skinny.
So I am pleased with the overall improvement.
Isn't that usually the case with re-do's?
The grating seen here will be replaced when I receive the new 2mm stuff. Note the difference in size.
These shots remind me of all the deck tree nailing I still have to eventually get around to.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Began playing around with the cannons and trucks....
Having not rigged a cannon in years, this ship having at least 30 rigged cannon is going to be quite a challenge to me.
This first shot is of the cannon and truck as I received them ....
After adding a little detail, not too bad....
First attempt to put a pin through the axels didn't go too well. I'll continue to play around with that.
The black straps are created from card stock.
Not sure if I can add much more at this point.
I've always liked painting the carriages red, but there's so much red on the bullwarks, I figure that would be a little too much.
However, the yellow trucks, like found on the Victory, might look great. What think?
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SawdustDave got a reaction from mtaylor in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
OK Mark.... a few shots this morning to do a little catching up.
First the companion way rework....
I managed to change out the oversized grating with some 2mm grating I found in my boneyard.
Also had to turn new stanchions for both modules. Actually, my first stanchions were too long and skinny.
So I am pleased with the overall improvement.
Isn't that usually the case with re-do's?
The grating seen here will be replaced when I receive the new 2mm stuff. Note the difference in size.
These shots remind me of all the deck tree nailing I still have to eventually get around to.
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SawdustDave reacted to GLakie in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Lookin' good Dave! You must have a great method for doing those gratings as they all seem pretty square and neat looking.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from mtaylor in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Began playing around with the cannons and trucks....
Having not rigged a cannon in years, this ship having at least 30 rigged cannon is going to be quite a challenge to me.
This first shot is of the cannon and truck as I received them ....
After adding a little detail, not too bad....
First attempt to put a pin through the axels didn't go too well. I'll continue to play around with that.
The black straps are created from card stock.
Not sure if I can add much more at this point.
I've always liked painting the carriages red, but there's so much red on the bullwarks, I figure that would be a little too much.
However, the yellow trucks, like found on the Victory, might look great. What think?
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
OK Mark.... a few shots this morning to do a little catching up.
First the companion way rework....
I managed to change out the oversized grating with some 2mm grating I found in my boneyard.
Also had to turn new stanchions for both modules. Actually, my first stanchions were too long and skinny.
So I am pleased with the overall improvement.
Isn't that usually the case with re-do's?
The grating seen here will be replaced when I receive the new 2mm stuff. Note the difference in size.
These shots remind me of all the deck tree nailing I still have to eventually get around to.
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SawdustDave reacted to mtaylor in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Great news that you're in the shop. You're tougher than you think you are. I think we all believe that it's "the docs"... As for family, I don't think we nag, do we? Now about more pictures... :)
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SawdustDave got a reaction from IgorSky in 18th Century Longboat by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:100 scale - BOTTLE - using most of Chuck's Practicum
Talk about challenges! GOT'S to see this Danny.
Dave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from edmay in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
You guys are beginning to sound a lot like my wife.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from edmay in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
George, Patrick, Piet, Greg, Ed, and all others with kind wishes.... Thank you for those special thoughts and prayers. Keep it up, because they seem to be reaching their target.
As tough as this infection is, my doctors are much tougher.
Think of being on a little "Cutter" and having both the Vic and the SOS turn broadside on you. LOL
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SawdustDave got a reaction from mtaylor in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Finally getting back into the shop (limited sessions). Picking up on companion ways and gratings. After completing the companion way for the half deck I created the small grating for that deck and realized, the grating I am using is not in scale. See posting #263.... I should have caught it there.
Another re-do....
Just ordered some 2 mm grating because I did not have nearly enough of that small scale in my bone yard.
So I'll begin playing around with the cannons and carriages I just received. They look great.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Atalanta 1775 by tlevine - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - from TFFM plans
Absolutely beautiful job on the pumps Toni. Enjoying your fine work here.
Dave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from mtaylor in 18th Century Longboat by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:100 scale - BOTTLE - using most of Chuck's Practicum
Talk about challenges! GOT'S to see this Danny.
Dave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from GLakie in 18th Century Longboat by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:100 scale - BOTTLE - using most of Chuck's Practicum
Talk about challenges! GOT'S to see this Danny.
Dave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from EdT in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
Beautifully done Ed. Nice detail and shape on the figures as well as the stern scrolling.
Congratulations on the release of your book.
Dave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Canute in 18th Century Longboat by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:100 scale - BOTTLE - using most of Chuck's Practicum
Talk about challenges! GOT'S to see this Danny.
Dave
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SawdustDave reacted to Piet in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
That's why we are family Dave! Be good my friend.
Cheers,
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SawdustDave got a reaction from mtaylor in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
You guys are beginning to sound a lot like my wife.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from mtaylor in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
George, Patrick, Piet, Greg, Ed, and all others with kind wishes.... Thank you for those special thoughts and prayers. Keep it up, because they seem to be reaching their target.
As tough as this infection is, my doctors are much tougher.
Think of being on a little "Cutter" and having both the Vic and the SOS turn broadside on you. LOL
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
Beautifully done Ed. Nice detail and shape on the figures as well as the stern scrolling.
Congratulations on the release of your book.
Dave
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