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lionfish reacted to UpstateNY in Red Dragon by UpstateNY - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:60
Hi All,
Thanks for kind comment Hamilton and to all, my thanks for the "likes".
Well, as a break from stabbing my finger with a sewing needle as I try to make some sails, last night I finished off the ships boat. I made a small sail and then lashed the mast/spar I made earlier to it. I also lashed the oars together and finally tied the boat down to the deck support using some eyebolts and Syren hooks, rope and boxwood cleats. Hope you like the deep red color I chose for the sails.
Now back to sewing practice.....
Cheers,
Nigel.
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lionfish got a reaction from Piet in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
stunning work, you must post a picture of the finished ship with the doctor. very much enjoying this build log
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lionfish got a reaction from Canute in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
stunning work, you must post a picture of the finished ship with the doctor. very much enjoying this build log
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lionfish got a reaction from GLakie in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
stunning work, you must post a picture of the finished ship with the doctor. very much enjoying this build log
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lionfish got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
stunning work, you must post a picture of the finished ship with the doctor. very much enjoying this build log
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lionfish got a reaction from SawdustDave in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
stunning work, you must post a picture of the finished ship with the doctor. very much enjoying this build log
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lionfish got a reaction from mtaylor in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
stunning work, you must post a picture of the finished ship with the doctor. very much enjoying this build log
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lionfish got a reaction from Omega1234 in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
stunning work, you must post a picture of the finished ship with the doctor. very much enjoying this build log
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lionfish reacted to SawdustDave in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Interesting addition to the ship....
A staff member asked me if I knew about the silver owl pin Dr. P always wears on his lapel. I had noticed it but never inquired about it. Turns out, there is a unique story behind it.
This lapel pin was given to Dr. Pillsbury by a few years ago by another patient who is a jeweler.
We all recognize the owl as an iconic symbol of wisdom and knowledge....right?
So when he began wearing it every day, his staff, and then dozens of fellow UNC physicians wanted one of the owl pins as well. Last count, there are over 500 owl pins being worn every day by UNC physicians and nurses.
Understandably, he considers that little owl pin very special.
So, his admin. assistant gave me one of the pins while at my appointment yesterday.
I used it to create a mold and cast this piece, which I painted blue w/black trim.... now mounted as a headfigure on his ship.
I realize these small vessels did not usually, if ever, have carvings on their bow.
This one does.
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lionfish reacted to UpstateNY in Red Dragon by UpstateNY - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:60
Hi All,
Thanks to all everyone for the kind comments and the likes....I know I am repeating myself here, but all the encouragement is truly appreciated.
So over the past week, I managed to finish off the fore and mizzen mast shrouds. Exactly the same process was used as for the main mast and thankfully with the practice, things went a bit faster. So, the Dragon's standing rigging is done and now it is on to making the sails...should be fun!
Thanks for reading and pics below as usual.
Cheers,
Nigel.
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lionfish got a reaction from Canute in Hms bounty mast rake
The plans show them more or less straight up perpendicular to the water line. It's also a solid hull so anything is possible
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lionfish got a reaction from trippwj in Hms bounty mast rake
The plans show them more or less straight up perpendicular to the water line. It's also a solid hull so anything is possible
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lionfish reacted to barryww in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Chuck - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - kit prototype
After reading this log for weeks and weeks, I went ahead and ordered your plans and all the other laser-cut goodies that go with it. It's really a good value. I looked at other kits that were going to cost a whole lot more, all for a bunch of basswood and thin, warped plywood. Plus with the instructions and your log here, the building documentation can't get any better. I've actually agonized over the decision of what kit to get. The nervous feeling I had in my stomach is now gone....I kid you not. Thanks so much...for everything about this model ship. It's going to bring me a lot of fun being able to build this.
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lionfish got a reaction from mtaylor in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Chuck - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - kit prototype
get well soon chuck, i check my notifications everyday with anticipation.
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lionfish got a reaction from mtaylor in HMAV Bounty by PriceMachine&Design - 1:64 - POF
thats a really cool idea, my step father has a table saw and a bunch of raw apple wood, gives me some ideas
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lionfish got a reaction from ScottRC in gloves
i usually dont wear PPE, gloves that can protect against cuts and punctures are very bulky, and can lead to a decresed sense of where your hands, fingers, or the tool is. ive poked and cut myself many times, just part of the learning curve. that being said you can wear as much or as little as you feel necessary.
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lionfish got a reaction from dgbot in HMS Bounty by lionfish - Constructo - scale 1:110 - solid hull
my dowel pins and drill bits have arrived, so the next step is to secure the deck to the hull, luckily my step father has a drill press,
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lionfish got a reaction from Canute in gloves
i usually dont wear PPE, gloves that can protect against cuts and punctures are very bulky, and can lead to a decresed sense of where your hands, fingers, or the tool is. ive poked and cut myself many times, just part of the learning curve. that being said you can wear as much or as little as you feel necessary.
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lionfish got a reaction from Canute in Tools That Are a Waste.
thanks, some forums i know have an area specifically for reviews and have a forum to keep everything uniform and understandable.
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lionfish reacted to geoff in gloves
I once cut the back of my left hand nearly severing the tendon in my left forefinger whilst carving a point on a piece of dowel. A friend was using a craft knife when it fell off the work bench, he went to grab it & pushed it deeply into his thigh, just missing a "vital organ"! Moral always cut away from yourself if possible!
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