toms10

Quite so, Druxey
 
This is my state of the art wordprocesser
 
My ultra modern encrypting machine
 
AND the latest super fine automatic scrollsaw alias "Finger cutter"

Thank you.
Only few details for today - chesstrees and fenders.

A little update to what must be the worlds slowest moving build log.  Coppering on the hull is pretty much done, the only piece still to do is the aft side of the sternpost which will need some work done on pintles/gudgeons finished before I can do...more to come on that in a follow up post.  Just for a cathartic moment for me, pictures of where I'm at.  Like others, I wanted to give the copper more of an aged patina, all personal taste. Rather than following the bodily fluid method used by others (I must confess to being worried my model would smell like a car park for evermore!) I experimented with a chemical from JAX called - BROWN Brass, Bronze, Copper darkener (they also make a 'BLACK' version which seems to work well).  I diluted this to around 25%-33% by experimentation which seemed to give the best results.  It takes a number of applications, and I simply 'painted' it on with a modeling nylon brush.  Found that rubbing and agitating the surface while doing this gives best results.  Initially, the surface is very hydrophobic, but once the oxidation starts, its becomes much easier to keep a consistent surface covering and beading is not desired as it leads to dark spots.  The more dilute solution tends to green more upon drying, but this can be easily wiped off with water and/or rubbing alchohol.  Personally, I didn't want a green monster, and was happy to have a little patina in the crevices/nail holes which is almost  a negative effect for how the plates are supplied.  I'm not planning to seal the copper (yet if at all) as this should then continue to age naturally, I very consciously forced myself to stop despite there being some patchy spots but these all blend in and to my eye have a natural look anyway.
 
Bunch of photos which hopefully show the copper plate pattern in various areas, hope its not overkill, these are the kinds of pictures that I find useful from others.
 
More to come soon on the rudder..
 

Got some more rigging done on the bowsprit yesterday. I know, my work table looks a mess, but it's an organized mess believe it or not. I try and clean it up after I finish each step before moving on to a new step in the build.
 
 
mike

Seems simple enough to try.  Anything that makes tying ratlines easier is worth a try. Thanks for posting.
Tom

Seems simple enough to try.  Anything that makes tying ratlines easier is worth a try. Thanks for posting.
Tom

Seems simple enough to try.  Anything that makes tying ratlines easier is worth a try. Thanks for posting.
Tom

Seems simple enough to try.  Anything that makes tying ratlines easier is worth a try. Thanks for posting.
Tom

I don't even know what to say.  I am speechless.  The quality and precision of your work is something to behold.
Tom

Seems simple enough to try.  Anything that makes tying ratlines easier is worth a try. Thanks for posting.
Tom

Seems simple enough to try.  Anything that makes tying ratlines easier is worth a try. Thanks for posting.
Tom

Seems simple enough to try.  Anything that makes tying ratlines easier is worth a try. Thanks for posting.
Tom

Seems simple enough to try.  Anything that makes tying ratlines easier is worth a try. Thanks for posting.
Tom

I don't even know what to say.  I am speechless.  The quality and precision of your work is something to behold.
Tom

Thank you to all guys for very nice comments. Building of ship models is my big hobby that brings me a lot of joy. I am very happy that my model can bring some pleasure to you.
Next part - planksheer in the waist.

Glad you are back up and running... or at least jogging.  Also glad you opted for sails.  I am a sails guy too.
Tom

Mike,
wishing you a speedy recovery.  I am missing the pics you post.
Tom

I'm back baby. I'm not quite up to a rutting buck standard, but I'm doing much better. At least I don't feel like my chest is going to explode each time I coughed. 
Here are a couple of pics of the little work I have been able to do on the Monte. I was torn between sails or no sails, but it was really a no brainer because I love to see ships with sails and since I don't have to make my own because OcCre included a fully sewn set of sails in the kit.
 
 
mike

Mike,
wishing you a speedy recovery.  I am missing the pics you post.
Tom

Ahhhh... the ratlines are a callin'.  Counting clove hitches in your dreams.  
Tom

I haven't posted in a bit but I have been picking away at her as well as playing around with a homemade ropewalk with some success but that is a story for another time.  I put in the Orlop decking.  The rooms are just placed (dry fit) for now.  I need to start working on the columns and maybe a bit of furniture for the rooms that you can see directly into near the cut out.  I also need to locate at least the lower gun ports to make sure the lower deck goes in at the right height so the cannon will stick out of the gun port.. I will probably also build a test cannon carriage and use that for a location gage.  With this being my first scratch build I can really see how important it is to think several steps ahead of what you are actually working on.  That is the part that really slows visual progress... but what's the hurry!?


 
Thanks to all for the likes and support!
Tom

Mark,
I bow to your talents.  Your work is an inspiration
Tom

Mark,
I bow to your talents.  Your work is an inspiration
Tom

Mark,
I bow to your talents.  Your work is an inspiration
Tom

Mark,
I bow to your talents.  Your work is an inspiration
Tom