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About bdgiantman2

  • Birthday 10/20/1979

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    Denver, CO
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    Currently working on model of Brig Eagle of 1814. Future projects include a scratch-build that I drew up myself and maybe returning to my model of Yacht Mary.

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  1.    GrandpaPhil reacted to a post in a topic: The Hayling Hoy by jpalmer1970 - 1:48 scale - First POF build
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  5. bdgiantman2
    The post you have drawn in blue is the sternpost. The post in red is the inner stern post. The blue sternpost you will leave thick as the keel itself. The inner sternpost does get thinned down. I have copied and provided for you images from Gaetan Bordeleau that have been a big help to me in understanding and shaping the stern and will be using for my own model. Brian D
  6.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: Looking for wooden ship model of Richard Henry Dana's ship, the Brig 'Pilgrim' (Moved and retitled by moderator)
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  14. bdgiantman2
    I am looking forward to getting my hands on this kit after it gets released in several months, thanks for demonstrating this for all of us on here. Brian D
  15. bdgiantman2
    I'm not sure I understand what you mean by saying "a vessel way too sharp in form." Can you clarify please and thank you??
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  17.    Scottish Guy reacted to a post in a topic: Looking for wooden ship model of Richard Henry Dana's ship, the Brig 'Pilgrim' (Moved and retitled by moderator)
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  19. bdgiantman2
    I have yet to be able to find these Spillane drawings available in my research online. The only stuff I have found was a series of pictures of a higher quality model of Brig Pilgrim by William Hitchcock around 1965 (https://lannangallery.com/products/ship-model-of-brig-pilgrim-by-hitchcock). When I inquired about any plans form those folks they said they didn't have anything. Thank you for the replies.
  20.    bdgiantman2 reacted to a post in a topic: La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
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    Here are two pictures I took of the model. Seems could be a solid hull model but at this point I am not certain. Have not yet even attempted to unscrew the stand from the ship. The topmasts definitely will need replacing, probably fell off a tabletop and snapped. One of the deck structures shows what looks like water damage as well, didn't take a picture including this.
  22. bdgiantman2
    Welcome from another Colorado resident!! I look forward to seeing your model and the progress you are making. Wishing you success in your model building.
  23.    bdgiantman2 reacted to a post in a topic: Hello from Kiowa, Colorado
  24. bdgiantman2
    Hello Randy (and Calvin), I was recently given a model of Brig Pilgrim (Boston 1825) from a coworker. This model is damaged and will be needing repairs which I am interesting in attempting to fix myself. So far I have been unable to find nor obtain any plans of this ship.
  25.    bdgiantman2 reacted to a post in a topic: Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
  26.    bdgiantman2 reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Crocodile 1781 by Pirate adam - 1/48 scale - POF
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  28. bdgiantman2
    Interesting provision of early drawings there, Mr. Passaro as well as Greg. Looking those prints over, I am curious about that sail room. Not only does it look extremely small, but folding those sails to fit in that small room would have been heavy and cumbersome. My suspicion is that there is more of the sail room under the forecastle deck allowing the sails to fold and store more easily. Am I on the right track? Brian D
  29.    bdgiantman2 reacted to a post in a topic: Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
  30. bdgiantman2
    This ship model has been a delight to follow. I have come to like seeing those frames being visible, it would be a shame to cover them in my opinion. Those frames are so realistic and most public has no clue this is how real ships were made back then. Brian D
  31. bdgiantman2
    Your progress on this model is incredible, great detailing throughout this ship! Speedwell is definitely being done justice. I only hope I can make a model half as good as I progress along. Brian D
  32. bdgiantman2
    Atta boy!! Nice job making those hawse timbers for the bow, and your fashion pieces in the stern look great too. I am enjoying this blog
  33. bdgiantman2
    I'm seeing a ship!! She looks great, keep up this project
  34. bdgiantman2
    Your Portland model is coming along great, Joe. I'm impressed with the frames and hawse timbers. She's going to be very sturdy indeed. It seems to me looking at your support jigs that all three conveniently are about where the masts would be on this beast. Going to need to try this CAD program you are using even though I don't plan to do any woodburning. Brian D
  35. bdgiantman2
    As an amateur model builder myself, I do have a scroll saw and it is nice, however it looks to me more like a disc sander or oscillatory sander would be a greater addition.
  36. bdgiantman2
    I recall several years ago someone on here was making a diorama of a pirate 5th rate ship that had wrecked on a beach, I think it was before the recent crash of the site. I was looking for it and can't find it on here. Brian D

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