CDR_Ret

Welcome to MSW.
I know that feeling well, I just say to myself, get on and finish it
 
Tim

Welcome aboard, Kevin! Yeah, the Lewis and Clark is nothing but HY-80 razor blades.
 
There are quite a few (mostly former) bubbleheads as members here.
 
Terry

Welcome aboard, Kevin! Yeah, the Lewis and Clark is nothing but HY-80 razor blades.
 
There are quite a few (mostly former) bubbleheads as members here.
 
Terry

Welcome aboard, Kevin! Yeah, the Lewis and Clark is nothing but HY-80 razor blades.
 
There are quite a few (mostly former) bubbleheads as members here.
 
Terry

Welcome aboard, Kevin! Yeah, the Lewis and Clark is nothing but HY-80 razor blades.
 
There are quite a few (mostly former) bubbleheads as members here.
 
Terry

I am a new member to MSW.    I am an avid sailor who currently owns a UFO Foiler - which has been a heck of a learning experience.    Originally from Long Island NY and after 20 years in the US Navy and other logistics work for DoD, we retired to Duluth, MN.
 
I joined this group to get recommendations on restoring a pond sailboat that has been in our family for 80+ years.    The story was it was made for my uncle who would be 90 years old this year.   The hull is 25 " on deck.    I stripped the hull down and modifed the keel for a better look.    
 
I realize this boat is more sentimental value but hope this is the right place to start.
 
Thank you,
Joe

Dictionary offering nautical terms in: German, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Danish, Dutch.
Not all terms seem to be available in each language, still this might be useful to study foreign plans and sources.
 
Happy Modeling!
 
Nautisches_Woerterbuch

More work today.  No leaps and bounds, just more finish work on the cello.  I'd say the cello itself is about 85% done.  I'm posting many of these photos more for reference than anything, in case someone might be interested in these Rokr kits and wants to see details on the processes they implement. 
The base consists of models of stacked books.  I'll build them, but not sure if I'll use them.  That will be up to my wife; this is for her.  Thanks for looking!
 
 

I agree 100 percent.  

Strange. We see so many posts about damaged models and on repairing them instead of taking a perfectly good model and wrecking it deliberately!

So apparently, I'm the guy who models each individual clove hitch on the ratlines... because, you know, the project wasn't tedious enough already.  
 

So setting aside programs, platforms, or OS for a second, making a true nautical simulation of a sail-powered ship would require a fundamentally different approach within any gaming engine, and here's why.
 
Normally in a game/simulation, the hero character (a vehicle/vessel in this case) is setup to move through the world and actively interact with the environment. In the case of flight simulator, for example, the player controls the throttle, and once airborne can control the drection of travel in three dimensions. The same can be said of driving simulators in two dimensions (plus rise and fall of the terrain). Yes, physics impose rules - you can crash a car or stall an airplane - but it is still the player who is fundamentally in control of the vehicle.
 
In a sailing simulation, the controls would need to be reactionary. you would start with an environmental factor, wind, and a given compass heading between 1 and 360 degrees. Then you would assign a maximum speed that a vessel could reach if all 'critera' are met. The nuances of all these 'criteria'  are where this gets unbelievably complicated, and is why I believe that no studio has gotten it right.
 
But lets say we were so inclined to be the first. The simplest scenario would be a single square-sail vessel and a yard that auto trims and a wind at a constant strength/direction. (like a viking longship).
 
The movement logic would be something like:
Actual speed = max speed [12 knots] * (1 - (vessel rotation [z-axis] / max crosswind component [wind rotation, z-axis +/- 90 deg]))
 
And that is the simplest relationship I can think of.
 
It all makes my head hurt lol.

Way back in the day, I took a hard look at Doom and Red Baron and tried to figure how to.... First person shooter wasn't all that hard but the coding was something else.  Even got a hold of the code for Galgothia, (if I remember the title right). Basically another 1st person shooter but with different few points.   You guys are way beyond that with full 3d or as close as one can get.   One that really hit me hard was a flight simulator from an aircraft company.  The amount of computer power was maddeningly huge.   
 
I admire what you guys are trying to do and hope you have success.  Soooo much more complex and realistic compared to back then.    I doft my hat and hope you have success in your efforts.  

Anyone who has read my blogs knows that I tend to worry about the "correct" procedure that should be used in building a model ship.  One of the things I have been worrying about lately was how to step the masts on my Granado in a way where I could guarantee they would be aligned relatively straight (albeit with the required rake), and whether I should use  wood glue (PVA) or the time control CA I have been using a lot of lately.  In the process of worrying over this and other things, I ran across one post where an individual had a laser line system and used that to make sure his mast was glued in place with the correct orientation.   That seemed like a high tech solution, but I don't (yet) have a laser level system....so I just kept worrying, thinking about having my wife help me eyeball it, etc.  (I know, I need mental help).  But it finally occurred to me that a simple *plum bob* might just be the most cost effective solution.  So my questions are: 1) how many individuals have actually used a plum bob to step their masts, or what other techniques might be suggested for me to consider/worry over to get the mast stepped the first time; 2) what glue do you recommend for this endeavor.  PLEASE HELP ME STOP WORRYING ABOUT THIS (so I can worry about something else =).
Best regards, and happy holidays,
Brian

The engine and cowl are now mated to the fuselage. I had a couple of minor problems with this portion of the build, neither of which was due to any inherent shortcomings of the kit. First, I did not recognize until after I had finished the cowl that its three ventral openings are not centered on the aircraft's midline. This led to me improperly positioning the second of the three rings that make up the cowl. Second, I dropped the forward-most ring while I was gluing it together, and my dog got hold of it, leading to a few tense moments between master and dog, with the final result being that the ring was every so slightly, er . . . munched. I fixed it as best I could, and, happily, I don't think that either of the two errors just described will be highly noticeable on the finished model.
 

Hey, Deyson.
 
Another Coloradoan!
 
Where are you located? I'm retired and living near grandchildren in the Springs.
 
Great to have you aboard!
 
Terry

Thank you for the kind words, I am located in El Paso County, Colorado Springs.

Hey, Deyson.
 
Another Coloradoan!
 
Where are you located? I'm retired and living near grandchildren in the Springs.
 
Great to have you aboard!
 
Terry

Hey, Deyson.
 
Another Coloradoan!
 
Where are you located? I'm retired and living near grandchildren in the Springs.
 
Great to have you aboard!
 
Terry

Hello! I figured I should post a little about myself as I am (somewhat) new to this form. I discovered this hobby about 3 years ago during the pandemic. I remember scrolling through YouTube, looking at the same old videos of plastic models being put together, when all of a sudden I found a video by John Aliprantis, "Santa Ana The Making Of," I watched it and immediately fell in love with the hobby (or should I say art) of wooden ship modeling. I then watched all of his videos and not after too long I ended up with Occre's Golden Hind kit. This was a HUGE mistake as a beginner as I had no idea what I was doing, there was then a brief period where I distanced myself from the hobby, I thought that this may not be for me and that I would have no resources to figure out how to construct these masterpieces. That is when I stumbled upon this form, it made a huge difference in my understanding of this hobby and I was able to power through the Golden Hind build, (though it wasn't pretty). I then took another gap before I decided to take a look at other brands, this is when I tried Artesania Latina with their HMS Endeavour's Longboat kit. This was a much better fit for me as it took what I learned with the Golden Hind and reinforced it. I finished Endeavour's Longboat today, after about a month and a half of work. The timing on this could not be better as it is believed they have found the actual HMS Endeavour just off the coast of Rhode Island a couple weeks ago. I decided to make an actual account on this form so that I could make a build log for my next build, (Drum-Roll.....) Artesania Latina's San Juan Nepomuceno... I know, I know, she's an old model, and she's plagued with many issues, but I have looked over many build logs and videos to learn from the mistakes of others. I want to make a build log that clears the air of any misconceptions with the model in case someone is hesitant to build it based off the reputation it's earned from the elite modelers. So that's why I am here... Anyways! A little about me. I live in the great state of Colorado, the great fourteeners peeking through my windows. History has always had a reserved spot in my heart. When I finish college I hope to work for the Smithsonian preserving my nations artifacts and history. Music has also always had a reserved spot in my heart too, I have played the French Horn for many years and I have also played the Bass guitar in Jazz Band, making it into the top bands wherever I have gone. I am set to preform in the Sydney Opera House, June 2024. I have experience making Plastic, Metal, Wood, and Paper models. There is not a single modeling style I have no experience in so if you have any questions let me know. I cannot wait to get started on my next build, which wont be for a little less than a month, but we will be there in no time. Thank you very much for reading, and I hope you all are having a great morning, afternoon, evening, etc. Thanks!

One last thing about Gustav. 
That's how the two lions lived for a while. Temporarily took from my wife her cake box ( I don't know what to call this thing exactly, it's a case for cakes). Now instead of cakes, a couple of lions live inside. Convenient. For the lions - protection from dust, for the wife - protection from the smell of oil. I don't understand her, how can she not like the smell? Good thing misunderstandings are rare.
But once a neighbor came in and almost fainted. The distortion made her think there were rat bodies in there. I had to calm the poor woman down. Then we laughed for a long time...
 

 

 

 

I will now go in a little more detail on the Russian lion I have chosen for my lion project.
This lion has differences from the other predators of this company. In addition to the unusual proportions, what immediately catches the eye is that this lion is not alone. He is surrounded by an entire company. And today I will pay attention to who is depicted next to the main character. For what reason these companions are there and what kind of story they are "telling". It's going to be interesting.
And before I start developing this topic I want to give a huge thank you to the people who helped me during the work. I learned a lot thanks to the hints and help. And this material is entirely compiled by one of the participants of Russian language community of ship modelers, who publishes his posts under the nickname Antiq. He is a wonderful person, a great artist. And also a very deep researcher of many topics related to wooden shipbuilding. 
Now let's go step by step through each character on this multi-figure composition. I'll just add a translation, all the laurels of research rightfully belong to Antiq.
 

 
Crown. Definitely not a wreath!!!
The circumference is decorated with two edges. The upper one is wavy, with alternating heraldic signs on the tops, such as an acanthus leaf (not sure) and a cross of four pearls.
The lower edging is straight.
The upper part is probably not finished intentionally by the master.

To this translation I will allow to add a small explanation. The thing is that on the Russian forum there was a very heated discussion about the headdress of this lion, as well as other Russian lions. Since the crown is a heraldic attribute and each country has its own peculiarities, there were also questions about how to interpret the semi-distinct details of the carving. For example, on some lions the crowns very much resemble British crowns. And on this lion we can talk about a crown and a wreath. This has caused a lot of opinions.
 
 
 

 
A czar. King
Just a czar.
 
 
 


Putti. Messenger, Messenger.
A child with wings.
With his right hand the angel holds the crown, with his left hand rests on a club. This is important!!!
The king can be both a tyrant and an angel of kindness, everything is accepted with gratitude, based on the idea that he is a Messenger and anointed of God. If he is good - it is a favor from God, cruel - punishment from him!
 
 
 
 


Bearded man wearing a loincloth and carrying a club.
Hercules/Hercules
Mortal demigod.
Familiar, companion of a lion.
The presence of a familiar clarifies the properties and qualities of the lion.
Triumphantly he raises his club above his head, on which rests the hand of the messenger - with God's help
Under his feet is a defeated animal with a number of heads and characteristic notches on the body.
 
 
 
 

 
A defeated animal
Cerberus or Hydra
Personally, I am inclined to the second option, as several heads are preserved on the right side, and they have a beak-shaped end.
Also the characteristic notches on the whole body of the bestiary can mean a snake body.
 
 
 
 
 
 


Detail with whorls
 
 
 

to be continued

Welcome to another non-ship build log!
 
I actually have a large-ish wooden ship build near the front of my building queue, but after much deliberation, during which I changed my mind about what to build next at least a half-dozen times, I opted to squeeze in one more small project before beginning the larger project -- sort of a 'new year, new commitment' plan.
 
The small project I finally settled on is one that has been on my radar for quite some time -- the 1/33 scale Sopwith Pup published by Kartonowa Kolekcja. I find the Pup to be a handsome aircraft -- a well-balanced design that is very easy on the eye, unlike some WW1 aircraft that might best be charitably described as 'homely'. The Pup is also historically significant, not least because it was the first Sopwith aircraft to bear an animal name, albeit an unofficial one (its official name was the Sopwith Scout).
 

 
Anyhoo, if this kit looks familiar, that's because Edward Kenway beat me to the punch by building an example of it just last year, so you can get a sense of how this model will go together by viewing his log here. This will be the sixth kit I have attempted by designer Pawel Mistewicz -- IMO his kits are among the best in the business. You can see four of my previous KK builds here, here, here, and here.
 
The artwork on this kit is very good, as you can see by the engine grime and wing ribbing, for example.
 

 
The kit includes options for two liveries. The plane on the cover, which I will be building, is the mount of Cpt. Edwin Dunning, the first man to land an aircraft on a moving ship. The other option is a plane from the Walmer Defence Flight, one of the various units established in England for the purpose of aerial home defense; these units typically flew aircraft that were being rotated away from front line service to secondary theaters and flown by pilots who, having survived the carnage over France and Belgium, were deemed in need of some slightly less-stressful flying duties.
 

 
KK kits include extensive diagrams, which is important since the instructions are in Polish.
 

 
Also included is a very nice three-view . . .
 

 
. . . and a lovely set of color photographs of the prototype model.
 

 
As per usual, I have the laser-cut frames set.
 

 
My last KK effort took about one month to complete. We'll see if this one goes together as well as I expect it will.
 
Onward!
 

The following post is from Mystic Seaport. I have no idea who Paul is...
 
As an integral part of the MAINSHEET initiative, one of our goals was to digitize the archived printed copies of The Log of Mystic Seaport for increased and broader public access. The Log ran from 1948-2004, and was included with a museum membership. At its height, the magazine was circulated to over 25,000 members. It included articles of interest on all things maritime, including shipbuilding, history, maritime society and justice, architecture, art, and even invasive species! It is a fabulous resource to remind us of who we are and where we came from as an institution. Please take some time to peruse some of the issues, and you will find that many of our current ideas have a long history. It is also a record and celebration of many of the great thinkers and experts who have come through MSM since the middle of the last century.
 
Paul has been working with volunteers and staff over the last two years to achieve this goal, and it has officially launched! Congratulations to Paul and his team!
 
NEW! All issues of the Log of Mystic Seaport are now available for download.
https://research.mysticseaport.org/indexes/log/
 

Oh you guys!  You lot have it all wrong - it is Aus that is on the right side of the sphere; not strange at all   See told ya:
 

Why sit indoors, be cold and all rugged up to celebrate Christmas? The above picture from Keith A says it all (well except for a celebratory drink in hand).  While I am on the subject, for years you guys have also got it all wrong WRT Santa's sleigh.  It wasn't flown with reindeers, but rather with 'boomers' (yeah the sound they make when they bounce off the ground ); the only problem is they end up making for a lot more road maintenance  
 
BTW Keith, turkey on the Barbie is 'delicious' mmmm mmm.
 
cheers
 
Pat