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xken got a reaction from Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale August 14, 2018

Dave, that could be slim pickings but if you have any questions just let me know. Keep in mind I will be out of the loop between July 19 - Aug. 7 and not sure about communications. I will be delivering the Constitution to my son in Southold, Long Island. A long drive from Morro Bay,Ca. 6130 miles round trip.
xken got a reaction from Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale August 14, 2018

Dave, don't forget to add the forward line to the eyebolt on the channel.; every fifth ratline extends to it. But I am sure you are aware of this.
xken got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale July 20, 2018

Dave, don't forget to add the forward line to the eyebolt on the channel.; every fifth ratline extends to it. But I am sure you are aware of this.
xken reacted to SawdustDave in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale July 17, 2018

Just finished rigging the shrouds and deadeyes for the Main Mast, and trying to decide whether to move on to the next mast or.....
RATLINES!!!

I really do dread the looming prospects of endless clove hitch tying (don't we all).... so, at this point, my inclination is to work on the ratlines for each set of shrouds as I go, thus breaking up the formidable task into smaller exercises. Of course, this would include rigging the Futtock shrouds and Staves etc.

Also beginning to look at the rigging of the Bowsprit.
xken reacted to Jack12477 in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale July 17, 2018

Given the scale of the boat that certainly looks like a Garrison Flag, Dave. Nice touch.
xken got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Maersk Detroit by xken - 1:354 scale - Container ship February 12, 2021

I have been busy on three kit design projects; two of which are in production and the third still in design. But now waiting for parts to come so I got back on the Detroit and carved the Rescue and two life boats. I used poplar rather than Basswood to get the detail needed. Here are pictures of the boats. Next will be the davits which Evan has detailed photos of to share when back.
Here is the first life boat.

Then the trick was to carve the second as close as possible to the first. They are both the same size despite the camera lens distortion.

Here they are painted red as close as I could match. Various sources show color variations that are weathered paint.

Here they are in there locations on the ship needing their davits.

I will wait for the photos of the davits that hopefully will have next week. Thursday I leave to deliver the Constitution to my son in Southold, N.Y. a cross country drive across this wonderful land.
xken reacted to mtaylor in Maersk Detroit by xken - 1:354 scale - Container ship July 14, 2018

Have a safe trip, Ken. The Detroit is looking great.
xken reacted to Cathead in Maersk Detroit by xken - 1:354 scale - Container ship July 14, 2018

Thanks for the update. That's some great carving with a nice result. Have a lovely trip and wave if you pass through Missouri!
xken reacted to shipmodel in Maersk Detroit by xken - 1:354 scale - Container ship July 14, 2018

Beautiful work, Ken -

Love how she is coming out.

Dan
xken got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Maersk Detroit by xken - 1:354 scale - Container ship November 20, 2019

I have been busy on three kit design projects; two of which are in production and the third still in design. But now waiting for parts to come so I got back on the Detroit and carved the Rescue and two life boats. I used poplar rather than Basswood to get the detail needed. Here are pictures of the boats. Next will be the davits which Evan has detailed photos of to share when back.
Here is the first life boat.

Then the trick was to carve the second as close as possible to the first. They are both the same size despite the camera lens distortion.

Here they are painted red as close as I could match. Various sources show color variations that are weathered paint.

Here they are in there locations on the ship needing their davits.

I will wait for the photos of the davits that hopefully will have next week. Thursday I leave to deliver the Constitution to my son in Southold, N.Y. a cross country drive across this wonderful land.
xken got a reaction from herask in Maersk Detroit by xken - 1:354 scale - Container ship July 19, 2018

I have been busy on three kit design projects; two of which are in production and the third still in design. But now waiting for parts to come so I got back on the Detroit and carved the Rescue and two life boats. I used poplar rather than Basswood to get the detail needed. Here are pictures of the boats. Next will be the davits which Evan has detailed photos of to share when back.
Here is the first life boat.

Then the trick was to carve the second as close as possible to the first. They are both the same size despite the camera lens distortion.

Here they are painted red as close as I could match. Various sources show color variations that are weathered paint.

Here they are in there locations on the ship needing their davits.

I will wait for the photos of the davits that hopefully will have next week. Thursday I leave to deliver the Constitution to my son in Southold, N.Y. a cross country drive across this wonderful land.
xken got a reaction from usedtosail in Maersk Detroit by xken - 1:354 scale - Container ship July 16, 2018

I have been busy on three kit design projects; two of which are in production and the third still in design. But now waiting for parts to come so I got back on the Detroit and carved the Rescue and two life boats. I used poplar rather than Basswood to get the detail needed. Here are pictures of the boats. Next will be the davits which Evan has detailed photos of to share when back.
Here is the first life boat.

Then the trick was to carve the second as close as possible to the first. They are both the same size despite the camera lens distortion.

Here they are painted red as close as I could match. Various sources show color variations that are weathered paint.

Here they are in there locations on the ship needing their davits.

I will wait for the photos of the davits that hopefully will have next week. Thursday I leave to deliver the Constitution to my son in Southold, N.Y. a cross country drive across this wonderful land.
xken got a reaction from shipmodel in Maersk Detroit by xken - 1:354 scale - Container ship July 14, 2018

I have been busy on three kit design projects; two of which are in production and the third still in design. But now waiting for parts to come so I got back on the Detroit and carved the Rescue and two life boats. I used poplar rather than Basswood to get the detail needed. Here are pictures of the boats. Next will be the davits which Evan has detailed photos of to share when back.
Here is the first life boat.

Then the trick was to carve the second as close as possible to the first. They are both the same size despite the camera lens distortion.

Here they are painted red as close as I could match. Various sources show color variations that are weathered paint.

Here they are in there locations on the ship needing their davits.

I will wait for the photos of the davits that hopefully will have next week. Thursday I leave to deliver the Constitution to my son in Southold, N.Y. a cross country drive across this wonderful land.
xken got a reaction from BenF89 in Maersk Detroit by xken - 1:354 scale - Container ship July 14, 2018

I have been busy on three kit design projects; two of which are in production and the third still in design. But now waiting for parts to come so I got back on the Detroit and carved the Rescue and two life boats. I used poplar rather than Basswood to get the detail needed. Here are pictures of the boats. Next will be the davits which Evan has detailed photos of to share when back.
Here is the first life boat.

Then the trick was to carve the second as close as possible to the first. They are both the same size despite the camera lens distortion.

Here they are painted red as close as I could match. Various sources show color variations that are weathered paint.

Here they are in there locations on the ship needing their davits.

I will wait for the photos of the davits that hopefully will have next week. Thursday I leave to deliver the Constitution to my son in Southold, N.Y. a cross country drive across this wonderful land.
xken got a reaction from Cathead in Maersk Detroit by xken - 1:354 scale - Container ship July 14, 2018

I have been busy on three kit design projects; two of which are in production and the third still in design. But now waiting for parts to come so I got back on the Detroit and carved the Rescue and two life boats. I used poplar rather than Basswood to get the detail needed. Here are pictures of the boats. Next will be the davits which Evan has detailed photos of to share when back.
Here is the first life boat.

Then the trick was to carve the second as close as possible to the first. They are both the same size despite the camera lens distortion.

Here they are painted red as close as I could match. Various sources show color variations that are weathered paint.

Here they are in there locations on the ship needing their davits.

I will wait for the photos of the davits that hopefully will have next week. Thursday I leave to deliver the Constitution to my son in Southold, N.Y. a cross country drive across this wonderful land.
xken got a reaction from robdurant in Maersk Detroit by xken - 1:354 scale - Container ship July 14, 2018

I have been busy on three kit design projects; two of which are in production and the third still in design. But now waiting for parts to come so I got back on the Detroit and carved the Rescue and two life boats. I used poplar rather than Basswood to get the detail needed. Here are pictures of the boats. Next will be the davits which Evan has detailed photos of to share when back.
Here is the first life boat.

Then the trick was to carve the second as close as possible to the first. They are both the same size despite the camera lens distortion.

Here they are painted red as close as I could match. Various sources show color variations that are weathered paint.

Here they are in there locations on the ship needing their davits.

I will wait for the photos of the davits that hopefully will have next week. Thursday I leave to deliver the Constitution to my son in Southold, N.Y. a cross country drive across this wonderful land.
xken got a reaction from Tom E in Maersk Detroit by xken - 1:354 scale - Container ship July 14, 2018

I have been busy on three kit design projects; two of which are in production and the third still in design. But now waiting for parts to come so I got back on the Detroit and carved the Rescue and two life boats. I used poplar rather than Basswood to get the detail needed. Here are pictures of the boats. Next will be the davits which Evan has detailed photos of to share when back.
Here is the first life boat.

Then the trick was to carve the second as close as possible to the first. They are both the same size despite the camera lens distortion.

Here they are painted red as close as I could match. Various sources show color variations that are weathered paint.

Here they are in there locations on the ship needing their davits.

I will wait for the photos of the davits that hopefully will have next week. Thursday I leave to deliver the Constitution to my son in Southold, N.Y. a cross country drive across this wonderful land.
xken got a reaction from Canute in Maersk Detroit by xken - 1:354 scale - Container ship July 14, 2018

I have been busy on three kit design projects; two of which are in production and the third still in design. But now waiting for parts to come so I got back on the Detroit and carved the Rescue and two life boats. I used poplar rather than Basswood to get the detail needed. Here are pictures of the boats. Next will be the davits which Evan has detailed photos of to share when back.
Here is the first life boat.

Then the trick was to carve the second as close as possible to the first. They are both the same size despite the camera lens distortion.

Here they are painted red as close as I could match. Various sources show color variations that are weathered paint.

Here they are in there locations on the ship needing their davits.

I will wait for the photos of the davits that hopefully will have next week. Thursday I leave to deliver the Constitution to my son in Southold, N.Y. a cross country drive across this wonderful land.
xken got a reaction from mtaylor in Maersk Detroit by xken - 1:354 scale - Container ship July 14, 2018

I have been busy on three kit design projects; two of which are in production and the third still in design. But now waiting for parts to come so I got back on the Detroit and carved the Rescue and two life boats. I used poplar rather than Basswood to get the detail needed. Here are pictures of the boats. Next will be the davits which Evan has detailed photos of to share when back.
Here is the first life boat.

Then the trick was to carve the second as close as possible to the first. They are both the same size despite the camera lens distortion.

Here they are painted red as close as I could match. Various sources show color variations that are weathered paint.

Here they are in there locations on the ship needing their davits.

I will wait for the photos of the davits that hopefully will have next week. Thursday I leave to deliver the Constitution to my son in Southold, N.Y. a cross country drive across this wonderful land.
xken got a reaction from capnharv2 in Maersk Detroit by xken - 1:354 scale - Container ship July 13, 2018

I have been busy on three kit design projects; two of which are in production and the third still in design. But now waiting for parts to come so I got back on the Detroit and carved the Rescue and two life boats. I used poplar rather than Basswood to get the detail needed. Here are pictures of the boats. Next will be the davits which Evan has detailed photos of to share when back.
Here is the first life boat.

Then the trick was to carve the second as close as possible to the first. They are both the same size despite the camera lens distortion.

Here they are painted red as close as I could match. Various sources show color variations that are weathered paint.

Here they are in there locations on the ship needing their davits.

I will wait for the photos of the davits that hopefully will have next week. Thursday I leave to deliver the Constitution to my son in Southold, N.Y. a cross country drive across this wonderful land.
xken got a reaction from Tim Curtis in Maersk Detroit by xken - 1:354 scale - Container ship July 13, 2018

I have been busy on three kit design projects; two of which are in production and the third still in design. But now waiting for parts to come so I got back on the Detroit and carved the Rescue and two life boats. I used poplar rather than Basswood to get the detail needed. Here are pictures of the boats. Next will be the davits which Evan has detailed photos of to share when back.
Here is the first life boat.

Then the trick was to carve the second as close as possible to the first. They are both the same size despite the camera lens distortion.

Here they are painted red as close as I could match. Various sources show color variations that are weathered paint.

Here they are in there locations on the ship needing their davits.

I will wait for the photos of the davits that hopefully will have next week. Thursday I leave to deliver the Constitution to my son in Southold, N.Y. a cross country drive across this wonderful land.
xken got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD October 27, 2021

Doris, I can only concur with all the previous accolades of your wonderful talent. I also appreciate the fact of individually sculpting each detail. Your time and effort puts the "ART" in the art of ship building.
Have a great day and keep up the great work you are doing!
xken got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD July 11, 2018

Doris, I can only concur with all the previous accolades of your wonderful talent. I also appreciate the fact of individually sculpting each detail. Your time and effort puts the "ART" in the art of ship building.
Have a great day and keep up the great work you are doing!
xken got a reaction from popeye the sailor in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD July 11, 2018

Doris, I can only concur with all the previous accolades of your wonderful talent. I also appreciate the fact of individually sculpting each detail. Your time and effort puts the "ART" in the art of ship building.
Have a great day and keep up the great work you are doing!
xken got a reaction from mtaylor in H.M.S. Atalanta - Drafting my own plans July 10, 2018

Ben752
I just was reading your post and just wish to make a suggestion for future reference for yourself and others. Scanners and copiers really do distort images; for better results use a camera telephoto lens and stand back and zoom in on a plan detail, the lens greatly reduces distortion, then import the image to trace more accurately.
keep up the great efforts! Ken

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