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iMack

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  1. Thanks everyone for taking the time to answer - with such meticulous answers. This has given me a good base to work on. I shall search for some of the suggested books. I've just commenced looking through the wealth of information that is in the archives. Apologies for any incorrect terminology I use - it will come with more research. I'm sure there will be more question to pursue.
  2. I have a question regarding the number of bulkheads in an admiralty model. The plans below have 18 bulkheads, but in most admiralty models there seem to be far more (check the image 2). What am I missing here - where do I get the profile for these extra ones?
  3. Thanks Yves. I hope the model is taken well at the 'New Blades' show in London. I am showcasing some of my other architectural work alongside. The interesting part now is travelling with it. Cheers David. The CD/Pan? Thank you Michael. It's been a pleasure learning how to construct models this way. Being my first time using a CNC and any fabric work I feel I've learned many new techniques. The custom crate is finished, measuring quite a size to accommodate for the mast. Had some minor problems with the thin board as it was bowing in, however that's been resolved with a few wood braces now. I'm in the process of arranging some packing to lock the hull in place and I may put some fabric on the inside of the box just incase it rubs.
  4. I've heard good things from DelftShip but never tried it myself. I might just download it and give it a try at some point. I look forward to your comments on it. How have you found the program? Cheers /Iain
  5. Thank you everyone. I'm very pleased with her! If you want any more images I'm in the process of updating my online portfolio. http://imacke.com/oyster-885.html @dvm27; Cheers dvm. It's been a great model to work on - and a pleasure to work on a modern design. @mtaylor; It does, I'm glad I went ahead with changing the base colour. @EJ_L; Thank you my friend. I'm glad you have enjoyed the build. I have enjoyed sharing it with you all. I will keep you updated on the next project. @dgbot; Spent a while in Michigan a couple of years back - as I have more family over your side than in Scotland now. I can imagine, I'd love nothing more then to lounge around and do some fishing on a yacht like this. @NavalArchAngel; Thanks. It's been an absolute pleasure to build and share. It has been pretty intense these past few weeks so I will have a gap after my London show and before graduating for a little holiday.
  6. Looking like a solid start. Rhino is a superb versatile program. I look forward to more.
  7. Today I can say I have finally finished this model. I'm very proud of the finish and it has been an absolute pleasure to build and work on. Would love to make another larger motor yacht next time using similar processes and machinery. There may be a couple more small details I'd like to add before I send it off. I will be transporting this model to London for my final end of year show, so it has to survive a 4 hour road trip in the back of a van. I've built a custom crate for it and will start getting some foam cut so that it slots into place. Cheers,
  8. Thanks again, I appreciate your comments EJ. I have a couple of details to add later this week and then I should be finished. I will be having a well deserved summer break and then find a job within the Modelmaking Industry in London. As for my next project, it'll take a while for me to settle into place. I'd like to try a traditional POF and hone my skills a bit more. Perhaps a cutter or similar sized ship to have some practise.
  9. Thanks EJ. I'm very happy with how she is turning out. Lets hope I get a good grade for it. Fabric has arrived. I've printed on a faux silk and have ironed it onto some interfacing to give it a bit more strength and rigidity. It is slightly transparent with light from behind but the interfacing prevents most of that now. Having never sewed before I tried the machine out and inverted the sails. I'd already added seam space in the design to allow for this. I've masking taped them on just to have a look and I'm very happy with it. Now it's time to get them attached.
  10. Been able to get back to work on the boat his week - inbetween making crates so that I can transport the model. I've added some railings that need to be soldered on and my sail fabric is on order. I'll pop up a couple more updates when it arrives. Cheers /Iain
  11. So i mentioned I'd get some better quality images up of the work so far. The molde photographs really well and once all the details, sails and rigging are on it'll come out a treat.
  12. This is marvellous work. The amount of details you have captured at such a small scale astounds me. Not an easy task I am sure. Very nice. I like the selection of a modern yacht as well.
  13. Thanks EJ. I'm glad your enjoying it Cheers michael. Not far off now. The next things in line are to create the file for the sails so I can have the fabric printed. Can anyone recommend me a goo fabric for this scale? I have handed in for deadline so it means I won't be able to work on the model for the week whilst they are assessing. After that however it's all go and I'll begin the detailing.
  14. Cheers EJ. It was quite a heart wrenching moment to shatter the keel like that. Thankfully although it hit my confidence it really pushed me to get it completed for deadline. I've done a dry assembly today to have a look what it looks like. The mast, spreaders and boom have been attached and painted. It's beginning to come together! Looks pretty similar to the renders which is good news. Stanchions have been added in and the deck is just double sided on at the moment for testing purposes. That final lacquer has really worked a treat
  15. Well it's been a rather difficult week with quite a few things not turning out as expected. Thankfully it's only set me back 2 days. I'm eager to complete the hull because then I can work full steam ahead on all the intricate details. I have spent the past week reworking the base. I've swapped for a reflective white piece of backsprayed acrylic to get a better contrast against the black of the under waterline hull. This has been completed with black cladding. It's looking very sleek however I may just tone that black down a bit to a grey. The model now works its way up from black, white, black, golden etc... I'm unsure if I like having the same colour in the model and the base. The entire model screws into the base beautifully and is just a pleasure to do every time. It's rock solid and the keel just hovers about 2mm over the base. You barely see the steel rod and looks as if it sits nicely. I will try and make an effort to get some cleaning looking photo's up soon. Now in terms of the difficult part of the week you wouldn't imagine I broke half the model from the images above. Well I did just that. Whilst inserting the steel rod I had epoxied the slot. However whilst trying to fit the part in it created a vacuum because the part was so snug it wouldn't allow the air to escape because of the thick epoxy glue. I used a bit more pressure to get the rod down and it found its way out the sides of the keel and pierced the paint job. Now I had chosen a fast setting epoxy so it was solid before I could make the decision to clean or yank the steel out. That ended up me using a pair of pliers to crank the piece out whilst shattering the keel. Being a hollow 3D print I was expecting it to give. However I've managed to get back and looking even better somehow as you can see above. A lucky recovery. I managed to have a replica keel printed for the next day, have it fitted (with the rod stuck in first), attached, sanded and painted in the day. The following morning I did a good heavy lacquer to get the high shine. That has to now cure for 24 hours. Another problem that arose is the masking tape. I ran out of masking tape during the week but had a cheap role tucked away somewhere. I used that and when I took it off it left a horrible mark and residue. I had to go in with a lint cloth with some lighter fluid and t-cut to get it off. Unfortunately it has left a very fine grain on the paint from cleaning it off - however its barely visible unless very close up. A good old heavy lacquer to get that shine up Here's a shot of some of the mast work. I've had the spreaders designed and printed. Attached and drilled now ready for rigging. This will get sprayed tomorrow.
  16. Thanks Victor. I appreciate it and I'm glad you are enjoying the build as much as I am. That chess piece sounds like a great little model - you can create such amazing works with a cnc machine.
  17. Some good progress has been made on parts across the model. There aren't many visible changes but it's cleaning up and getting things prepped. Base work has been a priority so I have measured and cut a 150mm solid block of MDF and clad with acrylic. The edges will be matt and the top surface will be back sprayed acrylic to get a nice reflective finish. Orginally I was going to have a black matt edging with very dark blue water. However I've now decided to do the opposite and go for an off white reflective base and black rim. The reason is the black of the boat under the waterline merges into the dark blue water. The white will have a much better contrast. The steel has been cut to size and tapped. Sits flush into the base now. The metal housing is covered by the acrylic.
  18. Very nice start. What material have you chosen to CNC? This will be a big model. Look forward to your updates.
  19. Beautiful work. Such attention to detail. Very clean and methodical work - looking forward to more updates.
  20. I'm hoping to organise a visit soon. I was in contact with them originally to acquire some plans however they refused by request on copyright terms. There was a very good documentary on the BBC last month about the construction of these luxury yachts (sunseeker however). Models of some of the luxury yachts can cost up to £40,000 they mentioned. The documentary was called 'Britain's Biggest Superyachts: Chasing Perfection' if anyone wants a watch. Thanks Michael. So an update on the painting situation. I have had to do some emergency repairs. I arrived this morning and some of the paint has reacted with the model. Unfortunately I didn't think of taking a picture at the time before I went away cutting the paint off. All the paint and lacquer I was using is cellulose based so that rules out a chemical reaction. I had wiped down the model before spraying for any grease and dust but perhaps there was some still present. The lacquer naturally pulls very slightly at the model as it sets however this part was very drastic. This was the effect that had been left. horrible! All the layers of paint separated from the chemiwood. Including the primer. I just scalpeled off the paint. Sanding back. I even masked off the area afterwards and some more just peeled off. Spraying and using a sheet of paper with a hole to create a feathered edge. Merged in quite nicely. It's almost gone. phew.. (some dodgy - yet very effective masking). Used paper along with less masking tape as not to peel off anything else. aahhhh.. feeling much better now. All I have left to do is another lacquer. I will let the paint fully set over the weekend and do the gloss lacquer on monday.
  21. Cheers EJ. They are a tough one. Glad I spent the extra time on them. I'm an industrial design/modelmaking student working on this for one of my projects. Hoping to work in marine and architectural models after I graduate. I study about an hour from their UK operations in Southampton - so it would be great to sell a few.
  22. Last evening and this morning has been spraying work. I spent a good while mixing the colours to get them right on and have gone with several thin coats of cellulose. A lot of the afternoon was just taking the extra time masking off the pin strips across the hull. I've done countless attempts - and minor kink or bend is really amplified. I'm happy with them now and here is the result so far. The next painting step is to spray a clear lacquer to get a very high gloss finish. This is probably the most important and difficult part of the spraying. Any dust particles will be quite obvious. Excuse the messy desk. The deck and windows are just slotted in - nothing glued yet. /Iain
  23. beautiful work. has a very elegant design to it and your work and craftsmanship does it complete justice bringing it to life.
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