dgbot

Druxey built the plug in two sections, David, not the model itself. The actual ship was built, clinker style, over the plug.

My bad Greg now and then I sometimes miss the key words.

David B

I am happy for you Piet.  May you have many more years of modeling left.

David B

If you are building two half hulls then gluing them togther the tricky part would be connecting them.   Unless I am not following your build properly.

David B

Painting a ship to me is a matter of taste and what you are building.  Several years ago at Manitowoc I saw two models of the same vessel.  Both were well done.  The only difference was that one was painted and the other modeler used different woods and stains.  After talking with both of them I got the sense that one was an artist and the other was a woodworker and both used the model to show off their skills.  As for the painted one the layers were not that thick so you could see the planking and the joinery.

David B

G'day Patrick 

Amazing details on the tiny jet skis. All I can say mate, you have a very steady hand and great eyesight. They look so real, ready to do wave jumping and spinouts.

Havagooday 

Greg 

Hey Pat do you have any small waterbugs that would ride those skis?

David B

Question Druxey.  After you complete the other half how will you be able to attach the two and make them look whole?  Many years ago Dana McCalip, my mentor asked me to build two half hulls and then combine them and the end result did not look very good.

David B

My eyes my eyes.  I am used to seeing miniatures and am always amazed at the skill and patience needed to produce them.  I think those jet skis look great.

David B

Elijah I was the secretary as well as the photographer for the newsletter.  I always enjoyed the meetings and learned many things about ship modeling and maritime history.  Also how to work with airbrushes metal working and soldering.  Next time you visit your grandmother give me a heads up.  I would be happy to meet you and answer any questions you have.

David B

Charlie, now would be a good time to decide whether you are going to plank the hull or leave it smooth.

David B

Not a taboo but certain common sense rules so that there are no legal or ethical problems down the road.  There is an area for  taking photographs, techniques etc.  I have gone through it many times and it has helped me tremendously.

David B

You did a fantastic job Tim.  What is good about this boat was that it could be modified for different missions.  To bad the Navy got rid of all of them after the war.  I was at a show several years ago and at one of the tables I think I saw ten models of the 80' and each had been modified for a different purpose.  This following page can give you more info on what I am talking about.

David B

Phil if the portholes are see through I saw a technique that might work.  The modeler glued aluminum foil to the back of the portholes.  And the result was interesting.  Try it and experiment.

David B

Nicely done Tim congrats.

David B

Let me pull out may magnifying glass.  Nice way to connect that part to the rudder.  Will you be able to simulate the rudder hinges or will they be to small to see.

David B

I am happy you are finally getting your headache taken care of.  As for the plywood be careful that it does not delaminate on you.  Have you experimented with 1/64 mahogany or bass?

David B

I am happy that you found a great club with very knowledgeable and skilled people.  Too bad I am unable to be there to have a look myself.  I am sure you willl enjoy looking at Toni's Atlantia when She is able to transport it.  

David B 

Time to call Dr. Per and get some therapy.

David B

Buck,  I have been able to save pages in PDF format.  I am using Chrome and my printer.  with Windows 7.  I do is have my browser print the page.  A window appears activating my printer and change to setting to save as Pdf.  I am using a HP Envy 7640.  If you try it this way you might be able to save the page.  I think it would depend on your printers software.

David B

I have seen this stamping done using a hard roller on the tape.  This technique worked.  I have also seen one modeler make a small press to get the pattern he wanted.  Unfortunately I was not able to take any photos.  It also depends on the scale you are working at.  Once your model is in a case will they be seen?

David B

Looking good Charles what do you plan to use to glaze the windows when you get to that point?

David B

To me She is perfect Nenad job well done.

David B

Ingenious way to make those vents.  A little different than when I last made some.

David B

You have made an art of planking Druxey.

David B

Looking good Moonbug.  I have learned another way to make a ships wheel.

David B

Nice patina for your cannons what did you use?

David B