hopeful

Chris,

You deserve the title scale shipwright!

Hopeful aka David

Michael,

Model is enchanting in a way, so graceful. Thanks for posting.

Hopeful aka David

Great job on your Sultana. Thanks for posting!

Hopeful aka David

Hi Mario,

Of all your wonderful builds, the Bounty launch is my favorite. Congrats on this suburb example of small boat craftsmenship at its best. 

Keep on building.

BFN

Hopeful aka David

Hi Chuck,

I always enjoy the photos of your vessels, a wonderful learning experience.

You may have thought of this......

To obtain the best photographic effect of your master works I suggest you consider using only downlights to avoid all shadows.  This lighting scheme prevents shadows cast by masts, ratlines, rigging,booms, etc.

Your new shop has plenty of room for good lighting of your work.

My two cents!

BFN

Cheers,

Hopeful aka David

“there is wisdom in many voices”

Completed: Sharpie Schooner (Midwest) Posted Gallery

Current: Sultana (MSW)

Current: Phantom (MSW)

Next: Lady Nelson (Amati Victory)

Hi,

Your  vessel reminds me of a Santa Maria I saw  in a maritime museum in Dubrovnik. Beautifully done!  Lots to learn from your model.

BFN

Cheers,

Hopeful aka David

“there is wisdom in many voices”

Completed: Sharpie Schooner (Midwest) Posted Gallery

Current: Sultana (MSW)

Current: Phantom (MSW)

Next: Lady Nelson (Amati Victory)

HI,

I enjoyed looking at your Santa Maria this morning. You did a beautiful job building the vessel. Your rigging is so precise and the sails look authentic. Looking forward to your nex build!

BFN

Cheers,

Hopeful aka David

“there is wisdom in many voices”

Completed: Sharpie Schooner (Midwest) Posted in kit build section of forum

Current: Sultana (MSW)

Current: Phantom (MSW)

Next: Lady Nelson (Amati Victory)

Hi Hamilton,

Thank you for taking a look at my Vessel. Your comments are very much appreciated.

Hopeful aka David

Thanks Hakan,

The key to my photos is 100% downlight. NO flash, no side light. The object rests on a 3' wide piece of white paper that also is behind the object, e.g. paper up 3' on the wall. That way I get a seamless background.

The background shadow is because the down lights hit a shelf which reduces the amplitute of the light behind the object being photographed. 

My thought is my photos, though clear, appear a bit sterile but are good to review details on the vessel, me thinks.

Your photography is always good as well. Warmer than mine for sure.

Take care Brother,

David

Ray,

Beautifully done. My next Build, lol.

BFN

Hopeful