rwiederrich
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Nearly finished the first half of the starboard side. The next run will go to the waterline. Rob
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I lose a bit of detail when I remove the copper from its backing...but enough is present to represent the plates. They emboss well and the addition of the drywall sand screen to add the nail imprints was a game changer.
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Jared....In no way, was I referencing your coppering job. Overall, your model is wonderful and skillfully done. Rob
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What I've found out and have sought the advice of oh so many other model builders, is that at this scale...it is more important to project the *Hint* of individual plates. Too often the over exaggerated nail prints or over lapping plates...leaves the model looking more like it needs repair and replacement then actually adding to the ships detail. Plus...it just goes way faster. Thanks everyone for the fine comments and kudos. It really has taken me years of thought, and experimentation to develop and finally perform this technique. Rob
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Thanks Jared. I’ve used this system on three models now……and as is my way…..I can’t stand anything as tedious as laying 2000 individual plates. Plus it shouldn’t take me too long before Im spraying on the metallic sealer over the shiny copper. Rob
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Starting the process of coppering the hull. Rob
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Began cutting and imprinting the myriad of copper strips for the hull. using my clothes roller. Here is part of the process. Rob
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You're doing a fine job, but I think they said they will not judge blurry images....I could be wrong. Rob
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I have faith in your powers of description. And I know you can put together a good presentation. Have at it Rich...if you think you can pull off the correct imagery. The rules say you MUST use the correct angles as described. Please keep me informed. I am very appreciative of your enthusiastic demeanor. I fully understand the Connection with Mike and the story it all tells. THAT might be the clencher. Rob
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I read that...I was worrying. What did they want....my entire thought process for the build in every detail.... Rob
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I've read the full application and photo requirements. And at this time, I think I am not inclined to apply. To do the imaging right...I would have to remove both models from their cases...stage a proper photographic environment to take proper images. I will not have time to do all this in the allotted time frame. I have far too many other issues on the near and far horizon of this summer. I do, appreciate your interest and enthusiasm. I have already posted images on MSW's completed model page and, you have given me much exposure in the Journal publication. I seek no further recognition. Plus, Michael Mjelde's recognition is the greatest any could acquire. A true heart felt thanks...Rich. Rob
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Yes I did Rich. Are they requiring only finished model images ……..or in shop images acceptable? Rob
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Rich, I don’t see the add for the contest on my I phone. I want to join the contest and will pay, but collecting all the images seams to be fallen to you. Pick the four extra as well……if you don’t mind. Thanks. Rob
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Readying for copper. Rob
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Finished vents. Looks like it’s time for copper. Rob
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Finished the starboard pin rail and stanchions….. now onto the vent pipes. Rob
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Began adding the starboard waterways. Rob
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Rich……..you already have my permission….to do what you think. Rob
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The Waterways were flooded with copious amounts of water...and the vents had to be protected. The flanges must have taken extreme thought to prevent water passage beyond the brass/copper pipes. Thanks for the kudos Rick. I'm always trying to use stuff or reinvent stuff for my own purposes. Note the flange on these goose necked vents. Kinda like the ones used on Flying fish models. Rob
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Thanks....I'm always thinking outside of the box. I knew I needed something that replicated a *flanged* pipe. Not just a wire poking through the strake. There had to be some sort of gasketed flange protecting the sleave around the pipe, so water would not pour or drip past the pipe to areas far below...thus wetting the interior of the ship. It is said the vent system was of a most scientific and engineered application. And Staghound was acclaimed to be a very *dry* ship. It's what I came up with....in 1/96 scale.🎼 Rob
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Thanks Pat. Working on the starboard side next couple days ……….Then coppering Rob
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Imagine that….., I pondered the fabrication of these copper vent pipes for some time. Staghound utilized straight pipe vents instead of the typical round trap type depicted on the Flying Fish. So it dawned on me to use oxidized copper pins with the tips cut off and the heads ground flat…….to represent the strake seal flange of the vent pipes. They are good representations ……….I think. Rob
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I added the straight copper vent pipes between the stanchions. Rob
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Rick. Scaling can be tough sometimes, but I set them at 18” scale measurement. Rob
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Thanks for the well wishes. I appreciate your comments concerning Staghound. I'm scaled out a bit smaller than you, and your detail work is far superior. Again...Thanks. Rob
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