rwiederrich
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Wonderful work thus far....... Rob
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Thanks Nic. The Display should be as thought out as the model itself....IMV Rob
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Rich....Mike has been asking me if we are going to do a write up of the models for NRG? I told him that you were going to do something like that. He'd like to help if you need any assistance. He said your email or his isn't working so he can't seam to get in touch with you. Rob
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Thanks everyone. I feel it still provides the *Pedestal* look, while reminding us that cleats were actually a functioning part of the clippers working structures.....Glory carried many. Then to follow up with a unique antique ornate nautical base that is repurposed(My mantra) as a base.....just ties so many individually distinctive elements together.....making a most striking display.....IMV. Side note: The base has in itself nautical origins and a most tragic end, reminiscent of Glory's own sad demise. I find it only fitting the two are joined to finish their lives reminding us of our rich nautical heritage. The natural patina of the base adds to the authenticity of the idea being conveyed. Rob
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Teaser reveal! I worked all afternoon, milling, grinding, matching hull curves. A bit of paint and finally, mounted on an antique wood ornate plaque salvaged from a nautical collector in Puget Sound. Probably from a local coastal schooner. I think it is quite convincing in its display characteristics. I have a few more small items to finish, like felt bottom. What do you think? Rob
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I received the 18" cleat yesterday for the mounting for Glory. I muddled over this and I'm going to do something I typically do not do. I'm NOT going to show you the cleat...or any aspect of the bases construction. I want you to see it for the first time...complete....and with Glory sitting on it. I want to hear your responses...without any prior suggestions, without any hints or indications from me. Now, everyone knows what I am attempting to make with this new base, and many or most, already have a preconceived idea of what it will look like(Good or bad). I would like everyone to see it for the first time together.....then let the chips fall where they may..... Rob
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Very appreciated Bob. If one looks back at that portion of the build...they can see I expedited the process by creating plate and nail embossed strips....using copper tape. Painting the entire bottom (Over the shiny copper), with a good metallic paint...aided in securing the plates(to themselves and the hull) and transforming the *copper* color to the more realistic color of weathered *Muntz* metal. Which is what the Glory was covered/plated in. Again, I wish to thank you for your continued support and encouragement. Coming from one with such an experienced background as yourself, is truly motivational. Rob
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Thanks Rich. those flutes could have turned out to be many things...but I wanted to match the galvanized one on the main cabin. I have developed and am blessed to have an extremely (Level) eye. I set the first ratline and then.....bluuuuuup....I set the next and next..all the way to the top till I'm done. In the past, I would rig several masts at a time and the time spent between them gave enough time for the glue to set, so I could go back to the first and keep repeating the process...never having to wait . Unfortunately, here...I need to wait for the glue to set for each one so I do not interrupt the previous one. I alternate between the futtock shrouds. when I finish them....well....I find other things to do. Rob
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Before I move to port, I decided to add some deck and hull details that would otherwise be tough to work. I added the aft scupper hole to run the main mast yard brace purchases through. I then had to make two sizes of cleats for them and the spanker braces aft of the wheelhouse. Rob
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I spent some time finishing up the starboard rat lines on the shrouds. Now to rotate the ship and begin on the port side. Rob
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I have not forgotten Rich. Rob
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Thank your wife for me...would you? That is fascinating news about her great great granddad. Its possible she might be able to scrounge up some info or images..... if at all possible. (I'm sure you already looked into that). Rob
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Good job...but you might want to turn the wheel round about....it's facing the wrong direction. Wheel forward...mechanism house aft. Rob
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I haven't forgotten the stove pipe Rich. It's just that it is sucha simple element I want to tackle the shrouds and ratlines first...since I use that deck space to lay tooling on, while I rig. It's been a few slow days in the shipyard. Rob
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I'll add the ratlines next and then move to the port side and add the shrouds and ratlines there. I'll add the spanker boom and gaff (along with the spanker sail mounted between them). I want to add them before I add the backstays. Trying to be systematic....... Rob
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One thing that goes unnoticed is that the center beam must have a bow in to allow the rain to run off and not puddle on the seam. Rob
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Looks like you are making good progress. Good move to add the strip of wood to provide the right extension and curve to the canvas. Super Rob
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Yes indeedy…… I used the knot as the cantilever point , resulting in the very effect you pointed out The model is resting fully on its keel, but the Knaurly wood grained base is “ floating” over its own base board. Delivering a satisfying effect. The heavy dense knot counterweights the overextension of the overhung base under the bow of the ship. She is well balanced. What will I think of next? Rob(A ship mounted on a large cleat)
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Thanks Rich...actually the wood the GR is resting on is not drift wood, but a particular piece of a knot I cut and milled from a 120 year old maple tree from my yard. The finished routered base is also from that same tree. I appreciate your views on the subject....we'll have to see what it all looks like to fully make the right call. Here is GR mounted on her milled knot base. Rob
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HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
rwiederrich replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
I suggest you you return to happiness and let your build bring you joy. There is so little these days that brings happiness. Do you have a build log, so we can enjoy what you have accomplished? Rob- 993 replies
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Your emotional paragraph says it all my friend...thank you. I have been using hack processes, unorthodox materials and re-engineering others work for my own particular uses for so long that I suppose I have forgotten the impact of the end result. Its all become second nature to me, I guess. When you've put your socks on for so many years without anyone noticing (Through The internet), you sometimes forget how impressive putting on your socks can be. Rob
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Less then 2/3 of her keel will be resting within the recess of the cleat. In this way she will be very secure and still presented fully and respectfully. This contact will occur at the most extreme point of her deadrise and will be less of a distraction then the overall effect the mounting design will convey. We will only be able to really make a definitive evaluation once the cleat base is made and Glory is resting safely within it. This issue reminds me of the same situation modelers for centuries have struggled with when deciding to add or retract sails from their models. *They will cover up and hide lots of detail I have put into the model*, is always the fear. While the opposite is equally true, that, * A sailing ship without sails is like a plane without wings*. The trade off is perceptions. She has to be mounted.....thus......Do I display her averagely and receive an average wage....or do I display her in the most unique way and profit from both model and mounting? These are the things that haunt me at night under covers. You have seen all the ways I mount my models...have you not? Rob
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