Tony Hunt
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This is what makes model making so interesting. It's not just making the tiny components - itself requiring a lifetime of acquired art and skill ( and tools!) - but the research into the arcane aspects of shipbuilding, rigging and seamanship practices of whatever period you're working in. Endless fun for an inquiring mind and a patient heart.
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A very cool prototype for a model. I'm watching with interest!
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HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
Tony Hunt replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
That looks pretty close, doesn't it? Good sleuthing!- 988 replies
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I love the dockside crane in this photo. What a wonderful piece of Victorian-era engineering!
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HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
Tony Hunt replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
They look really good. The CNC cutting for the pulleys is wonderfully crisp, perfect at that scale.- 988 replies
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You're a harsh judge Rob. I think that looks extraordinarily good!
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The beauty of your craftsmanship is only matched by the beauty of Ed Tosti's superb drawings. Talk about a marriage made in heaven!
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Rope-where to go since Syren is no longer making it?
Tony Hunt replied to bear's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
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Nice work Wefalck. Ladders are so difficult, because of all the close parallel parts the eye can detect even the slightest imperfection. Yours look really good!
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It's looking fabulous Bitao. Keep it coming!
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I'm trying to only use wire for rigging these days, for exactly this reason. I have too many models 20-50 years old in my house that have brittle rigging, or the remnants of it. Admittedly they were rigged with cheap materials, mainly cotton, but even so. Making realistic "ropes" from wire is an interesting challenge, but I think it's doable. I'm having fun experimenting with it, anyway! I'm also pretty wary of using plastic parts, for the same reason. I'm not sure how long they will last. I'm interested to hear views on how long cast resin parts might last.
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