AlexBaranov

I graduated from the stern decoration. However, the Eagles did not put because had already broken. Sculptures of eagles really stick out beyond the outline of the stern ...

What metal is better to use?

finish work with hull

Good, fine work with metal. Bravo!

Yes, it's a matter of taste ... However, the taste is different, very different ... But it is worth remembering that we are building a model, there is not a real ship, but a ship model. First of all it is a work of art, so a good visual form, giving birth to the association is always a priority in relation to the exact copying is not possible is a real ship. The laws of physics, chemistry and ergonomics has not been canceled yet ...

Wonderful model. Very delicate and precise work. Congratulations. However, if I was doing this job, I would not use paint and chose more tenuyu wood with fine texture. However, this is a matter of taste.

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Alex has been given the rare honor of being designated Master Modeler on his Russian ship model forum. It's easy to see why.

Master Modeler .... It's not my phrase and not my opinion. I believe that much remains to be achieved. It is only mid-way.

However, I sometimes use epithets. In the commercial aspect of it is very useful. However, I know that advertising is the most shameless thing, but with this statement always easy to accept. Advertising is the foundation of business.

Of course there is no secret. All of these ancient methods and artificial aging recipes I found on the internet. I took a lot of experimenting and discover the most successful and easy recipes that give excellent (in my opinion) the result. I wanted to create a model of the ship that it was very similar to the old museum piece. I believe that it makes sense to make the experiment more to get the most excellent quality. I am willing to share my experience. The only problem is explanation. I do not have a daily practice in English but have a deficiency of daily time. So my English is very bad. To write messages I use the electronic translator and correct grammatical errors....

I read on the Russian forum about a mix containing bitumen.If you use this mix,I assume it must still work with wax already applied?When I read about this technique,I was concerned it could result in a patchy finish.If you apply wax first,then I can see how this is aleviated.Sorry for so many questions Alex,but rather than struggle to find the answers on the Russian forum,what better way than to ask the master himself?

Kind Regards Nigel

Yes you are right, I am using bitumen for the pigment in wax solutions for aging wood and rigging. This  ancient way. However, we know that the bitumen is corrosive with respect to organic materials. So you can not use pure bitumen without beeswax. The negative impact of bitumen on organics was observed long ago, back in the 18th century. However, the method of protection was found by an experimental way. Bitumen is added as an additive to tar and wax solutions.

I use beeswax and mineral wax (paraffin). Beeswax has a very small molecular structure. The molecules bind mollekuly wax bitumen and bitumen can not destroy organic materials. By the way, the aging of sails I use a similar solution. But the basic solution always contains wax, paraffin, bitumen, resins, natural soap, wood (pine) turpentine.

Staggeringly beautiful build Alex      The artificial ageing techniques you are using are excellent.

Kind Regards Nigel

Hi Nigel

However, I want to note that this is not the finished work using the method of artificial aging. The process will be completed only after all the work on the ship's hull. I cover parts only wax mastic now for wood preservation.

Staggeringly beautiful Alex, congrats.

 

Ben

Thanks for the kind words Ben

Really fine the carved frieze work is great.

 

Would you mind sharing with me how you have obtained that "muted" finish. I would love to be able duplicate it

Hi michaelpsutton2

Okay, I'll write again, and the recipe and method of preparation of solutions. I use two kinds of solutions (water (stain), and based on beeswax (mastic) of varying consistency). However, the photographs shows the processing is not yet finish. I will make the description and explanation completely and totally ready for this process.

Thanks for the kind words Chuck

However, this work has been difficult for me. Good quality of sculpture I have reached only the sixth attempt.

Among other things, autumn depression ...

Lantern La Belle is made by a method of brass moulding

Thank you Robbyn and Mark.

 

Hardware

 

The final details of the guns are the various items of hardware - the five Loops for the Training Tackles, the eight Bracket and Transom Bolts, and the two Breeching Ring/eyebolt assemblies.

 

The breeching rings and eyebolts were the most difficult parts to make, as they are joined together but silver-soldered independently so they actually work. :

 

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  Danny

Really big and delicate work. I always tip my hat to such models and humans (very great masters) who decide to build these things. I build these models are very rare, so this type of work I admire. Bravo!

 Thank you!

Alex,

 

if I were to supply you with master cannons, could you cast them for me in the amount required? I Need 68 cannons in three different sizes, the largest being approx. 15 cm in length, the others slightly smaller. Do you cast them with the dolphins in one piece, or are they soldered onto the barrels later?

 

Regards

Peter

All guns are made in one piece. Of course I can not do any artillery. However, this process does not depend only on me. I do not have a foundry, so hire a caster. Foundry work has a very high price. Very big gun 15 centimeters! The fact that this product will be extremely difficult. I pay 1.5 euro per 1 gram of product.

If the artillery is very necessary for you, I propose to discuss this issue more seriously. Need to weigh and count to consider the number and size of models, the total number of artillery guns on each model.

The third day I process the artillery (after casting mechanical and chemical processing). When you consider that a lot of guns, this work is not fun.

With return to MSW, Alexey! Magnificent model and fine work! 

   

Everyone knows that the Earth is round, but there are always people do not always equal status. I highly appreciate my colleagues around the world, and I think that our art has no specific nationality. We all live in a shared house. We are united by common interests. Among other things, this is a decent answer to Mr. Demin (shipyard on the table).