Jack H

Thank you. Yes, maybe I will continue L'Artesien in the future, when my wife doesn't stop me any more... My friend is continuing to make that project. I promise to help him carve all carvings. I always encourage him to release his buildlog. He always says to wait,wait ...

Hi, This is a validation model for kit development, and the work of hull part will begin soon. About 70% of the design has been completed. My partners will make 1:36, 1:48 and bow section respectively. All the photos from their buildlog are authorized for me to release in MSW. This project started from NMM's original draught, True Image Model, a ship model studio from UK, which obtained a commercial kit license from NMM. Now there are three modelers involved in the model validation. We will complete the bow section kit first, because it is relatively simple. The wood used in kit is boxwood / pear wood. Welcome to pay attention to our follow-up progress. Jack

Thank you JJ! Maybe it's not suitable to publish Cumberland in the buildlog of Artesien. I think it's the last time release photos of Cumberland here. I'll create a new buildlog to introduce HMS Cumberland 1774. As the left arm will interfere with the processing of the body, I will carve the left arm separately and hide the splicing line in the robe. Although the real figure head's arms will not do this, but as a model, I will hide the splicing line. Jack

Thank you Gaetan,JJ and all the "likes", I think I will help Dahai release his subsequent buildlog, or a new buildlog releasd by himself,L'Artesien's figurehead will after Cumberland's,I'm working on Cumberland's figurehead these days. By the way, due to the epidemic situation, European friends participating in the model validation need to wait until March to may, China's modelers will test this model(Cumberland) earlier.

Hello everyone, I'm sorry that due to the pressure of my family, my wife doesn't agree with me to continue the non-commercial ship model project, so I stopped (or suspended) all personal non-commercial projects. Of course, L'Artesien is non-commercial, because it's very difficult for me to obtain the license from Ancre - the probability that I obtain the license from Ancre is less than 0.0001%,i think. I would like to thank all the enthusiastic members who have followed this project. My friend Dahai, who is also my partner, will use his method to make La Artesien.This is the model he's working on. So I will continue the carving parts of this project, including figure head,but I'm busy with the Cunmberland 1774 project right now, so it will be in a few months. My friend helped me remake the head using sculpture clay. I made some modifications with the software myself, So this carving set will be reborn in another way. By the way, I'll give you a preview of my new project, HMS Cumberland 1774, which I'm starting to validate. Currently, the scale of 1:48 and 1:36 is being verified. This is designed based on the original draught of NMM. My UK partner obtained (purchased) the license for the commercial kit development of this project in 2018.All the software used in the design, CNC programming and processing of this project has purchased commercial license. (rhino6, rhinocam 2018, silo2.5, ZBrush 2018...) includes plug-ins for ZB, and other software... Thank you! Jack

I'm sorry I didn't notice your post, because this is chuck's post, so I didn't reply to you in time. Here are some.Thank you!

Hi Chuck! Same as you, I'm designing the head platform. It's true that the upper and lower check are a bit complicated, then the main rail is a little better. After all, from the top view, they are straight, not curved, and then they are actually stitched together. I don't know as a kit project, the whole one will be easier to make? Then when you have finished a sample, can you consider casting with resin? I saw in the previous buildlog that the resin parts can be properly deformed to fit the hull. However, it is much more difficult for me, because I am also considering how to use CNC to process such complex parts, and I also have to consider the deviation of each model. Fortunately, I'm behind you. I can refer to your method, but I can't copy yours..., which will make you angry😝

Hi Albert! Looking forward to this great model, she will be a legend again!

Nice project!I'm looking forward to your buildlog. She's an eternal warship. Great! Jack

Print the frieze,good idea, this time I saw Mr. Chuck's method of making the frieze. I accidentally saw a video of using a printer to make patterns and then transfer them to other objects. With his permission, he agreed that I use screenshots to introduce his methods to members in forum. 1. 2.Spray a protective film, which he also provided. 3. 4. 4.Put in water for 30-60 seconds, the bottom film will separate. 6.Transfer to the surface of another object. 7.According to him, it takes 15 minutes at 80-100 degrees Celsius. Indeed, this step is some troublesome, I will do some experiments next month. . Jack

First of all, thank you very much, Mr. Passaro. You have made it a reality. More importantly, you have not only given me, but also given all members the opportunity to participate in this project. You have taught everyone the skills of making the whole project, so that the fans not only enjoy in making（this model), but also learn the knowledge of ship model. I really enjoyed the process. I would also like to thank the enthusiastic members who participated in this group project together, and many members provided valuable modifications (design of the carvings), and thank MSW for this communication platform. Thanks, Jack

Nice planking Beckmann, quite well and very delicate. Jack

Hi garyshipwright, I'm so sorry I misunderstood your needs....If you want to buy CNC engraving machine, the cheapest one(Desktop level) that can process products in batches, it will be over $1200 in China. I see the price on eBay seems to be more expensive. Machines below this price may have some problems, such as durability and accuracy. There is a very cheap machine, estimated to be only about $600, which has become a "toy machine" in China, which is not good enough for processing products. If it's industrial grade, for example, the machines used in furniture factories will be more than 10,000 US dollars, and the CNC milling machines used in furniture factories of my friend's will all cost more than 15,000 US dollars. -This kind of machine is only a "cheap industrial machine" made in China. Using these machines requires CAD software, at least 2D graphics files. If you need to carve relief, you need 3D models. What's important is that CNC engraving machine doesn't come with software, especially CNC programming software, which is very expensive. The cheapest software I use, rhinocam professional version, costs 2500 dollars, rhino6 needs 999 dollars, and zbrush2018 for relief needs about 980 dollars... But the CAD software has a free version. If you've never learned to program, it's very difficult to program 3-axis or 4-axis or even 5-axis machining, except for 2D cutting. By contrast, the laser cutting opportunity is much simpler. The laser cutting machine only needs 2D graphics files. In China, the price of this kind of machine is $700-2000/3000 , and there is processing software attached. If you need to cut a thick board, such as 8mm or more, you need to choose a machine with high power. The power of laser tube needs to be more than 100 / 130W. The high-end machine is just priceless. I just mentioned by the way that a person I know, his laser cutting machine is in the nitrogen container, and the wood cut by his machine has no burning trace. He said that his machine can easily cut 2-3cm wood board, and there is no trace of carbonization. He "bragged" to me that his machine is worth $1,000,000. Jack

It looks nice. Did you put a layer of wax on it? Wax oil? I'm sorry that I can't provide cherry carving sets this time...., because I can't solve the problem of color difference. Jack

Hi garyshipwright! If you can carve a figure head with sculpture mud by yourself, then convert it into 3Dmodel with 3D scanning, and then.... then ....if you are willing to pay for the express delivery from China to the United States - about 30 dollars, I can carve a boxwood one for you free, Why use sculpture mud instead of wood? Because you can modify her, and you can carve a large one, such as 30cm high, which will be easier and get more details. I will help you modify this 3D model until it matches your ship model - scale and posture. Then reduce it to a ratio of 1:48, and use NC technology to restore your own works. But if you don't have time and you are willing to pay for the sculptor, I can help you find a professional sculptor. He can carve a figure head according to your sketch or reference photos, and then I will carve one for you free. Jack

Hi, You can click and view this post, Jack

Yes, I sent the first six sets to the agent yesterday. The agent has received them this morning and sent them to the United States from DHL this afternoon. It happens that the first six members are all in U.S.A. I have sent the second batch to the agent this afternoon. Tomorrow, the agent will send the second batch to DHL for sending out. merry Christmas to every one in advance！ Jack

Thank you verymuch for your kind words Mr.Chris Watton,and thank you very one! First of all,many thanks to Mr.Passaro and MSW,thank you for your support and help. The carving sets are available and ready for sale now.I will send PM to every member who participates in the reservation purchase.For technical reasons, my sponsor link will have to wait a few more days, but this does not affect your order.This is a complete set. On the left is the packaged look. On the right is all the carvings and the Gifts of polishing brushes & latex finger covers. Jack

Hi every one! I have finished 10 sets arm-parts. This time, I redesigned the fixture and optimized the processing procedure. So this batch of products is very successful. Except for the first three test products, the last 10 are all excellent products with almost no defects. And I'll finish the remaining 10 sets soon. Unlike Mr. Chuck's figurehead, the arms of all members' figurehead have been glued with German glue. I have also made some simple polishing for everyone, and I will remove the base for your folks. I use a strong plastic box for packing, and each carving will use a breathable bag for packing one more time, so as to prevent moisture and It has some compressive strength. I promise that if it is lost in transit, and if it is not caused by your own reasons, I will resend one set to you free of charge. I will complete the application of MSW's sponsor in these days, and then it will be released officially . I will inform every member according to the previous pre-order. You can buy them or give up. Natural wood has natural texture. I have scrapped all carvings with black spots, but natural texture cannot be avoided. If you can't accept these carvings with color difference and wood grain, you can consider purchasing resin casting sets. Thank you! Jack

I think this discussion is very good, because I have been thinking that using CNC machining parts will make all models look the same, which will make the model making become a boring thing? That's going to take away the "soul" of model making. When I see so many opinions, I think it's very good.

Hi I'm sorry. Hjx

Excellent rendering!

The postage for my express delivery from China to the United States is $26, which is the price obtained through the freight forwarder, including the agent's customs clearance fee, but this is the price of 500g, more than this weight, $6 per 500g. Then I have to send the package to the agent. The total price is $30. It's hard for me to imagine that the kit costs only $13.14 and includes postage. There used to be a micro model kit in China's market, but it's only a cross-section model. The price is about $26, but the postage in China will not exceed $1.50. So....

Hi everyone! Today, I am very happy to see that Mr. Chuck released his photos of drop and figure soldiers assembled on the quarter Gallery, because this is my biggest concern. With 3D simulation, it can match the actual model without face-to-face communication and modification. In fact, Mr. Chuck didn't give me any detailed bodyplan. He asked me to calculate it from the original draught... This is the body part of all the figure heads in the first batch. And the first one of arm part made today. Jack

Hi all After using the magnifying glass, I was able to shoot the figurehead of jujubewood clearly .But it still can't catch up with Chuck'sC And the comparison with boxwood. If only judged from the fineness, boxwood will be better than pear wood, and pear wood will be better than jujubewood,but jujubewood is harder than pear wood, and its color is bright yellow. Jack