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About dvm27

  • Birthday 04/05/1954

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    Baltimore, MD
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    17th and 18th century naval architecture

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  1.    dvm27 reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Portland 1770 by scrubbyj427 - 1:48 - 4th rate 50-gun ship
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  15. dvm27
    I believe that 90% of milling is getting the correct setup. Congratulations on mastering both aspects of woodworking. I hadn't notice that you changed your name from "No Idea" to "Some Idea". I believe you're ready for another change to "Many Idea(s)".
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  21. dvm27
    Congratulations on the completion of your beautiful decade-plus model. I'd venture a guess that many have started building Cutty Sark but few have finished.
  22.    AnobiumPunctatum reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Thorn by Kevin Kenny - 1:48 scale - Swan-class - David Antscherl practium
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  24. dvm27
    Looks fantastic Cisco! For forming very small eyes or squeezing those brass rings together in your jig check out https://www.lindstromtools.com/us_en/round-nose-tipped-pliers-with-synthetic-handle-pb_7590-7591_.html These tapered round nosed long tip pliers should be in every modelers workshop. You can also purchase acrylic markers which are perfect for painting nail heads and other touch ups. For example on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Arrtx-Black-Acrylic-Paint-Pens/dp/B0BNNBLPYC/ref=sr_1_6_pp?crid=PG14ZMY19NK8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.V6hDpXydVSevtUk2GHUhRarGzI-spNScCnP4DIbkwf40k_T46pel4IisxFZnRlsdj_yCx_QPo-uWjqC5Iz7EbMdsDmf6jEMDkiPxhzi2onEh0EknNBFMJraonquMdZKAr7pUjwD9BP_ZJYLcP6-EeDqENkcXA8QMjujhorxzYonrSZBWg_CvORqGzmv-tZ5H2-VO_9zWL_8IDXt52jlDqSyroXzkHPOtXRRvEenVrygCy47Vitid2GL8id9oIFcBWxm29mXSPxeAGGkhsciY6bQ32oS3_NuSuAPkzI5ando.df48nI2iAEzWBf8AWD5nW8tP6orYYf_xnEs_vUwuAbg&dib_tag=se&keywords=acrylic%2Bpaint%2Bmarkers&qid=1758409515&sprefix=acrylic%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-6&th=1
  25. dvm27
    In French Navy Board ship models I've noted that approach as well Chuck. I actually like the way it looks. According to M. Delacroix, the noted French naval scholar: "In the French Navy, all ropes are tarred, whether standing or running. This color is reddish-brown. The color then changes with use: - The color of the standing rigging dont change and even tends to darken with the successive layers of tar it periodically receives, turning a dark brown close to black. - The color of the running rigging does exactly the opposite; the ropes lighten as they pass through the blocks, as they rub against other elements in the mast, and of course at the mooring points. The color of these ropes then becomes slightly lighter, towards a light brown. The vast majority of models in French museums were re-rigged by people with limited knowledge. It is therefore not surprising to find beige ropes in museums."
  26. dvm27
    Welcome aboard Willi. It's rare to see a museum quality model such as your Swedish yacht actually under sail. Well done!
  27. dvm27
    With regards to color, what often begins as Manila hemp starts to deteriorate as soon as it is hit by sunlight, rain and salt water. As well, rope is constantly replaced on on a ship over time so it would not be wrong to show several shades of tan and gray. Standing rigging was usually tarred so darkish brown would be appropriate. If you're wish to be super technical regarding your rope, note the worming of the shrouds in the first picture. Even at 1:48 scale, wormed roped that is then served is smoother that non-served rope. But Archfoto is the only builder I've seen do that and it's way above my pay grade!
  28. dvm27
    Really? 3D printed, when it took me several attempts over three days to shape, solder and blacken mine? Your excellent model is just as scratch built as mine but has taken 1/5th as long to make it. Your bulldog is very well designed. A close up of his face shows normally sized nostrils so the classic brachycephalic syndrome common to this breed appears to have been averted. Well done, Doc!
  29. dvm27
    Looks like you had a great trip. My last time to england (in the 1980's) there were a hundred or so Navy Board ship models in the Science and National Maritime Museums. Now, I believe 90% of them are in storage. Nice work on the deadeye strops/ Probably the best place for the joint is along the side just under the deadeye. Less pressure on the joint and it is hidden in the channel.
  30. dvm27
    Just curious - is this model commissioned for a private individual or a museum? You have a very talented team of craftsmen.
  31. dvm27
    Good observation! You actually cut your rigging by about 50% by not including sails.
  32. dvm27
    Those are fantastic upgrades Jason. The appearance of the rigging is greatly enhanced by the upgrade in blocks. For the fuzz, try flicking a Bic lighter over them very them briefly. The fuzz will quickly melt away. Do some practice ones off the model first though. After a while you'll get comfortable enough to do this on the model.
  33. dvm27 started following Loreley 1884 by Ilhan Gokcay - 1/75 - Scale Steam Yacht
  34. dvm27
    If I'd taken the time to blog in addition to building the prototype Swan class model I'd still be building her! Not only have Kevin's modeling skills improved dramatically but his video work has progressed from amateur to pro.
  35. dvm27
    Good luck with those wales Alan. Oddly, I've seen models where these joints were so well done that, after staining or painting, they were no longer visible. Their solution was to lightly chamfer the outer edges
  36. dvm27
    Chuck in a tux? Or will it be a Hawaiian shirt?
  37. dvm27
    Congratulations on the completion of yet another fine build, B.E. A very clever presentation as well, saving you a lot of vertical space!

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