Jump to content

dvm27

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Content Count

    1,603

  • Joined

  • Last visited

6 Followers

About dvm27

  • Birthday 04/05/1954

Profile Information

  • Gender
    Male
  • Location
    Baltimore, MD
  • Interests
    17th and 18th century naval architecture

Recent Profile Visitors

3,490 profile views
  1.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
  2.    Richard Griffith reacted to a post in a topic: HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
  3. dvm27
    I believe Chris is correct. Our Doris is quite famous worldwide. There are so many ship model forums throughout the world with unbelievably talented model makers. Doris can't possibly post to them all!
  4.    dvm27 reacted to a post in a topic: Schooner Germania (Nova) by KeithAug - Scale 1:36 - 1908 / 2011
  5.    davyboy reacted to a post in a topic: HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
  6.    dvm27 reacted to a post in a topic: Unusual ship models
  7.    EJ_L reacted to a post in a topic: HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
  8.    Ryland Craze reacted to a post in a topic: HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
  9.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
  10.    TOM G reacted to a post in a topic: HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
  11.    BANYAN reacted to a post in a topic: Blackening revisited
  12.    RichardG reacted to a post in a topic: HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
  13.    druxey reacted to a post in a topic: HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
  14.    dvm27 reacted to a post in a topic: HMS TRITON 1773 by Jorge Diaz O - 1/48 - complete model
  15. dvm27
    It's been awhile since we've had an update from Doris. If anyone follows her on a different forum please send her a PM saying we miss her!
  16.    dvm27 reacted to a post in a topic: Syren's Medway Longboat by jimvanlan99
  17.    dvm27 reacted to a post in a topic: Oliver Cromwell by canoe21 - 1:48 scale
  18.    dvm27 reacted to a comment on a gallery image: Cutty Sark 2.jpg
  19. dvm27
    Just a brief correction. His wife is still alive and living with their daughter. She does suffer from Alzheimer's disease. His website and lifetime of work will be kept alive by a good friend.
  20.    dvm27 reacted to a post in a topic: ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Jeronimo - 1/48 scale
  21. dvm27
    Personally, I like the Minerva look of the natural shingles. The painted version clashes a bit with the background frieze color in my opinion while the natural shingles complement the lower finishing piece. But you know what they say about opinions... Have a great time in New Orleans. You may more closely resemble that Chuck figurine after a few days of Louisiana cuisine!
  22.    dvm27 reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Winchelsea - 1764 - Group Prototype by Chuck (1/4" scale)
  23. dvm27
    Here's another view of that area. Grant Walker gave me a CD of hi-res photos of the model. Note the crazy lime green color of the interior. I also note the molding ends are beautifully shaped to reflect the profile. I wonder if they were left short intentionally or an upper carving might have been lost? I've seen contemporary models with the blue frieze, slate gray shingles, white fluted columns and red windows (matching the port linings). It's a striking combination! So many choices...
  24.    dvm27 reacted to a post in a topic: Alexandra by Jason Builder - Krick - Radio - Steam Powered
  25. dvm27
    I have used it Mike. But I found it difficult to use with a tapered round as most masts are. Just to much work to keep adjusting the holders to the different widths. In addition, the diameter of some spars was smaller than the smallest retaining diameter of the steady rest. I have had success using my gloved finger as a steady rest. It follows the opposite side of the piece, applying steady pressure during the cutting operation. Takes some practice to prevent over deflection but it's really not too difficult. But I have gone through a couple cheap pairs of work gloves! My current model Speedwell has some challenging masts. The main mast starts as a tapering octagonal, proceeds to tapering round then ends up square at the mastheads. Not a shape readily amenable to the lathe.
  26. dvm27
    Nobody loves the Sherline lathe more than me but for masts and spars I believe it's easier and more accurate to do them the old fashioned way. Most masts and yards on naval vessels were not round over their entire length (octagonal yard centers and square mastheads). Besides, the problem of deflection is significant especially over a long fitting like the lower mast. Starting with square stock then proceeding to octagonal then round is simple, fast and fun. The process is well described in David Antscherl's Vol. 4 of The Fully Framed Model.
  27. dvm27
    Not 100% sure I understand the entire process but you have excellent jewelry skills in addition to your woodworking abilities. I especially appreciated the hi-resolution video on a large screen television.
  28. dvm27
    Happy to hear that, Chris. Mine leaves a perfectly smooth surface, finer than the 180 grit papered disc sander. See if you et the same result on another hardwood.
  29. dvm27
    Chris, the cutting edge of the blade should be flush with the fore edge of the piece holding it in place. Should be a continuous angle from edge of cutter to holder. Photo should make it clear. The cutting edge protrudes about 4 mm from the holding piece. Hope this does it for you!
  30. dvm27
    Chris - have you tried the Proxxon service center? They were responsive to a previous service issue: https://www.proxxon.com/us/service/technical_request.php. If they can't help let me know and I'll photograph the blade positions. They're also reversible so, technically, you can just reverse them.
  31. dvm27
    Sorry, Chris, can't help. I have my new blades but was holding off changing them because of the problems you're having. Hope you get your planer back to spec!
  32. dvm27
    Personally, I think it would be awesome for Chuck's figure to be seated on the seats of ease, holding a miniature set of plans. Imagine future historians peering through the lights and trying to make sense of that one!
  33. dvm27
    It seems the Gallery section of this forum is often overlooked (at least by me). I would encourage you to visit the work of Dmitry Babichev. These are amongst the finest models I've seen on this website. I only wish he had build logs of these.
  34. dvm27
    Very nice result! I wonder if you could pressure wash the char off those windows without breaking them? Sorry about the fretwork. Makes it all the more impressive that model shipwrights did those 300 years ago with a jewelers saw and files!

About us

Modelshipworld - Advancing Ship Modeling through Research

SSL Secured

Your security is important for us so this Website is SSL-Secured

NRG Mailing Address

Nautical Research Guild
237 South Lincoln Street
Westmont IL, 60559-1917

Helpful Links

About the NRG

If you enjoy building ship models that are historically accurate as well as beautiful, then The Nautical Research Guild (NRG) is just right for you.

The Guild is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to “Advance Ship Modeling Through Research”. We provide support to our members in their efforts to raise the quality of their model ships.

The Nautical Research Guild has published our world-renowned quarterly magazine, The Nautical Research Journal, since 1955. The pages of the Journal are full of articles by accomplished ship modelers who show you how they create those exquisite details on their models, and by maritime historians who show you the correct details to build. The Journal is available in both print and digital editions. Go to the NRG web site (www.thenrg.org) to download a complimentary digital copy of the Journal. The NRG also publishes plan sets, books and compilations of back issues of the Journal and the former Ships in Scale and Model Ship Builder magazines.

Our Emblem

Modelshipworld - Advancing Ship Modeling through Research
×
×
  • Create New...