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    So it's been on to masting and sparring while David has been working on the carvings. With the completion of the masting and sparring we will have finished Volume Two of our Speedwell series and hopefully Sea Watch can get it to press in the near future. Fulling rigging plans are to be included in Volume Two as well. The masts and spars are of boxwood with the black portions ebonized with Fiebings dye. By the way, the mast tops were laser cut by Chuck (Syren Ship Models) based on our plans and I believe they came out very well. I'm sure Chuck will offer this technique for other ships or products as it greatly simplifies construction of these complex pieces.
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    David has devoted a lot of real estate to Speedwell's carving in Volume Two!
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    That is brilliant! You have a built in steady rest to stop deflection of those narrow spars.
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    Yes, David Antscherl carved them all with micro chisels, a steady hand and fine eyes. Keep in mind they are much smaller in person. Ironically, I have not seen my model since David added the carvings. We were supposed to meet at the April NW Ship Modelers meeting but that is no longer the case. I have been working on the masts and spars and shall post some photos of them in a day or so. Capt. Hook - she's a lovely little model even without the carvings. We were going to cast them and offer for sale but they're just too delicate with numerous undercuts.
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    It's work like this that makes sheltering in place easier, Mark! Keep posting.
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    Really, Doris, there's nothing you can't do. If you don't rig R.K. it can only be because rigging may not get your creative juices flowing like creating beautiful sculptures.
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    Very nice, Kenny!
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    She looks extraordinary, Ben! You're making good use of your extra time in the workshop.
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    Magnificent work! Will the cabin's lucky occupant have a canvas covered straw mattress to lie on?
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    Congratulations Rob. She's magnificent!
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    I really like that compound vice Keith. Checked Sherline and they don't make one.
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    Thank you for showing us how you got to this point in the build Kudin!
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    This is a beautiful model Karl and everything looks perfect...except those belaying pins. They look to be twice as wide as they should be. I know it's incredibly picky but on a model of this quality they seem genuinely out of place. Here in the US Bluejacket sells nice slender ones. I'm sure someone sells them in Europe if you don't have a lathe to turn them yourself.
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    I'm betting you never thought you'd be building a model of this complexity before Chuck's Winny came along. That's beautiful work Mike! Even with all those laser cut parts and guides it's still no walk in the park. Is their a more complex structure than an 18th century stern?
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    The ratio is one part blackening solution to five to seven parts water (precision not required here). I keep my Sparex in the crock pot, covered, for months on end and reuse as needed. When finished it can be neutralized with baking soda and flushed. Then just rinse out the crock pot. Never leave your crock pot unattended for a day or so or you will be purchasing a new one!
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    You just need to define your goals Bob. I'm a perfectionist so it may take a decade to finish a project. For me, as Wefalck states "the path is the goal". Others may care less about the overall quality and wish to build many more models in their lifetime. The problem comes when one is both a perfectionist and also wishes to build many models in their life. I'm afraid only a few modelers can pull that off!
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    Here's the page in archjofo's log https://modelshipworld.com/topic/1029-la-créole-1827-by-archjofo-scale-148-french-corvette/page/52/ It really is a treasure and someone should index it.
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    Make sure to check out his Jefferson model under construction. It's perfection in building!
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    I recently contacted Glen Grieco, professional ship model builder for Texas A&M University https://nautarch.tamu.edu/model/ regarding his choice of materials. If the splice or knot cannot be secured by the rope itself he uses shellac exclusively to adhere them. He also uses it to seal the hull before painting or a natural finish. He builds museum quality models for museums with specific criteria for materials so that's good enough for me!
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    Can you provide a link for those needles Justin?
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    Simple, Sir. Just click on the link at the top of the page for the NRG Online Store.
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    That's certainly true Maury. I commissioned a few figures long ago from Dynamic Dioramas in 1:48 scale for my dockyard model. I think they add nicely to the final display. The sawyers are an homage to Harold Hahn's diorama in the Mariners Museum.
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    Very nice, Tom. At some point in the future I can envision having these printed on 3D color printers. I have seen examples in miniaturemuseums such as Gulliver's gate in New York and they are very realistic. Price, though, is a bit high for now but I'll bet people would be willing to pay for a realistic period crew.
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    If I’m not mistaken that is a correctly tabled joint on the rudder. That’s a level of realism that I’ve not seen before on a model. Well done!
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    I've seen the construction of this lovely model under development by David Antscherl. You've made an excellent choice for a first wooden model. Hats of to Model Shipways for having a Master Modeler design an entry level kit!

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