Kurt Johnson
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That was the coolest video I’ve ever seen! Really makes you appreciate the complexity of the subject. I thought the way the prop was made was so simple but so obvious when you see it, but I would have never thought to do it that way. And when the manikins sit down to watch the film was priceless. I’ve got to see more of those. Kurt
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Steve, Coming along nicely. I’ve seen a few of these kits finished into truly beautiful models. And your’s definitely looks like it will set the standard for that group. My only problem with the kit is it’s dog size. It would be so nice in 3/16 or 1/48. On the other hand hand the smaller scale makes it somewhat jewel like. I will be following your build closely. Kurt I know, I know ... I can always enlarge the plans....maybe I will.
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Must be a kind of bittersweet moment. Beautiful, beautiful example of true master craftsmanship. Kurt
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Frank, Quick question, excluding the legs and eyes, just concerning the body, approximately how many portions are separate pieces? I realize this would depend on the pose, but in general? Then back to ships. Kurt
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Patrick, There are a whole bunch of Sultana’s out there. It’s really nice kit of a nice subject. I doubt anyone thought “here goes another one” with your build. Seriously, yours is very well done. The presentation really shows her at her best. If you can camouflage your mistakes, then they aren’t mistakes. Kurt
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Patrick, If this is your first real attempt a wooden ship model, we're all in trouble. Can't imagine the next will be like. We Will come to your place to put you in your place! So think long and hard.... Kurt
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Thanks, You know I carved, but I would never have the patience to do those feathers, and the painting is amazing. The ship models have to be a walk in the park. Its one thing to have a detail come out really well, and another to have it perfect over and over and over again and look natural, not rigid and machined. Can't wait for what your next creation will be (what is it?) Kurt
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That’s the best when you get the opportunity to climb around on something like that. It makes the project so more personal to you. The area is real nice. I went to Oxford, Md with my wife when she had to go on business down there. That’s some wonderful carving at those shows. I like the fish carvings too. Way above my class. You should post a couple of your beauts. Show everyone where you honed those detail skills! Kurt
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Frank, Maybe you’ve mentioned somewhere in this build and I missed it. Have you seen a skipjack in the flesh or just going from research? I saw one in Maryland once a long time ago, and you have nailed it spot on. Just beautiful work. Kurt
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Frank, It’s really coming along well. How many hours would you guesstimate have been invested her so far? Kurt
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Michael, It is always a pleasure to watch a true craftsman at work. You never disappoint and offer so much to be learned. Especially when things don’t go right the first time, but then you find a way to make them perfect. I love reading and to me it’s better than the best novel following your work. Kurt
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Russ, You’re correct of course, the margin board would be alongside the covering board and nibbed, but you can also not have one and nib directly into the covering board. I think it depends on the size of the vessel and whether its naval or merchant and a question of the strength required. I’m thinking of a pilot boat. I really should be calling it a covering board.. Kurt
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Russ, I looked at Pete Jaquith’s Newsboy and Eagle build and it appears he has butt joints and he is a marine architect and both ships are from the 1850s. I shot him a PM so I’m hoping to hear from him. I think it depends on the size of the vessel, larger ones are scarfed for sure. I’m hoping it’s butt joints for obvious reasons. Kurt
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Rusty, You went and did it again! Well almost. This one is better, but then it’s the same because every time they get better and better and better! For the moment this is the betterist. Until the next one which will be more betterer. And yes I yam kolege edumacated. Kudos, Kurt
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The only place I’ve seen herringbone is on yacht’s (pictures only).
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I have a question concerning making up margin planks or covering boards for a schooner from 1850. Would the joints be scarfed or butt joints. In this diagram from Chapelle's Boat Building page 321 it would appear that a butt joint would be appropriate, especially with a nibbed deck. Would this be appropriate for 1850?
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Doris, By leaving a momento In your model. I have heard of some people signing their name in hidden place or leaving a coin or something unknown to others. The emotion and love you put in your models certainly isn’t hidden. Personally, I usually leave a few drops of blood, but it has never been intentional, just by accident. Kurt
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Doris, In every trade and craft there are people who are extremely talented and way above everyone else. But, Doris you are scary good! You must have inherited an amazing set of genes and all planets must have in perfect alignment. It’s a shame that most all of us at MSW cannot see your masterpieces only by computer. On behalf of us all, thank you for that privilege. I especially like the illuminated scenes. Two questions if I may. How long have you been modeling in this media? And do you ever leave a personal hidden momento of some kind on or in the model? Kurt
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Michael, Will the engine be able to function at a reasonable scale speed? Or is that totally out of the question? I know even less than nothing about miniature engines ( along with quite an array of other things too actually). All the miniature RC stuff seems to go at a scale couple of hundred miles an hour (or knots I guess I should say).> Kurt
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Frank, I have a very difficult time figuring which pictures are your model and which the real thing. (Except yours is neater and cleaner). Kurt
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Chuck, That's the clearest picture I've ever seen of her. Kurt
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MONTAÑES by Amalio
Kurt Johnson replied to Amalio's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Amalio, I love the subtlety and softness of the painting of the figure head, it's just perfect. Often they look like a piece of candy. You are an amazing artist. Kurt
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