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druxey reacted to captainbob in Grand Banks dory by Cap'n'Bob - FINISHED - 1:32 - SMALL
]It’s amazing what you learn when you build a boat the way they were actually built. I had always wondered why lap strake. It seems like a difficult way to build a boat. But then I decided to build a dory and guess what, they were lap strake built. The building taught me why.
The planks of a dory were only 5/8” thick, and the only way to get enough surface area between planks and provide a good seal is to put matching angles on planks so that instead of 5/8” surface you end up with about 1½”.
Here is the dory hull, still a long way to go.
Bob
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druxey reacted to DORIS in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
I have just begun to work on the decoration, shape the strips from modeling clay (so far only for the port) and also improve some details at the model to reach more authentic look of the original. To convert 2D images into 3D model decorations and sculptures I will proceed according to various materials and pics, for example according to the Dutch yacht Utrecht:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterkok/4938143524/sizes/l/in/set-72157624832607694/
At the stern I improved edges of decorative columns, now they are gilded, which should be more authentic with the decoration on the royal yacht:
Decorative moldings on the port:
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druxey reacted to DORIS in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
Technology how to make these moldings from modeling clay
Preparation - first I make a thin roller. The best tool for this job is a finger and smooth paper, it is necessary to roll modeling clay very gently .... Thickness of this roller is approximately 1.5 mm for these ornaments.
Carefully transfer onto the wax paper, where the roller remains stick.
Immediately it starts making patterns, I use various tools (tweezers, pens, micro pencil ets.), until the modeling clay is soft and shapeable.
The edges should be slightly flattened - flat surface of tweezers usually helps:
And further pattern, this time using the tip of pencil:
Finished, now the decorations go to the oven...
It is very important to keep tools as cool as possible, otherwise the modeling clay is sticky to them. I let the tools soaked in ice water all the time.
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druxey reacted to DORIS in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
I finished gilded moldings on the starboard and bow and now I am going to make decoration beside the windows.
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druxey reacted to oneslim in Echo by oneslim - cross-section
Workshop photos.
Some of the class hard at work.
Doing scrollsaw work.
Layout.
Greg's Echo crossection
Bob W
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druxey reacted to oneslim in Echo by oneslim - cross-section
More workshop photos
Greg showing Jim, Joe, and Pete the ins and outs of the Sherline Mill.
David giving some instructions to Norm.
Hard at work.
Greg's full hull work in progress.
My first frame.
Bob W
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druxey reacted to dvm27 in Echo by oneslim - cross-section
Thanks for the photos Bob. I knew your Nikon digital SLR would take better photos than my mini Nikon. Your first frame came out terrific and your lucite jig far outdid mine. Hope to catch you at our next workshop in the fall!
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druxey got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in 1545 Rigging – help needed – what are these?
I suspect Anthony Anthony represents 1 and 2 as pendants and tackle for raising rigging to the lower tops. (The pendant portion is later termed a Burton pendant.) There was one on port and starboard side. Usually these were taken to the rails inboard of the shrouds of their respective mast.
The rather Rube-Goldberg style arrangement at 3 is interesting. Could it be a tackle to tension the fore topmast stay?
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druxey reacted to Rustyj in Echo by Rustyj - 1:48 - cross-section
Here are some pictures of the frame assembly.
I have currently completed 4 frame assemblies and I am cutting out other
frame parts and working my way through them.
As I complete more I will continue to post my progress.
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druxey reacted to Rustyj in Echo by Rustyj - 1:48 - cross-section
Here is the rising wood with the optional scores cut into it.
Just to show it was not easy for me here are the scraps from just this little keel.
And here is the completed keel assembly.
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druxey reacted to Maury S in Echo by Maury S - FINISHED - Cross-Section
The frames are now set to be erected. A temporary cross member is glued across the top edge of the frame with marks lined up with the edge of the rising wood. Several squares are used to align with the building board and my Incra rule provides a plumb line from the rising wood to the mark on the cross member. Once the first (DF) frame is in place and the glue dry, I can procede with DF1, 1Fore and 1aft. I cut the notches for the sweep ports on DF1 and after it was in place, I dry-fitted 1fore and marked the tops and bottoms of the notches. THe frame was then removed, notches cut and replaced on the keel. Specially-sized spacers are inserted between frames while the glue dries.
Greg, on the framing plan, there is a horizontal line above the scupper-support "boxes". Does this define the inboard top of the scupper support? It's a pretty big angle so I want to be sure before I notch the next frame.
Maury
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druxey reacted to Maury S in Echo by Maury S - FINISHED - Cross-Section
Druxey, The jig is right out of Ed Tosti's log. The upper parts on the two sides are fixed, providing resistance when the "battens" are inserted in the slots and the screws tightened, pushing down on the lower braces thus holding down the frame parts while the glue dries.
Maury
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druxey reacted to Maury S in Echo by Maury S - FINISHED - Cross-Section
Here are some of the early pics. Just getting used to the new system...Boy I miss the lost files!
Maury
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druxey got a reaction from DORIS in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
I really like your artistry in softening the gold finish to your carvings and giving it a patinated look. Outstanding.
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druxey reacted to moha81 in Eendracht 1666 by moha81 - scale 1:38 - reconstruction
Here are some new pictures of the 'Rondsomhouten' and the 'Wrangens'. I'm done with the half of the rounded wood, I did it by hand with a sharp knife. Now it can be seen the difference between a usual, simplified planar mirror and this one. Do not pay attention to the blue lines drown on the lower part of the rounded wood, those are just signs for where I should not go with the knife.
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druxey reacted to SJSoane in HMS Bellona 1760 by SJSoane - Scale 1:64 - English 74-gun - as designed
Hi everyone,
The top chocks are finally finished, and I went for the black on natural idea. It is starting to look good with the natural gratings and black coamings.
I have shown the size of the upper chock in my hand. Challenging.
On to the lower ones...
Mark
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druxey reacted to DORIS in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
Finally I started to decorate the model. All is hand-made from modelling clay as on attached videos. For shaping this clay I use pointed tweezers, tip of a pen and my fingers. All is made on a wax paper, not to stick the modelling clay to its surface after baking. I use golden enamel paint by Testors.
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druxey reacted to DORIS in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
For a change I finished some decorative panels in the stern cabin.
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druxey reacted to DORIS in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
Thank you dear friends,
I am pleased and honoured, that you like my sculpting and videos. I have started with sculpting during HMS Victory build and enjoyed this work a lot.
http://modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=177&t=39660#p747633
After some years and quite long training I have improved my sculpting technologies, but still have to learn and look for ways to improve my work.
With a fully-round figure I make the second half after baking the first one.The clay is sticked onto the baked half of figure and here is shaped the same way (as you could see on videos) till it is ready for baking again. Some parts are made separately and after baking attached to the sculpture. It is possible to use modeling clay to stick other parts and then you have to bake the whole statue again or you can use super glue.
http://modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=177&t=43575&start=390#p1054822
I am going to create another video where you will see a technology how to create full-round statue.
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druxey reacted to DORIS in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
After "stern sculpting" I continued in the rear cabin, where I have started with other decorations. I love this work!!
Here are some pics:
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