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druxey reacted to rwiederrich in Staghound 1850 by rwiederrich - 1/96 - Extreme Clipper
Began adding the starboard waterways.
Rob
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druxey reacted to rwiederrich in Staghound 1850 by rwiederrich - 1/96 - Extreme Clipper
Rich……..you already have my permission….to do what you think.
Rob
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druxey reacted to ClipperFan in Staghound 1850 by rwiederrich - 1/96 - Extreme Clipper
@rwiederrich @Vladimir_Wairoa @Luis Felipe all three of you have created wonderful replicas worthy of entering this NRG Photographic Model Ship Competition (details are in the green banner at the top of this page). I would be more than willing to assist in making selections. That is, if you want any suggestions. Personally I think you all have some incredible models to share.
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druxey reacted to Hubac's Historian in Soleil Royal by Hubac's Historian - Heller - An Extensive Modification and Partial Scratch-Build
..Alive and kicking - however, so softly.
In the time that I have available, and am ALERT, I make what little progress I can.
I’m working on deck furniture. A considerable amount of time was spent, as always, on de-plasticizing the appearance of these parts; flash removal, in-filling of injection mould marks, softening of sharp edges, and general detailing.
I wish I were doing more, but life demands are limiting what’s possible. As always, I so appreciate all and anyone that continues to check in, or take a look at the project. Some day, I will finish this one!
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druxey reacted to giampieroricci in HMS PEGASUS by giampieroricci - Scale 1:36 - Swan-Class Sloop from plans by David Antscherl & Greg Herbert
Last elements before starting with the masting: the nets of the gangways.
I used a cardboard holder of a suitable size, threading very thin cotton thread diagonally between the cuts and then using another thread in the opposite direction by tying knots in it
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druxey got a reaction from dvm27 in HMS PEGASUS by giampieroricci - Scale 1:36 - Swan-Class Sloop from plans by David Antscherl & Greg Herbert
Well done, Giampiero. It's a tricky one to do, fitting it around the headwork and under the bowsprit. I wonder how long the original figure lasted at sea without damage!
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druxey got a reaction from J11 in Staghound 1850 by rwiederrich - 1/96 - Extreme Clipper
That is rapid progress!
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druxey got a reaction from Y.T. in Need help with building a Strap for topgallant shrouds
Funny, that. The first piece - or the first acceptable one - always takes far longer than subsequent ones! Those look really nice.
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druxey got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Need help with building a Strap for topgallant shrouds
Funny, that. The first piece - or the first acceptable one - always takes far longer than subsequent ones! Those look really nice.
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druxey reacted to Greg Davis in L'Invention 1799 by Greg Davis - Scale 1:48
Milled the scarf joints and set the pieces all together:
Now they need to come back to my model room and get a little bit of final fitting!
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druxey reacted to Greg Davis in L'Invention 1799 by Greg Davis - Scale 1:48
Finally all these parts have been milled to their proper dimensions (two pieces I didn't like my first attempt and remade them) - time to start in on the scarf joints!
Hopefully milling of the the joints go well so that this step doesn't need anymore redo's.
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druxey reacted to Y.T. in Need help with building a Strap for topgallant shrouds
The first was the worst.now it takes only 15 minutes to make one and each time it gets better and better.
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druxey got a reaction from thibaultron in Yacht Mary by catopower - FINISHED - Mamoli Dusek - 1:54 - An Inherited Model
Increase the gaff angle? Slack off the vangs a little before adjusting the peak halliard. The overall 'look' of the model is nice, even if the sails aren't quite the way you'd like them to be.
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druxey reacted to catopower in Yacht Mary by catopower - FINISHED - Mamoli Dusek - 1:54 - An Inherited Model
Thank you Druxey, Baker.
I made some adjustments and I'm MUCH happier with the mainsail.
Also, I realized that the lighting in the last photo is what main the staysail halliard look too big. Here's an updated photo. Still have to secure the lines. Then I can add the square topsail and finish up the flags.
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druxey got a reaction from catopower in Yacht Mary by catopower - FINISHED - Mamoli Dusek - 1:54 - An Inherited Model
Increase the gaff angle? Slack off the vangs a little before adjusting the peak halliard. The overall 'look' of the model is nice, even if the sails aren't quite the way you'd like them to be.
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druxey reacted to Baker in Mary Rose by Baker - scale 1/50 - "Your Noblest Shippe"
Small update on the upper deck layout.
During a week of vacation I asked and received information from the Mary Rose museum. Was there a capstan, and if so where?
Answer.
There is no real evidence that there was one, but also no evidence that there wasn't one. And the most logical place is behind the main mast.
Also received a pdf "Cabels and Cablets of the Mary Rose" which contains a lot of information about the layout of the upper deck and the anchor cables.
This results in the following setup (not a technical masterpiece as it is sketched on a beach chair, but reasonably clear).
Start upper deck.
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druxey reacted to Baker in Mary Rose by Baker - scale 1/50 - "Your Noblest Shippe"
Continuing with the cannons and preparations for the main deck.
The forged iron cannons are constructed from polystyrene tubes, the inner and outer diameters of which differ by 1 mm.
These are then glued to the wooden part (carriage) and provided with an iron pin. They will be finished later.
Making 4 stairs and the support of the deck.
With dry fitted fore castle and (to long) bowsprit
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druxey got a reaction from Baker in Yacht Mary by catopower - FINISHED - Mamoli Dusek - 1:54 - An Inherited Model
Increase the gaff angle? Slack off the vangs a little before adjusting the peak halliard. The overall 'look' of the model is nice, even if the sails aren't quite the way you'd like them to be.
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druxey got a reaction from Nirvana in Yacht Mary by catopower - FINISHED - Mamoli Dusek - 1:54 - An Inherited Model
A little bird tells me that there will be a book out later this year on all the Stuart Royal yachts, from Mary onward!
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druxey reacted to Scott Crouse in Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack by Scott Crouse - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24
Its been a while since my last update but the class teacher has been spending a lot of time on the sails. We put a bolt rope around the sails and have added the tails. Mast is in place, stained some of the wood and stand is in place. Fingers crossed the rigging goes well this weekend and we can start the finishing touches.
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druxey reacted to catopower in Yacht Mary by catopower - FINISHED - Mamoli Dusek - 1:54 - An Inherited Model
Thank you Druxey and Baker for the sentiments on Ken. I've been recently realizing that his loss may also have a profound impact on the activity of the South Bay Model Shipwrights club, of which Ken was Vice President for as long as I can remember. He also wrote up the club newsletter, The Foghorn, and now I find I have nobody in the club that I can really discuss ship model industry news, and historical aspects of ship modeling with.
Anyway, thanks too to you both and Gregory for your comments on this model. Sails are going on now. I've pulled the gaff off the model to add the mainsail. It's back on now, and I'm adjusting and belaying lines.
Not LOVING the sails, but they're okay. Looking at this pic, I think the jib halliard is too thick. Not sure why. It's not difficult to replace that line.
Don't know that I like the set of the mainsail either, but there are a lot of lines affecting the angle of the gaff. I want a slightly steeper angle on the gaff and haven't quite figured out what lines are keeping me from getting it. Might be the throat halliard...
Anyway, it'll probably all be fine by the time I'm done. Should be another week. I did a lot of work on it yesterday. Taking the day off from it today and will try to make a big push on Monday.
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druxey reacted to ChrisLBren in La Renommee 1744 by ChrisLBren - 1/48 - 2025
I struggled with this assembly - 6 attempts later here are the results. I can finally move forward !
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druxey reacted to CRI-CRI in Le Fleuron 1729 by CRI-CRI - scale 1/72 - French warship from Delacroix monograph
Today's work, waiting for delivery of my order for1 x 4 mm planking rods about 2nd battery of 18-pounders :
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druxey got a reaction from FriedClams in Staghound 1850 by rwiederrich - 1/96 - Extreme Clipper
That is rapid progress!
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druxey got a reaction from thibaultron in Yacht Mary by catopower - FINISHED - Mamoli Dusek - 1:54 - An Inherited Model
Bonnets were used instead of reef points, Claire. Neat work on those sails.
I'm so sorry about the loss of your friend Ken.
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