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Aussie048 reacted to NMBROOK in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
I first cut six pear blocks to the correct overall size of the pediments.The back face of these was bonded onto the end of some boxwood strip for handling.I set a jig up on the pillar drill(no miller yet)and cut the scallops in the front face.I then set another jig up to cut small slots on the sides to create the top cap.By doing these two operations,it should make it easier to carve them consistantly.I think the pictures are fairly self explanatory.
Kind Regards Nigel
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Aussie048 reacted to AVBiker in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
Hi Nigel
At first: My englisch is very bad. It is from the school bevore 50 years. Sorry.
Im working at one year for the Sovereign of the seas from Sergal, but my ship is very different to this.
Im looking the book from Busmann for sculpture and the Website from http://www.schifferlbauer.at
My sculptures are also working for Dental-Machine.
Here look any pictures for my Sovereign.
Kind Regards Hubert
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Aussie048 reacted to NMBROOK in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
I have decided to concentrate on detailing the bulkhead before fitting the sides to the prow,simply to make access easier.I include a snipet of the van de velde artwork I am working to.The plan is to start at the bottom and work my way up.The first job is to replicate the frames around the lower charactures.I cut a piece of !mm pear strip and cut out apertures for the carvings.Rather than leave the corners sharp like in the artwork,I decided to put 0.5mmx0.5mm chamfers on with the scalpel.I feel that this looks much better.The next task is to carve the six pediments with the climbing foliage that sit below the figurines.These will fit on the vertical sections between the panel cutouts.
Kind Regards Nigel
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Aussie048 reacted to NMBROOK in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
I have fitted the grated deck to the prow with epoxy and a few brass dowels in key positions.
Kind Regards Nigel
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Aussie048 reacted to NMBROOK in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
A small update.Both carvings/hawse holes are now sorted.I masked off and varnished the area below where the grated deck sits in preparation for fitting the deck tomorrow night.
Kind Regards Nigel
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Aussie048 reacted to NMBROOK in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
The final instalment.The rib detail was added using the scalpel and dental probe.The end detail were shaped using the scalpel.Then finally a dress up of the edges with p320 silicon carbide paper.
Kind Regards Nigel
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Aussie048 reacted to NMBROOK in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
Before proceeding any further,the carving was 'parted off'from the end of the strip and a section of stripwood was glued to the back end on so I could clamp the piece in my small proxxon machine vice.I used a dab of thick cyano for the job.
In Pic one is the two burrs I will use for the next step.
Pic two;
I first cleaned up the background of the carving using the burr in the top of pic one.You will notice that the end is flat,cutting edges only on the side.By working round and slowly dabbing the surface keeping the tool square to the face(not so easy as the carving is curved to suit the bow)I was able to reduce to final thickness and achieve a better surface finish.The sounding edges were then thinned using the burr at the bottom of pic1.These edges were lightly dabbed again with the cutter,working along the edge to thin it out
Kind Regards Nigel
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Aussie048 reacted to NMBROOK in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
First job today was to further refine the shape of the jaw and shoulder/neck area.This was carried out with the tip of the scalpel.Only removing minimal material has changed the head from 'planet of the apes'to a definate skull.
Kind Regards Nigel
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Aussie048 reacted to NMBROOK in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
As I have a guide now with eye and nasal holes in place,I proceeded to add contour to the skull using a scalpel blade and shaving extremely small chips away,slowly slowly is very much the name of the game.I also added a little shape to the eye sockets and nasal cavity using the tip of a new blade in the scalpel and a pointed dental probe.The spine detail has been added at the bottom with the scalpel.
Kind Regards Nigel
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Aussie048 reacted to NMBROOK in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
The next step was to increase the definition around the sides of the skull.I have drilled 0.4mm holes as a start point for the eye sockets and nasal cavity.The crutial point is the nasal cavity is central top to bottom in the skull otherwise the proportions will be incorrect.I have also started chipping away at the hairline and I am introducing some rounding to the head.The next step is the cheekbone area which is the main difference between a skull and a face
Kind Regards Nigel
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Aussie048 reacted to NMBROOK in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
Just a pic of the completed carving.I have given it one coat of varnish for protection.It looks much darker than in real life due to lighting.
Kind Regards Nigel
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Aussie048 reacted to NMBROOK in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
I wanted to concentrate on the remaining work to enable me to fit the prow deck.I first started on the trim that runs from under the figurehead back to the wales at the bow.I started by cutting a wishbone shape out of pear that fitted around the stem.This was then notched to take the gussets at each side.I couldn't make this from one piece as the gussets slope with the wales.The wishbone piece was shaped as the sides taper in both planes.This was fitted and the gussets were shaped and fitted.The next job is the anchor hawse holes and carved surrounds.After looking at the artwork and refering to sephton's book I thought that this supposed angel with outstretched wings has a slight demonic appearance.I first cut a pear strip and shaped it to fit the curve of the bow.I have started the carving work and you will notice I have given the angel a skull for a face.I hope to be able to depict the rib structure on the body.The rest of the carving is mainly in the rough at the moment.
Kind Regards Nigel
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Aussie048 reacted to NMBROOK in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
I thought I had better post an update before my build ends up on page 200 I decided to have a small break from carving before my eyes met in the middle.I made a start on the prow.The profile was altered and then it was clad in black boxwood sheet.I have included an extension that carries the mast stay and has a carving of cupid astride a lion on it.I then went on to sort the offset bowsprit.I cut a bowsprit out of lime dowel I had to hand(to be replaced with walnut)and designed a way the bowsprit would lock in place without glue.I then replicated a 'bowsprit lock' arrangement i have in one of my reference books.
Kind Regards Nigel
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Aussie048 reacted to NMBROOK in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
A little bit more carving,I hope to finish this row by tomorrow night.
Kind Regards Nigel
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Aussie048 reacted to NMBROOK in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
After I had completed the rail,I wanted to fit the one below.However I thought it may be prudent to produce and fit the vertical carvings first.Each one would need to be scribed to the hull individually as the hull is concave but changes as you move along the ship.To this end I have started on the vertical carvings.I have included as much detail as I feel practical at this scale,faithful to the works of VdeV.
Kind Regards Nigel
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Aussie048 reacted to NMBROOK in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
I have now reassembled the stern with my scratchbuilt parts.The lower section is simply a shaped piece of lime.Now that it is redundant,the pattern has been removed completely.I have also removed some of the lower structure to allow the gunports to be fitted below the side galleries.These are missing on the standard build.
Kind Regards Nigel
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Aussie048 reacted to Modeler12 in Seizing or whipping a line. Here is how I have done it.
I have made numerous seizings on the strop or line that goes around a block. The cannon riggings on my USS Constitution is one example. There are twenty-two guns with four blocks each. Lots of time to practice.
I put a short video clip together for those interested in my approach.
Of course, there are many other places where this seizing is used. The top of shrouds as they go around the mast is another one. There are also variations to the 'common whipping', but in all cases the idea is the same.
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Aussie048 reacted to NenadM in Cutty Sark by rfolsom - Billing Boats
When I start, I have seen some pictures of figurehead made from one piece of wood by hands and Dremel ... I was fascinated, and think ... I can do that.
Something like THIS, considering that Nanny is not so complicated ...
in meantime I have seen extraordinary work of Ivan Trtanj, and all of that turn me down... I can not do that
Then I got Dremel tool ( Einhell ), appetite grows ... Yes I can do that ...
But after working with it, I am not sure any more ....
In my TEHNODIDAKTA kit figurehead is made of cast lead, and also I dont like it.
So, this is pretty far away, and another (Hmm)x100 thing...
Pumps ? Honestly, I didnt think about (yet)
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Aussie048 reacted to Dan Vadas in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans
Thank you Mark, Grant, TJ, Tony, Bill and Elmer .
I've made all 10 Hances. I've used a simplified design eliminating the fancier rolled scrolls on most of them - they were hard enough to carve out the way I've done them .
The upper ones on the forecastle and quarterdeck have been scarfed out to fit to the planksheers :
Danny
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Aussie048 reacted to jastrząb in Santa Maria by jastrząb - FINISHED - Mantua - Scale 1:50
Hello, some of you may remember me posting this log. The kit was "inherited". My friend gave up and told he had no time to complete her.
I would like to start with the latest photos I have taken. From now on, I will be trying putting more pics for you to show the slow progress of building. I hope you 'll enjoy.
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Aussie048 reacted to mathewp in Viking Longboat by mathewp - scale 1:50 - from Amati plans - first scratch build
I'm enjoying this so far. I've managed to get the keel and the first bulkhead cut and fitted. I;m not gluing anything in yet, as I've found a couple of spots that need trimming on the keel. I did cut the next bulkhead but broke it while filing it down.
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Aussie048 reacted to shipcarpenter in Santa Maria by shipcarpenter - FINISHED - Amati - 1:65 - first wooden ship
Hello,
thanks Marktime for looking, I am only carpenter . I made some paper models as a young boy but now I am making my first wooden ship and I really enjoy it.
Following pictures show my little progress in last days.
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Aussie048 reacted to Pygothian in Norfolk Sloop by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Modellers Shipyard - Reconstructed Build Log
Beautiful work!
There are a lot of great tips I'm going to find handy for when I start my build.
I was actually tossing up on getting the Norfolk or Mermaid from model shipyard. After seeing your log, now I wish I did!
Ohh well, I know what my second build will be
Cheers
Rowan
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Aussie048 reacted to Dan Vadas in Norfolk Sloop by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Modellers Shipyard - Reconstructed Build Log
The model completed and on it's stand.
I donated this model to the Maritime Museum in Newcastle (Australia). Quite appropriate, as the original's "bones" lie only a few hundred metres from the museum itself . She was Newcastle's first shipwreck.
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Aussie048 reacted to marktime in Santa Maria by shipcarpenter - FINISHED - Amati - 1:65 - first wooden ship
Yes I noted the electrics. Will look stunning when it's finished.
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