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md1400cs reacted to popeye the sailor in CUTTY SARK by keelhauled - Mantua - kit bashed - First wooden ship build
second that! seriously nice work
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md1400cs reacted to NenadM in CUTTY SARK by keelhauled - Mantua - kit bashed - First wooden ship build
Briliant work!
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md1400cs got a reaction from Canute in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Ken,
Those crows feet and euphroe block are perfect, well with the rest of the rigging - of course.
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md1400cs reacted to Tallshiptragic in Scottish Maid by Tim Curtis - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
Such lovely work! That lifeboat is brilliant also.
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md1400cs reacted to S.Coleman in Scottish Maid by Tim Curtis - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50
Beautiful job. I do love the ships boat. All that detail it looks great. We'll done.
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md1400cs got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Dennis,
Funny - no she's just a local sweetheart. Super talented. She also works in the movie industry doing costumes.
She told me some funny stories when she had to check fits with certain "stars".
Thanks for your kind words. Yesterday I finished all of the yards, then wanted to start bolt ropes Hmmm needed to send an order to Chuck.
In the meantime I will prepare all of the needed blocks. I also use Chuck's but do some slight detailing to each.
Cheers,
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md1400cs got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Dennis,
Funny - no she's just a local sweetheart. Super talented. She also works in the movie industry doing costumes.
She told me some funny stories when she had to check fits with certain "stars".
Thanks for your kind words. Yesterday I finished all of the yards, then wanted to start bolt ropes Hmmm needed to send an order to Chuck.
In the meantime I will prepare all of the needed blocks. I also use Chuck's but do some slight detailing to each.
Cheers,
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md1400cs got a reaction from NMBROOK in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Update;
Moving onto lathing the yards. First looked for dowels that had visible rings, in order to better replicate the yards looking as if they came from in scale real trees.
Example of sailcloth and initial stitching, as well as first turned yard. It looks thinner than 8mm – but it is as Corel sized it.
Returned to sewing center to finish up the sails. I’m so glad that I met Ivy – she was awesome. I did the cuttings. She (thankfully) did all of the machine work. The resulting stitching, and the hemming is 100% her great work. She also used an industrial steam iron to fold the double hems, then perfect stitching. Came out so well.
All of the following photos highlight her great work. Sewing center also had perfect cutting tools
I used an unbleached cotton muslin, that has those little black specks here and there - adds to the unrefined look too the sailcloth IMO - Last two are how I decided to add the reinforcement to the lower main sail. Copied what I saw on the 1/10th - As always thanks for dropping by
Cheers,
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md1400cs reacted to popeye the sailor in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
very nice process so far Michael......look'in very good. hat's off to the seamstress..........does she make it to the Northeast at all?
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md1400cs got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Ken,
Those crows feet and euphroe block are perfect, well with the rest of the rigging - of course.
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md1400cs got a reaction from Obormotov in MONTAÑES by Amalio
Amalio,
Just catching up - Incredible work!!
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md1400cs reacted to Vivian Galad in MONTAÑES by Amalio
Magnifico!
State of the art - No words to describe.
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md1400cs reacted to xken in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Decided that I needed to build out one yard to learn was was needed after doing some detective work between the instructions, plans and other sources and did my best guess. But first the kit supplied blocks, all sizes needed help. All needed to be sanded from square to an oval shape. The singles were easy but the triples really needed a great deal of fixing.
Next thanks to Johnathan I sorted out the stud sail booms with the lash line inserted in the inner hole since it had to stay in place for both stored and rigged positions and the end hole getting an eyebolt for the hook to set or retract the boom as needed. The lashing was tied off with a square knot and ends tucked under the boom and cut off.
I then added the sling after turning thimble rings from brass and darkened. I also added the triple blocks as well. It took a couple of fittings to get the length of the rope correct fitting over the cap as well as the lashing rope tied to the end loop.
Here is a test fit of the foremast yard in place. Now I can finish up rigging the jeers temporarily. I am using 1/32" removable pins to locate the yard in position on the mast.
Hopefully by now I know what is needed on the rest of the yards.
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md1400cs got a reaction from coxswain in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Update;
Moving onto lathing the yards. First looked for dowels that had visible rings, in order to better replicate the yards looking as if they came from in scale real trees.
Example of sailcloth and initial stitching, as well as first turned yard. It looks thinner than 8mm – but it is as Corel sized it.
Returned to sewing center to finish up the sails. I’m so glad that I met Ivy – she was awesome. I did the cuttings. She (thankfully) did all of the machine work. The resulting stitching, and the hemming is 100% her great work. She also used an industrial steam iron to fold the double hems, then perfect stitching. Came out so well.
All of the following photos highlight her great work. Sewing center also had perfect cutting tools
I used an unbleached cotton muslin, that has those little black specks here and there - adds to the unrefined look too the sailcloth IMO - Last two are how I decided to add the reinforcement to the lower main sail. Copied what I saw on the 1/10th - As always thanks for dropping by
Cheers,
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md1400cs got a reaction from riverboat in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Update;
Moving onto lathing the yards. First looked for dowels that had visible rings, in order to better replicate the yards looking as if they came from in scale real trees.
Example of sailcloth and initial stitching, as well as first turned yard. It looks thinner than 8mm – but it is as Corel sized it.
Returned to sewing center to finish up the sails. I’m so glad that I met Ivy – she was awesome. I did the cuttings. She (thankfully) did all of the machine work. The resulting stitching, and the hemming is 100% her great work. She also used an industrial steam iron to fold the double hems, then perfect stitching. Came out so well.
All of the following photos highlight her great work. Sewing center also had perfect cutting tools
I used an unbleached cotton muslin, that has those little black specks here and there - adds to the unrefined look too the sailcloth IMO - Last two are how I decided to add the reinforcement to the lower main sail. Copied what I saw on the 1/10th - As always thanks for dropping by
Cheers,
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md1400cs got a reaction from ken3335 in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Update;
Moving onto lathing the yards. First looked for dowels that had visible rings, in order to better replicate the yards looking as if they came from in scale real trees.
Example of sailcloth and initial stitching, as well as first turned yard. It looks thinner than 8mm – but it is as Corel sized it.
Returned to sewing center to finish up the sails. I’m so glad that I met Ivy – she was awesome. I did the cuttings. She (thankfully) did all of the machine work. The resulting stitching, and the hemming is 100% her great work. She also used an industrial steam iron to fold the double hems, then perfect stitching. Came out so well.
All of the following photos highlight her great work. Sewing center also had perfect cutting tools
I used an unbleached cotton muslin, that has those little black specks here and there - adds to the unrefined look too the sailcloth IMO - Last two are how I decided to add the reinforcement to the lower main sail. Copied what I saw on the 1/10th - As always thanks for dropping by
Cheers,
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md1400cs got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Buck - yes I do plan on as seriously as possible bash the Oseberg. I am already building up files with as much info as I can. I have lot's of photos and I have two new Viking ship books. Thanks for asking. I also appreciate your confidence.
Vasa update. Went to that sewing center today. Ivy, the instructor, was super helpful - all 12 sails have been sewn. On Wednesday I return for the cutting and hemming. I think that they will look quite "ok" Karl "outstanding" well? - you are so kind thanks!
Never thought that I would be near the actual end. Sails, yards, rigging and she"s done - I am also motivated to start the Viking ship - I have no space for two at a time like some of you lucky builders.
Cheers,
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