Auvergne

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Mike, Ian, & Augie,

Thanks gentlemen for all the very valued encouragement. Proceeding onward!

John

I must thank all for waiting to see more of my build. I did not go with a traditional hull after all. Somewhere, and I am not sure where, I saw a ship with a polished clay (perhaps Cold Porcelain), as her hull only, included with all the wood topside and rigging, fittings, blocks, etc. of a normal model ship.

So I decided after I completed planking a good solid hull, my bow on this Greek Bireme was giving me a lot of trouble, as well as the stern. So I am fashioning her from a light coat of Paper Clay which dries as a kind of white wood if you will, fully carveable, sandable, and able to file if necessary.

Upon completion, she should have a smooth finish of paint with my airbrush and a coat or two of a polished satin polyurethane.

Honestly, I did not think all the twists and turns of the bow and stern would be so difficult for me so this was a good alternative I think.

I would like to hear what everyone following has to say.

And furthermore, I shall never give up this ship!

I forgot to resize my photos so I am off to do that and will post here shortly.

John E (Auvergne)

Ollie, you are doing a wonderful job! It is evident you are quite passionate about your craft! Best wishes and keep us posted...your work is phenomenal.

John E

Awesome Mark!!! Simply Awesome!!

John E

Mark,you as well sir are a source of encouragement and I thank you for your very valued advice. It is such a good forum and I enjoy the contacts and friendships which are evolving around a subject matter we all embrace and love.

I am working on a secondary project of "Connie" as well. She is not in 3D format as a model, but, rather I am drafting her from different sources onto a piece of 3/4" x 30" x 48" Baltic Birchwood. I will either do some Pyrography (wood-burning), and Airbrush on her as well as add some reaalism to her with the Copper Plates to scale.

I was thinking about building her up from the panel and create a kind of half hull mounted on this panel...that will be so much work, but, as an artist and draftsman, I may just paint her with my new Airbrush.

Question: Would it be alright for the moderators to post this project on this forum? Sure would love to show my progress on this one, even though she is not officially a model....

Thanks Mark, for all your help.

John E

Ian, I thank you sir! My Bireme is a little rough around the edges as they say but well worth the time I am putting into her. I am learning to improvise and correct as I go along. I think I have almost got the bow figured out especially with all the twists and turns of the planking on the stern, she is looking to say the least, fair. But as you say with hard work and a whole lot of heart felt enthusiasm, my first build may come to fruition as time sails on by.

I am hoping to make a scratch build of an easier vessel such that I believe Chuck will hopefully have soon of Syren Model Co. Can't remember the name but I was loking at her this early morning and as soon as the plans are made available I am going to give her a try.

I thanks everyone for their encouragement, advice,and well wishes.

Have a great day, Ian!

Andy,

A ship of beauty...I loved watchiing all these photos and learning from what I can see from one of the masters....You did a truly good work here! Thanks for sharing You have made me very happy watching your build come to life!

I need more clamps I can see for future builds. Where is the best place to purchase these ???

Best of luck with this build and all future builds Andy.

Kimberley,

You did the work and you deserve the praise! Excellent looking vessel!!

WOW Kimberley, she looks GREAT!!! The bars I think you are referring to are called spars...Sometimes (depending on wind direction), they are slanted, but that is entirely up to you. Your sails look fantastic and so is the ship overall. You have done so well perhaps you could help me with my Bireme Greek Warship.  I salute you Kimberley!!

BTW Kimberley, what will your next build be???

Superb craftsmanship Russ!

You have done a superb job Kimberley!! Very proud of you!! Can't wait to see your next adventure!

I see both of you men as true craftsmen! I hope you two do not mind I have followed both and learned a great deal. Thank you kindly for the valuable lessons!

John E

You work quite well in miniature Ollie! Outstanding !!! Keep up the fine craftsmanship.

Hey Mark, you made my day, brother...thanks so much, friend!!!

Have a great evening!!

Very nice Ollie, very professional....time well spent I'd say!! I would be interested in knowing how you are going to cut glass though and at what thickness? You are doing very well!

Keep up the grand work mate!!

You are receiving superb advice Kim, keep on keeping on....

Kimberley,

You are doing an awsome job! Keep up with this beautiful work and you will be into the contest or gallery scene. Nice job!

John

Kimberley,

Your Santa Maria looks fantastic! You did a beautiful job painting her. You have a realism and antique look about her. I like very much!! Keep up the beautiful work you are doing. My goodness you have learned so much!

John

Hi Adrieke,

Nice job! I was not aware you could build using card...ingenius I think. You are doing very well! Keep up the good work.

Hi Adrieke,

Just wanted to let you know you do beautiful work! I can't wait to see more of your gifts.

John

The cabin looks great Ollie! I could not give you advice though since I am just beginning again but I follow your work and I can only hope to have the skill level you have here. I am sending some photos of my build...perhapps some advice from you would be very helpful.

Kind Regards Ollie.

John

Seems like all I am doing is making too many mistakes folks....is there any rule that says we can make this what we want it to be besides what its supposed to be....anyway, I'll post some pics after putting them on my HD ....thanks for following all.

I thought i would add something to this since she is not turning out too well...Mmmmm, just don't know. Constructed a detailed railing around the upper deck (only have one side complete, but not painted), wondered if there were any thoughts...since I am having trouble figuring the bow out.

I think I goofed some where....

John

You have accomplished a great job Ollie! Great looking work. You taught me some good pointers tonight and I thank you. I need to paint my interior work.Thanks Ollie!

John E.