Pirate adam
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Pirate adam got a reaction from Saburo in NAIAD 1797 by Bitao - 1:60
Bitao,
This is amazing work. Your craftsmanship is beyond most of us on the site, but I love seeing the limits of what is possible. It gives a lot of inspiration and ideas for techniques even for those of us not quite as skilled. This is one of the few models I have seen with the pump dales actually in place.
Adam
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Pirate adam got a reaction from billocrates in HMS Victory c.1765-1791 by Steve Anderson - FINISHED - 1:64 scale
This is spectacular! The downside is we get spoiled by seeing years of work in each installment.
Adam
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Pirate adam got a reaction from druxey in HMS Victory c.1765-1791 by Steve Anderson - FINISHED - 1:64 scale
This is spectacular! The downside is we get spoiled by seeing years of work in each installment.
Adam
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Pirate adam got a reaction from Javelin in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF
Here we are with all the little bits temporarily in place. Next I will work on the rudder and various cleats before turning to the upper deck.
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Pirate adam got a reaction from Jack12477 in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
The rigging is amazing Johann. I'm not sure I've ever really seen anything quite like it. I am going to read this section again and again before I do any rigging on my model.
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Pirate adam got a reaction from VTHokiEE in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF
I have also been working on lots of little bits here and there. I am especially happy with how the capstan turned out.
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Pirate adam got a reaction from VTHokiEE in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF
Construction on the galley has proceeded in fits and starts since the last post. Time for some updates. I wasn't sure about adding treenails to the deck. I decided on yes, and am very happy with the result. Nails were made from cherry.
Adam
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Pirate adam got a reaction from VTHokiEE in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF
I have also spent the last several months learning some new skills. I turned all of the cannons and swivel guns on a Sherline lathe. There is a whole bag of practice cannons before I got to these. Next I need to learn silver soldering to finish these guys up as well as the various other metal working on the ship.
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Pirate adam got a reaction from VTHokiEE in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF
Here we are with all the little bits temporarily in place. Next I will work on the rudder and various cleats before turning to the upper deck.
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Pirate adam got a reaction from VTHokiEE in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF
I also managed to frame in the stern windows. Not sure yet if I will add something to simulate glass. Zoomed in photos are brutal, lol.
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Pirate adam got a reaction from Prowler901 in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF
I have also spent the last several months learning some new skills. I turned all of the cannons and swivel guns on a Sherline lathe. There is a whole bag of practice cannons before I got to these. Next I need to learn silver soldering to finish these guys up as well as the various other metal working on the ship.
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Pirate adam got a reaction from VTHokiEE in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF
Masts and yards:
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Pirate adam got a reaction from Tigersteve in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF
I have also been working on lots of little bits here and there. I am especially happy with how the capstan turned out.
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Pirate adam got a reaction from scrubbyj427 in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF
Here we are with all the little bits temporarily in place. Next I will work on the rudder and various cleats before turning to the upper deck.
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Pirate adam got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF
I also managed to frame in the stern windows. Not sure yet if I will add something to simulate glass. Zoomed in photos are brutal, lol.
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Pirate adam got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF
I have also spent the last several months learning some new skills. I turned all of the cannons and swivel guns on a Sherline lathe. There is a whole bag of practice cannons before I got to these. Next I need to learn silver soldering to finish these guys up as well as the various other metal working on the ship.
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Pirate adam got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF
I have also been working on lots of little bits here and there. I am especially happy with how the capstan turned out.
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Pirate adam got a reaction from DanielD in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF
Construction on the galley has proceeded in fits and starts since the last post. Time for some updates. I wasn't sure about adding treenails to the deck. I decided on yes, and am very happy with the result. Nails were made from cherry.
Adam
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Pirate adam got a reaction from DanielD in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF
I have been a bit of the passenger on the site as late, but work on the Washington has continued in fits and starts over the last couple of years. Construction has picked up nicely as of late, and I think we may just end up with a finished galley at some point
Here is the latest look at work to date. I have treated a lot of the pear wood as well as the decking with a layer of tung oil. Decking is holly. I'm super happy with the look especially on the areas that were coated a year+ ago. I am planning to leave the gun deck more or less as-is with half of the beams exposed. I'm still deciding whether or not to add another row or two of planks below the wales. I have seen models either way, and both look fine. Next up I will start with the internal planking.
Adam
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Pirate adam got a reaction from CiscoH in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF
I used model railroad materials for the fire bricks.
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Pirate adam got a reaction from CiscoH in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF
I made the stove out of plastic and brass bits.
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Pirate adam got a reaction from Mike Y in Washington 1777 by Pirate adam - 1:48 scale - Galley - POF
Mast steps and limber strakes.
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Pirate adam got a reaction from KentM in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
The rigging is amazing Johann. I'm not sure I've ever really seen anything quite like it. I am going to read this section again and again before I do any rigging on my model.
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Pirate adam got a reaction from archjofo in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
The rigging is amazing Johann. I'm not sure I've ever really seen anything quite like it. I am going to read this section again and again before I do any rigging on my model.
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Pirate adam got a reaction from mtaylor in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
The rigging is amazing Johann. I'm not sure I've ever really seen anything quite like it. I am going to read this section again and again before I do any rigging on my model.
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