ziled68
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ziled68 got a reaction from WBlakeny in Corsair by WBlakeny - FINISHED - 1:32 - SMALL - Bermuda boat - First scratch build
Chris,
What can I say but, Outstanding!!!!! Your attention, and care to details have made this little beauty a joy to look at. There are many aspects/procedures that you have used on your build that I wish to incorporate in future builds. Many thanks in advance to the assistance you've provided by simply posting your progress.
Ray
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ziled68 got a reaction from Blue Pilot in Some criteria for starting a new group project
Hello Everyone,
I like the concept that Chuck is trying to get started in regards to group projects, be they small or large. One idea that I've been mulling over in my mind would be a group projected dedicated to carvings of Viking longboat prows. I've come across many pictures on the internet and it has stirred my imagination into incorporating it as a side project. Now the prow can be as large as one would want to tackle it. One must ensure that they do show updates and what carving techniques they are using. While at a larger scale, it will give people the opportunity to start practicing their carving techniques in the event they may want to try their hands at a carved ship's figurehead.
Attached are a few photos of what I am talking about in the event it stirs curiosity in fellow ship builders.
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ziled68 reacted to Chuck in Some criteria for starting a new group project
I am working on creating a simple group/class for carving a very simple design. Stay tuned. I will be presenting it to my local club first to see how it goes and then I will present here.
More details will follow shortly. This is a short term project I think many will enjoy.
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ziled68 got a reaction from Elijah in Some criteria for starting a new group project
Thanks Daves,
I figured it would be a great small/side project that would give the modeler new skills in this hobby. Jack's Oseberg Viking Ship is a great looking model and I think this type of project would be a great supplemental model/piece to add along side of her.
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ziled68 got a reaction from Heinrich der Seefahrer in Some criteria for starting a new group project
Hello Everyone,
I like the concept that Chuck is trying to get started in regards to group projects, be they small or large. One idea that I've been mulling over in my mind would be a group projected dedicated to carvings of Viking longboat prows. I've come across many pictures on the internet and it has stirred my imagination into incorporating it as a side project. Now the prow can be as large as one would want to tackle it. One must ensure that they do show updates and what carving techniques they are using. While at a larger scale, it will give people the opportunity to start practicing their carving techniques in the event they may want to try their hands at a carved ship's figurehead.
Attached are a few photos of what I am talking about in the event it stirs curiosity in fellow ship builders.
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ziled68 got a reaction from rjt in Some criteria for starting a new group project
Hello Everyone,
I like the concept that Chuck is trying to get started in regards to group projects, be they small or large. One idea that I've been mulling over in my mind would be a group projected dedicated to carvings of Viking longboat prows. I've come across many pictures on the internet and it has stirred my imagination into incorporating it as a side project. Now the prow can be as large as one would want to tackle it. One must ensure that they do show updates and what carving techniques they are using. While at a larger scale, it will give people the opportunity to start practicing their carving techniques in the event they may want to try their hands at a carved ship's figurehead.
Attached are a few photos of what I am talking about in the event it stirs curiosity in fellow ship builders.
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ziled68 got a reaction from WBlakeny in Some criteria for starting a new group project
Thanks Daves,
I figured it would be a great small/side project that would give the modeler new skills in this hobby. Jack's Oseberg Viking Ship is a great looking model and I think this type of project would be a great supplemental model/piece to add along side of her.
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ziled68 reacted to tlevine in Some criteria for starting a new group project
Group projects for entire ships or boats are problematic for all the reasons presented here. Having said that, I built the longboat because it was a group build and put my other projects on hold during the building process. I would not have done that if the anticipated build time was months or years, rather than weeks. I like the idea of a group build of a specific part of a ship, whether this is a sail, capstan, wheel or stove. I definitely would participate in a group for carving.
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ziled68 got a reaction from aviaamator in Some criteria for starting a new group project
Hello Everyone,
I like the concept that Chuck is trying to get started in regards to group projects, be they small or large. One idea that I've been mulling over in my mind would be a group projected dedicated to carvings of Viking longboat prows. I've come across many pictures on the internet and it has stirred my imagination into incorporating it as a side project. Now the prow can be as large as one would want to tackle it. One must ensure that they do show updates and what carving techniques they are using. While at a larger scale, it will give people the opportunity to start practicing their carving techniques in the event they may want to try their hands at a carved ship's figurehead.
Attached are a few photos of what I am talking about in the event it stirs curiosity in fellow ship builders.
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ziled68 got a reaction from Landrotten Highlander in Some criteria for starting a new group project
Hello Everyone,
I like the concept that Chuck is trying to get started in regards to group projects, be they small or large. One idea that I've been mulling over in my mind would be a group projected dedicated to carvings of Viking longboat prows. I've come across many pictures on the internet and it has stirred my imagination into incorporating it as a side project. Now the prow can be as large as one would want to tackle it. One must ensure that they do show updates and what carving techniques they are using. While at a larger scale, it will give people the opportunity to start practicing their carving techniques in the event they may want to try their hands at a carved ship's figurehead.
Attached are a few photos of what I am talking about in the event it stirs curiosity in fellow ship builders.
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ziled68 got a reaction from Canute in Some criteria for starting a new group project
Thanks Daves,
I figured it would be a great small/side project that would give the modeler new skills in this hobby. Jack's Oseberg Viking Ship is a great looking model and I think this type of project would be a great supplemental model/piece to add along side of her.
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ziled68 got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Some criteria for starting a new group project
Hello Everyone,
I like the concept that Chuck is trying to get started in regards to group projects, be they small or large. One idea that I've been mulling over in my mind would be a group projected dedicated to carvings of Viking longboat prows. I've come across many pictures on the internet and it has stirred my imagination into incorporating it as a side project. Now the prow can be as large as one would want to tackle it. One must ensure that they do show updates and what carving techniques they are using. While at a larger scale, it will give people the opportunity to start practicing their carving techniques in the event they may want to try their hands at a carved ship's figurehead.
Attached are a few photos of what I am talking about in the event it stirs curiosity in fellow ship builders.
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ziled68 got a reaction from mtaylor in Some criteria for starting a new group project
Thanks Daves,
I figured it would be a great small/side project that would give the modeler new skills in this hobby. Jack's Oseberg Viking Ship is a great looking model and I think this type of project would be a great supplemental model/piece to add along side of her.
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ziled68 got a reaction from mrjimmy in Some criteria for starting a new group project
Hello Everyone,
I like the concept that Chuck is trying to get started in regards to group projects, be they small or large. One idea that I've been mulling over in my mind would be a group projected dedicated to carvings of Viking longboat prows. I've come across many pictures on the internet and it has stirred my imagination into incorporating it as a side project. Now the prow can be as large as one would want to tackle it. One must ensure that they do show updates and what carving techniques they are using. While at a larger scale, it will give people the opportunity to start practicing their carving techniques in the event they may want to try their hands at a carved ship's figurehead.
Attached are a few photos of what I am talking about in the event it stirs curiosity in fellow ship builders.
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ziled68 reacted to Chuck in Some criteria for starting a new group project
A group on an intro to carving would be great......that subject might be a little advanced and intimidating...but maybe say this. As it is applicable to the carved work in bas relief that is common on many period ship transoms and trail boards.
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ziled68 got a reaction from Canute in HMS Triton by Gabek - 1:96 - cross-section
Hey Gabe,
I was starting to worry you'd given up. Everything looks super and the level of detail you're incorporating into your build is outstanding. Can't wait to see more.
Ray
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ziled68 got a reaction from Gabek in HMS Triton by Gabek - 1:96 - cross-section
Hey Gabe,
I was starting to worry you'd given up. Everything looks super and the level of detail you're incorporating into your build is outstanding. Can't wait to see more.
Ray
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ziled68 got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Triton by Gabek - 1:96 - cross-section
Hey Gabe,
I was starting to worry you'd given up. Everything looks super and the level of detail you're incorporating into your build is outstanding. Can't wait to see more.
Ray
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ziled68 got a reaction from Canute in H.M.S. Triton (Cross Section) by ollagynot - FINISHED - 1:48
Hey Tony,
I'm glad that you've been busy with this little beauty. I've enjoyed working on this cross section and I hope that you'll enjoy it too. Attached you will see one of the Triton drawings which you'll be able to find on the full build section of downloads. Take your time and review everything before choosing what you want to do on your build. I look forward to seeing more progress on your build, Ray.
MidshipCrossSection@48-1.pdf
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ziled68 got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in H.M.S. Triton 1:48 scale cross section - FINISHED
Greetings to all,
During this Memorial Day weekend I’ve been working on my Triton and enjoying the heck out of it. This past Friday I finally received the blocks and deadeyes I’d ordered and decided to tackle the dead eyes. I have successfully added the deadeyes and installed the main mast shrouds with ratlines tying clove hitches every 5/16” to represent 15” in height. Upon completing the main shrouds I went ahead and installed the top shrouds with the exception of tying the ratlines due to the fact that my butt was starting to hurt from all the sitting. After I rest awhile, I’ll tackle the top shroud ratlines followed by the topgallant shrouds. The following photos will show you what I have thus far.
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ziled68 got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in H.M.S. Triton 1:48 scale cross section - FINISHED
Greetings to all,
Many thanks to everyone who’s looked in on my build and have given me inspiration to constantly push myself into this great hobby.
Here’s a quick update on my Triton in order to keep everyone abreast on what is going on in my neck of the woods. When last I posted, I had incorporated the lower main mast with trestle tree and top. I have since then added the following items and I’ll tell you that this beast is getting quite large. I’ve added the top and topgallant mast along with its trestle tree; the main, topsail, and topgallant yards; and I’ve also incorporated the stud sail booms for each yard. I’ve lashed the main and topsail yards temporarily to the mast until the blocks and deadeyes I’ve ordered come in. Once they arrive I’ll start permanently lashing and securing items to its perspective area.
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ziled68 got a reaction from maddog33 in H.M.S. Triton 1:48 scale cross section - FINISHED
Greetings to all,
Since I started on the main mast, I had to go about making the trestle trees and top for the mast. The trestle tree wasn’t really rocket science but the top was a different matter due to the fact that I had to make rabbet joints where the boards met. I’ve already mentioned that I have huge mitts for certain aspects of the build that makes me feel like I’m all thumbs and I don’t have a Byrnes table saw that most people already have. So what I did was cut 1/32” basswood down to size and overlapped the corners of the top. Once dry, I came back and added more strips to fill in the gaps between the overlaps. Upon completion of the top I gave it its shape, added the battens and ring, and finally added the top’s rail. I must point out that on the mast itself; I’ve also added wooldings on every other painter’s tape simulated iron hoop. The following photos will show how my Triton is coming along.
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ziled68 got a reaction from maddog33 in H.M.S. Triton 1:48 scale cross section - FINISHED
Greetings to all,
Well it’s that time to get started on the mast and spar for my Triton. I went ahead and made and installed the bibbs for the mast followed by iron loops that were simulated with painter’s tape that was blackened with a sharpie and cut into 1/16 inch strips. After the loops were completed, I made and added the hounds followed by more iron hoops. I finished the mast by adding the rubbing paunch and finished that off with simulated treenails.
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ziled68 got a reaction from maddog33 in H.M.S. Triton 1:48 scale cross section - FINISHED
Greetings to all,
I went ahead and added the ladder to the lower deck and made and installed the platform for the port side lower hold area. The next step is to make the ladder in order to have access to the platform where the fresh water barrels will be stored. So far, everything has been constructed in terms of inches and/or millimeters. While everything was made according to measurements, one cannot truly appreciate scale. Keeping this in mind, I decided to make a wooden man in order to get a better feel as to the size of the Triton. At 1:48 scale, a 6 foot tall man would be 1.5 inches in height. I went on line and searched for male dimensions to make certain that my effigy of a man would be at the correct proportion, hence the birth of “Woody”. I’ve placed Woody at different areas on the Triton and I am truly surprised at how large these ships really were. The following photos will show you Woody standing near certain elements on the Triton as a means of seeing how everything compares to a 6 foot tall man.
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ziled68 got a reaction from maddog33 in H.M.S. Triton 1:48 scale cross section - FINISHED
Hello Everyone,
Sorry for the delay since my last post. I didn’t have a lathe in order to turn my canons and was contemplating how to go about making them. Well I happened to go to the thrift store here on Fort Huachuca, AZ and was able to buy a lathe for $75.00. The only problem was that it did not have a faceplate but she still purred like a kitten and decided to buy it anyway. I was able to get a faceplate for it at Wood Craft for $30.00 and now I have a complete lathe capable of turning the canons. The next step was to learn how to use it since I’ve never owned one and all I had was a concept of how it must be used. Well I decided to turn a canon at twice the size the plans called for in order to get comfortable with it and I’m happy to report that I was able to make my first canon. I also made the carriage for the canon and added all the eyebolts and rings for it.
Since I was feeling comfortable, I decided to go ahead and make the three canons at the correct scale for my Triton. I also made the carriages for my canons with the exception of adding the eyebolts which I will try to do tomorrow. I went ahead and emulated my mentor by painting my carriages red but leaving the quoins natural in order to have color contrast. I also made the gun deck stanchions and added them into place. The following photos will show you what she is looking like along with my first try at the canon.
Cheers,
Raymond
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