mtaylor Posted May 12, 2016 Share #571 Posted May 12, 2016 That is a work of art. Thanks for letting us follow along on this. It's been an education. Ryland Craze, Canute, WackoWolf and 2 others 5 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alangr4 Posted May 12, 2016 Share #572 Posted May 12, 2016 A Build for the Ages. A wonderful example of the fine art of model shipbuilding Druxey - undertaken by a master. Congratulations and thank you for sharing with us. Alan Canute, Ryland Craze, WackoWolf and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardG Posted May 12, 2016 Share #573 Posted May 12, 2016 Wonderful !! Richard. Ryland Craze, Canute, WackoWolf and 1 other 4 Quote Richard Current Build: Early 19th Century US Revenue Cutter (Artesania Latina "Dallas" - messed about) Completed Build: Yakatabune - Japanese - Woody Joe mini Member: Nautical Research Guild & Midwest Model Shipwrights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrotten Highlander Posted May 12, 2016 Share #574 Posted May 12, 2016 True eye candy. Thanks for sharing - your log gave me both inspiration and knowledge. Slainte Peter WackoWolf, cog, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam Slainte gu mhath L.H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted May 12, 2016 Share #575 Posted May 12, 2016 Frontpage for the msw 2017 calendar Those barges are really nice ships, and your model does full credits to them! Jan WackoWolf, Ryland Craze, Mirabell61 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted May 12, 2016 Share #576 Posted May 12, 2016 congrats to that lovely built barge Druxey, a very beautiful model... Nils Canute, Ryland Craze and mtaylor 3 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted May 12, 2016 Share #577 Posted May 12, 2016 Druxey, What's left unsaid ... I can't think about anything to be honest ... It has been a very educational and inspiring masterclass ... not just the building steps, but the details like painting the burr wood, the carvings, and the dolphins too. Time flew, and I couldn't wait for updates ... I'll be missing those Thank you Cheers Ryland Craze, PeteB, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted May 12, 2016 Share #578 Posted May 12, 2016 Just fantastic. What's next? robin b, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdT Posted May 12, 2016 Share #579 Posted May 12, 2016 Lovely and unique work, Druxey. Ed mtaylor, robin b, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote All EdT posted material Copyright 2016 Edward J Tosti Young America - extreme clipper 1853 Young America POB Version Modeling the Extreme Clipper Young America Vol 1 1:60 HMS Naiad 1797 The Naiad Frigate Vol I The Naiad Frigate Vol II1:96 Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share #580 Posted May 12, 2016 Thank you, everyone, for your kind comments, compliments and questions. Your interest certainly spurred me on and the model was completed sooner than expected. What's next? When I have the time, another open boat, this time a Royal barge. In the meantime, I'm working on restoration of several yacht models and both writing and illustrating a book on modelling open boats. Part of the book will be an amplified version of this build log. It aims to cover both clinker and carvel construction. Joel: what keeps the oars up? Invisible oarsmen. Seriously, the sweeps are glued in position in the tholes and on the gunwale. Ryland Craze, dvm27, WackoWolf and 10 others 13 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbshan Posted May 12, 2016 Share #581 Posted May 12, 2016 Thanks, Sir. I was afraid you were going to say the oars were held in place by smoke and mirrors. Invisible oarsmen I can understand. Looking forward to the next installment. Canute, WackoWolf, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Joel Sanborn http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9953-lexington-by-jbshan-dlumberyard-164-from-the-seaways-practicum-by-clay-feldman/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted May 12, 2016 Share #582 Posted May 12, 2016 Hi Druxey; I'm with everyone else on this. A fine inspiration to all, and a very informative, instructive and pleasure-to-read build log, with a lovely model at the end of the trail! All the best, and many thanks for taking the trouble to share this. Mark P mtaylor, robin b, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Previously built models (long ago, aged 18-25ish) POB construction. 32 gun frigate, scratch-built sailing model, Underhill plans. 2 masted topsail schooner, Underhill plans. Started at around that time, but unfinished: 74 gun ship 'Bellona' NMM plans. POB On the drawing board: POF model of Royal Caroline 1749, part-planked with interior details. My own plans, based on Admiralty draughts and archival research. Always on the go: Research into Royal Navy sailing warship design, construction and use, from Tudor times to 1790. Member of NRG, SNR, NRS, SMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted May 12, 2016 Share #583 Posted May 12, 2016 Good Afternoon Druxey. Well Sir you certainly raised the bar for us all, I am just wondering though.... how are the standards raised? internal halliards? A stunning looking model all round, you are tempting me to try something small. Regards Michael druxey, Canute, cog and 5 others 8 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Vadas Posted May 12, 2016 Share #584 Posted May 12, 2016 Lovely work Druxey. and I can't believe how quickly you finished it (her?). :cheers) Danny Canute, WackoWolf and mtaylor 3 Quote Cheers, Danny ________________________________________________________________________________ Current Build : Forced Retirement from Modelling due to Health Issues Build Logs : Norfolk Sloop HMS Vulture - (TFFM) HMS Vulture Cross-section 18 foot Cutter Concord Stagecoach 18th Century Longboat in a BOTTLE CARD Model Build Logs : Mosel Sydney Opera House (Schreiber-Bogen) WWII Mk. IX Spitfire (Halinski) Rolls Royce Merlin Engine Cape Byron Lighthouse (HMV) Stug 40 (Halinski) Yamaha MT-01 Yamaha YA-1 HMS Hood (Halinski) Bismarck (GPM) IJN Amatsukaze 1940 Destroyer (Halinski) HMVS Cerberus Mi24D Hind (Halinski) Bulgar Steam Locomotive - (Modelik) Tanker and Beer Wagons (Modelik) Flat Bed Wagon (Modelik) Peterbuilt Semi Trailer Fender Guitar Restorations for Others : King of the Mississippi HMS Victory Gallery : Norfolk Sloop, HMAT Supply, HMS Bounty, HMS Victory, Charles W. Morgan, 18' Cutter for HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture Cross-section, 18th Century Longboat in a Bottle Other Previous Builds : Le Mirage, Norske Love, King of the Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlevine Posted May 13, 2016 Share #585 Posted May 13, 2016 Stunning. The contrasting colors of the standards bring it all together. Canute, mtaylor, cog and 2 others 5 Quote Toni Chairman Nautical Research Guild Member Nautical Research and Model Society Member Midwest Model Shipwrights Current Builds: Utrecht-1742 Completed Builds: Longboat - 1:48 scale HMS Atalanta-1775 - 1:48 scale Half Hull Planking Project Capstan Project Swallow 1779 - 1:48 scale Echo Cross Section NRG Rigging Project Utrecht-1742 Gallery: Hannah - 1:36 scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erebus and Terror Posted May 13, 2016 Share #586 Posted May 13, 2016 A stunning result. Thank you for sharing and teaching us all along the way. Truly inspiring, RichardG, Canute, robin b and 1 other 4 Quote Building Terror Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted May 13, 2016 Share #587 Posted May 13, 2016 A beautiful vessel, superlatively built. A real inspiration. Steven robin b, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted May 13, 2016 Share #588 Posted May 13, 2016 Druxey, You have proven that one need not build a 36, 74, or ship of the line to wind up with an impressive piece of art. Sometimes smaller is better in that it is indeed possible to wind up with a beautiful model in months versus years. Allan Gerhardvienna, RichardG, cog and 6 others 9 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remcohe Posted May 13, 2016 Share #589 Posted May 13, 2016 What a marvellous job! Thank you for inspiring me. Remco robin b, mtaylor, PeteB and 2 others 5 Quote Treat each part as if it is a model on its own, you will finish more models in a day than others do in a lifetime. Current build HMS Kingfisher MSW 1.0 log click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share #590 Posted May 15, 2016 'Positively final farewell appearance!' So the old theatre posters read. And this is true for the Greenwich Hospital barge. The sub-base has been made and finished, and so is this log. My profound thanks to all who looked in, 'liked' and commented. You are a great world-wide network of craftspeople with whom I am proud to be associated. Happy model-making! Serious enquiries of interest only for acquiring this model are invited. dgbot, Mike Y, GDM67 and 39 others 42 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted May 16, 2016 Share #591 Posted May 16, 2016 Very nice work. paulsutcliffe, Canute, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted May 16, 2016 Share #592 Posted May 16, 2016 I have learned quite a bit from your build. I would to see your model at Manitowoc. I think that it well. Modelers Choice or Best of Show. Well done. David B robin b, cog, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahuna Posted May 16, 2016 Share #593 Posted May 16, 2016 Absolutely beautiful! I've enjoyed watching the progress. Canute, GDM67 and robin b 3 Quote Frank Completed: Skipjack Kathryn; Dunbrody Sectional Model; Paragon (modified Mayflower) Scratch Build; Planning a Sectional Model of Dunbrody NRG Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhardvienna Posted May 16, 2016 Share #594 Posted May 16, 2016 Hi druxey JUST PERFECT! No more to say about this.............. Thank you for showing that progress again! Regards Gerhard Canute, robin b and paulsutcliffe 3 Quote Problems just mean: solutions not yet found Models in progress SMS DANZIG http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12842-sms-danzig-1851-by-gerhardvienna-radio-150-scale/ USS CAIRO http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13282-uss-cairo-by-gerhardvienna-live-steam-radio/ Baby Bootlegger 1/10 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13625-baby-bootlegger-110-radio-by-gerhardvienna/ Swiss paddlesteamer RIGI 1848 1:50, after plans from the Verkehrshaus Zürich, rescaled to original length Anchor tugboat BISON, 1:50, plans from VTH, scratch Finished models See-Ewer ELBE, Constructo kit 1:48 German fastboat after plans from german Reichskriegsmarine measure unknown (too ugly to show up!) German traffic boat for battleships WW2, 1:50, after plans from Jürgen Eichardt, scratch German Schnellboot TIGER P6141 VTH plans, scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussben Posted May 16, 2016 Share #595 Posted May 16, 2016 Incredible work as always Druxey, it has been a joy to follow along with its construction. Ben Canute, robin b, albert and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erebus and Terror Posted May 17, 2016 Share #596 Posted May 17, 2016 That is something else! Thanks for sharing, and I hope she finds a worthy home. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Building Terror Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share #597 Posted July 1, 2016 Postscript: Since the last posting there have been revisions! The sweeps were discovered to be sized for a single-banked boat not, as in this case, for a double-banked one. So, a new set of 12 sweeps have been made, 15' 0" as opposed to 19' 0". I also took this opportunity to paint the dolphins on one side the correct way up! Now, at the risk of incurring the wrath of the moderators, I'd like to mention that the full story, along with various techniques of making small open boats will appear in a full-color book shortly. Stay tuned! Again, my thanks to all who contributed to this log. You helped to make a better model. BANYAN, hexnut, UpstateNY and 38 others 41 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrotten Highlander Posted July 1, 2016 Share #598 Posted July 1, 2016 looking forward to the book. Will the technique of painting the base board be discribed as well? Slainte Canute, Jack12477, ggrieco and 1 other 4 Quote Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam Slainte gu mhath L.H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share #599 Posted July 1, 2016 Yes, Landrotten, that's one of many techniques that will be included. Slainte! Mahuna, Canute, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 2, 2016 Share #600 Posted July 2, 2016 Druxey, I don't know why you'd incur moderator wrath. It's a beautiful boat and the techniques that I'm sure you'll give will help any and all of us. GDM67, Ryland Craze, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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