Roger Pellett Posted July 2, 2016 #601 Posted July 2, 2016 Can you tell us who is going to put blush the book? Roger Jack12477, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote
Landrotten Highlander Posted July 2, 2016 #602 Posted July 2, 2016 Yes, Landrotten, that's one of many techniques that will be included. Slainte! in thatcase, put medown as a customer Canute, Jack12477 and mtaylor 3 Quote Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam Slainte gu mhath L.H.
druxey Posted July 2, 2016 Author #603 Posted July 2, 2016 Check the SeaWatchBooks site. I'm not sure of publication date, but it should be out sometime in the next three months, all other things being equal. Thanks for your interest! PeteB, BANYAN, AON and 5 others 8 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
GDM67 Posted July 2, 2016 #604 Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) I too, look fowrad to the books and will order them! Your last series was highly inspirational to say the least! Gary Edited July 2, 2016 by GDM67 Canute, ggrieco and mtaylor 3 Quote
druxey Posted July 7, 2016 Author #605 Posted July 7, 2016 Like an ageing theater actor, this is the model's last farewell tour and final appearance on this log. Thanks for dropping by! See you again after publication date.... shipmodel, jbshan, Chuck 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
dvm27 Posted July 7, 2016 #606 Posted July 7, 2016 When well executed, clinker planking is a thing of beauty. Inspiring photo, Druxey! Jack12477, PeteB, ggrieco and 3 others 6 Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752
BANYAN Posted July 7, 2016 #607 Posted July 7, 2016 Very nice Druxey, she looks like she is floating in the air. cheers Pat dvm27, mtaylor, Jack12477 and 4 others 7 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
Mirabell61 Posted July 7, 2016 #608 Posted July 7, 2016 Congrats Druxey, your Hospital Barge is a real gem !! it is beautifuly built and a pleasure to look at Nils mtaylor, druxey, dvm27 and 4 others 7 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
mtaylor Posted July 7, 2016 #609 Posted July 7, 2016 That last picture.. just Wow!. I agree about the floating but it has such a gracefulness to it that maybe it should. Thanks for letting us look over your shoulder. Jack12477, Landlubber Mike, druxey and 4 others 7 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)
mobbsie Posted July 7, 2016 #610 Posted July 7, 2016 Simply STUNING Be Good mobbsie ggrieco, dvm27 and Canute 3 Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :-
tlevine Posted July 9, 2016 #611 Posted July 9, 2016 What is that saying... A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Thank you for sharing this with us. ggrieco, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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.
AnobiumPunctatum Posted July 9, 2016 #612 Posted July 9, 2016 I've thought a longer time what I could write what was not written about this beautyful model. I've no idea so I am sitting at my PC, look at the screen and enjoy the pictures of your model cog, ggrieco, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Regards Christian Current build: HM Cutter Alert, 1777; HM Sloop Fly, 1776 - 1/36 On the drawing board: English Ship Sloops Fly, 1776, Comet, 1783 and Aetna, 1776; Naval Cutter Alert, 1777 Paused: HMS Triton, 1771 - 1/48 "Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it." Salvador Dali
cog Posted July 9, 2016 #613 Posted July 9, 2016 Druxey, She looks ... majestic ... floating towards the viewer ... one should sit back and enjoy the image as Christian wrote ... ggrieco, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
ggrieco Posted July 10, 2016 #614 Posted July 10, 2016 Beautiful druxey! It was a pleasure watching her go together! I look forward to the book and your next build!! Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Glenn ___________________________________ My Gallery 9 inch Dahlgren on Marsilly Carriage<p><p> Heroine Shipwreck Diorama
Blue Pilot Posted July 30, 2016 #615 Posted July 30, 2016 Just Stunning! Canute, mtaylor and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Mark Current Builds: 18th Century Merchantman 1/2 Hull Smuggler Pride of Baltimore II Gallery: Yankee Hero Armed Virginia Sloop Future Builds: Rattlesnake, Fair American
druxey Posted July 30, 2016 Author #616 Posted July 30, 2016 Post script: The book on this model and making other open boats, both clinker and carvel, is now on the press! Look for an announcement from SeaWatchBooks soon. Thank you again everyone, for your encouragement and support on this log. BANYAN, davec, Landrotten Highlander and 12 others 15 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
Mahuna Posted July 31, 2016 #617 Posted July 31, 2016 Looking forward to getting an autographed copy at the San Diego NRG Conference! Ryland Craze, Canute, Jack12477 and 1 other 4 Quote Frank Completed: Skipjack Kathryn; Dunbrody Sectional Model; Paragon (modified Mayflower) Scratch Build; Planning a Sectional Model of Dunbrody NRG Member
michaelpsutton2 Posted July 31, 2016 #618 Posted July 31, 2016 You should have weighed it before mounting to the stand. 4,5,6 ounces maybe. What a thing to be made of some twigs and a few chips! Hardly anything of this world. Truly it is made only of imagination, determination and the kind of skill That takes long years to acquire. michael mott, mtaylor, cog and 2 others 5 Quote Drown you may, but go you must and your reward shall be a man's pay or a hero's grave
michael mott Posted August 4, 2016 #619 Posted August 4, 2016 Congratulations on the book Druxey a fine compliment to the exquisite model which was not only a joy to watch develop but educational as well. Michael cog, Canute, mtaylor and 2 others 5 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.
lagrayjr Posted August 5, 2016 #620 Posted August 5, 2016 Can't wait for the book. All my best Laman dvm27 and mtaylor 2 Quote
druxey Posted September 1, 2016 Author #621 Posted September 1, 2016 I'm pleased to announce that the book is available from SeaWatch Books as of today, September 1. Details are on their web site. Boatsinc2000, Erebus and Terror, mtaylor and 12 others 15 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
Mahuna Posted September 1, 2016 #622 Posted September 1, 2016 Congrats, Druxey! Already added to my Christmas wish list. Canute, mtaylor and dvm27 3 Quote Frank Completed: Skipjack Kathryn; Dunbrody Sectional Model; Paragon (modified Mayflower) Scratch Build; Planning a Sectional Model of Dunbrody NRG Member
davec Posted September 2, 2016 #623 Posted September 2, 2016 Congratulations Druxey - Just ordered my copy. I couldn't wait until Christmas. Looking forward to seeing you at the workshop in November. Dave dvm27, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Current builds: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Halberstadt Cl.II Model Shipways 1/48 Longboat Model Shipways 1/24 Grand Banks Dory Soon to start: Fully framed Echo Completed builds: Kotare 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Ia Wingnut Wings AMC DH9 East Coast Oyster Sharpie Echo Cross Section 1/48 Scratchbuilt Hannah from Hahn plans 1/64 Kitbashed Rattlesnake from Bob Hunt practicum 1/64 Brig Supply
EdT Posted September 2, 2016 #624 Posted September 2, 2016 Congratulations on the book, Druxey. I am sure it will be another classic. Ed Canute and mtaylor 2 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
Jack12477 Posted September 2, 2016 #625 Posted September 2, 2016 Congratulations, Druxey. Just placed my order with SeaWatch books. Looking forward to reading it. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
cog Posted September 2, 2016 #626 Posted September 2, 2016 How do I get a signed copy??? Canute, Jack12477 and mtaylor 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
gjdale Posted September 2, 2016 #627 Posted September 2, 2016 Congratulations Druxey, on what will almost certainly be a best seller. I've given the Admiral a big hint (link to the SeaWatch page ) as I have a birthday coming up in a few months time. Canute 1 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout
BANYAN Posted September 2, 2016 #628 Posted September 2, 2016 Another congrats Druxey; I am sure it will sell well - I have earmarked as a Cristmas present cheers Pat mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
Erebus and Terror Posted September 3, 2016 #629 Posted September 3, 2016 Excellent to hear, Druxey! Congratulations! mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Building Terror Blog
AON Posted September 3, 2016 #630 Posted September 3, 2016 I had to phone in my order as the website connection timed out.... but it is on its way mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021)
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