Chuck Posted May 6, 2016 #1 Posted May 6, 2016 Just thought I would share these incredible pictures of the figurehead for the Swan Class Sloop "Atalanta" by David Antscherl. The figure is boxwood with a stem of swiss pear. The brackets and trailboard carving are also boxwood. Note the gold leafed apples. Just stunning carving by hand and almost hard to believe possible at this scale. Its so tiny. I love the facial expression.....Mona Lisa smirk... Enjoy!!! The glass dome is just 4" in diameter. Chuck paulsutcliffe, robin b, Altduck and 38 others 41 Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY
Captain Poison Posted May 6, 2016 #2 Posted May 6, 2016 Thanks for sharing these images, the work is really a work of art, I wish I had that ability.. WackoWolf, mtaylor, Altduck and 2 others 5 Completed.... Charles W. Morgan,Sea Horse,USS Constitution,Virginia 1819,San Fransisco II, AL HMS Bounty 1:48 L'Herminione 1:96 Spanish Frigate,22 cannons 18th C. 1:35 scale.Scratch-built (Hull only) Cutter Cheefull 1806 1:48 (with modifications) Current Project: Orca (This is a 35" replica of the Orca boat from the movie Jaws)
alde Posted May 6, 2016 #3 Posted May 6, 2016 Truly impressive. WackoWolf, Canute, mtaylor and 2 others 5 The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
hexnut Posted May 6, 2016 #4 Posted May 6, 2016 Great work. I love the expression on her face-- "Hmmm... golden apples...well-played, Hippomenes..." druxey, WackoWolf, Canute and 3 others 6 Regards, Bob Marvin Muscongus bay Lobster Smack -Midwest- 1:24- (1st wooden build) Gertrude L. Thebaud Mini-Mamoli 1/200 kitbash
Mirabell61 Posted May 6, 2016 #5 Posted May 6, 2016 Wow !!! Nils Altduck, Canute and mtaylor 3 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
alde Posted May 6, 2016 #6 Posted May 6, 2016 Chuck, Would you know what tools were used to create this masterpiece? Was it a combination of mini-chisels, hand carving and rotary tool? Altduck, Canute, WackoWolf and 2 others 5 The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
Chuck Posted May 6, 2016 Author #7 Posted May 6, 2016 No rotary....just sharp chisels. Various styles...."V" shaped and flat etc.....and VERY SHARP. Canute, WackoWolf, Jack12477 and 3 others 6 Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY
mtaylor Posted May 6, 2016 #8 Posted May 6, 2016 Too beautiful for mere words.... jml1083, dvm27, Canute and 3 others 6 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)
Jim Lad Posted May 6, 2016 #9 Posted May 6, 2016 I think Nils has it right - Wow!!! John Canute, mtaylor, WackoWolf and 2 others 5
uss frolick Posted May 7, 2016 #10 Posted May 7, 2016 That's not an apple. She caught one of the Frigate Alliance's round shot. What an excellent job! Canute, mtaylor, WackoWolf and 1 other 4
DaveRow Posted May 7, 2016 #11 Posted May 7, 2016 Someone has crafty hands. Excellent workmanship. Dave R uss frolick, WackoWolf, Canute and 1 other 4 Dave R Measure twice, cut once. Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1768 (In the shipyard being constructed)
tlevine Posted May 12, 2016 #12 Posted May 12, 2016 Absolutely gorgeous. Do you have any more photos of her you could share? They would come in very handy for if I decide to tackle Atalanta's figurehead. Or else I could simply commission David Jack12477, WackoWolf, dvm27 and 4 others 7 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.
Chuck Posted May 14, 2016 Author #13 Posted May 14, 2016 I can take as many photos of her as you would like...just let me know when you are ready. Here is an in-progress photo....this depiction is much like the one shown on the NMM model and the original draft which shows the figurehead. Its is exactly like the detail shown on that original draft. Plans during the 1770's often had incredible detail with all of the carvings and even friezes shown in many instances. It is a very accurate depiction. Archi, WackoWolf, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY
dvm27 Posted May 14, 2016 #14 Posted May 14, 2016 David's work is exquisite and you're lucky to have an Antscherl original. Are you planning to build a ship behind it? jml1083, WackoWolf, paulsutcliffe and 1 other 4 GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752
Chuck Posted May 14, 2016 Author #15 Posted May 14, 2016 Nope.....just wanted to have some inspiration close at hand. I try to surround myself with it and often commission other ship model builders or buy their work ..... at least when the admiral is also smitten with a particular work or subject. Chuck paulsutcliffe, mtaylor, tlevine and 3 others 6 Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY
tlevine Posted May 14, 2016 #16 Posted May 14, 2016 Thanks, Chuck, for the photo offer. I did not realize you were the lucky owner. Was the plan you show a digital download? All of mine are simply black and white. mtaylor and WackoWolf 2 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.
Chuck Posted May 14, 2016 Author #17 Posted May 14, 2016 Yes.....its digital. Chuck WackoWolf and mtaylor 2 Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY
Trussben Posted June 25, 2020 #18 Posted June 25, 2020 SO you are the one Chuck that owns it, lucky boy! Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. Completed builds: HMS Winchelsea. ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat. QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
Chuck Posted June 25, 2020 Author #19 Posted June 25, 2020 Yupp its me.....and its proudly displayed. A wonderful piece that is among my most treasured. mtaylor, BLACK VIKING and Ryland Craze 3 Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY
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