SawdustDave Posted March 29, 2016 Share #211 Posted March 29, 2016 We build.... We tear out.... And we re-build. That's what we do! NMBROOK, CaptainSteve, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hime Posted March 29, 2016 Share #212 Posted March 29, 2016 The illusion of mastery is the mastering of illusion. Absolutely beautiful Bill Hime mtaylor and CaptainSteve 2 Quote Passion is Patience...and I am a carpenter in any scale. Current build; Endurance - 1:70 scale, Occre Current build; H.M.S. Surprise - 1796, 1:48 A L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelshipwright Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share #213 Posted March 29, 2016 We build.... We tear out.... And we re-build. That's what we do! Yup, that pretty much sums it up. Therefore, I have a scrap box filled with boxwood pieces that didn't make it on the model. Bill mtaylor, SawdustDave and NMBROOK 3 Quote Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better.” ― Gordon B. Hinckley Current build: Sovereign of the Seas 1637 My Book: Carving Ornamentation for Ship Models Website: Http://carvingbook.weebly.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted March 30, 2016 Share #214 Posted March 30, 2016 She is looking most excellent.... :) OC CaptainSteve and mtaylor 2 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelshipwright Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share #215 Posted March 30, 2016 She is looking most excellent.... :) OC Thanks OC. Bill mtaylor 1 Quote Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better.” ― Gordon B. Hinckley Current build: Sovereign of the Seas 1637 My Book: Carving Ornamentation for Ship Models Website: Http://carvingbook.weebly.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted March 30, 2016 Share #216 Posted March 30, 2016 Just catching up, Bill. Good on you to do a re-work. That method of decking looked lovely while it lasted, though! mtaylor 1 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...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted March 30, 2016 Share #217 Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) G'day Bill Looking good mate and I'm sure this time it will be what you want. I'm trying to change the word "re-do" to "enhancement". Its sounds a lot better saying "I have to do an enhancement of #####", instead of "I have to re-do the #####". What do you think? Havagoodone mate Greg Edited March 30, 2016 by Greg the peg leg sailor Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelshipwright Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share #218 Posted March 30, 2016 G'day Bill Looking good mate and I'm sure this time it will be what you want. I'm trying to change the word "re-do" to "enhancement". Its sounds a lot better saying "I have to do an enhancement of #####", instead of "I have to re-do the #####". What do you think? Havagoodone mate Greg You could be right but no matter how you look at it, the beak needed to be changed. Regards, Bill mtaylor 1 Quote Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better.” ― Gordon B. Hinckley Current build: Sovereign of the Seas 1637 My Book: Carving Ornamentation for Ship Models Website: Http://carvingbook.weebly.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelshipwright Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share #219 Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) This shot shows the progress to date of the beak construction. All timbers are Pau Marfin. More to follow............... Edited March 30, 2016 by modelshipwright Harvey, mtaylor, gjdale and 7 others 10 Quote Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better.” ― Gordon B. Hinckley Current build: Sovereign of the Seas 1637 My Book: Carving Ornamentation for Ship Models Website: Http://carvingbook.weebly.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK VIKING Posted March 30, 2016 Share #220 Posted March 30, 2016 Lovely work Bill looking forward to seeing this come together B V mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelshipwright Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share #221 Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) The construction of the beak is progressing. Provision has been made for the gammoning that will secure the bowsprit. The view from above. More to follow............... Edited March 31, 2016 by modelshipwright cristikc, BLACK VIKING, druxey and 12 others 15 Quote Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better.” ― Gordon B. Hinckley Current build: Sovereign of the Seas 1637 My Book: Carving Ornamentation for Ship Models Website: Http://carvingbook.weebly.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 1, 2016 Share #222 Posted April 1, 2016 Beautiful work on the beak, Bill. It has a light, airy look to it. CaptainSteve, edmay and md1400cs 3 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...
modelshipwright Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share #223 Posted April 1, 2016 Thanks Mark, I really appreciate the comment. Bill Quote Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better.” ― Gordon B. Hinckley Current build: Sovereign of the Seas 1637 My Book: Carving Ornamentation for Ship Models Website: Http://carvingbook.weebly.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted April 1, 2016 Share #224 Posted April 1, 2016 Bill, Also THANKS for your large format jpg's it allows us to really appreciate your superlative level of excellent details/work. Michael mtaylor 1 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomasg Posted April 1, 2016 Share #225 Posted April 1, 2016 The better the builder, the more clean, neat the result. This seems to be a rule and you Sir are top. CaptainSteve, mtaylor and edmay 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelshipwright Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share #226 Posted April 1, 2016 Bill, Also THANKS for your large format jpg's it allows us to really appreciate your superlative level of excellent details/work. Michael Sometimes the ability to zoom a photo spoils the effect of the subject, specifically when these are miniature carvings. Just like a fine painting, they were not met to be viewed at super close range but rather from a distance as the artist has created this image for that purpose. Some of my carvings look fine from a distance of say 2-3 feet, but close up they change. Regards, Bill SawdustDave and mtaylor 2 Quote Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better.” ― Gordon B. Hinckley Current build: Sovereign of the Seas 1637 My Book: Carving Ornamentation for Ship Models Website: Http://carvingbook.weebly.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelshipwright Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share #227 Posted April 1, 2016 The better the builder, the more clean, neat the result. This seems to be a rule and you Sir are top. Thank you, Bill mtaylor 1 Quote Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better.” ― Gordon B. Hinckley Current build: Sovereign of the Seas 1637 My Book: Carving Ornamentation for Ship Models Website: Http://carvingbook.weebly.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelshipwright Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share #228 Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) The next photo shows the beak in a more completed fashion. Next begins the work where the beak encounters the hull of the ship. More to follow........... Edited April 1, 2016 by modelshipwright cristikc, NMBROOK, garym and 6 others 9 Quote Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better.” ― Gordon B. Hinckley Current build: Sovereign of the Seas 1637 My Book: Carving Ornamentation for Ship Models Website: Http://carvingbook.weebly.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted April 1, 2016 Share #229 Posted April 1, 2016 Looking good Bill The penny has now dropped exactly the direction you are taking with this area Are you planning on leaving the 'slats' as is or are you going to add pieces to form an actual grating? Kind Regards Nigel P.S. on a different note,Yourself and others may find this interesting,a model of the her later namesake,the 'Royal Sovereign' http://forum.modelsworld.ru/topic9188.html mtaylor 1 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted April 1, 2016 Share #230 Posted April 1, 2016 Sometimes the ability to zoom a photo spoils the effect of the subject, specifically when these are miniature carvings. Just like a fine painting, they were not met to be viewed at super close range but rather from a distance as the artist has created this image for that purpose. Some of my carvings look fine from a distance of say 2-3 feet, but close up they change. Regards, Bill I'm so glad you pointed that out Bill. Love the new beak construction. Beautiful work as usual. Dave mtaylor 1 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelshipwright Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share #231 Posted April 2, 2016 Looking good Bill The penny has now dropped exactly the direction you are taking with this area Are you planning on leaving the 'slats' as is or are you going to add pieces to form an actual grating? Kind Regards Nigel P.S. on a different note,Yourself and others may find this interesting,a model of the her later namesake,the 'Royal Sovereign' http://forum.modelsworld.ru/topic9188.html Thanks Nigel. I am leaning towards leaving the grating as it is now. It does somewhat look similar to the construction of the beakhead on the Vasa of 1628. As there are no clear contemporary representations of this area available to me, I am thinking this will be acceptable. Regards, Bill mtaylor 1 Quote Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better.” ― Gordon B. Hinckley Current build: Sovereign of the Seas 1637 My Book: Carving Ornamentation for Ship Models Website: Http://carvingbook.weebly.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted April 2, 2016 Share #232 Posted April 2, 2016 Yes Bill,I did think you may do that and I must say it does look good and is certainly a plausible possibility. Kind Regards Nigel mtaylor 1 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelshipwright Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share #233 Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) The small deck extension is now being planked in Holly with a new front trim glued in place. More to follow.......... Edited April 2, 2016 by modelshipwright mtaylor, garym, NMBROOK and 1 other 4 Quote Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better.” ― Gordon B. Hinckley Current build: Sovereign of the Seas 1637 My Book: Carving Ornamentation for Ship Models Website: Http://carvingbook.weebly.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelshipwright Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share #234 Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) The small deck extension is planked and the next photo shows it loosely fitted to the model with a dowel in place to represent the bowsprit. The straight piece across this deck is the trim to finish off the deck agains the hull. The ends will be bent to conform to the shape. More to follow.......... Edited April 2, 2016 by modelshipwright mtaylor, cristikc, CaptainSteve and 3 others 6 Quote Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better.” ― Gordon B. Hinckley Current build: Sovereign of the Seas 1637 My Book: Carving Ornamentation for Ship Models Website: Http://carvingbook.weebly.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelshipwright Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share #235 Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) A shot from the front showing the trim piece loosely fitted against the hull. More to follow............ Edited April 2, 2016 by modelshipwright gjdale, marktiedens, Kusawa2000 and 9 others 12 Quote Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better.” ― Gordon B. Hinckley Current build: Sovereign of the Seas 1637 My Book: Carving Ornamentation for Ship Models Website: Http://carvingbook.weebly.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelshipwright Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share #236 Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) Construction of the sides of the beak head are underway. Swiss Pear planking is now being applied to the birch plywood forms. More to follow............ Edited April 3, 2016 by modelshipwright druxey, EJ_L, SawdustDave and 11 others 14 Quote Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better.” ― Gordon B. Hinckley Current build: Sovereign of the Seas 1637 My Book: Carving Ornamentation for Ship Models Website: Http://carvingbook.weebly.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelshipwright Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share #237 Posted April 4, 2016 (edited) The plywood form is now planked. It will be mostly covered in sculptures when mounted in place on the beak head. It is shown lying loosely on the ship. Now to duplicate it for the port side....... More to follow.............. Edited April 4, 2016 by modelshipwright Kusawa2000, EJ_L, garym and 10 others 13 Quote Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better.” ― Gordon B. Hinckley Current build: Sovereign of the Seas 1637 My Book: Carving Ornamentation for Ship Models Website: Http://carvingbook.weebly.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted April 5, 2016 Share #238 Posted April 5, 2016 G'day Bill Outstanding work! Greg Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelshipwright Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share #239 Posted April 5, 2016 Thank you for the comment Greg. Regards, Bill mtaylor 1 Quote Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better.” ― Gordon B. Hinckley Current build: Sovereign of the Seas 1637 My Book: Carving Ornamentation for Ship Models Website: Http://carvingbook.weebly.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelshipwright Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share #240 Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) Now the work begins on decorating the beak bulkhead. An entrance way with a set of doors is shown sitting loosely on the model. More to follow............. Edited April 6, 2016 by modelshipwright paulsutcliffe, mtaylor, WackoWolf and 7 others 10 Quote Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better.” ― Gordon B. Hinckley Current build: Sovereign of the Seas 1637 My Book: Carving Ornamentation for Ship Models Website: Http://carvingbook.weebly.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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