themadchemist Posted December 22, 2013 #61 Posted December 22, 2013 Thank you for the added information Matt. I loved seeing you creating your our finish. Too me its a lost art of this hobby and wood working in general. I've seen oil paints also used as colorants, typically the umber's and sienna's. I've also come across the use of mineral oil, olive oil, tung oil and other oils in researching the internet. One interesting thing I have found is the use of a hairdryer to mildly heat the wax so it penetrates the wood after application and before buffing. As with anything penetration is going to be wood dependent. As for the smell, as a chemist I'm use to the smell of organic solvents I suppose. Acetone is the only one I really don't care for the smell to much. Ventilation is always the key in making preparations. I find the natural and ancient finishes very interesting, including the art of shellac and French polishing. I guess it is just the explorer in me. Thanks again and your ship is going to be quite fantastic, as it already is and its not near completion. I'm looking forward to watching as you progress. Quote
riverboat Posted December 22, 2013 #62 Posted December 22, 2013 Hi Mati... just now discovered your build log ... you are an amazing craftsman!!..... this build is awesome!! Frank Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk)
Farbror Fartyg Posted January 16, 2015 #64 Posted January 16, 2015 I always come back to this build log ... I absolutely love your work. Quote "If you scratch my back, I'll scratch build yours."
amateur Posted January 16, 2015 #65 Posted January 16, 2015 But the last post is quite old. Did something happen to the ship or its builder? Jan Quote
Awas Posted January 17, 2015 #66 Posted January 17, 2015 Mati is true seaman. Spending most of his time somewhere in the ocean he has no time left for model. But I'm sure that Papegojan will be completed. Farbror Fartyg and mtaylor 2 Quote
Farbror Fartyg Posted January 17, 2015 #67 Posted January 17, 2015 Mati is true seaman. Spending most of his time somewhere in the ocean he has no time left for model. But I'm sure that Papegojan will be completed. Let's hope so. This really right up my alley. If Mati is a royal sail, I am the yeasty goo fermenting in the bilge; I am not worthy. mtaylor 1 Quote "If you scratch my back, I'll scratch build yours."
mati Posted January 17, 2015 Author #68 Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) You have my word that model someday 'll be finished As Awas wrote above I'm "seaman" and when I'm coming back home after 6 months contract for 2 months off not every time I have time to sit and "push" work ahead.I'll try to do something this time, becouse I have 2,5 months off...At least I'll try... Best regards and thank you for intrest!!Matt Edited January 17, 2015 by mati Awas, AnobiumPunctatum, Farbror Fartyg and 1 other 4 Quote
Farbror Fartyg Posted January 17, 2015 #69 Posted January 17, 2015 Real life comes first. Take your time. Quote "If you scratch my back, I'll scratch build yours."
mati Posted January 25, 2015 Author #70 Posted January 25, 2015 Hi fellows!! I noticed that some of my photos are missing so I uploaded them again... for those who look into that log This time I have small update as well... anchors (brass cut out from sheet using water-jet)They still need final polish. Also... 800kg of pear wood Not much this time... but I'll try more next time Cheers, Matt RdK, janos, flying_dutchman2 and 11 others 14 Quote
cog Posted January 25, 2015 #71 Posted January 25, 2015 I wouldn't call 800 kg not much ... I know pastry is cut with water didn't know about brass. Looks great though. Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
mati Posted March 4, 2015 Author #72 Posted March 4, 2015 Hello This time I'd like to show you capstan.Nothing fancy unfortunately Best regards,Matt Mike Y, Mfelinger, AnobiumPunctatum and 16 others 19 Quote
yamsterman Posted March 4, 2015 #73 Posted March 4, 2015 Hi Mark Great work so far. Your lion figurehead is a joy to behold! Just a small amount of pear wood! I wish I could get that over here in england! Do you think your supplier would ship? Cheers.....mick Quote
mati Posted March 4, 2015 Author #74 Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Yamsterman thanks for comment.Do you have any problem with pear wood in UK? What about Swiss Pear?I'm using just ordinary pear wood cutted out from the field Wild one is the best I don't have any supplier... I'm just looking for opportunity. Cheers Edited March 4, 2015 by mati RdK 1 Quote
mati Posted March 5, 2015 Author #76 Posted March 5, 2015 Thank you RegSmall update Cheers Ondras71, amateur, Mirabell61 and 16 others 19 Quote
cog Posted March 5, 2015 #77 Posted March 5, 2015 Mati, Nothing fancy maybe to you, but I fancy your capstan! Looks marvelous mtaylor 1 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
mati Posted March 8, 2015 Author #78 Posted March 8, 2015 Hi, This time I have for you lantern Idea was to create something which look like lantern just a little A little bit of photoetched details and some other brass parts.Soldered with copper paste.In total it's 28 pieces excluding candle Finish layer of micro-crystalline wax.Enjoy hexnut, ggrieco, firdajan and 21 others 24 Quote
Mirabell61 Posted March 8, 2015 #79 Posted March 8, 2015 Fantastic work Mati, I love that model, beautiful carvings, the lantern and that capstan are outstanding.... Nils 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
cog Posted March 8, 2015 #80 Posted March 8, 2015 Marvelous detail Mati. Very fine workmanship Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
mati Posted March 11, 2015 Author #81 Posted March 11, 2015 Thank you for appreciation This time main anchor. Material: brass for anchor and copper for bolts Soldering: silver paste Blacken finish: Brass Black and potassium polysulfide for copper bolts CheersMatt Archi, EdT, Farbror Fartyg and 18 others 21 Quote
Reg Posted March 12, 2015 #82 Posted March 12, 2015 Hi Mati, Wonderful work on the anchors. Please describe your technique for using the Brass Black and potassium polysulphide. Thanks, Greg Quote
mati Posted March 12, 2015 Author #83 Posted March 12, 2015 Thank you Greg.Regarding to blacken technique. I'm using Brass Black solution from Birchwood Casey.Very good and permanent effect... but provided after very careful cleaning (no dust, grease, fouling)As a finish layer after blacken I used to apply microcrystalline wax for time protection Potassium Polysulphide or Liver of Sulfur it's smelly thing but it's working fantastic on copper and you can apply straight on wood without stains.I'm using LoS in gel. Small drop diluted with drop of water you can apply straight on detail. After a moment you just need to wash it with water (I'm using wet brush) I hope it'll help Kind regards, Mati Piet 1 Quote
mikegerber Posted March 13, 2015 #84 Posted March 13, 2015 Hi Mati I stumbled today on your log ... ... and I almost can't believe what my eyes see - MSW really knows some superlatives - but looking at your site, I'm speechless! With pleasure, I will follow your workshop. Best regards! Mike Piet 1 Quote current scratch build 1:15 Colin Archer - RS14 "Stavanger"
mati Posted March 13, 2015 Author #85 Posted March 13, 2015 Thak you Mike for you kind comment I really appreciate that somebody is following my build.Ok... another episode This time 3 pound gun carriage. 1 from 12 On the 1 page you can see gun carriages which I made long time ago... and I'm glad that all of the previous are hidden under the deck In those days I thought that they look ok. I should slap myself for that So... gun carriage after face lifting Wood: pearMetal parts: brass and copperFor rope I used polyester thread.Thank you CheersMatt Fred01, AnobiumPunctatum, IgorSky and 18 others 21 Quote
Piet Posted March 14, 2015 #86 Posted March 14, 2015 hey Matt, I'm following your build too Great work on the details, love it! Cheers, Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum)
Fam Posted March 14, 2015 #88 Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) Absolutely beautiful! Great job and great metal work, Matt Fam Edited March 14, 2015 by Fam Piet 1 Quote Joint building: Brick de 24, 1/48, jointly with Jack Aubrey (POB from Ancre plans) Works in progress: USS Constitution Cross Section, 1:93 (POF bashed from Mamoli kit) Completed models: Santìsima Trinidad, 1/90 (POB heavily modified DeAgostini kit) Genoan Pinco, 1/50 (POB bashed from Euromodel plans - my current avatar) Viking Knarr, 1/72 (POF from Dusek kit)
amateur Posted March 14, 2015 #89 Posted March 14, 2015 That gun is a fine little model in itself. Jan Piet 1 Quote
cog Posted March 14, 2015 #90 Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) Mati, Looks very realistic. Making it will certainly give a good feeling. Love the metal work. Any chance on ruler or coin along side to see its size? Edited March 14, 2015 by cog Piet 1 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
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