tlevine Posted November 1, 2016 #1 Posted November 1, 2016 As I have never done any carving, I have decided to join this Group. I am using a combination of a #11 scalpel blade and a 1.5 mm micro-chisel. My first step was to glue the blank onto a piece of scrap wood with yellow Elmer's. I clamped it in place for an hour before getting to work and then scraped off most of the laser char. As recommemded, my first task was to make the stop cuts. The key here is to only take off a tiny piece until one is happy with the effect. In addition to the red lines shown in Chuck's sketch, I added stop cuts on various spots of the crown, looking at what Chuck did for guidance. Finally, I have started to smooth down the corners. The last picture was taken to better illustrate the depth of the cuts. Next, I will make up some 400 grit sanding sticks to improve the surface finish. Steve 12345, Decko, GuntherMT and 19 others 22 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.
Jack12477 Posted November 1, 2016 #2 Posted November 1, 2016 Very nice Toni. Welcome to the group. Ryland Craze, mtaylor and Canute 3 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
mrjimmy Posted November 1, 2016 #3 Posted November 1, 2016 Very well done, Toni. Jim Ryland Craze, Canute and mtaylor 3
Chuck Posted November 2, 2016 #4 Posted November 2, 2016 No fair....for you its just like cutting out a gall bladder. You must do that that ten times a week. But seriously, that looks very good I hope you had fun with it. I am curious how folks will think about the removal process. Dunk it in some alcohol and give it a go. Canute, Jack12477, Ryland Craze 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 November 2, 2016 Author #5 Posted November 2, 2016 Chuck, I have not removed a gall bladder since 1982! Talk to me about tonsils or sinuses... Once I burnish it (hopefully Thursday) I'll give it a good soak. I don't anticipate any problems. mtaylor, Jack12477, Ryland Craze and 5 others 8 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.
Richard Griffith Posted November 2, 2016 #6 Posted November 2, 2016 Looking great, just like a tonsil should........ Duff Ryland Craze, CaptainSteve, Jack12477 and 3 others 6
tlevine Posted November 3, 2016 Author #7 Posted November 3, 2016 I cleaned up the carving with some 400 grit wet-dry sandpaper and removed the carving from the blank by soaking in isopropanol for an hour. As you can see, I lost the tip of the bottom of the "R". Next, I gold leafed it and applied a satin sealer. I'll try the other carving in a few weeks. gjdale, Jack12477, Canute and 9 others 12 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.
donrobinson Posted November 3, 2016 #8 Posted November 3, 2016 Nice carving, the gold leaf is impressive very cool touch mtaylor, CaptainSteve and Canute 3 Completed: MS-AVS, Amati Trabaccolo, Dusek ship's boat, AL-Mayflower, Batelina - MarisStella, MarisStella-Trabakul Liburnian Novilara - MarisStella, 17th Century Battle Station, Ragusian Galley-MarisStella Current: Barque Stefano - MarisStella, On Hold: Amati Pegasus
Jack12477 Posted November 3, 2016 #9 Posted November 3, 2016 Nice carving Toni. Like the gold leave effect also. CaptainSteve, Decko, Canute and 1 other 4 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
the learner Posted December 13, 2016 #10 Posted December 13, 2016 Great job! you have practiced hands! CaptainSteve, Canute and mtaylor 3 Cheers, GuyThe LearnerCurrent Member NRG,SMA Current Build: HMS Triton 1:48 on line
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