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Thank you Druxey and Francis.

Oh yes, sea is my "second home" and I feel very happy there. It is possible that my ancestors were sailors or pirates, because it has attracted me  to the sea and ships from my childhood.😄

 

And here is almost finished one side of the rear pedestal:

 

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Doris

Current build:

HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Well, even this is quite possible, cause i'm a very good swimmer and enjoy diving.😎

 

And here is a pedestal after hardening (in the oven at a temperature of about 130 ° C). I will create back side with reinforcement tomorrow and bring more pics from process.

 

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Doris

Current build:

HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lovely! I guess that the material does not shrink significantly in large pieces when baked, then.

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Wow, Doris, those stands look fabulous! You built those so quickly, with such great craftsmanship and artistic vision. I am very impressed!

I am also inspired to do something like that when I eventually get to that stage with my project.

 

Mark

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I am glad to hear that your accident has healed. Pray tell what is the boat that you are on? The dolphin pedestals will be fun to watch develop. the furniture in the great cabin is amazing.

 

Happy new year Doris to you and you Husband.

 

michael 

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  

 

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Fantastic work Doris...just amazing.  It is extremely clear you are a master sculptor as well as a ship modeler.

I was reading up on another friends build and he used *Sculptamold* for his moldings....is your material similar?  And the question did come up about shrinkage...have you notice any in your carvings after you bake them?

Third question....are you simply creating a putty mold of the original and casting more to form the other 3 sides you will need...or will you be going old school and creating each individually?

 

Rob 

Current build:

Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196

 

 

Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."

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Dear friends,
I am very grateful for your comments and support and do appreciate it a lot. 

On 1/13/2019 at 10:18 PM, albert said:

Great beautiful work Doris.

 

Your praise means a lot for me, dear Albert, thank you very much.

On 1/13/2019 at 10:32 PM, Bob Cleek said:

Thanks so much for sharing your amazing work! Keep it coming!

 

(The MSW Forum "Swimsuit Edition" photos aren't bad, either!) :D

You are welcome.

And BTW, will you also take part in that Swimsuit Edition on MSW?😎

 

On 1/13/2019 at 10:47 PM, druxey said:

Lovely! I guess that the material does not shrink significantly in large pieces when baked, then.

You are right, this kind of modeling clay does not change when baked at all. This is one of its advantages I like.

 

22 hours ago, SJSoane said:

Wow, Doris, those stands look fabulous! You built those so quickly, with such great craftsmanship and artistic vision. I am very impressed!

I am also inspired to do something like that when I eventually get to that stage with my project.

 

Mark

I am very honored and pleased you find inspiration in my work. I am also looking forward to your gorgeous work and great craftsmanship.

 

 

21 hours ago, ShipWrong said:

the symmetry of your stand is a whole level of Mastery on their own 

 

In fact it was quite difficult to achieve a good symmetry. Some parts I had to make again or correct.

 

21 hours ago, michael mott said:

I am glad to hear that your accident has healed. Pray tell what is the boat that you are on? The dolphin pedestals will be fun to watch develop. the furniture in the great cabin is amazing.

 

Happy new year Doris to you and you Husband.

 

michael 

Thank you dear Michael, and also the best to you and your family.  

That was a small tourist boat on which we sailed to watch dolphins and sunset on vacation.

Here are some pics:

https://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=177&t=110763&start=570#p2136552

 

9 hours ago, rwiederrich said:

Fantastic work Doris...just amazing.  It is extremely clear you are a master sculptor as well as a ship modeler.

I was reading up on another friends build and he used *Sculptamold* for his moldings....is your material similar?  And the question did come up about shrinkage...have you notice any in your carvings after you bake them?

Third question....are you simply creating a putty mold of the original and casting more to form the other 3 sides you will need...or will you be going old school and creating each individually?

 

Rob 

Thank you Rob, I am pleased you like my work.

Well, I do not have experience with "Sculptamold" so cannot compare. The clay I use is made in our country. It is called "modelit"or "modurit".

 

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The clay does not change during hardening at all. Only its white colour gets tan  - depending on temperature and length of baking.

All my sculptures are created individually, I prefer unique results. In addition, the front and rear pedestals are different in the shape. The front one is lower.

 

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I have already finished rear pedestal and here are some pics from process and final result. So enjoy them.

 

Making back side, reinforcement added:

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Before hardening:

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After baking in the oven (temperature 120-130°C, baked about 40 minutes):

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The pedestal (still warm) during final shaping according to the hull planking:

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The final result after gilding - I used TS-21 Gold Tamiya spray.

 

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Doris

Current build:

HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Beautiful....

 

Rob

Current build:

Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196

 

 

Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."

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I just recently joined this site and when I came across this build I was stunned.  The number of skills and techniques you've mastered is amazing.  You've opened my eyes to a new way of modeling.  I'm going to enjoy going back through this entire build and absorbing every detail.  Your ability to work with foil and make it look just like wood is incredible.  Your work is inspirational.  Thank you so much for sharing your build.

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Excellent work Doris!

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)

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Lovely work Doris on the model and the dolphin support stand; and thanks for sharing the process.

 

cheers

 

Pat

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)

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The stand is magnificent Doris. Also thanks for the link.

 

Michael

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.

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2 hours ago, DORIS said:

And BTW, will you also take part in that Swimsuit Edition on MSW?😎

Trust me, you don't want to go there. At this stage of the game, I'm a lot less of a porpoise than I am a barnacle-encrusted, battle-scarred, old white whale! :D

 

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I wonder if you've ever considered using this or another similar sculpted plastic pedestal, perhaps designed to accommodate pads of various sizes on the dolphins' tails so as to fit a variety of models, fore and aft, as a pattern for brass or bronze castings? I'm guessing their relatively small size would make them suitable for lost-wax casting patterns. Here in the US, at least, there are foundries that can turn out small sculptural castings for quite reasonable prices (usually based on the weight of the metal poured) if a pattern is provided. I'll bet such cast metal bases would be a profitable sideline internet mail-order business if one were so inclined. 

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Marvelous work Doris! Doris the dolphin tamer in real dolphins and clay.

 

Cheers,

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)

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Thank you dear friends, I appreciate your feedback a lot. I am pleased you enjoy the pics and shots from process.

 

To Bob Cleek: Well, I have some offers of cooperation from model producers, so it is possible that my sculptures and various accessories will be also available for modellers. Meanwhile, there are two main problems - all my sculptures and ornaments are adapted on the specific model and a scale I make. And it is also time-consuming a lot and nobody in our country is able to pay adequately for such hand work. For example I spent 15 hours creating this pedestal. 

 

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The surface was covered with velvet at the points of contact with the model to prevent abrasion and achieve better stabilize. The model is already stable enough on this single rear pedestal so it was safe to throw out the auxiliary supports from the center.

 

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Doris

Current build:

HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Very nice work.

one question: I noticed you installed a few led lights throughout the ship. Assuming your power source is outside the model, how are/have you planning to hide the electrical cables?

 

Thanks in aadvance

Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam

Slainte gu mhath

L.H.

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L.H. : Thank you for your praise and comment. Yes, that´s a good question - the source and a part of el. cables will be hidden behind nameplate. The rest of elektrical cables will be placed under the keel, there are not usually much visible also on my previous models.

 

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Doris

Current build:

HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card

 

 

 

 

 

 

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rpeteru: Thank you, I am really honored reading your words.

 

I continue with modelling front pedestal, here are some pics from process and first half after baking:

 

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Have a great time and enjoy the pics.

 

 

Best regards

Doris

Current build:

HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card

 

 

 

 

 

 

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8 hours ago, DORIS said:

I continue with modelling front pedestal,

I just figured it out Doris, you don't have to sleep like the rest of us.

Beautiful work on the Dolphin stands!

 

Michael

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.

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Hello dear Michael, thank you for your kind words, they are much appreciated.

5 hours ago, michael mott said:

I just figured it out Doris, you don't have to sleep like the rest of us.

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Michael

Yes, it is true, I usually sleep about 4 hours per night, only rarely can sleep more. I have problems with sleeping, so often work or study during nights.

 

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Doris

Current build:

HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dziadeczek:  Thank you very much for your praise, I am pleased you like my work.

 

Now the pedestals are finished and placed under the huge hull of the Royal Katherine. Enjoy the pics and have a great time.

 

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HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card

 

 

 

 

 

 

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