BETAQDAVE Posted April 28, 2018 Share #211 Posted April 28, 2018 On 5/29/2017 at 3:51 AM, DORIS said: During the weekend I made wooden finish of the hull using foil stripes Hi Doris What is your source for these foil strips? Are these part of your card ship kit or can they be ordered separately? The reason I ask is, on my current build log for my hybrid (as Jesse calls it) whaling bark Wanderer, the inside of the bulwarks as you can see here are just smooth plastic. I was thinking of lining them with a wood veneer to give it the impression of wood but am unable to get anything nearly thin enough to not bring the facing beyond the inside edge of the main rail. These strips that you are using could maybe do the job. Thanks mtaylor, popeye the sailor, FrankWouts and 2 others 5 Quote Dave “You’ve just got to know your limitations” Dirty Harry Current Builds: Modified MS 1/8” scale Phantom, and modified plastic/wood hybrid of Aurora 1:87 scale whaling bark Wanderer. Past Builds: (Done & sold) 1/8” scale A.J. Fisher 2 mast schooner Challenge, 1/6” scale scratch built whaler Wanderer w/ plans & fittings from A.J. Fisher, and numerous plastic kits including 1/8” scale Revell U.S.S. Constitution (twice), Cutty Sark, and Mayflower. (Done & in dry dock) Modified 1/8” scale Revell U.S.S. Constitution w/ wooden deck and masting [too close encounter w/conc. floor in move] Hope to get to builds: MS 3/16” scale Pride of Baltimore II, MS 1/2” scale pinky schooner Glad Tidings, a scratch build 3/16” scale Phantom, and a scratch build 3/16" scale Denis Sullivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted May 1, 2018 Share #212 Posted May 1, 2018 Beautiful work Doris. Cheers, mtaylor, FrankWouts, DORIS and 2 others 5 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDW Posted May 1, 2018 Share #213 Posted May 1, 2018 Wow, so glad that I saw this thread. Beautiful and inspiring work. DORIS, Piet, popeye the sailor and 3 others 6 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted May 1, 2018 Share #214 Posted May 1, 2018 Hi Betaqdave, One thing I know for sure, these strips are not part of a kit, for the simple reason that Doris does not use any kits, it is all scratch build from drawing and paintings Jan DORIS, Piet, mtaylor and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tecko Posted May 2, 2018 Share #215 Posted May 2, 2018 Hello Doris. Have not heard from you for a while now. Hope you and significant others are well and happy. Looking forward to your return. DORIS, mtaylor, FrankWouts and 1 other 4 Quote Peter. Current Builds: Wardell Bridge, Bridge on River Kwai, ADLIB-1, and the U-2540 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DORIS Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share #216 Posted May 2, 2018 Hello dear friends, thank you very much for your feedback and kind words, they are much appreciated. Well, now in spring I have plenty of duties and hard work around the house and garden and I also spend much time on detailing/perfect appearance of my clients' cars and their professional training, how to take care of the car varnish and other materials correctly. On 28. 4. 2018 at 4:51 PM, BETAQDAVE said: Hi Doris What is your source for these foil strips? Are these part of your card ship kit or can they be ordered separately? The reason I ask is, on my current build log for my hybrid (as Jesse calls it) whaling bark Wanderer, the inside of the bulwarks as you can see here are just smooth plastic. I was thinking of lining them with a wood veneer to give it the impression of wood but am unable to get anything nearly thin enough to not bring the facing beyond the inside edge of the main rail. These strips that you are using could maybe do the job. Thanks I use strips of self-adhesive foils. These foils are purchased separately at specialized shops.I have already mentioned about this on my threads more times. Here you can see more about the products I use: https://www.tapety-folie.cz/drevo/c-2404/ *************************************************** And now what is new on Royal Katherine.... I have purchased the reproduction of Vale´s painting from NMM to get more accurate information about decoration and other details. The image looks beautiful so I will have a great picture at home as well. I finished the ledges and window sills around the stern windows and prepared LED illumination. paulsutcliffe, Tigersteve, druxey and 21 others 24 Quote Doris Current build: HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DORIS Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share #217 Posted May 2, 2018 Model lighting from LED diodes: gjdale, Jorge Diaz O, Tigersteve and 26 others 29 Quote Doris Current build: HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DORIS Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share #218 Posted May 2, 2018 And here I continue again with decoration and sculpting..... oneslim, riverboat, aviaamator and 26 others 29 Quote Doris Current build: HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DORIS Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share #219 Posted May 2, 2018 After placing them on the model.... druxey, Omega1234, Landrotten Highlander and 30 others 32 1 Quote Doris Current build: HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DORIS Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share #220 Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) And here I have finally created the sculpture of the Queen Catherine. I used her portraits and other sources of suitable information to achieve this appearance. https://www.google.cz/search?biw=1366&bih=662&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=WbrlWunRM4ymsgH53b2gCQ&q=queen+catherine+of+braganza&oq=queen+catherine+of+braganza+&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.0i30k1.7973.7973.0.9707.1.1.0.0.0.0.113.113.0j1.1.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.1.113....0.0GmofsBz4WU https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_of_Braganza The clothing is in an ancient style similar to the Vale's painting. https://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=177&t=110763&start=420#p2108444 https://www.modelforum.cz/download/file.php?id=1399865 In the last two photos there is a statue after some minor improvements. Edited May 2, 2018 by DORIS FatFingers, FrankWouts, druxey and 41 others 43 1 Quote Doris Current build: HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted May 2, 2018 Share #221 Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) Fantastic decorations Doris, sooooo beautiful ! Nils Edited May 2, 2018 by Mirabell61 Omega1234, BETAQDAVE, davyboy and 5 others 8 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted May 2, 2018 Share #222 Posted May 2, 2018 Mind blown! Amazing. Steve DORIS, Omega1234, BETAQDAVE and 2 others 5 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igorcap Posted May 2, 2018 Share #223 Posted May 2, 2018 Perfectly! Awesome! popeye the sailor, FrankWouts, BETAQDAVE and 4 others 7 Quote Igor ------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted May 2, 2018 Share #224 Posted May 2, 2018 That is spectacular miniature modelling work, Doris! popeye the sailor, DORIS, Omega1234 and 5 others 8 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...
EdT Posted May 2, 2018 Share #225 Posted May 2, 2018 Your artistry leaves me speechless, Doris. Ed FrankWouts, DORIS, BETAQDAVE and 4 others 7 Quote All EdT posted material Copyright 2016 Edward J Tosti Young America - extreme clipper 1853 Young America POB Version Modeling the Extreme Clipper Young America Vol 1 1:60 HMS Naiad 1797 The Naiad Frigate Vol I The Naiad Frigate Vol II1:96 Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted May 2, 2018 Share #226 Posted May 2, 2018 I'm with Ed.....it's amazing the work you do.......very beautiful work! DORIS, BETAQDAVE, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubac's Historian Posted May 2, 2018 Share #227 Posted May 2, 2018 Hello Doris, You have made remarkable progress on your beautiful ship. One question occurs to me, at this stage of your build: will you be detailing/furnishing/populating the great cabin as you have done on previous models? Are the decks fixed in place, yet? An observation: it is interesting to me how simply adding the arched framework to the aft window of the quarter gallery softens the architecture and unifies the whole composition. And now I will levy a small critique, which I offer to you despite, or perhaps because of my great admiration for your artistry in sculpture. So far, all of the tiny figures that fill the spaces between the caryatids are magnificently and delicately rendered. They are exquisite. In my opinion, though, the face of Katherine lacks that finesse and definition of feature that are hallmarks of your work. The figure is good, but it is not your best, and I wouldn’t dare mention it, if I didn’t think you were capable of improving it. And, also, she occupies the most prime real estate on the ship. Please take this with the proverbial grain of salt, and the knowledge that I could do no better myself. This is a special model, Doris, and I want for this to be your best model yet - which despite the magnificent Caroline, it is. As always, I am truly humbled by your special talent. DORIS, Omega1234, BETAQDAVE and 1 other 4 Quote We are all works in progress, all of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DORIS Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share #228 Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) Dear friends, I do appreciate your praise a lot and thank you all for your comments. 36 minutes ago, Hubac'sHistorian said: Hello Doris, You have made remarkable progress on your beautiful ship. One question occurs to me, at this stage of your build: will you be detailing/furnishing/populating the great cabin as you have done on previous models? Are the decks fixed in place, yet? An observation: it is interesting to me how simply adding the arched framework to the aft window of the quarter gallery softens the architecture and unifies the whole composition. And now I will levy a small critique, which I offer to you despite, or perhaps because of my great admiration for your artistry in sculpture. So far, all of the tiny figures that fill the spaces between the caryatids are magnificently and delicately rendered. They are exquisite. In my opinion, though, the face of Katherine lacks that finesse and definition of feature that are hallmarks of your work. The figure is good, but it is not your best, and I wouldn’t dare mention it, if I didn’t think you were capable of improving it. And, also, she occupies the most prime real estate on the ship. Please take this with the proverbial grain of salt, and the knowledge that I could do no better myself. This is a special model, Doris, and I want for this to be your best model yet - which despite the magnificent Caroline, it is. As always, I am truly humbled by your special talent. You are absolutely right, thank you for your opinion. I admit that the queen´s statue is not according to my ideas. It was difficult to find optimal shape and appearance of her statue, cause the figure on Vale´s painting looks rather like a man and has a face with beard. First I was quite satisified with this sculpture, but after short time I was not soo sure...., and I think I will do it again and better. I am very grateful for a sincere and truthful view that confirms what I really feel. I want to do things better and your feedback is a great motivation for me. So do not hesitate to write criticism, I have no problem to accept it and learn from it. Have a great time, Doris Edited May 2, 2018 by DORIS Omega1234, gjdale, FrankWouts and 6 others 9 Quote Doris Current build: HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubac's Historian Posted May 2, 2018 Share #229 Posted May 2, 2018 To me it seems that the greatest difficulty with this sort of reconstruction is the fact that the subtleties of shape and detail rarely translate well in these original portraits. If anyone is up to the challenge, though, it is you Doris. Thank you for taking my opinion in stride. popeye the sailor, DORIS, FrankWouts and 4 others 7 Quote We are all works in progress, all of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardG Posted May 2, 2018 Share #230 Posted May 2, 2018 Wonderful!! It's always a treat to see your work. Richard. popeye the sailor, FrankWouts, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Richard Current Build: Early 19th Century US Revenue Cutter (Artesania Latina "Dallas" - messed about) Completed Build: Yakatabune - Japanese - Woody Joe mini Member: Nautical Research Guild & Midwest Model Shipwrights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted May 2, 2018 Share #231 Posted May 2, 2018 Is the central figure perhaps representing Neptune, flanked by two nereids? mtaylor, Omega1234, DORIS and 2 others 5 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...
CDW Posted May 2, 2018 Share #232 Posted May 2, 2018 Doris, How long does it take for you to sculpt one of those decorative figures? popeye the sailor, FrankWouts, Omega1234 and 1 other 4 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviaamator Posted May 2, 2018 Share #233 Posted May 2, 2018 Excellent work! Doris! For you there is no impossible! I hesitate to ask, and who stands at the stove and prepares lunch? DORIS, mtaylor, BETAQDAVE and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted May 2, 2018 Share #234 Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) Doris, Just catching up - Yes as everyone is saying Stunning indeed!! Your art is superlative. PS: and yes, as you said in a previous post that your SOS is your favorite build, YES beyond amazing! Sincerely, Edited May 3, 2018 by md1400cs popeye the sailor, riverboat, mtaylor and 4 others 7 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...
mtaylor Posted May 3, 2018 Share #235 Posted May 3, 2018 I'm just speechless which is unusual for me. I think WOW... is not enough. aviaamator, BETAQDAVE, riverboat and 5 others 8 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...
DORIS Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share #236 Posted May 3, 2018 Hello dear friends, I am very pleased, you like my work. Thank you all for your praise and kind comments. 15 hours ago, druxey said: Is the central figure perhaps representing Neptune, flanked by two nereids? Well, it seems to be a man´s figure, but if I understand well the description of Vale´s painting from NMM, the central figure is a carving of Queen Catherine. http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/15079.html 15 hours ago, CDW said: Doris, How long does it take for you to sculpt one of those decorative figures? It depends on the complexity of a particular statuette/decoration, but usually takes me about 2-5 hours. But for example a larger figurehead can take me more than two days.... 13 hours ago, aviaamator said: Excellent work! Doris! For you there is no impossible! I hesitate to ask, and who stands at the stove and prepares lunch? Oh, good question.... We take turns with my husband or mom. Telling the truth, we often do things together, it's better and faster. 17 hours ago, Hubac'sHistorian said: To me it seems that the greatest difficulty with this sort of reconstruction is the fact that the subtleties of shape and detail rarely translate well in these original portraits. If anyone is up to the challenge, though, it is you Doris. Thank you for taking my opinion in stride. Thank you very much for your support and good advice.I am glad I have decided to recreate the Queen´s sculpture again and believe, now she looks better. And how you asked about the furnishing of the great cabin - of course I am going to make it in a high level of detail. Maybe I will place there some crew members as well. The decks are not fixes in place yet. ***************************************************** Please enjoy the pics and have a great time. Omega1234, RdK, BETAQDAVE and 33 others 35 1 Quote Doris Current build: HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amalio Posted May 3, 2018 Share #237 Posted May 3, 2018 It is a perfect work Doris. mtaylor, Omega1234, DORIS and 2 others 5 Quote AMALIO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Curtis Posted May 3, 2018 Share #238 Posted May 3, 2018 Doris. I think you have extraordinary talents. A master craftswoman at work. I stand amazed. How delightful you work is to all of us. Tim. FrankWouts, mtaylor, popeye the sailor and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted May 3, 2018 Share #239 Posted May 3, 2018 Your second version of the central figure is superb! Omega1234, DORIS, Landrotten Highlander and 3 others 6 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...
Hubac's Historian Posted May 3, 2018 Share #240 Posted May 3, 2018 Wow, Doris!! The difference is night and day. You really nailed it this time! amateur, popeye the sailor, FrankWouts and 5 others 8 Quote We are all works in progress, all of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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