Nek0 Posted November 22, 2019 Author #91 Posted November 22, 2019 Thanks ! Marc, I'm only planking the other side, exact same thing I did with tribord. Not very interesting but I hope I can show real improvement before christmas. Hubac's Historian, EJ_L, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote
Hubac's Historian Posted November 23, 2019 #92 Posted November 23, 2019 Well, whatever happens - I am looking forward to it. Bon travaille, mon ami! EJ_L, mtaylor, Nek0 and 1 other 4 Quote We are all works in progress, all of the time.
FrankWouts Posted January 21, 2020 #93 Posted January 21, 2020 Very beautiful and very inspiring! EJ_L and mtaylor 2 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Prior builds on MSW: None
FrankWouts Posted February 18, 2020 #94 Posted February 18, 2020 This is a very well planned and executed beautiful build by an experienced craftsman! The hull and stern of this SR look spot on! I hope we may see some inspiring updates soon again. In the meanwhile, I’m ordering materials and downloading your drawings because of your build... 😌 Very inspiring! EJ_L and mtaylor 2 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Prior builds on MSW: None
Nek0 Posted February 26, 2020 Author #95 Posted February 26, 2020 Thank you very much ! I can't work as much as I would like on the model and it's real frustration, but it progresses. I don't want to show pictures until I make some real upgrade, but I will come back when there is something interesting to show. Hubac's Historian, FrankWouts, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote
druxey Posted February 26, 2020 #96 Posted February 26, 2020 Just discovered your build log. Formidable!!! Je tire mon chapeau, monsieur. (I take my hat off for you). FrankWouts, mtaylor, EJ_L and 1 other 4 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
Hubac's Historian Posted February 27, 2020 #97 Posted February 27, 2020 Post, and post again - it is all interesting! FrankWouts, EJ_L and mtaylor 3 Quote We are all works in progress, all of the time.
Nek0 Posted March 12, 2020 Author #98 Posted March 12, 2020 Thank you everybody for your kind words and encouragements. You know, I really hate to be an unreliable man, and I feel unconfortable with saying I will post pics and I can't. But everytime I think I will have some time to go back to the workshop the amount of work (my real work I mean) increases and I'm away from home much more than I would like to... And as you can imagine with the Covid-19, things are not going to be better anyway soon. But that's my job and of course it is the priority. Anyway, I have at last some real improvement to show so here are the pics ! At first I had to make some shaped pieces of wood (lisses de rabattues, don't know the english word, wich are molded) with a tarabiscot. Then I can plank the rest of the ship. I had to correct my drawings concerning the sheer cap railing (rabattues) and make them more parallel to the other "préceintes". (I don't find the english word, but I suppose it makes sense anyway). It came from an advice Marc gave me a few years ago. I did not make them more curve, in fact I even made them more straight, but I gave them less a "fan" shape. So at last it goes forward. The left side is a little late but will be done in a few days. Thank you for your interest, regards, Marc chris watton, mtaylor, Roger Pellett and 24 others 26 1 Quote
Hubac's Historian Posted March 12, 2020 #99 Posted March 12, 2020 Well, Marc - THIS - THIS was absolutely worth the wait! Just spectacular craftsmanship, and your sheer reduction looks pitch-perfect for 1689. I like the accommodation you made in scarfing together stock for the sheer-strakes before moulding them - very clever. What is your construction plan for the lower finishing of the quarter galleries, up to the main deck open walk? Personally, because my model will be completely painted, my plan is to carve the lower finishing from wood (something very close-grained) and then build the lower quarter gallery lights from styrene, as I did at the stern. I will have to create horizontal styrene formers that establish the outboard parameters and shape of the quarter galleries, while giving me an edge-surface to scrape-in the various transitional moulding profiles. There are so many complicated shapes, in this area, that I was just wondering how you plan to approach it. mtaylor, EJ_L and FrankWouts 3 Quote We are all works in progress, all of the time.
yancovitch Posted March 12, 2020 #100 Posted March 12, 2020 such beautiful lines....such beautiful work......though few in this world truly appreciate......a shrine to the creator......God is smiling...... mtaylor, FrankWouts, EJ_L and 1 other 4 Quote
mtaylor Posted March 13, 2020 #101 Posted March 13, 2020 Beautiful and precise work, Marc. Don't worry about posting. Life and work come first and this is just a hobby. No rush, no pressure. EJ_L and FrankWouts 2 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)
Ronald-V Posted March 15, 2020 #102 Posted March 15, 2020 Amazing work! FrankWouts and EJ_L 2 Quote Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models
Nek0 Posted March 19, 2020 Author #103 Posted March 19, 2020 Hi all ! Marc, for the quarter galleries I have no precise plan yet, but I think I will make a quite elaborate form with balsa wood as a draft to study the volumes. Then I will build the stern and the galleries the way it's meant to be, building the frame then planking and then adding the ornaments. I finally made a last correction on the sheer cap railings, wich on reflection I found a bit too stiff and straight. I remade the last level and gave a bit more plunging; it's only 2mm but it makes a difference. So I post the same views as before for a comparison. For the susbandes I resigned myself to use what Alexey Baranov had graciously sent me at the time. It's not bad, and for what will be seen it will do the job. For the guns of the upper decks I will do them by myself but for the first two decks it will save me considerable time. I also post again a pic of the carpenter, I love this little guy. It puts a touch of colour, of life, it pops much more than my little wooden Tourville. It immediatly give a good idea of the size of the ship ! Farbror Fartyg, rkwz, Oliver1973 and 21 others 24 Quote
Hubac's Historian Posted March 20, 2020 #104 Posted March 20, 2020 (edited) You are right, Marc, that these small adjustments to the rake of sheer do make a difference. I think what you have here, now, is very pleasing. When you refer to the “susbandes,” are those the iron straps that run across the barrel trunnions, thus securing the barrel to its carriage? I like your plan to carve a balsa model of the QG. My hope is that you will take and post as many pictures of that process as possible. I know you work in the medical field, so take good care of yourself in the midst of this crisis. Edited March 20, 2020 by Hubac's Historian mtaylor, EJ_L and FrankWouts 3 Quote We are all works in progress, all of the time.
popeye2sea Posted March 20, 2020 #105 Posted March 20, 2020 If "susbandes" indeed refers to the cap squares for the trunnions, I think they look perfect. Regards, mtaylor, Hubac's Historian, EJ_L and 1 other 4 Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci
Nek0 Posted March 26, 2020 Author #106 Posted March 26, 2020 Hello ! Yes, the "susbandes" are the metal parts that secure the gun on it's carriage, I don't know the correct word in English. No problem, I will post as many pictures as needed ! At this time I can work every day in the workshop so the SR progresses quite quickly, I hope I can post new pictures soon ! Yes I'm a GP in the north of France, and we are quite under pressure with this virus... Take care everyone ! FrankWouts, mtaylor, Hubac's Historian and 1 other 4 Quote
yancovitch Posted March 26, 2020 #107 Posted March 26, 2020 wow....bless you, and i pray you keep well....keep a few drops of oil of oregano in your mouth or maybe even on your mask.......great stuff..... mtaylor, EJ_L, Hubac's Historian and 1 other 4 Quote
Nek0 Posted March 27, 2020 Author #108 Posted March 27, 2020 Thank you Victor ! I didn't know about it, I will try ! Work on the Soleil Royal goes on, this time I shoudn't disapear for a few months... well, I hope ! I'm working on the decorative parts of the third deck, much time to adjust these small elements... But the result is there, it's quite good looking. The boxwood parts are 0,5mm, and they are made round on there edges. (sometimes I struggle with english language to exprim simple ideas !! 😅) dvm27, Ainars Apalais, Archi and 18 others 21 Quote
md1400cs Posted March 27, 2020 #109 Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) Marc, Superb work - also learning so much from your build log!! Edited March 27, 2020 by md1400cs Hubac's Historian, EJ_L, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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 -
Hubac's Historian Posted March 27, 2020 #110 Posted March 27, 2020 Really beautiful detailing, Marc! Is it your plan to make every ornament from scratch, by hand, or will you 3-D print some of the ornament? mtaylor, FrankWouts and EJ_L 3 Quote We are all works in progress, all of the time.
yancovitch Posted March 27, 2020 #111 Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) just curious as to what lens(s) you use to take your superb shots.................you probably could have a whole thread describing your camera, lighting, and techniques.....sorry don't want to distract you....just a quicky and the fascinating thing is, while the whole world is falling apart around you, you and hubac sit and create these fantastic creations on almost a microscopic level, that maybe 1% of the population may find interesting....that sure is one definition of love..... Edited March 27, 2020 by yancovitch mtaylor, FrankWouts, EJ_L and 2 others 5 Quote
Nek0 Posted March 28, 2020 Author #112 Posted March 28, 2020 Yes, I will carve every single piece of ornament in boxwood. I had a proposal by a russian modelist to make me every sculpture of the SR in resin, (or wood with cnc I don't remember) in exchange of my plans, and a proposal just like Michel Saunier by a french modelist to offer me some of the decorative parts in resin but I declined both, I want to make as much as I can by myself and I want only wood for the decorative parts. Resin looks good on Michel Saunier's model but who knows how the wood will turn in a few years... Resin will always look the same so maybe in a couple of years the difference between the two materials will be too obvious. For my photos I only use my Iphone... with the light of my workshop. Only the last picture is made by daylight in my living room. I find the Iphone make some really good photos, with much faithful colors than my canon compact camera I previously used. The only inconvenient is when you need to zoom, the precision of the image runs down. And I like to take some distance from the subject and then zoom rather than make closer shots because the closer you are the more deformed is the image. Especially with rounded shapes as a ship's hull. I have not found a solution for that. These last days were my week of "holydays", and I tried to stay offline from the work as much as I could because I needed to. On sunday I return to work and I will make my part of the job of course. Take care everyone, best regards ! yancovitch, EJ_L, Bob Legge and 4 others 7 Quote
yancovitch Posted April 3, 2020 #113 Posted April 3, 2020 p.s.....................oh....tumeric is a very good herb also......just thought i'd mention.... FrankWouts and mtaylor 2 Quote
yancovitch Posted September 18, 2020 #114 Posted September 18, 2020 boohoo 😢😢............gads, i hope you are ok neko FrankWouts 1 Quote
Boxbuilds Posted September 20, 2020 #115 Posted September 20, 2020 Such patience. But with all the work that's gone into SR so far, carving the ornaments is a fitting tribute. Why not use walnut for the decorations? The details are soooo fine I would think a very hard wood would be necessary. Non? EJ_L, mtaylor, Keith Black and 2 others 5 Quote Current build: Great Harry, restoration On hold: Soliel Royale, Mantua Completed: Bluenose ll, Artesania Latina San Francisco ll, Artesania Latina Chris Craft barrel back triple cockpit, Dumas Chris Craft 1940 double cockpit, Dumas Santa Maria, Artesania Latina 1901 Scow Schooner, scratch built Hannah, Continental Navy, scratch built Candelaria bomb ship, OcCre Pride of Baltimore, Model Shipways 17 foot Chesapeake kayak (2, one scratch), Midwest USN Picket Boat #1, Model Shipways Kobuksan, Turtle Korean ironclad, YoungModeler HMS Revenge, scratch NY Pilot Boat, kit bashed, Model Shipways USS Monitor, scratch Nuestra Senora de Afortunado, 1926 Popular Science plan, Resoration Martha, CBMM, Puddle Jumper, scratch stern wheeler Lady Sarah, kit bashed Constructo Victorian launch
FrankWouts Posted February 2, 2021 #116 Posted February 2, 2021 Hi Marc, Almost a year since your last post, I hope you're okay and healthy in this pandemic? Frank. Keith Black 1 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Prior builds on MSW: None
RobinB87 Posted February 14, 2021 #117 Posted February 14, 2021 Just discovered your build log. What a stunning build! Chapeau!🙌 Are you also rigging this beauty? Best regards, Robin FrankWouts, Keith Black, EJ_L and 1 other 4 Quote Best regards, Robin. Current build: Le fleuron 1729 scale 1:48 Scratch
Nek0 Posted March 26, 2021 Author #118 Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) Hello everybody, thank you very much for your messages and all my apologies for not being active the last couple of month... I just discovered the warm PM you sent me and I'm really ashamed... The build has gone very little forward because it's a quite long work to do the carvings, and something I told would never happen again has happened... I'm a father of a little baby girl born 08.22.20 ! Of course it made me busy quite a lot, and I can at last go back to the workshop. As you know the pandemic make my job more tricky but hopefully I'm not working in a hospital so I'm fine. Thank you all for the kind words, I'm really sorry I did'nt see them earlier... I hope everyone is alright, take care, Marc Edited March 26, 2021 by Nek0 Archi, md1400cs, gjdale and 14 others 15 2 Quote
Hubac's Historian Posted March 26, 2021 #119 Posted March 26, 2021 Congratulations, Marc!! Leos rule! What is your Daughter’s name? mtaylor, FrankWouts, EJ_L and 1 other 4 Quote We are all works in progress, all of the time.
Nek0 Posted March 26, 2021 Author #120 Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) Thank you very much Marc ! My wife makes miniatures quicker (and better) than me ! My daughter's name is Julia are you Leo too ? Edited March 26, 2021 by Nek0 dvm27, mtaylor, FrankWouts and 3 others 6 Quote
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