ChrisLBren Posted December 22, 2015 #391 Posted December 22, 2015 That finish you've achieved is SPECTACULAR paulsutcliffe and wyz 2 Quote
jose_b Posted December 22, 2015 #392 Posted December 22, 2015 It's very very real. Detailed and fine work, even on hidden parts. It's a pleasure to watch your progress. Jeronimo and mtaylor 2 Quote Building Le François: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9952-le-fran%C3%A7ois-by-jose-scale-1-48-1683/
Remcohe Posted December 22, 2015 #393 Posted December 22, 2015 The close-ups of the guns is like looking at the real deal. Remco mtaylor 1 Quote Treat each part as if it is a model on its own, you will finish more models in a day than others do in a lifetime. Current build HMS Kingfisher MSW 1.0 log click here
jose_b Posted December 22, 2015 #394 Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) Hooks and bolts must be made of iron and not wood, but this point is not mentioned on the monograph. So, it's a great work. Congratulations! Edited December 23, 2015 by jose_b mtaylor 1 Quote Building Le François: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9952-le-fran%C3%A7ois-by-jose-scale-1-48-1683/
Bluto 1790 Posted December 22, 2015 #395 Posted December 22, 2015 When I look at all these photos I can't believe I'm looking at a model --- IT MUST BE A REAL SHIP !!! mtaylor 1 Quote Jim. I cut it twice . . . . . and it's still too short! HMS Leopard 1790; scratch build 1:80 PoB Cross Section - HMS Leopard 1790 - 1:44
AnobiumPunctatum Posted December 23, 2015 #396 Posted December 23, 2015 Fantastic pictures of an great model mtaylor 1 Quote Regards Christian Current build: HM Cutter Alert, 1777; HM Sloop Fly, 1776 - 1/36 On the drawing board: English Ship Sloops Fly, 1776, Comet, 1783 and Aetna, 1776; Naval Cutter Alert, 1777 Paused: HMS Triton, 1771 - 1/48 "Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it." Salvador Dali
druxey Posted December 23, 2015 #397 Posted December 23, 2015 Quite outstanding work! Inspirational as well, Giorgio. paulsutcliffe, mtaylor and Jeronimo 3 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
rekon54 Posted February 1, 2016 Author #398 Posted February 1, 2016 hi, new photos of the Fleuron. rekon54 juzek, Dubz, aviaamator and 14 others 17 Quote If a day will be reproached you that your job has not been done with professionalism, you answer that the ark of Noè has been built by dilettantes and the Titanic by professionals. my web site: http://www.modellismodarsenale.com
rekon54 Posted February 1, 2016 Author #399 Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) ..... ..... Edited February 1, 2016 by rekon54 Dubz, G.L., juzek and 21 others 24 Quote If a day will be reproached you that your job has not been done with professionalism, you answer that the ark of Noè has been built by dilettantes and the Titanic by professionals. my web site: http://www.modellismodarsenale.com
rekon54 Posted February 1, 2016 Author #400 Posted February 1, 2016 ...... img]http://www.modellismodarsenale.com/fleuron/images4/fleuron3941.jpg[/img] rekon54 paulsutcliffe, michael mott, janos and 37 others 40 Quote If a day will be reproached you that your job has not been done with professionalism, you answer that the ark of Noè has been built by dilettantes and the Titanic by professionals. my web site: http://www.modellismodarsenale.com
michael mott Posted February 1, 2016 #401 Posted February 1, 2016 More excellent eye candy. Michael mtaylor 1 Quote 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.
Landrotten Highlander Posted February 1, 2016 #402 Posted February 1, 2016 Could somebody clarify why there are hinges on the supports/vertical struts? Slainte Peter mtaylor 1 Quote Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam Slainte gu mhath L.H.
druxey Posted February 1, 2016 #403 Posted February 1, 2016 Lovely details! mtaylor 1 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
ofencer29350 Posted February 1, 2016 #404 Posted February 1, 2016 simply wonderfull mtaylor 1 Quote Of the bank I look at an ocean of pleasure, or the tumult attracts you, this global movement will be your tipcart! current build: royal caroline buid finished: la recouvrancehttp://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/3025-la-recouvrance-by-ofencer29350/page-2?hl=recouvrance
dvm27 Posted February 1, 2016 #405 Posted February 1, 2016 Love the detail under the hinged pillars where the deck is slope-mortised to allow them to fully extend. Never seen anything like this before but it makes perfect sense. Could you describe how you created the flange detail of the hawse tubes? mtaylor and Landrotten Highlander 2 Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752
Eibwen Posted February 1, 2016 #406 Posted February 1, 2016 I am enamored by your build giorgo! By the way, saw your vid of the fleuron in youtube mtaylor 1 Quote
Eibwen Posted February 1, 2016 #407 Posted February 1, 2016 I am enamored by your build giorgo! By the way, saw your vid of the fleuron in youtube mtaylor 1 Quote
Jim Lad Posted February 1, 2016 #408 Posted February 1, 2016 More superb work for us to enjoy. John mtaylor and avsjerome2003 2 Quote
mtaylor Posted February 2, 2016 #409 Posted February 2, 2016 Beautifully stunning work, Giorgio. 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)
cabrapente Posted February 2, 2016 #410 Posted February 2, 2016 Could somebody clarify why there are hinges on the supports/vertical struts? Slainte Peter the props are in place to support the weight of the cañones.- fold and collected on the roof, to use the winch to raise the anchor. Captain Poison, mtaylor and Landrotten Highlander 3 Quote
MisterRobert Posted May 11, 2016 #411 Posted May 11, 2016 I have been following you for some time Giorgio, your work is wonderful, and you have taught me much. I purchased a quantity of these clamps from Brown Aviation Tools USA, as I found the ones you have been using leave marks in the timber. They are forged steel! http://www.browntool.com/Default.aspx?tabid=344&CategoryID=157&Level=a Regards, Rick mtaylor 1 Quote
MisterRobert Posted May 11, 2016 #412 Posted May 11, 2016 I attach photo of the clamps from Brown Aviation Regards, Rick mtaylor and egen 2 Quote
rekon54 Posted August 24, 2017 Author #414 Posted August 24, 2017 Hi! Soon new photos of Fleuron, still a bit of patience. I had some health problems, now it's ok, and I started working on the model See you soon Giorgio mtaylor, herask, jose_b and 2 others 5 Quote If a day will be reproached you that your job has not been done with professionalism, you answer that the ark of Noè has been built by dilettantes and the Titanic by professionals. my web site: http://www.modellismodarsenale.com
Gaetan Bordeleau Posted August 24, 2017 #415 Posted August 24, 2017 Welcome back Giorgio! Jeronimo and mtaylor 2 Quote
Essayons Posted August 24, 2017 #416 Posted August 24, 2017 Giorgio, what do you use for a finish on the wood? Linseed oil/tung oil?? mtaylor 1 Quote Current Builds: 1/200 Arizona (Trumpeter) using Eduard PE with extras FINISHED!!! 1/48 USS Oneida 1809 DLumberyard "kit"
Essayons Posted August 24, 2017 #417 Posted August 24, 2017 Some use polyurethane as well. mtaylor 1 Quote Current Builds: 1/200 Arizona (Trumpeter) using Eduard PE with extras FINISHED!!! 1/48 USS Oneida 1809 DLumberyard "kit"
jose_b Posted August 24, 2017 #418 Posted August 24, 2017 I'm glad to know about you again. Welcome back! mtaylor 1 Quote Building Le François: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9952-le-fran%C3%A7ois-by-jose-scale-1-48-1683/
rekon54 Posted August 24, 2017 Author #419 Posted August 24, 2017 2 hours ago, Essayons said: Giorgio, che cosa usi per finire sul legno? Olio di lino / tung oil ?? gomma lacca mtaylor 1 Quote If a day will be reproached you that your job has not been done with professionalism, you answer that the ark of Noè has been built by dilettantes and the Titanic by professionals. my web site: http://www.modellismodarsenale.com
Jeronimo Posted August 25, 2017 #420 Posted August 25, 2017 Welcome back Giorgio!!!!!! Karl mtaylor 1 Quote
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