Trussben Posted October 12, 2017 #271 Posted October 12, 2017 She looks great Chris, as for the anchor bands, your the captain. ben Quote Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
ChrisLBren Posted October 12, 2017 Author #272 Posted October 12, 2017 Thanks guys - just like anything with this hobby - you fixate on certain "elements" during construction - always the most recents ones. With a little perspective/time away - those "elements" tend to blend into the background. The bands stay as is. This one is FINISHED. Per Gaetan's advice I will shoot some photos on a black background for the finished model section. I have two more pressing decisions - a display case and the next build.... Mike Y, Rustyj, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 Quote
Tigersteve Posted October 12, 2017 #273 Posted October 12, 2017 Chris, The results are fantastic. Very clean work. Steve Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways
Ryland Craze Posted October 13, 2017 #274 Posted October 13, 2017 Congratulations Chris on completing your Confederacy. Your model looks clean and flawless. I have enjoyed following your build log. mtaylor and Seahawk1313 2 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat
Seahawk1313 Posted October 13, 2017 #275 Posted October 13, 2017 Beautifully done, very impressive work. I have enjoyed seeing your log and your wonderful build. A builder is always harder on his work, you did excellent.-Hal mtaylor 1 Quote
ChrisLBren Posted October 16, 2017 Author #277 Posted October 16, 2017 Hey Group, I just ordered the La Renommee Monograph from Ancre. I have fallen in love with this French ship. The extreme tumblehome, oblique inner planking, and sculptures seduced me. I will be figuring out the case situation for Confederacy while I wait for the Monograph to arrive. Thanks again for your likes and compliments regarding Confederacy. Chris Ryland Craze, Tigersteve, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote
mtaylor Posted October 16, 2017 #278 Posted October 16, 2017 Nice choice Chris. She's a sweet looking frigate. 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)
ChrisLBren Posted October 17, 2017 Author #279 Posted October 17, 2017 Thanks Mark - I will have to up my game with carving - but that's a skill I'm interested in mastering. To me - sculptures are the very thing that transforms a ship model into art. I can't wait for the Monograph to arrive ! MEDDO and mtaylor 2 Quote
yancovitch Posted October 17, 2017 #280 Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) is this the one? and is this really the shape of the hull?............very interesting lines....never seen ones like it Edited October 17, 2017 by yancovitch Quote
Landlocked123 Posted October 17, 2017 #281 Posted October 17, 2017 Hi Chris, I think it might be time for an updated picture of the twins.😊 i would imagine they’re starting to look like miniature human beings at this point! best, john Quote Member: Connecticut Marine Model Society Nautical Research Guild Model Ship World "So we beat on, boats against the current, bourne back ceaselessly into the past" F. Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby "If at first you don’t succeed.......skydiving is probably not for you”
mtaylor Posted October 17, 2017 #282 Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, yancovitch said: is this the one? and is this really the shape of the hull?............very interesting lines....never seen ones like it That's the one and yes, that's the hull shape from the stern. The French frigates had some beautiful lines. Edited October 17, 2017 by mtaylor 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)
ChrisLBren Posted October 17, 2017 Author #283 Posted October 17, 2017 Yes thats the French ship with the curves. Have a look at Patricks log here on MSW to see how beautiful this hull is - he's done an amazing job. I can't wait to see how he handles the sculptures. As far as the twins - yes it may be time to update their photos - they will be 5 in January ! mtaylor 1 Quote
Kurt Johnson Posted October 17, 2017 #284 Posted October 17, 2017 Art, a really wonderful work of art. Some people can model every little detail to a every high degree, but it still lacks something and remains stiff and cold. That is definitely not the case, here. I hope you have a special place waiting for her. Can't imagine how great the next one will be. Kurt Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
Pirate adam Posted October 17, 2017 #285 Posted October 17, 2017 Great work. Looking forward to Renommee! mtaylor 1 Quote
ChrisLBren Posted October 18, 2017 Author #286 Posted October 18, 2017 Thanks for the kind words Kurt and Adam - really appreciate it. It was a really fun build. Chris mtaylor 1 Quote
ChrisLBren Posted February 27, 2021 Author #287 Posted February 27, 2021 So 4 years later after completition she looks better as the wood finish has deepend and aged. I know I should put her in a case - but she looks great as is. Gregory, Elia, Chuck and 13 others 16 Quote
Ainars Apalais Posted March 3, 2021 #288 Posted March 3, 2021 Looks really fantastic Chris.!!! mtaylor 1 Quote
Bossman Posted March 3, 2021 #289 Posted March 3, 2021 Chris, she is, in a word, stunning! If there is a flaw, it’d not to be seen. Congratulations on a beautiful model. Maybe someday my skill and discipline can match yours but I doubt it. mtaylor 1 Quote Current build: Model Shipways “Confederacy “ Completed builds: Mamoli “Royal Louis“ Mantua “Royal Caroline” Scratch 1/4 scale gondola “Philadelphia” Scratch “Hannah” from Hahn plans.
Mike Y Posted March 12, 2021 #290 Posted March 12, 2021 Aawww! How does it look when LED strips are on? Never tried lighting from that angle, can you show a few photos? mtaylor 1 Quote Current build: Beavers Prize - POF 1:48 (Hahn style) Side builds: Schooner Polotsk by Master Korabel 18th Century Longboat by MS Finished: 21ft English Pinnace by MS
ChrisLBren Posted March 14, 2021 Author #291 Posted March 14, 2021 Hi Mike - no LED strips - this build is a plank on bulkhead scratch build with the help of some of Chucks original carvings when he designed the kit for Model Expo - along with Rusty we were some of the first to build the prototype. And thanks for the complements everyone - it was a great adventure ! I have built my workshop with enough tools/power tools to tackle the next project which has to be a fully framed model as I have enough dimensioned Pear. I love the Winnie - but really want to stretch on a fully framed build. Her skeleton is complete - Chuck's plans and lazer cut parts are fantastic as demonstrated by many of the build logs currently here on MSW. I will get back to her at some point. My dream was always a French ship. Currently I have the keels parts almost completed for Le Gros Ventre in 1/36. I have learned to use chisels as well as a Proxxon MF70 mill. I also have a Unimat lathe which I have yet to use along with all of Jim Byrnes Tools. In the wings I have the plans blown up for La Renommee at 1/36 - the carvings however are daunting which gives me pause. And I also own Gerards new Mono for L'Egyptienne as well in 1/48 which is an attractive subject. They are all about the same size - big models but I have the space. Updates soon ! tlevine and mtaylor 2 Quote
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