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[Oliver1973]

Thank you, Mike. But copy only the good things 😄...

[Oliver1973]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Hubac's Historian]

Are you familiar with this builder?

 

http://olivier.gatine.free.fr/og/index.html

 

His model of La Belle is, in my opinion, just one of the cleanest, most elegant, and most superbly carved models I have seen.  Olivier really captures the elan of French design.  He is an inspiration to me, and whenever it is that I am equipped to build my first Arsenal style model, La Belle will be the subject; she’s the perfect microcosm of French naval architecture from this period that interests me the most.

 

The model you are making is on track to be every bit as good.  I am following your resourceful methods with great interest.

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[Oliver1973]

@Hubac's Historian

Thank you very much but i am far away from Olivier. I am a beginner and the whole project is a big trail and error. The La Belle is my preparation project for the Bonhomme Richard.
You can check Oliviers building log in the forum from Gerard Delacroix. There are more La Belle builder and it is very good to take ideas for the tricky corners.
https://5500.forumactif.org/f25-la-belle-1684-plans-jean-boudriot
It´s good to enter wih the google translator if you are not firm with the french language.

 

[Hubac's Historian]

Marc Yeu is also a first-time scratch builder, but his innate talent and willingness to take his time are producing first-rate results - as are your talent and patience.  Keep it up!

 

I will definitely take a look at Olivier’s build log.  Merci, for sharing.

[Oliver1973]

[mtaylor]

Beautiful work.  

[Oliver1973]

Thank you, Mark ❤️

[Oliver1973]

For not spend all my money for chrismas gifts for the whole family i spend it for this loveley Unimat 3. In this way my money is saved😊. To find a good Unimat is like a parking place in the city. It´s war ! This machine close my last gap on the subject tool machines. I don´t need the milling/drill adapter, but it´s nice to have. How good the machine works we will see soon.

[stuglo]

This is a masterclass. For oldies like me who have no ability/knowledge of CAD, does anyone know of a source/way of obtaining plans that have used this and can go straight to printing and applying to the wood?

[Oliver1973]

[JeffT]

Very nice looking model.

[Oliver1973]

Thank you, Jeff 👍

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[victory78]

Hello Oliver, nice to meet you here too.
Great progress.

Greetings Matthias

[Oliver1973]

Thanks Matthias,

 

only some "old" photos.....

[hwe]

Hi Oliver,

no updates here?

 

Best regards,

 

H.

[Oliver1973]

[Oliver1973]

[Oliver1973]

 

[Hubac's Historian]

Exquisite workmanship!

[Boxbuilds]

On 8/13/2019 at 5:21 AM, Oliver1973 said:

First step redraw the structure on CAD and making the drawings.

 

 

[Boxbuilds]

I cry with wonder....I wish I could do this.  your career and patience are producing an exemplary model...no, piece of art.  Not diminishing similar experts, you deserve credit for both the quality of your woodwork and the "tutorial" that is being written in your log.  Many of us will benefit.  Danke.

[Oliver1973]

Thanks to all the likes and the kind comments.
@Boxbuilds I see that you have a lot of experience. I buildt only a one-mast-ship before this project.  So, why do you think that you cant build a project like this 😆 ???


 

[Vladimir_Wairoa]

On 7/7/2020 at 1:28 PM, Oliver1973 said:

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brearhtaking indeed Oliver,  thank you for sharing it. 

[Oliver1973]

[Boxbuilds]

The subtle curves and the precise cuts of your mill are enviable.  Having the right tools is an underappreciated factor...as is knowing how to use them.  Very nice work.

[Oliver1973]

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