NMBROOK Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share #61 Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) I thought I had better post an update before my build ends up on page 200 I decided to have a small break from carving before my eyes met in the middle.I made a start on the prow.The profile was altered and then it was clad in black boxwood sheet.I have included an extension that carries the mast stay and has a carving of cupid astride a lion on it.I then went on to sort the offset bowsprit.I cut a bowsprit out of lime dowel I had to hand(to be replaced with walnut)and designed a way the bowsprit would lock in place without glue.I then replicated a 'bowsprit lock' arrangement i have in one of my reference books. Kind Regards Nigel Edited July 26, 2013 by NMBROOK Anja, NAZGÛL and Aussie048 3 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted July 26, 2013 Share #62 Posted July 26, 2013 Excellent work Nigel! I really like it. /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share #63 Posted July 26, 2013 Thank you very much Matti Not had much spare time recently,hence my lack of updates. Kind Regards Nigel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted July 26, 2013 Share #64 Posted July 26, 2013 Nigel, Beautiful update. I'm also really enjoying watching your build. Did you insert brass sleeves in your forward canon openings? It might just be a refection, but it looks so excellent. Regards, Michael 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...
4whelr Posted July 26, 2013 Share #65 Posted July 26, 2013 Nigel, Impressive work! Eddie Quote <p><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>"Be yourself. Everyone else is taken." - Oscar Wilde</strong></span></p><br /> <p> </p><br /> <p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='<a class='bbc_url' href='http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2720-elsie-by-4whelr-modelshipways/#entry73752'>http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2720-elsie-by-4whelr-modelshipways/#entry73752</a>'><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Current Build - Elsie</strong></span></a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share #66 Posted July 26, 2013 Thank you very much Michael Yes I did.They will be painted black but I wanted a neat finish inside the hole and they also represent the thickness of the bulkhead. Kind Regards Nigel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share #67 Posted July 26, 2013 Thank you very much Eddie Kind Regards Nigel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted July 26, 2013 Share #68 Posted July 26, 2013 Looking geat Nigel. I like your 'bowsprit lock'. Anja Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share #69 Posted July 26, 2013 Thank you very much Anja I don't like the idea of glueing the bowsprit and masts in place,instead relying on the rigging to secure them.You never know,and if one of them should get broken in the future,it will be easy to replace. Kind Regards Nigel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share #70 Posted July 26, 2013 Sorry Anja,refering to wrong thing,I got the design out of a book by John Franklin'navy board ship models 1650-1750' Kind Regards Nigel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferit Posted July 27, 2013 Share #71 Posted July 27, 2013 Hi Nigel, The quality of your work is from museum... There are many details for each one, there is another detailed work. Details are taking shape by smallish details... And colors appeal the look for a long while... Very clean and smooth build... I reposted photos of your work. I would like to learn how you could pass the vertival timbers (No 1's) through the No 2 timber. Impeccable!... Quote Best Regards… Ferit KUTLU Under construction: Frigate Berlin (Brandenburg Navy) Hope: Frigate Wappen Von Hamburg (Brandenburg Navy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share #72 Posted July 27, 2013 Hi Brian The gratings that come with the kit are MASSIVE.I have replaced them with 1mm caldercraft ones. Kind Regards Nigel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share #73 Posted July 27, 2013 Thank you very much indeed for your kind words Ferit To cut the square holes out in the capping strip,after marking it out,I cut the 2.7mm square holes out using a tiny rotary burr in the dremel.They were then squared up and taken to full size using a combination of a small jewellers square file and the point of a scalpel.It probably took a couple of hours to produce that one piece.It was then slid over the verticals into position and I found a couple of the uprights were pushed out of vertical slightly,so I marked which holes wanted enlarging slightly.The strip was removed and minute adjustments made then bonded in position. Kind Regards Nigel Salty Sea Dog and Ferit 2 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted July 27, 2013 Share #74 Posted July 27, 2013 That is very nice and your effort was worth it. It looks perfect! Do you have a oic or link to the jeweller file? /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share #75 Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) Thanks again Matti The files come in a pack of ten,unfortunately there is no makers name on the sleeve.The burrs are the same.I have a pic showing both.I bought them from originalmarquetry.com in the uk.Sorry don't know how to post links. Kind Regards Nigel Edited July 27, 2013 by NMBROOK Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferit Posted July 27, 2013 Share #76 Posted July 27, 2013 What you had done is a real struggle. A lot of square holes and each one matches strictly, following at the same time the convexity of the hull (vertical timbers)... Such determination you have!... Quote Best Regards… Ferit KUTLU Under construction: Frigate Berlin (Brandenburg Navy) Hope: Frigate Wappen Von Hamburg (Brandenburg Navy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share #77 Posted July 27, 2013 Thanks again Ferit Yes it wasn't easy and it was time consuming.It is always the detail that takes time,not the big bits Kind Regards Nigel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share #78 Posted July 31, 2013 (edited) I wanted to concentrate on the remaining work to enable me to fit the prow deck.I first started on the trim that runs from under the figurehead back to the wales at the bow.I started by cutting a wishbone shape out of pear that fitted around the stem.This was then notched to take the gussets at each side.I couldn't make this from one piece as the gussets slope with the wales.The wishbone piece was shaped as the sides taper in both planes.This was fitted and the gussets were shaped and fitted.The next job is the anchor hawse holes and carved surrounds.After looking at the artwork and refering to sephton's book I thought that this supposed angel with outstretched wings has a slight demonic appearance.I first cut a pear strip and shaped it to fit the curve of the bow.I have started the carving work and you will notice I have given the angel a skull for a face.I hope to be able to depict the rib structure on the body.The rest of the carving is mainly in the rough at the moment. Kind Regards Nigel Edited July 31, 2013 by NMBROOK mtaylor, 4whelr, Anja and 4 others 7 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferit Posted August 1, 2013 Share #79 Posted August 1, 2013 Your show is going along... Clean and glorified... Quote Best Regards… Ferit KUTLU Under construction: Frigate Berlin (Brandenburg Navy) Hope: Frigate Wappen Von Hamburg (Brandenburg Navy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted August 1, 2013 Share #80 Posted August 1, 2013 Wow, thats looking so nice Nigel! I wish someone could do a video tutorial of how to sculp things like that. /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share #81 Posted August 1, 2013 Thank you very much Ferit and Brian for your kind words Kind Regards Nigel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share #82 Posted August 1, 2013 Thank you very much indeed Matti I think the problem with a video is that it would be very long.I have five hours work so far in that little carving.I anticipate it could take up to another ten to complete it.This build is the first time I have done any proper carving,so I am learning as I go along.The one thing I have learned is to only use burrs to remove material bulk.I get better results doing the final shaping with the tip of a scalpel blade and dental probes.When I do the carving for the opposite side,I will post some pics at stages to try and illustrate how I go about it.My method my not be the same as everyone else but I have a couple of conditions that affect my dexterity and sensitivity in my hands so all my techniques have had to be adapted to suit. Kind Regards Nigel NAZGÛL and md1400cs 2 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted August 1, 2013 Share #83 Posted August 1, 2013 Thanks for the explanation! My guess is that we all get our own preferences how to do things. I know I do a lot of painting stuff from what I find works for me, but others do different. There is a norwegian guy Named Lasse Henning (Starwars modeler), and he made a video in high speed. Just had a camera on a stand and had it rolling while he worked then afterwards he put it on high speed. Maybe it wouldnt work for this, as it would be hard to see the small work. Looking forward to see more of your ship! /Matti Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4whelr Posted August 1, 2013 Share #84 Posted August 1, 2013 Nigel, Superb work on the carving!! I am in awe of your artistic talent. Eddie Quote <p><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>"Be yourself. Everyone else is taken." - Oscar Wilde</strong></span></p><br /> <p> </p><br /> <p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='<a class='bbc_url' href='http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2720-elsie-by-4whelr-modelshipways/#entry73752'>http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2720-elsie-by-4whelr-modelshipways/#entry73752</a>'><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Current Build - Elsie</strong></span></a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share #85 Posted August 1, 2013 Thank you very much Eddie Thats very interesting Matti.I have completed the carving today.I have had to glue it to the end of a piece of strip to work on it so the camera wont focus on it properly.I hope to fit it tomorrow night so I should be able to take a decent pick then. Kind Regards Nigel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipyard sid Posted August 1, 2013 Share #86 Posted August 1, 2013 Hello Nigella Just found your log, looks like I have been missing something special!!, yep cracking build, well done. Just keep enjoying your build and I will now enjoy watching it progress. Regards DAVID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share #87 Posted August 2, 2013 Thank you very much David By the way it's Nigel Kind Regards Nigel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share #88 Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) Just a pic of the completed carving.I have given it one coat of varnish for protection.It looks much darker than in real life due to lighting. Kind Regards Nigel Edited August 2, 2013 by NMBROOK archjofo, Aussie048, NAZGÛL and 3 others 6 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 2, 2013 Share #89 Posted August 2, 2013 Wow, thats looking so nice Nigel! I wish someone could do a video tutorial of how to sculp things like that. /Matti Matti, Have a look here... http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/468-thank-you-bill-short-for-sponsoring-model-ship-world/?hl=%2Bbill+%2Bshort+%2Bcarving It's not a video but a book and well worth it. Bill is a member here and his log: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1356-sovereign-of-the-seas-by-bill-short-sergal-1637-scale-178-port-side-as-built-starboard-side-as-presented-to-king-charles-i-for-approval/page-1?hl=sovereign ZyXuz and NAZGÛL 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferit Posted August 3, 2013 Share #90 Posted August 3, 2013 Hi Nigel, Carving is an another dimension and you are walking there, on your shoes of perfection... Are you thinking to make all your own carvings of your SoS? NMBROOK 1 Quote Best Regards… Ferit KUTLU Under construction: Frigate Berlin (Brandenburg Navy) Hope: Frigate Wappen Von Hamburg (Brandenburg Navy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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