Pegasus by hdrinker - 1:48 - POF - Swan practicum

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Further progress on the focs’l

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Progress on the quarterdeck. Starting the wheel, using Greg’s method, which so far has worked really well. I found that making the spokes by hand is easier for me than using the lathe. 

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The wheel

[Kevin Kenny]

Wow congratulations Henry

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Wheel and tiller, minus riggings 

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Breast work, wheel tackle. Pausing before tackling the belfry capital.

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Breastworks, belfry and waist guns completed.

[Kevin Kenny]

She is really coming along nicely Henry. I am now putting on the channels, getting back into the model 

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Gangways

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Plankshears, swivel gun mounts and head cheeks.

[Kevin Kenny]

Really looks great Henry. 

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Thanks, Kevin! Putting a bit of time in with the weather as it is here. Gotta make headway before fishing season.

Henry

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Progress on the head construction. 

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You’ll notice that I don’t try to sanitize my work, however humbling that of so many on this forum is to me. The dirt, dust and imperfections, however, are the real thing. The important message I try to convey in sharing my stuff is that there are no short cuts, that the time and effort, as well as the imperfections, are there, in plain view. While I follow many of your builds and am inspired beyond words by your images, which render me speechless, I will continue to share my progress and learn from your example. Thank you.

Henry

[Kevin Kenny]

As we have all learnt ship modeling is a journey in which we are all very proud .

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Main elements of the head completed. Does anyone know of a good resource for relief carving? 

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In contemplating the netting for the birthing rail, the gauge is just too narrow for my skills to undertake. Does anyone have a resource for its purchase? I have some which I bought for my Gros Ventre but it’s black. Maybe I ‘ll spray it tan, which is the preferred color, unless there are better recommendations.

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I found a posting within the forum in fittings, etc. dealing with this subject and suggesting Tulle netting fabric in beige and was able to order a small sample. We’ll see what comes.

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Pegasus emerges

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Tafrail complete

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[Kevin Kenny]

Moving along great Henry. I just got new glasses so am back on the model. So nice to see detail again 

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Thanks Kevin. The TurboCarver bits on the mill were invaluable in making the pilasters. And the Tulle mesh is perfect. Trying to decide what’s next.

Henry

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 Starboard quarter badge

[AnobiumPunctatum]

Really nice progress, Henry. It's allways a pleasure to follow your updates.

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Perseus minus right arm holding Medusa’s head. To be added later with Pegasus’ wing. Too many break offs!

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Doesn’t pass the camera test but at 1/48, that’s my best shot. If I tried to smooth it out, there’d be breakage!