Cutty Sark by NenadM

[rfolsom]

And there is no mess.  Only You see the mess that your mind makes;  we only see the wonderful work you have done to this fine ship.  I could start a new build log showing all the "messes" I have made...

[NenadM]

Thank you for nice word, but my mess is well documented here. It is deep digged in log, but just remember deep surgery on fore and aft deck, then on main deck, then on stern .... something to be shamed, and to notice me what will happen if I forgot to use gray mass in my head

Edited November 18, 2014 by Nenad M

[rfolsom]

well, yes; I have  read your log many times:  and  !know what great your're doing

[mtaylor]

Nenad,

 

We all make our messes and then clean them up the best we can.   Your Cutty is looking grand and to my eyes, you've cleaned up the messes very well.  So well, I wouldn't call them messes anymore.

[NenadM]

Thx Mark. And Bob. Anyhow, there will not be CS 2.0

I hope

Edited November 18, 2014 by Nenad M

[popeye the sailor]

believe me Nenad........when you have the deck fitted out,  the structures in place and masted,  any inconsistency is going to seem very small.   I've followed your log for some time now,  and to see how you arrived to where you are now......it's nothing short of amazing!  the detail you....{and Bob as well} have put into your build......I've not seen it in any shelf version of kits.   the effort you've put into her so far really shows.........you have my respect,  good sir!  I look forward in seeing more!

 

 

cute puppy!  a face like that would make me forget all the cons 

[NenadM]

Thank you Denis for supporting words

 

Attorney strike still lasts ... government and all media just ignore fact that no one court in Serbia is wotrking last three months ?????

 

That government declare europian way of Serbia. On such a way, I do not think so. This is direct one way street to dark middle ages. Is there any brain in heads ???

 

Ok, go forward with something more interesting ( not little Awwww )

 

All outside content on Her right bulwark (except boomkins with chain) mounted

 

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As I wrote earlier, there is difference in position of bolts, scuppers, sheaves in C-plans, present stage and earlier stage before fire, and this situation takes a lot of time to analyze plan, pictures etc etc to try to put everything on place. Considering diferrence, I decided to make mix .

 

Another tought - outside stairways. It would be very nice detail and challenge, but their position enters more confusing between content of little fittings around them. And next - I plan to spread ALL of Her sails, and in that case I think stairways could not be shown. As I know, no one ship spread sails with lowered stairways.

 

Does anybody know where was a place to put of Her stairways durinf sailing?

 

So, my friends, my head after searching positions and identifying all this little beasts, had over 2m in diameter, and if anybody notice that I miss some little part, please let me know

 

My decision to put a final paint layer after this stage was good one. Drilling this little holes is pretty dirty, and all putty under black color come out from holes. Tomorrow next side, and then a lot of thinking about next step: fore and aft ornaments, bowsprit, boomkins, or ....

Edited November 18, 2014 by Nenad M

[Piet]

Very impressive detail work Nenad!  And yes, a repaint would make it really looking great.

 

Cheers,

[NenadM]

Thank you Piet, that is exactly a plan.

 

But before that, it seems that rear ornament is next

 

 

And I still do not how

 

Obviosly, another "playing time" is in front of me

 

 

Another side finished. With this camera I can not show whole side in clear picture, and here is ilustration

 

Waterpost, sheaves, eye bolt and scooper all in neighbourhood

 

 

So, let's play with ornament

[omarcs]

I made twenty three 1mm eyebolts using your method. Really easy. I wrapped the bell wire around a 1mm T-pin. Thanks for the tip.

 

Now to figure out where they are located.

 

Omar

[NenadM]

Today visitor ...

 

 

Appeared feom nowhere with strong decision to move in my home

 

 

But, no

 

And fight with Princese about adopting

 

I win

 

 

Edited November 20, 2014 by Nenad M

[NenadM]

Experiments started :

 

India star, first and second attempt:

 

 

 

 

And second on left

 

 

Base is from wood, blue detail from telephony wire, star itself is from folder metal strip ...

 

9mm outside diameter

 

Still not satisfied with star

Edited November 20, 2014 by Nenad M

[dgbot]

You better be caeful the little rascal may take over, cute enough.

David B

[keelhauled]

like the approach to the star of India!  very creative!!

[Omega1234]

Hi Nenad

 

That's some pretty impressive work! I like them.

 

Keep going!

 

All the best.

[rfolsom]

Hello, Nenad;

 

Impressive work on the Star of India!  It looks great, and I may have to imitate your work...

 

Cute kitty... Cats have always been my favorite pets, but I have birds now;  and curious cats can wreak havoc upon ship models...

 

Best wishes,

 

Bob

[NenadM]

Which of this three?

 

 

1, 2, or 3 ?

 

Or to try more ?

 

Third attempt - base is made of mixture alabaster+wood glue+gold acrylic

 

Carves are mor visible on wood base, but with this mixture, base is thiner

Edited November 21, 2014 by Nenad M

[NenadM]

First attempt to give Her identification

 

 

 

I gave up from idea to make letters, they are so small, as my skill, so, get paintbrush in hands ( the thinest I have) and practice.

 

When working, I used only "tags" of acrylic, having no idea how much fast it dry on such a miniature paint job. Painting this little piece lasts almost two hours !?!?

Edited November 24, 2014 by Nenad M

[popeye the sailor]

I don't know Nenad......tough choice.   two if you can center the star a bit better....if not,  three      good job on the lettering,  the rope is a nice touch.

[CaptainSteve]

I agree with Popeye ... the second star looks better, although the blue colour on #3 is great !!

[jud]

I prefer number 1 with some refinement of the star. Steady hand work. doing well.

jud

[rfolsom]

Your progress with this part of the build is wonderful.  I usually have no problem with scaling issues, structural components, etc.   but when it comes to artistic embellishments I am completely clueless...

 

Great work!

 

~Bob

[ship wizzard]

svaka cast za ovo graviranje.I kao što iznad kažu: ništa nije nemoguće kad se hoće. Pozdrav iz Sarajeva

[NenadM]

No 4. made today, and it is final solution



Jus have no nerve to experiment more.

If I have, I could make "Star Of India" until the end of my lifetime

Edited November 25, 2014 by Nenad M

[michael mott]

Nice work on the stars Nenad, i also like the rope.

 

Michael

[NenadM]

Just for remember - She was launched on november 22th ... so yesterday was Her birthday

Edited November 25, 2014 by Nenad M

[Piet]

Hey Nenad great job on the star of India, it's a keeper.  Also as a coincident, my father was born on the 22 of November in 1898  in a small town near Amsterdam, the Netherlands.  A great ship and (to me) a great man born on the same day.

Keep up the great work my friend.

 

Cheers, 

[mtaylor]

Nicely done on the Star, my friend.  Looks fitting and proper.

[CaptainSteve]

I agree with Popeye ... the second star looks better, although the blue colour on #3 is great !!

 

I'm changin' my mind ...

(Gee !! That NEVER happens)

 

#4 in definitely a winner !!

[NenadM]

Forward







only 5mm diameter

and ...

Edited November 25, 2014 by Nenad M