Bitao Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share #151 Posted January 5, 2022 Dear Michael, good luck and get well soon. Look forward to seeing more of your work! mtaylor and billocrates 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitao Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share #152 Posted January 5, 2022 Recently temporarily slowed down the progress, rest a few days do not want to make themselves very tired. With the Beijing Winter Olympics and winter vacation approaching, I will have more than a month of vacation to focus on the next step. Thank you for your attention. chris watton, GrandpaPhil, Keith Black and 20 others 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle17 Posted January 5, 2022 Share #153 Posted January 5, 2022 Master works bitao! Your joinery is superb. You missed your calling as you should have been a master shipwright. Maybe in your next life???? Joe Keith Black, billocrates, Bitao and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitao Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share #154 Posted January 7, 2022 On 1/6/2022 at 12:45 AM, Thistle17 said: Master works bitao! Your joinery is superb. You missed your calling as you should have been a master shipwright. Maybe in your next life???? Joe Thank you, Joe. I don’t know what to do with such high praise. I think I still need a few years of hard work and study. I hope I live up to the standards you set for me. . . No Idea, mtaylor, billocrates and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 7, 2022 Share #155 Posted January 7, 2022 2 hours ago, bitao said: Thank you, Joe. I don’t know what to do with such high praise. I think I still need a few years of hard work and study. I hope I live up to the standards you set for me. . . I think it's the other way around, Bitao. You and the other masters here are setting the standards and the rest of us try to get to your level. billocrates, Keith Black and Bitao 2 1 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...
Bitao Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share #156 Posted January 7, 2022 35 minutes ago, mtaylor said: I think it's the other way around, Bitao. You and the other masters here are setting the standards and the rest of us try to get to your level. Thank you, Mark. You give me the impression of being very good at learning and being modest, and showing friendly and encouragement to everyone here. This forum is like a big mountain, each of us is a climber; maybe because of physical strength, skills, we are at different heights of the path, but all of us are doing their best to move towards the summit. I, as the lucky one, may be able to climb a little faster than the others. But the laggards, once they have mastered the technique, will also be the ones who go beyond the standard. In the process, we enjoy the fun of growing, learning, improving, succeeding, and transcending ourselves. It doesn’t matter what height you reach. michael mott, billocrates, mtaylor and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted January 7, 2022 Share #157 Posted January 7, 2022 48 minutes ago, bitao said: This forum is like a big mountain, each of us is a climber; maybe because of physical strength, skills, we are at different heights of the path, but all of us are doing their best to move towards the summit. I, as the lucky one, may be able to climb a little faster than the others. But the laggards, once they have mastered the technique, will also be the ones who go beyond the standard. In the process, we enjoy the fun of growing, learning, improving, succeeding, and transcending ourselves. It doesn’t matter what height you reach. Bitao, well said. mtaylor, billocrates, BANYAN and 3 others 5 1 Quote Current Builds: Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 7, 2022 Share #158 Posted January 7, 2022 Very well said, indeed. In many ways we're like an old time guild with apprentices, journeymen, and masters passing skills along. Bitao, Keith Black, PerMarePer Terram and 2 others 4 1 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...
Bitao Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share #159 Posted January 10, 2022 Hello, everyone. Took two days off to continue. The spacer pads between the ribs were removed. The next important step is to open the window. bruce d, Keith Black, druxey and 25 others 22 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted January 10, 2022 Share #160 Posted January 10, 2022 Wonderful work Bitao. Jeronimo, Keith Black, Bitao and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted January 10, 2022 Share #161 Posted January 10, 2022 Bitao, the complexity is so beautiful it almost hurts one's eyes. michael mott, Bitao, PerMarePer Terram and 3 others 5 1 Quote Current Builds: Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitao Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share #162 Posted January 15, 2022 JpR62, Jeronimo, Borek and 23 others 24 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitao Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share #163 Posted January 23, 2022 druxey, mtaylor, VTHokiEE and 32 others 30 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted January 24, 2022 Share #164 Posted January 24, 2022 (edited) That is exquisite joinery Bitao; very nicely done. A real treat for the eyes. cheers Pat Edited January 24, 2022 by BANYAN KentM, billocrates, Bitao and 4 others 6 1 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted January 28, 2022 Share #165 Posted January 28, 2022 Lovely work, Bitao. mtaylor, Bitao, No Idea and 2 others 4 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted January 29, 2022 Share #166 Posted January 29, 2022 Great beautiful work Bitao. billocrates, Bitao, mtaylor and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitao Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share #167 Posted January 30, 2022 Tomorrow will usher in China’s traditional festival: the Spring Festival. In a few days, the Beijing Winter Olympics will also be opening. I will stop working and take about a week off to spend this wonderful holiday with my wife. I also wish friends all over the world a happy New Year! I will continue to update until it is complete. yvesvidal, Beef Wellington, CiscoH and 28 others 29 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted January 30, 2022 Share #168 Posted January 30, 2022 Happy New Year to you, Bitao. Enjoy your time off, in the mean time your work is as beautiful as always. dvm27, Bitao, bruce d and 3 others 5 1 Quote Current Builds: Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted January 30, 2022 Share #169 Posted January 30, 2022 A happy New Year to you indeed! mtaylor, dvm27, Bitao and 3 others 5 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted January 30, 2022 Share #170 Posted January 30, 2022 Happy New Year, hope the Tiger is lucky for you! popash42, Tony Hunt, Bitao and 5 others 7 1 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Idea Posted January 30, 2022 Share #171 Posted January 30, 2022 Happy new year mate!!! Awesome work on the ship too 😀 billocrates, Keith Black, Bitao and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 30, 2022 Share #172 Posted January 30, 2022 Here's hoping you have a great and wonderful new year. billocrates, Bitao and Keith Black 2 1 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...
Bitao Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share #173 Posted February 9, 2022 Thank you for your support and encouragement. During the Spring Festival, I rested for five days. I started going back to my workshop yesterday. Because of the later dyeing, in order to show the irregular shape of the Lath, this part breaks the convention of complete laying. Making Rivets before dyeing is also tedious work. KARAVOKIRIS, giampieroricci, WalrusGuy and 27 others 28 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted February 9, 2022 Share #174 Posted February 9, 2022 Bitao, welcome back. Always a pleasure seeing updates of your beautiful work. Bitao, billocrates, druxey and 1 other 3 1 Quote Current Builds: Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted February 9, 2022 Share #175 Posted February 9, 2022 I always enjoy seeing your work, it is beautiful! Bitao, billocrates and Keith Black 2 1 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitao Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share #176 Posted February 11, 2022 It took a whole day to finish the rivets. The color is not completely black, I do not like the single color and contrast is too big, a Little Red Brown; because of the lighting, the actual color than the photo a little darker, similar to dark brown. KentM, No Idea, gjdale and 25 others 27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlevine Posted February 12, 2022 Share #177 Posted February 12, 2022 Most importantly, your work is incredible. I wish I had half your talent. I agree with you that the color of the wales is too brown. How are you planning on fixing it? Bitao, Keith Black, mtaylor and 1 other 3 1 Quote Toni Chairman Nautical Research Guild Member Nautical Research and Model Society Member Midwest Model Shipwrights Current Builds: NRG Rigging Project Completed Builds: Longboat - 1:48 scale HMS Atalanta-1775 - 1:48 scale Half Hull Planking Project Capstan Project Swallow 1779 - 1:48 scale Echo Cross Section Gallery: Hannah - 1:36 scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted February 12, 2022 Share #178 Posted February 12, 2022 Absolutely beautiful workmanship, mate! John mtaylor, billocrates, Bitao and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitao Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share #179 Posted February 12, 2022 Thank you, Toni, John, for that compliment. To be honest, the color that took me half a day to bring up is really my favorite color, but the result looks Red and light in the photo, seems to be out of the ordinary. It’s not what I can see with my own eyes. Because the surface has been protected with paraffin oil, once polished off and re-dyed it will destroy the fragile, sharp edges, which is unacceptable to me. There is always something wrong with one piece of work, and it may serve as a profound lesson for improvement for my next piece.☺️ Tony Hunt, Saburo, Keith Black and 7 others 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted February 12, 2022 Share #180 Posted February 12, 2022 1 hour ago, bitao said: There is always something wrong with one piece of work, and it may serve as a profound lesson for improvement for my next piece.☺️ So True, it is the most one of the most valuable lessons we can learn, but at the same time not hold us back. I feel that these challenges are presented for us so that we can progress in our journey, which is after all the most important consideration. Overall the model does look amazing. Michael Bitao, Tony Hunt, Keith Black and 4 others 6 1 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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