Gaetan Bordeleau Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share #181 Posted April 16, 2014 David, Le Fleuron is 1 feet shorter than the 74, so it is also lighter. The 74 was in the basement and is now 1 floor higher. It is encase behind the screen. mtaylor, Jeronimo, Elmer Cornish and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaetan Bordeleau Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share #182 Posted April 17, 2014 Continuing adjustment janos, SailorGreg, archjofo and 14 others 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted April 17, 2014 Share #183 Posted April 17, 2014 Looking good keep up the good work. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaetan Bordeleau Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share #184 Posted April 18, 2014 Thank you David tlevine, janos, EdT and 17 others 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJSoane Posted April 19, 2014 Share #185 Posted April 19, 2014 Gaetan, Stunning, beautiful! Mrk Jeronimo 1 Quote Current build: HMS Bellona 74, ca. 1760, 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/196-hms-bellona-by-sjsoane-scale-164-1760-as-designed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nenseth Posted April 19, 2014 Share #186 Posted April 19, 2014 That is one fantastic build you have there Just wondering, when did you start to build this ship and do you think it will be finished? Quote -Hans Christian Current build -La Belle 1684 (Scracth build) -Oseberg (Billing Boats) (On hold) -Falmouth (Euromodel) (On hold) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaetan Bordeleau Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share #187 Posted April 19, 2014 Good morning Hans, The construction of Le Fleuron began 2 years ago. At this rate, at least 3 years yet to go. For the previous one, the 74 guns, 8 feet long instead of 7 feet for Le Fleuron. Time to build, full speed ahead, 2,5 years. Aussie048, Jeronimo, WackoWolf and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted April 19, 2014 Share #188 Posted April 19, 2014 That is a great photo. You captured her perfectly. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reklein Posted April 19, 2014 Share #189 Posted April 19, 2014 Thats a big project Gaetan. You need a construction crew. At the rate you are going it will be an antique before you are finished Its beautiful work BTW. Bill in Idaho Quote Bill, in Idaho Completed Mamoli Halifax and Billings Viking ship in 2015 Next Model Shipways Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaetan Bordeleau Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share #190 Posted May 1, 2014 GRS ball vise are used by engravers. Highly versatile to hold a part. Jeronimo, dgbot, Aussie048 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reklein Posted May 1, 2014 Share #191 Posted May 1, 2014 That ball vise is the ticket for handling small parts and carving badges and scroll work. Are you buying or making your blocks etc. when you get to the rigging part. Will it have sails? Do you have a good plan for where all the running rigging lines belay to on deck? Bill Quote Bill, in Idaho Completed Mamoli Halifax and Billings Viking ship in 2015 Next Model Shipways Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted May 1, 2014 Share #192 Posted May 1, 2014 Gorgeous work where did you find that vise. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaetan Bordeleau Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share #193 Posted May 1, 2014 Bill, this model is 100% scratchbuilt. I will not install sails. The model would not pass through the doors. The model is made like admiralty style, planked on one side only and no masts. The only blocks I will do are for the cannons. I did not study plans for the running rigging. David, I bought this vise from a jewelry tool store in Montreal, but it is coming from: http://www.grstools.com/workholding/vises-and-blocks/standard-block.html If you want to buy only one, buy this one, because it is not 1, 2, or 3 axis but this is a multi-axis adjustment. Also when I push a mini carving knife, the vise is adjusted so that the motion is from down to top which makes the movement more controllable. This vise was created for engraving, it does allows the knife to be pushed also in a circle motion with an adjustable tension mechanism. mtaylor and reklein 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted May 1, 2014 Share #194 Posted May 1, 2014 Now, that is a Rolls Royce vise! 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...
Gaetan Bordeleau Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share #195 Posted May 7, 2014 In the area where I stay, there are no expositions are model ship only. The kind of exposition we have are for what I would call Mixed hobby! michael mott, EdT, avsjerome2003 and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussben Posted May 7, 2014 Share #196 Posted May 7, 2014 Looking impressive as always Gaetan, everybody there must of been speechless! Ben Quote Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted May 8, 2014 Share #197 Posted May 8, 2014 Very impressive, Gaetan!. Um...is that folding chair supporting the model? Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaetan Bordeleau Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share #198 Posted May 8, 2014 Ben, there is a large scale of reaction ranging from indifference to admiration. Greg, the support is visible on the second picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJSoane Posted May 8, 2014 Share #199 Posted May 8, 2014 Gaetan, It is majestic to see the ship next to people. It really shows the size of the project. And what is the scale of the little one in front? Beautiful work. Mark Quote Current build: HMS Bellona 74, ca. 1760, 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/196-hms-bellona-by-sjsoane-scale-164-1760-as-designed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaetan Bordeleau Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share #200 Posted May 9, 2014 Mark, The little one was part of a 3 parts project 74 guns: 1/192 1 foot long 1/48 4 feet long 1/24 8 feet long WackoWolf, Jeronimo, cpt. Tom and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mau Posted May 9, 2014 Share #201 Posted May 9, 2014 Gaetan, she's a little jewelry. The more I see your work, the more I admire. Bravo!!! Mauricio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaetan Bordeleau Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share #202 Posted May 16, 2014 first picture is a needle head. Different lenses, different tasks; question which come back regularly 1-2- precision small work, longer focal length allows to work with a straight back. Very useful for splinter 3-6- closer focal length than 1-2, the work must be closer than 1 foot. To have a comfortable working position, the table must be higher like jewelry table 4-5 lightweight version 7-8- the use of magnifier automatically means that you will need more light to see clearly. By example,7 is use when I take picture to the microscope. Also the weight of the light is held by the head strap. A good LED headlight can also be an interesting avenue to see 1-2- 6X+ 3,5X focal lenght > 18’’ 3-6- focal lenght < 10’’ 4-5- installs on eye wear 7- 8- frontal light 9- magnifying glass WackoWolf, druxey, avsjerome2003 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted May 16, 2014 Share #203 Posted May 16, 2014 Talk about a lot of lenses. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlevine Posted May 16, 2014 Share #204 Posted May 16, 2014 I am jealous. Do you use a halogen or xenon light source for your headlight? When I was making balusters on Victory I used to bring wood in to the office and carve them under the operating microscope. Drove my nurse nuts. capnharv2, druxey and Remcohe 3 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...
gjdale Posted May 16, 2014 Share #205 Posted May 16, 2014 Wow! And here I was thinking that one Optivisor was the answer to my needs! Boccherini and Landlocked123 2 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaetan Bordeleau Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share #206 Posted May 17, 2014 Hi Toni, Pilling Weck Xenon light source Hi Grant, Optivisor would probably satisfy most of your needs. The lens number 4 is the one I use the most. Also I like to use the Optivisor, when grinding and polishing small metal parts, it is safer for the eyes and I can observe the part closer while working. druxey, gjdale, WackoWolf and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaetan Bordeleau Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share #207 Posted June 3, 2014 These last days I am making some adaptors. Here is one of these intended to hold a camera inside the model. Aussie048, Jeronimo, Elmer Cornish and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJSoane Posted June 4, 2014 Share #208 Posted June 4, 2014 Gaetan, I am speechless. What an amazing setup! Mark Quote Current build: HMS Bellona 74, ca. 1760, 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/196-hms-bellona-by-sjsoane-scale-164-1760-as-designed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted June 4, 2014 Share #209 Posted June 4, 2014 You have a surgical light in your basement? I am also speechless...and jealous! Greg Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdT Posted June 4, 2014 Share #210 Posted June 4, 2014 Gaetan, all you need now is a few model-building robots. Amazing array of gadgets. Ed Quote All EdT posted material Copyright 2016 Edward J Tosti Young America - extreme clipper 1853 Young America POB Version Modeling the Extreme Clipper Young America Vol 1 1:60 HMS Naiad 1797 The Naiad Frigate Vol I The Naiad Frigate Vol II1:96 Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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