Valeriy V Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share #91 Posted June 7, 2023 This year, divers discovered these three wrecks and brought many interesting details to the surface. Here is a link to a story about these dives under water. https://dzen.ru/a/ZHm0TXZUbFRN7DJO AJohnson, GrandpaPhil, Tony Hunt and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted June 7, 2023 Share #92 Posted June 7, 2023 Useful for a model reconstruction. Such details are often not otherwise documented. Keith Black, druxey, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share #93 Posted July 31, 2023 I welcome all members of the forum and continue my report on the construction of the destroyer. The bow wheelhouse of the ship. yvesvidal, FlyingFish, ERS Rich and 16 others 16 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share #94 Posted July 31, 2023 Stern lock trap steamschooner, FlyingFish, druxey and 15 others 15 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share #95 Posted July 31, 2023 Galley Paul Le Wol, FriedClams, GrandpaPhil and 17 others 17 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share #96 Posted July 31, 2023 Details are installed on the hull of the destroyer. ERS Rich, shipman, steamschooner and 24 others 21 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted July 31, 2023 Share #97 Posted July 31, 2023 I suppose you worked the brass-sheet over wooden formers? Canute, FriedClams, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share #98 Posted July 31, 2023 21 minutes ago, wefalck said: I suppose you worked the brass-sheet over wooden formers? I'm sorry, but I didn't quite understand your question. Keith Black and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted July 31, 2023 Share #99 Posted July 31, 2023 The question was: how did you shape the brass pieces, over wooden formers? Canute, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share #100 Posted July 31, 2023 27 minutes ago, wefalck said: The question was: how did you shape the brass pieces, over wooden formers? When soldering, I do not use wood. All parts are soldered from brass and on a brass frame. ccoyle, mcb, Mirabell61 and 18 others 18 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted July 31, 2023 Share #101 Posted July 31, 2023 Yes, but how do you get the curves into the parts? Ras Ambrioso, Canute, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KORTES Posted July 31, 2023 Share #102 Posted July 31, 2023 A very clean job. Valeriy V, Keith Black, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share #103 Posted July 31, 2023 1 hour ago, wefalck said: Yes, but how do you get the curves into the parts? I make spherical parts from brass using a punzel and a lead plate. davyboy, Keith Black, Ras Ambrioso and 17 others 19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERS Rich Posted July 31, 2023 Share #104 Posted July 31, 2023 Thank you for showing how this work is done. Inspirational! FriedClams, Canute, Valeriy V and 3 others 6 Quote Build Logs: USS Maine, USS Constitution (Hull) Albums: Baltimore Clipper, Sherbourne Cutter, Lackawanna Tug, Eagle Coastal Schooner, Katy Pilot Boat, Sultana Colonial Schooner, Armed Virginia Sloop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted July 31, 2023 Share #105 Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Valeriy V said: I make spherical parts from brass using a punzel and a lead plate. That, of course, is another option. Thanks! Edited July 31, 2023 by wefalck Canute, FlyingFish, Roger Pellett and 4 others 7 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBlack Posted August 1, 2023 Share #106 Posted August 1, 2023 On 6/5/2023 at 3:03 AM, wefalck said: Wish I had that much space ... Me too! Canute, mtaylor, Keith Black and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted August 1, 2023 Share #107 Posted August 1, 2023 Wonderful brass work as always, Valeriy! Gary Valeriy V, Wreck1919, mtaylor and 6 others 8 1 Quote Current Build Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger Completed Scratch Builds Rangeley Guide Boat New England Stonington Dragger 1940 Auto Repair Shop Mack FK Shadowbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted October 6, 2023 Share #108 Posted October 6, 2023 I know myself all too well that real life gets in our way with our model building activities. I sincerely hope that the long silence does not have any serious reasons ! Keith Black, cotrecerf, Roger Pellett and 6 others 9 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted October 7, 2023 Share #109 Posted October 7, 2023 wonderful work Valeriy, this is very encouraging work for all who are using brass sheet metal for modeling, well done ! Nils Canute, FriedClams, Keith Black and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted October 7, 2023 Author Share #110 Posted October 7, 2023 On 10/6/2023 at 1:20 PM, wefalck said: I know myself all too well that real life gets in our way with our model building activities. I sincerely hope that the long silence does not have any serious reasons ! Yes, Wefalck, there is such a reason. She is both serious and pleasant, but I will tell you about her a little later. 4 hours ago, Mirabell61 said: wonderful work Valeriy, this is very encouraging work for all who are using brass sheet metal for modeling, well done ! Nils Thank you, Nils, for your feedback! I also continue to follow your work on the cargo ship with interest. mtaylor, FriedClams, GrandpaPhil and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted October 7, 2023 Author Share #111 Posted October 7, 2023 My little progress in working on the destroyer model. Anchors and details of their fastening to the hull. Canute, Ian_Grant, scrubbyj427 and 15 others 13 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted October 7, 2023 Author Share #112 Posted October 7, 2023 Stopper for anchor chain. Canute, druxey, mtaylor and 12 others 13 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted October 7, 2023 Author Share #113 Posted October 7, 2023 Crane beam for lifting and laying anchors. Keith Black, davyboy, Ras Ambrioso and 14 others 13 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted October 7, 2023 Share #114 Posted October 7, 2023 Glad to see that the show goes on! Keep strong! davyboy, Valeriy V, Canute and 5 others 7 1 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotrecerf Posted October 7, 2023 Share #115 Posted October 7, 2023 So good to hear from you after a looooong time. 😁 Joachim Canute, shipman, davyboy and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipman Posted October 7, 2023 Share #116 Posted October 7, 2023 What a pleasure to see your progress, Valeriy. After a long break I like many other fans of your work almost wept with joy that you are safe and well. Take care, friend. druxey, scrubbyj427, FriedClams and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted October 7, 2023 Share #117 Posted October 7, 2023 Nice to see a post from you, Valeriy. Beautiful work as always but more importantly is knowing you're safe for the time being. FriedClams, davyboy, mtaylor and 4 others 6 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...
Roger Pellett Posted October 7, 2023 Share #118 Posted October 7, 2023 Good to see that you're healthy and back at the workbench. Keith Black, Mirabell61, mtaylor and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share #119 Posted October 8, 2023 The parts are installed on the model hull. Canute, Mirabell61, FlyingFish and 22 others 14 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted October 9, 2023 Share #120 Posted October 9, 2023 Valeriy, can you tell me what kind of propulsion engine the original boat had. Was it already an early turbine engine ? thankyou Nils FriedClams, mtaylor, mikegr and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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