C Keith Posted March 15, 2023 #1 Posted March 15, 2023 I have always been a model builder, but years ago I started building samples of Chesapeake working boats for reference related to my profession as a fine artist specializing in Bay subjects. I get to crew aboard a retired skipjack and haunt the local workboat yards for even more reference material! I take a lot of photos of odds and ends because I never know what I might want another look of while drawing. Sadly, I have watched many old subjects and objects fade away. My models are accurate, but not super detailed...that would ratchet up the time to completion and make them to delicate to handle...I have little details I can add or remove to accessorize them for photographing or sketching. Since they are all 1/4 inch scale, I can even add O-gauge train figures to establish human scale figures on the deck. I also make architectural models of Bay lighthouses as well. These are great for lighting and shadows. When I add details to the paintings from my own photographs of the boats and lighthouses, and things seen in old photos, I can put together a respectable historical...indeed, many of paintings feature things that aren't here anymore! I'd like to thank all you other builders out there for sharing your wonderful work, and if I can supply any photos or info related to Chesapeake boats, I will help if I can. Cheers! Edwardkenway, Ryland Craze, ccoyle and 4 others 7 Quote
ccoyle Posted March 15, 2023 #2 Posted March 15, 2023 Welcome aboard! We have a number of talented maritime artists around here who share their work with us -- I'm sure our members would enjoy seeing yours as well if you're so inclined. Cheers! mtaylor, Keith Black, Edwardkenway and 1 other 4 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
JeffT Posted March 15, 2023 #3 Posted March 15, 2023 Edwardkenway, mtaylor and Keith Black 3 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard
Gus M Posted March 15, 2023 #4 Posted March 15, 2023 Wellcome to MSW, enjoy Keith Black, mtaylor and Edwardkenway 3 Quote Greetings Gus ------------------------------------------------------------------- Current build log: San Francisco Cross Section
Keith Black Posted March 15, 2023 #5 Posted March 15, 2023 Keith, welcome to MSW. Glad to have another Keith aboard. Edwardkenway and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration
Knocklouder Posted March 15, 2023 #6 Posted March 15, 2023 Keith Black, mtaylor and Edwardkenway 3 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 , Amati } Hannah Ship in a Bottle:Santa Maria : LA Pinta : La Nana : The Mayflower : Viking Ship Drakkar The King Of the Mississippi Artesania Latina 1:80 Current Build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston-Vanguard Models
mtaylor Posted March 15, 2023 #7 Posted March 15, 2023 Edwardkenway and Keith Black 2 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)
Dave_E Posted March 15, 2023 #8 Posted March 15, 2023 Welcome to the forum mate! 👍😀 Edwardkenway and mtaylor 2 Quote Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models
Edwardkenway Posted March 15, 2023 #9 Posted March 15, 2023 Keith, welcome to MSW mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 - on hold HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64 - FINISHED Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - FINISHED Providence whaleboat- 1:25 - FINISHED Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED
markjay Posted March 15, 2023 #10 Posted March 15, 2023 Keith Black 1 Quote Mark Phoenix, AZ Current builds; Previous builds, in rough order of execution; Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat. On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis.
Jim Lad Posted March 15, 2023 #11 Posted March 15, 2023 Hello, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John Keith Black 1 Quote
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