HMS SUSSEX by KarenM - FINISHED - 1:48

[KarenM]

Here are a couple more photos where you can clearly see the windows at the stern.

[allanyed]

Thank you Karen,   I wonder if the style on the museum model is atypical rather than a  more common design.   I can understand how the drawings were done by McArdle if he based them on the contemporary model.

 

Again, your workmanship is outstanding.

Allan

 

 

Edited July 3, 2023 by allanyed

[Mic_Nao]

In the French navy of that time it was lead braces that held the panes. ( see L'ambitieux  of  Jean Boudriot ) Perhaps the same for the English navy?

[druxey]

Generally the largest panes at the time were no more than about 9" by 12" - often smaller. A molten ball of glass was spun into a disc. After cooling it was cut up into panes, so-called 'crown glass'. The central portion attached to the pontil yielded the cheapest piece, sometimes seen in old windows as the 'bullseye'.

 

[KarenM]

As far as I understood, McArdle drew drawings from the museum model, and not from the modern one.

As I understand it, at that time, large-sized glasses could not be made. Therefore, it will be correct to make small squares on the windows.

Edited July 1, 2023 by KarenM

[KarenM]

[KarenM]

Decorated under the balcony. It was not on the drawings, but I saw it on other models, and therefore decided to do it.

[KarenM]

Then I made the next deck.

[KarenM]

Actually this is my third big ship. Before that I built   BON HOMME RICHARD and HMS BELLONA.

[Mic_Nao]

We see the work of a passionate person. Bravo.

[KarenM]

Yes, 20 years ago I made the first model. Since then, I spend all my free time only on ships.

[KarenM]

It's time for decor. Almost every element was redrawn and redone several times. It looks good on the computer, but when I cut it out of wood, I didn’t like it at all.

[KarenM]

[KarenM]

[chris watton]

Damn, that is absolutely gorgeous.

[KarenM]

Thank you.

[KarenM]

I still have all the drawings for this model. This, if anyone needs it. Frames are drawn in Сorel.

[glbarlow]

Amazing work, well done!

[allanyed]

Beautiful work!!!   Can you describe a little bit about your carving techniques and what type of tools and wood your are using?   Where duplicates exist such as on the beakhead bulkhead and the wreaths around the ports, each piece looks identical to the other which is remarkable.  

Спасибо Карин

Allan

[KarenM]

All decor is made and boxwood. I made the body out of pear. I modeled the decor in 3Dmax, then cut it on a cnc machine. With my hands, I modified a little after the cnc machine.

When the decor was ready, I covered it with tung oil. The oil hides small problems in the decor. After 2 weeks, I covered it with bituminous varnish. I diluted the bituminous varnish very strongly with a solvent, then applied it to the decor with a brush. Almost immediately rubbed the decor on top with another brush. The decor turned out to be dark in the recesses, and light on the protruding parts.

[allanyed]

12 hours ago, KarenM said:

I modeled the decor in 3Dmax, then cut it on a cnc machine

Thank you for the explanation, it is very much appreciated. 

Allan

[KarenM]

I made the eagle in three parts. I glued the body separately, and then adjusted both wings.

[Hubac's Historian]

This is all uniformly excellent.  I will follow with great interest!

[KarenM]

It is already clear what kind of ship will turn out in the end

[KarenM]

[KarenM]

some more decor

[botra288]

Very impressive and beautiful work, well done👌

[KarenM]

The railing for the stairs was made of copper wire. He flattened it with a hammer, then bent the details of the stairs out of it. Then inked and painted with gold paint. Then I wiped off the gold paint in some places with a rag.

[Saburo]

Beautiful!

   Bill

[KarenM]