rwiederrich Posted 8 hours ago Author #961 Posted 8 hours ago It's funny Rich. I feel like I'm building another Glory, in a way. However, I know enough to add some slight alterations to make her *unique*...since little is known about her particular ornamentation and trim work. Artistic license is one of my favorite certifications.... Rob Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
rwiederrich Posted 8 hours ago Author #962 Posted 8 hours ago One thing I'm finding out is these early McKay clippers were quite small compared to the later ones that were over 2000 tons and more. Even though Staghound was the largest commercial vessel of her type during her launching...she and her sisters were very narrow in breath. Staghound was only an amazing 24.5ft across just forward of her binnacle. Note this Butterworth painting of a clipper (probably FC) and the scale of men to the ship....not to mention the deck furniture and houses. Everything seams large on deck. Butterworth was known for his scale proportions being correct. So it all seems quite small on deck. Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
uscharin Posted 7 hours ago #963 Posted 7 hours ago 59 minutes ago, rwiederrich said: I'm not afraid to use, rework, or modify someone else's engineered material for my clippers. Hahaha, me too! Thanks for the enlightenment. At some point I'll need to execute the ornamentation on my CS so your work caught my eye. Keep up the good work! __________________________________________ Current build: Cutty Sark by uscharin - Sergal - 1:78 - - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1851 - 1900 - Model Ship World™
ClipperFan Posted 45 minutes ago #964 Posted 45 minutes ago 7 hours ago, rwiederrich said: It's funny Rich. I feel like I'm building another Glory, in a way. However, I know enough to add some slight alterations to make her *unique*...since little is known about her particular ornamentation and trim work. Artistic license is one of my favorite certifications.... Rob Rob, at the rate we're going, it's already apparent that this clipper Staghound is another unique tribute to Donald McKay's creative genius. My only other request about the current cutwater decorative treatment is to add a single curved molding at the base of the cutwater, similar to what's seen on Glory of the Seas. It strikes me that this embellishment was added to minimize the wedge shaped appearance of this particular piece resulting in a more graceful appearance.
rwiederrich Posted 3 minutes ago Author #965 Posted 3 minutes ago 14 hours ago, Snug Harbor Johnny said: Rob, it looks like the hood is fashioned to fill the entire gap between it and the cutwater - making for a solid assembly with no gap between (so stronger). This would be as opposed to just two angled pieces attached to both sides, having a gap behind. Perhaps a picture from directly below would illustrate your construction to advantage. Here is what it looks like between the hood and hull/cutwater. Rob Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
rwiederrich Posted just now Author #966 Posted just now Finished the planksheer molding and put down a coat of black paint. Lots of sanding between coats. Gotta finish off with a dull coat. Rob Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
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