rwiederrich Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share #181 Posted June 11, 2023 41 minutes ago, Wawona59 said: Well, it looks like I'm late to the party again, as usual. When I followed your latest Glory of the Seas build, I often wondered about the ship on the sea in the background. Now I know. I assume it is your first Glory of the Seas based on the Revell Cutty Sark hull. Your multi media builds are interesting and I'll be following this one. Wawona59 Actually, this model was my first attempt at Glory……. but the model originally set in the water was the clipper Donald McKay I decided to remodel the Cutty Sark modified to the Glory hull into the McKay and set aside the modified McKay hull. The Glory model was further along in construction and all it needed was to be transformed into the McKay. It sounds complicated, but it’s simply modifying an already modified model………. Still lots to do…….heeheehee The scale is 1/128 Rob Keith Black 1 Quote 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snug Harbor Johnny Posted June 11, 2023 Share #182 Posted June 11, 2023 (edited) 'Found an interesting image and I thought I'd bring it to your attention. It shows the upper topsail let down ahead of the lower topsail (which, if at sea under growing winds, would block the breeze from the upper sail so lowered - and it could be taken in easier via bunt and leech lines). 'Looks like one of the the royals is similarly dispositioned. This is yet another way to depict a model with sails (versus bare yards), in this case probably drying them in port - another actual scenario seen in this colorized photo. Edited June 11, 2023 by Snug Harbor Johnny VitusBering, ScottRC and Keith Black 3 Quote Completed builds: Khufu Solar Barge - 1:72 Woody Joe Current project(s): Gorch Fock restoration 1:100, Billing Wasa (bust) - 1:100 Billings, Great Harry (bust) 1:88 ex. Sergal 1:65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share #183 Posted June 12, 2023 Yep……the benefits of the Howes design. Great picture. Rob Keith Black and VitusBering 2 Quote 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share #184 Posted June 12, 2023 Spent some time working the forward deck house and plotting out the forecastle deck and the house roof The trick was getting it around the fore mast. No problem. Just did a bit of measuring , cut out along the masts width and simply slid it in from the front and used the piece I removed and put it back. Cut right along the deck strakes……no seams across any strakes. Rob ScottRC, Keith Black, Snug Harbor Johnny and 3 others 6 Quote 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share #185 Posted June 12, 2023 The next bit of fun will be some hull modifications. I need to fill in the concave portion of the hull up from the sheer line to the forecastle decking. The CS hull if far too extreme to pass off as a fuller bowed Donald McKay. So….. when the forecastle/main house decking is dry(from gluing). I will tackle the bow mods. Another reason why I removed all the head gear. Rob Keith Black and druxey 2 Quote 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted June 13, 2023 Share #186 Posted June 13, 2023 Quick work Rob but looking really good. I don't envy you doing the bow mods, that will test your skills/patience. cheers Pat Keith Black 1 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share #187 Posted June 13, 2023 Deck is glued on, ready for the next move Rob VitusBering, Keith Black, GrandpaPhil and 1 other 4 Quote 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share #188 Posted June 13, 2023 Did a bit of work today……. beginning with the remodel of the bow and concave section up to the forecastle. This had to be meticulously had created. Blending the sharp below water angles to the more blunt concaved angle beneath the forecastle deck. Here are some images of each side after I made the mod………a bow shot and a few others. Rob GrandpaPhil, ScottRC, Bob Cleek and 2 others 5 Quote 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share #189 Posted June 13, 2023 Next……I stained the decking and will wait to dry before I add any trim work…..such as the monkey rail cap and the weather deck(forecastle) rail head. Rob Bob Cleek, VitusBering, Keith Black and 2 others 5 Quote 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share #190 Posted June 13, 2023 Finished off the plankshear and am test fitting some trim. Rob GrandpaPhil, Keith Black, VitusBering and 3 others 6 Quote 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted June 14, 2023 Share #191 Posted June 14, 2023 Niiiiice! cheers Pat VitusBering and Keith Black 2 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share #192 Posted June 14, 2023 10 hours ago, BANYAN said: Niiiiice! cheers Pat Thanks Pat. The bow mods were probably the hardest....getting the hull curves...took some doing. Now its time to lay the trim along the monkey rail and along the forecastle deck. I'll begin the poop decking and all that's aft....as another project....tying them in amidships. The decks and hull will also get a dusting of weathering to bring out the plank details. Rob BANYAN, VitusBering and Keith Black 3 Quote 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick310 Posted June 14, 2023 Share #193 Posted June 14, 2023 It’s really coming along Rob! Rick VitusBering and Keith Black 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share #194 Posted June 15, 2023 14 hours ago, Rick310 said: It’s really coming along Rob! Rick Didn’t work on her today………but, tomorrow I hope to get more done. Thanks for the comment. Rob Keith Black 1 Quote 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 17, 2023 Author Share #195 Posted June 17, 2023 Begun to add the fancy rail cap to the forecastle and bulwarks. Rob BANYAN, GrandpaPhil, ccoyle and 2 others 5 Quote 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted June 18, 2023 Share #196 Posted June 18, 2023 You would never know this is a rebuild - nicely done Rob. cheers Pat michael mott, druxey and Keith Black 3 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share #197 Posted June 18, 2023 (edited) Now begins the addition of forecastle deck furniture and fore house roof details. I think I’ll work on my forward details before I finish the aft poop deck and it’s rail. It breaks up the Monotony. As if there were any. Rob Edited June 18, 2023 by rwiederrich druxey and Keith Black 2 Quote 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted June 18, 2023 Share #198 Posted June 18, 2023 Hi Rob just catching up with your work, nice mod on the bow. The water reminds me of my immigration journey from the UK back in September 1967 we were on the Cunard ship the Sylvania during a force 10 for three days in the North Atlantic. 40 foot waves. Michael Keith Black 1 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 21, 2023 Author Share #199 Posted June 21, 2023 Worked bit today. I installed the ventilation hoods for the cabins and a view sky lights. I also added the forecastle access ladders. Rob GrandpaPhil, ScottRC, Keith Black and 2 others 5 Quote 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 21, 2023 Author Share #200 Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) Still working out the mast boot and putting together the fore fife rail. In this session I also reconfigured and mounted the McKay clan figurehead. It’s about 6/8” long. Rob Edited June 21, 2023 by rwiederrich BANYAN, GrandpaPhil, ScottRC and 1 other 4 Quote 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 21, 2023 Author Share #201 Posted June 21, 2023 Finishing the day by retro fitting(heavily modifying), the fife rail and making the cat heads. Good evening. Rob Tony Hunt, michael mott, GrandpaPhil and 5 others 8 Quote 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted June 22, 2023 Share #202 Posted June 22, 2023 Looking good Rob; you're not mucking about with this (re)build are you. cheers Pat Keith Black 1 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 22, 2023 Author Share #203 Posted June 22, 2023 10 hours ago, BANYAN said: Looking good Rob; you're not mucking about with this (re)build are you. cheers Pat Nope. Next to the Lightning, the Donald McKay had a very unique deck layout. Kinda a hybrid...between the full open weather deck of the Great Republic and an exposed lower mid deck of Lightning with a single catwalk for crew access to the Poop deck. Donald McKay was always looking for ways to improve his clippers...not only in their hull designs, but in their overall functionality. He was the first to employ the new Forbes double topsail design on the Great Republic...the first to employ flush deck plate glass skylights, and the first to install a 5 HP steam donkey engine to assist in heavy lifting on a clipper. There is truly very little on the Donald McKay...no photographs and just a few paintings that show very little of her deck furniture and fittings This means, apart from Duncan Mclean's, write up of her....and Crothers general deck layout....I have my artistic license. Which under the current circumstances, means I am free from the burdensome scrutiny of the discerning eye. As is my habit, I wanted to build a unique McKay clipper...unlike Lightning, which has been reproduced many times and even on these pages. To my knowledge(I could be wrong), there are not many models of the clipper Donald McKay....and in her open ocean setting...she will be a delightful addition to my collection. Rob Rick310, michael mott, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share #204 Posted June 29, 2023 Sorry, there has been little activity in the shipyard as of late...but as summer comes in full strength.....summer projects and holidays are numerous. My study and research continues through....so hang in there. I'm working out the method I will use for the iron stanchion/railings. The easiest and fastes method will, of course, win out.....but, it still takes careful thought. Rob Rick310, Bob Cleek, GrandpaPhil and 3 others 6 Quote 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snug Harbor Johnny Posted June 29, 2023 Share #205 Posted June 29, 2023 3 hours ago, rwiederrich said: Sorry, there has been little activity in the shipyard as of late...but as summer comes in full strength.....summer projects and holidays are numerous. My study and research continues through....so hang in there. I'm working out the method I will use for the iron stanchion/railings. The easiest and fastes method will, of course, win out.....but, it still takes careful thought. Rob Ditto for me, and it didn't help that the commode in the en-suite decided to stop working yesterday. 'Seems not just the fill mechanism ceased to work, but 11 years of continuous use by all hands corroded bolts, degraded washers and seals to the point of impending disaster if not completely replaced. In for a penny, in for a pound ... and the Admiral insisted that full functionality be restored at once. So today turned into one of those 'dirty jobs' aboard ship - with a trip for components and hardware, a search for tools and a complete clean-out of the head. Now if only I could 'restore' full functionality to my pleasure craft ... Keith Black and My Fathers Son 1 1 Quote Completed builds: Khufu Solar Barge - 1:72 Woody Joe Current project(s): Gorch Fock restoration 1:100, Billing Wasa (bust) - 1:100 Billings, Great Harry (bust) 1:88 ex. Sergal 1:65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Felipe Posted August 13, 2023 Share #206 Posted August 13, 2023 Hi, this is a very impressive & fine work, congratulations. I was wondering on how are you able to obtain this light grey color on the deck, the wood color when is exposed to the sun and elements? Keith Black 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share #207 Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, Luis Felipe said: Hi, this is a very impressive & fine work, congratulations. I was wondering on how are you able to obtain this light grey color on the deck, the wood color when is exposed to the sun and elements? I use diluted black paint , then wipe it off quickly. It gives the dark grey tone to the raw wood. Your mileage may vary. Rob Edited August 14, 2023 by rwiederrich Keith Black 1 Quote 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 23 Author Share #208 Posted February 23 Put her back in the ocean……. And now working on the bulwarks around the stern. Set up a rotating table too. Rob bhermann, GrandpaPhil, Keith Black and 3 others 6 Quote 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick310 Posted February 23 Share #209 Posted February 23 WOW. Your ocean looks amazing. Glad to see you are back at it! Great job on the figurehead! Rick Keith Black 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 23 Author Share #210 Posted February 23 1 hour ago, Rick310 said: WOW. Your ocean looks amazing. Glad to see you are back at it! Great job on the figurehead! Rick Thanks Rick. One of the last details I will add to the water, is the white caps and spray on top of the white. It will add a significant 3D effect to the water at the hull, water interface. Once I finish the fantail, I’ll focus on the addition of the poop deck. So much to do. This is a near complete redo of the decks and deck furniture……..under the shrouded masts. Rob Vladimir_Wairoa, GrandpaPhil and Keith Black 3 Quote 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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