HMS Bellerophon 1786 by AON – scale 1:64 – 74-gun 3rd Rate Man of War - Arrogant-Class

[AON]

Jared... something to think about but as you know David Antscherl is a member of the club and is much better at it then I might ever be! 

 

Druxey... I had a brain fart and typed boxwood instead of basswood. I've corrected the post. Thanks for catching that.

My chisels are quite sharp. It was likely a flaw in the wood. I suspect I will add the foot to the piece separately. If I do it well no one should notice.

[druxey]

Ah; chip happens!

[Dowmer]

Alan, if the carving details continue to give you issues, I’d strongly advise switching to a better carving wood such as boxwood or some other hardwood with a fine solid grain.  Bass wood/Lime wood/Linden is fairly fiberous and soft and has a difficulty holding fine smooth details at your scale.

 

great progress btw and enjoying your journey. 

[AON]

Dowmer

I believe you might be correct. Carvers use boxwood, particularly Linden in this area, for normal figures at 10X or more the scale I am presently attempting.

Alan

[garyshipwright]

She is looking good Alan.  Am dreading when I have to do mine In the future and hope I can do at least half as good as David. Keep up the good work. 

Gary