DORIS Posted January 16, 2014 Author #421 Posted January 16, 2014 Dear friends, thank you very much for your posts, I appreciate your praise and recognition a lot. Few days ago I finished lanterns ( made of card, clay and foils): Sjors, NMBROOK, druxey and 14 others 17 Quote Doris Current build: HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card
DORIS Posted January 16, 2014 Author #422 Posted January 16, 2014 Anja, druxey, garyshipwright and 15 others 18 Quote Doris Current build: HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card
DORIS Posted January 16, 2014 Author #423 Posted January 16, 2014 Finished lanterns: druxey, mtaylor, giampieroricci and 17 others 20 Quote Doris Current build: HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card
DORIS Posted January 16, 2014 Author #424 Posted January 16, 2014 another fitting: itsme74, NMBROOK, mobbsie and 14 others 17 Quote Doris Current build: HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card
DORIS Posted January 16, 2014 Author #425 Posted January 16, 2014 And of course the steersman: giampieroricci, Sjors, Adrieke and 20 others 23 Quote Doris Current build: HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card
Blue Ensign Posted January 16, 2014 #426 Posted January 16, 2014 I'm struggling to find any fresh words to describe the wonder of your artistry Doris, suffice to say it is a pure joy to look at the photo's and marvel. The Lion and Unicorn name plate is a beautiful and inventive touch. Regards, B.E. DORIS and WackoWolf 2 Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation.
The Ships Cat Posted January 16, 2014 #427 Posted January 16, 2014 Incredible stuff! If you're sending out Christmas cards next year I'll have an HMS Victory in 1/72 scale please. I showed a mate Tarjacks bone ship yesterday and he was stunned. When I tell him your ship is made out of paper and card I'm not sure he'll believe me. It's truly refreshing to see such artistry still practiced in this age of gadgets and instant fulfillment. Amazing! Best Wishes, TSC. DORIS and Bluto 1790 2 Quote TO THE MEMORY OF TRIM "The best and most illustrious of his race.The most affectionate of friends,faithful of servants,and best of creatures.He made the tour of the globe, and a voyage to Australia,which he circumnavigated, and was ever the delight and pleasure of his fellow voyagers." Written by Matthew Flinders RN in memory of his cat
Doreltomin Posted January 16, 2014 #428 Posted January 16, 2014 Hello Doris, that's a very nice helmsman you have there! I am as always impressed by your talent and your attention to detail. Therefore, just as a help for you to make the things look more realistic and not as a criticism of any way, please find attached a sample made putting together details from two different Willem van de Velde drawing depicting people aboard two of the yachts of King Charles the 2nd of England. Even if the drawings are about one hundred years earlier, I believe the sailor's clothes would have been the same. As you can see in the drawing, the crew usually had a long mantle with sleeves, long pants and always wore tarred hats to protect themselves against the wind, sea and sun. Moreover, I believe the position of the long wooden pole connected to your yacht's rudder may be too raised up. It should have been made parallel with the deck and going just above the deck light in such a way that the metal ball terminating the rudder post would be at the proper height for being grasped by the helmsman's hand. Hope this helps.. anyway, you can as well leave everything just as it is, it looks stunning anyway! druxey and DORIS 2 Quote
DORIS Posted January 16, 2014 Author #429 Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Thank you for your comments dear friends! I'm struggling to find any fresh words to describe the wonder of your artistry Doris, suffice to say it is a pure joy to look at the photo's and marvel. The Lion and Unicorn name plate is a beautiful and inventive touch. Regards, B.E. Well, I like making sculptures of animals, so i decided to put some next to the name plate. I tried to create something new, what i have never seen on any model. Incredible stuff! If you're sending out Christmas cards next year I'll have an HMS Victory in 1/72 scale please. I showed a mate Tarjacks bone ship yesterday and he was stunned. When I tell him your ship is made out of paper and card I'm not sure he'll believe me. It's truly refreshing to see such artistry still practiced in this age of gadgets and instant fulfillment. Amazing! Best Wishes, TSC. I also know Tarjack masterpiece and first I was very surprised to see, that his ship is made of bone. Looks incredible! Hello Doris, that's a very nice helmsman you have there! I am as always impressed by your talent and your attention to detail. Therefore, just as a help for you to make the things look more realistic and not as a criticism of any way, please find attached a sample made putting together details from two different Willem van de Velde drawing depicting people aboard two of the yachts of King Charles the 2nd of England. Even if the drawings are about one hundred years earlier, I believe the sailor's clothes would have been the same. As you can see in the drawing, the crew usually had a long mantle with sleeves, long pants and always wore tarred hats to protect themselves against the wind, sea and sun. Moreover, I believe the position of the long wooden pole connected to your yacht's rudder may be too raised up. It should have been made parallel with the deck and going just above the deck light in such a way that the metal ball terminating the rudder post would be at the proper height for being grasped by the helmsman's hand. Hope this helps.. anyway, you can as well leave everything just as it is, it looks stunning anyway! You are right, thank you for your advice. The wooden pole is in bad position, i looked again into plans and will try to repair it. The clothes were made according paintings of sailors from 18th century, but i was not sure, if I chose right. http://www.victorianpicturelibrary.com/sailors-18th-century Edited January 16, 2014 by DORIS Quote Doris Current build: HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card
druxey Posted January 16, 2014 #430 Posted January 16, 2014 Doreltomin is right, Doris. I'm sure you can fix the tiller and helmsman easily. Your lanterns are outstanding! DORIS 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
popeye the sailor Posted January 16, 2014 #431 Posted January 16, 2014 it's amazing what you can see through the windows........I feel like a peeping Tom!!! beautiful work Doris.......those lanterns are outstanding. simply fantastic work! Captain Slog and DORIS 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch
Anja Posted January 16, 2014 #432 Posted January 16, 2014 Just fantastic. My compliments to you Doris. DORIS 1 Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo
shipmodel Posted January 16, 2014 #433 Posted January 16, 2014 Beautiful as always, Doris. Just beautiful work. Could you tell me what adhesive you use to attach the clay pieces to each other and to the model, and how you finish them after installation. There is never a trace of glue around the tiny parts. Thanks. The helmsman is looking good too. The hat will be a nice touch. Since this is a royal yacht, and there are high-ranking people aboard, I think that he would be dressed in his best uniform most of the time. Dan DORIS 1 Quote Current build -Khufu solar barge, c. 2,560 BCE, a cross-section model at 1:10 scale Prior scratch builds - Royal yacht Henrietta, USS Monitor, USS Maine, HMS Pelican, SS America, SS Rex, SS Uruguay, Viking knarr, Gokstad ship, Thames River Skiff , USS Oneida, Swan 42 racing yacht, Queen Anne's Revenge (1710), SS Andrea Doria (1952), SS Michelangelo (1962) , Queen Anne's Revenge (2nd model) USS/SS Leviathan (1914), James B Colgate (1892), POW bone model (circa 1800) restoration, SS Mayaguez (c.1975) Prior kit builds - AL Dallas, Mamoli Bounty. Bluejacket America, North River Diligence, Airfix Sovereign of the Seas "Take big bites. Moderation is for monks." Robert A. Heinlein
ianmajor Posted January 16, 2014 #434 Posted January 16, 2014 Doris, Your latest work has left me speechless. DORIS 1 Quote Ian M. Current build: HMS Unicorn (1748) - Corel Kit Advice from my Grandfather to me. The only people who don't make mistakes are those who stand back and watch. The trick is not to repeat the error.
newbuilder101 Posted January 16, 2014 #435 Posted January 16, 2014 You said in an earlier post that you are still learning and can always make it better???!!! I do not know how it could be any better, or any more perfect!!! Beautiful! WackoWolf and DORIS 2 Quote Sherry Every goodbye is the birth of a memory... Current Build: San Felipe Finished Builds: Mayflower Build Log Gallery: Mayflower
Marsares Posted January 17, 2014 #436 Posted January 17, 2014 Your quality of work and eye for detail is beyond comprehension. I salute you for your work and humbly bow. DORIS 1 Quote Current Build: US Brig Syren, Model Shipways, 1:64 Future Build: Friesland, Mamoli 1:75 / Alfred, The LumberYard, 1/8
Mirabell61 Posted January 17, 2014 #437 Posted January 17, 2014 Doris, your work is candy for eyes and Soul and causes admiration pure. One sits back in a comfortable chair and breaths in the pics whilst the atmosphere provided by the art, arrangement, figures, furniture, etc. creates the wish in ones mind to take walk on board, in a Long back laying century. Nils DORIS 1 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50
AndrewNaylor Posted January 17, 2014 #438 Posted January 17, 2014 Totally mind blowing, every time I fold up a little paper boat I think how far I could go!!!!! Your work is truly Inspirational Thank you so much Andy DORIS 1 Quote Current Build HM Granado CC Past builds HMS Chatham CC, HM Convulsion CC, Duke William German Kit, Fair American LSS, The Wright Flyer MS
DORIS Posted January 17, 2014 Author #439 Posted January 17, 2014 Hello dear friends,I appreciate your support and kind words a lot, thank you for your feedback and good advise.Well, I have changed the long wooden pole connected to the rudder - now it is in a right position ( I hope ) and also improved the helmsman's dress a little bit. The hat could be also good touch, but I would like to let helmsman´s head without changes ( I made him according to my friend from Czech forum and I want to preserve resemblance of his face and hair). Maybe I will make a hat and place it into his hand. You are right that people on royal yacht wore their best uniforms, unfortunately I have only few pictures from museums that can help me to imagine, how to create dresses for some crew members. Please, if you have some pics, I will be very grateful for them. Beautiful as always, Doris. Just beautiful work. Could you tell me what adhesive you use to attach the clay pieces to each other and to the model, and how you finish them after installation. There is never a trace of glue around the tiny parts. Thanks. Dan I use medium dense cyanoacrylate adhesive, but it is important to apply accurately and in a small amount. Here you can see, how I glue together clear parts using this adhesive: And here are new pics of the model: Kind regards, Doris popeye the sailor, SailorGreg, fatih79 and 11 others 14 Quote Doris Current build: HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card
DORIS Posted January 17, 2014 Author #440 Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Today I have got a surprise for you, there was another report on TV about my hobby and work ( i am a teacher at secondary school), so you can watch it here at this link: http://www.ceskatelevize.cz/ivysilani/10122978233-udalosti-v-regionech-ostrava/414231100030117-udalosti-v-regionech/obsah/303453-modelarka-stavi-plachetnici-z-18-stoleti-i-s-posadkou/ Please, enjoy it and have a great time. Edited January 20, 2014 by DORIS Anja, Jeronimo, Erebus and Terror and 7 others 10 Quote Doris Current build: HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card
riverboat Posted January 17, 2014 #441 Posted January 17, 2014 Doris... I've said it before , but I'll say it again...... You are just amazing!!! Frank DORIS 1 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk)
druxey Posted January 18, 2014 #442 Posted January 18, 2014 Nice! Well deserved recognition, Doris. Dobri! DORIS 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
michael mott Posted January 18, 2014 #443 Posted January 18, 2014 Doris, simply amazing!!! Michael DORIS 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.
popeye the sailor Posted January 18, 2014 #444 Posted January 18, 2014 simply amazing!!! .........and on TV no less! I see educational television has gotten a lot better! kudos for shedding more light on our hobby! I wish they would do that in our country! DORIS 1 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch
gjdale Posted January 18, 2014 #445 Posted January 18, 2014 Stunning work as always Doris. I love the way all of your figures are made resembling friends and family - what a lovely personal touch! DORIS 1 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout
Vivian Galad Posted January 18, 2014 #446 Posted January 18, 2014 Doris, loved to see you on tv! ^^ DORIS and edmay 2 Quote Current: Red Dragon (modified) by Vivian Galad - Artesania Latina - 1:60 Oseberg (modified) by Vivian Galad - Amati (1:50)Cocca Veneta by Vivian Galad - Corel - 1:70 Finished 15th Century Latin Caravel kit model from Artimanha models
Sjors Posted January 18, 2014 #447 Posted January 18, 2014 Again and still a great job Doris. You're not only a great builder but also a television star Famous at both things ! DORIS 1 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre
DORIS Posted January 18, 2014 Author #448 Posted January 18, 2014 Hello dear friends and thank you warmly for your kind words and recognition, I am extremely honored!!Well, I must say that I was so much nervous during filming the reportage. My students helped me a lot, I like them very much. We are friends. I'm glad that was paid attention on TV to this beautiful hobby that connects us all together. On Royal Caroline I have improved and added another details. Please, enjoy the pics and have a great time.Best regards,Doris yvesvidal, Piet, fatih79 and 25 others 28 Quote Doris Current build: HMS Royal Katherine 1664 from card
jthemanjack Posted January 18, 2014 #449 Posted January 18, 2014 Not bad i suppose. Cheers Jack DORIS 1 Quote
Mac_B Posted January 20, 2014 #450 Posted January 20, 2014 Wunderful work - the work invites you to dream. Greetings Marcel DORIS 1 Quote
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