Sven Posted March 1, 2013 Share #1 Posted March 1, 2013 New recruit requesting permission to come aboard! Having made a few ships in bottles I wanted to see how small I could make a static ship model. I have been overawed by the quality and craftsmanship of models I have seen in these pages and know that I could never come close to these. I used to build small ships when I was a kid so I thought I would have another go. this is one from 45 years ago that my mother still had! I really loved the models I used to look at in the NMM and Science Museum in London and decided to make my Victory out of boxwood for the beautiful colour and fine grain. I acquired some boxwood veneer and made a start. I made the bulkheads and keel from 0.7mm ply the boxwood was used for deck and planking I was keen to keep the model in a timber finish and started to construct the stern and galleries onto the base hull form The gunports are closed! and therefore set out as simple squares on the hull. I also started to think about the few visible cannons with brass tube barrels. Lower masts are bamboo skewers reduced through a draw plate and bands fitted in cotton thread For the smaller solid parts I used sawn sections from one of my wife's used clay modelling tools which are made of fine boxwood Chuck, JerseyCity Frankie, Salty Sea Dog and 2 others 5 Quote Matt Current build Royal yacht Britannia - bottle - 1:500 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2299-royal-yacht-britannia-1893-bottle-scale-1500/ HMS Victory 1:600 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/882-hms-victory-by-sven-1600-scale/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan68 Posted March 1, 2013 Share #2 Posted March 1, 2013 That's some impressive miniature modeling Sven ! Quote If it doesn't bend, it breaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicmcdude Posted March 1, 2013 Share #3 Posted March 1, 2013 Now You will have to find some suitable bottle Is just awesome, so cute really. Quote Greetings, Sinan Build log:TRITON POB 1:72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted March 2, 2013 Share #4 Posted March 2, 2013 Wow that is pretty sharp. Michael 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...
mtaylor Posted March 2, 2013 Share #5 Posted March 2, 2013 Wow! Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted March 3, 2013 Thanks for your kind comments guys, I do feel that my build is just playing compared to the masterpieces being shown on this forum, but at least I can build mine on the kitchen table! Sonicmcdude, the ship will eventually reside inside this glass cloche that the admiral has acquired I have started on the standing rigging using a bead thread which is not too "hairy" I am using fine brass tubes for the upper masts and yards which although cannot be tapered seem to have the right feel in terms of visual weight and complement the woods used. I am not quite sure about the representation of the shroud chains, I may revisit this later. I also need to think about whether I should try to indicate the deadeyes and lanyards. My son is studying medicine and gave me a set of his disposable surgical instruments which are great for this work! Clamps are very useful to act as weights to ensure even tension on all the shrouds A picture of the rigging underway after launching! Salty Sea Dog, mtaylor, IgorSky and 4 others 7 Quote Matt Current build Royal yacht Britannia - bottle - 1:500 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2299-royal-yacht-britannia-1893-bottle-scale-1500/ HMS Victory 1:600 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/882-hms-victory-by-sven-1600-scale/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted March 4, 2013 The riggers have had a busy weekend and the majority of the standing rigging is now in place, they are all in the pub now having a well earned pint. Simon and IgorSky 2 Quote Matt Current build Royal yacht Britannia - bottle - 1:500 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2299-royal-yacht-britannia-1893-bottle-scale-1500/ HMS Victory 1:600 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/882-hms-victory-by-sven-1600-scale/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted March 5, 2013 Share #8 Posted March 5, 2013 Sven, you are definitely pushing the bar up there, what a fantastic job on the masts and rigging. "steady hands,careful you must be" Michael 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...
Sven Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted March 6, 2013 Thanks Michael! Yes I did manage to cut a stay by accident and it was ten times more difficult to install with the shrouds in place! I think at this or any scale the choice of material for the rigging is key to getting the right feel for the ship. I have been using bead thread called "silamide" which is quite fine and not hairy, I have used this for the stays and shrouds. For the finer rigging I am using fishing fly tying strand called "Nano Silk" this is very fine, non hairy and extremely strong. It is however made of many fine strands which are not bound together very well and tends to unravel while working. I impregnate it in white glue to bind it. Cutting it is very difficult and can only be done with a brand new blade. One advantage with using the brass tube for masts and spars is that I can attach fine wire loops in the tube ends for rigging to pass through. A good source of very fine brass wire is the "net" around some bottles of wine (also a good excuse to stock up the cellar!) I have now finally completed the standing rigging, the bowsprit rigging was more difficult than expected! Spars next! IgorSky and dafi 2 Quote Matt Current build Royal yacht Britannia - bottle - 1:500 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2299-royal-yacht-britannia-1893-bottle-scale-1500/ HMS Victory 1:600 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/882-hms-victory-by-sven-1600-scale/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted March 6, 2013 Share #10 Posted March 6, 2013 Sven, This is just amazing work. The closest thing I can find to a salute emoticon: --> Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted March 6, 2013 Share #11 Posted March 6, 2013 Woa...soo nice. You are a true artist. lov it. MJD Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st george Posted March 6, 2013 Share #12 Posted March 6, 2013 Sven, Fantastic workmanship, I can't wait to see it finished. David Quote David Current Build : HMAV Bounty - Amati Next Build : 18th Century Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted March 12, 2013 Thanks for the comments. It is really encouraging! I am Test fitting the first yard and I have had a go at foot ropes which take a bit of time. I think this is ok so will proceed withe the rest. Matt IgorSky 1 Quote Matt Current build Royal yacht Britannia - bottle - 1:500 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2299-royal-yacht-britannia-1893-bottle-scale-1500/ HMS Victory 1:600 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/882-hms-victory-by-sven-1600-scale/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted March 12, 2013 Share #14 Posted March 12, 2013 Geeze Matt where are all the clove hitches on the ratlines? and I don't see too many dead eyes either Michael 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...
DavePete Posted March 12, 2013 Share #15 Posted March 12, 2013 Looking great! dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafi Posted March 12, 2013 Share #16 Posted March 12, 2013 Wonderful!!!XXXDAn Quote To victory and beyond! http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/76-hms-victory-by-dafi-to-victory-and-beyond/ See also our german forum for Sailing Ship Modeling and History: http://www.segelschiffsmodellbau.com/ Finest etch parts for HMS Victory 1:100 (Heller Kit) and other useful bits. http://dafinismus.de/index_en.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share #17 Posted March 13, 2013 Oh Michael. What have you started! I have found a way to make scale deadeye assemblies. Unfortunately too late for this build! Using two very small beads and one strand of white thread. The shroud is then coloured black with permanent marker. One for next time! Matt Quote Matt Current build Royal yacht Britannia - bottle - 1:500 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2299-royal-yacht-britannia-1893-bottle-scale-1500/ HMS Victory 1:600 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/882-hms-victory-by-sven-1600-scale/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wim500 Posted March 13, 2013 Share #18 Posted March 13, 2013 Just noticed this topic and I must say this is amazing ! Looking forward for the next update. Quote Cheers,WimCurrent build: Creole Queen scratchbuild and Korean Turtle War Ship Finished: King of the Mississippi, Bon Retour, Chinese Pirate Junk, Nave EgiziaNext builds: Gundeck Vasa; Bounty (bashed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share #19 Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) "What an anchor".... at least I think that's what the admiral said! Edited March 15, 2013 by Sven Quote Matt Current build Royal yacht Britannia - bottle - 1:500 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2299-royal-yacht-britannia-1893-bottle-scale-1500/ HMS Victory 1:600 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/882-hms-victory-by-sven-1600-scale/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted March 15, 2013 Share #20 Posted March 15, 2013 I have found a way to make scale deadeye assemblies. Unfortunately too late for this build! Using two very small beads and one strand of white thread. The shroud is then coloured black with permanent marker. One for next time! WOW!!!! Michael mtaylor 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...
42rocker Posted March 15, 2013 Share #21 Posted March 15, 2013 Your Rigging work is great. Good Luck Later 42rocker Quote Current Build -- Finishing a 1:1 House that I've been building for a while Current Build -- Triton Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share #22 Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) A few more yards raised and laying up for the night! Matt Edited March 15, 2013 by Sven Quote Matt Current build Royal yacht Britannia - bottle - 1:500 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2299-royal-yacht-britannia-1893-bottle-scale-1500/ HMS Victory 1:600 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/882-hms-victory-by-sven-1600-scale/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share #23 Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) Yards now raised and thinking about how much running rigging to attempt! Matt Edited March 17, 2013 by Sven SailorGreg and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Matt Current build Royal yacht Britannia - bottle - 1:500 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2299-royal-yacht-britannia-1893-bottle-scale-1500/ HMS Victory 1:600 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/882-hms-victory-by-sven-1600-scale/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share #24 Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) The admiral particularly liked this picture! Matt Edited March 18, 2013 by Sven SailorGreg and mtaylor 2 Quote Matt Current build Royal yacht Britannia - bottle - 1:500 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2299-royal-yacht-britannia-1893-bottle-scale-1500/ HMS Victory 1:600 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/882-hms-victory-by-sven-1600-scale/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted March 18, 2013 Share #25 Posted March 18, 2013 So you are not only a superb model builder, but also a dab hand at composing evocative photographs! Michael 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...
Sven Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share #26 Posted March 19, 2013 Thanks Michael. So kind of you to say so. The images are mostly digital trickery. What I love so much about making ship models is that is about the least digital thing you can do today. After working on screens for the best part of 30 years that is proper therapy! Matt Quote Matt Current build Royal yacht Britannia - bottle - 1:500 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2299-royal-yacht-britannia-1893-bottle-scale-1500/ HMS Victory 1:600 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/882-hms-victory-by-sven-1600-scale/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintergreen Posted March 20, 2013 Share #27 Posted March 20, 2013 Thanks Michael. So kind of you to say so. The images are mostly digital trickery. What I love so much about making ship models is that is about the least digital thing you can do today. After working on screens for the best part of 30 years that is proper therapy! Matt Not that I've worked 30 years in front of a monitor (closing in on ten though) but I do agree on that! And for your build Sven (I have Sven as a 2nd name ) when I saw the first pic of your early try I thought to myself, hmm, that looked rather crude, but when you explained it was a very old sin I smiled And now, that little Vic is just excellent! Quote Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1847 Posted March 20, 2013 Share #28 Posted March 20, 2013 Amazing Sven! Just coming from looking on 1:24 scale logs and I´ve found your log working to 1:600!! Wordless... Incroyable!! Incrible! Daniel. Quote In the shipyard: HMS Triton 1773. POF. 1:48. Daniel On the computer: R.A. Principe de La Paz. POF. 1:48. Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share #29 Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) Thanks for following guys. Hi Hakan! Sven is not really my name but comes from the fact that I run a 1929 Austin Seven (S'ven) car.... I must like small things! Matt Edited March 20, 2013 by Sven Quote Matt Current build Royal yacht Britannia - bottle - 1:500 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2299-royal-yacht-britannia-1893-bottle-scale-1500/ HMS Victory 1:600 scale http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/882-hms-victory-by-sven-1600-scale/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klimi Posted March 20, 2013 Share #30 Posted March 20, 2013 unbelievable work Quote current build: Bounty http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/261-hms-bounty-by-pavel-klimes-160-scale-armed-merchant-ship/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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