dgbot Posted April 29, 2015 Share #121 Posted April 29, 2015 Where did you buy those or did you make them? David B SawdustDave and GLakie 2 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted April 29, 2015 Share #122 Posted April 29, 2015 I like that creative use of the toothpicks Dave! Very nice! They look just like they were meant to go there. Cheers CaptainSteve, SawdustDave, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share #123 Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Had to ask the Admiral where she gets those toothpicks she's been buying for years. She tells me they are in the "dental supplies" section of many drug stores and some grocery stores. Must admit, I have never looked for them before, but I will now. Edited April 30, 2015 by SawdustDave GLakie, Canute, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share #124 Posted April 30, 2015 Roughed out the crab figure this evening. This one is very simple and should go pretty quickly, but getting late and the old eyes need some rest. archjofo, mtaylor, avsjerome2003 and 8 others 11 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted April 30, 2015 Share #125 Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) Hi Dave Those carvings look brilliant, especially the depth of detail that you've been able to build into them. I also like how crisply and cleanly they stand out visually against the dark colour of the hull. Nice! Also...a pretty ingenious use of those dental picks! They really look the part. Cheers Patrick Edited April 30, 2015 by Omega1234 SawdustDave, GLakie, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share #126 Posted April 30, 2015 Very early start this morning after turning in before 9:30 last night. If it seems like I'm working hard right now, the annual boat show in Beaufort, NC is this weekend, and I am trying to get to a reasonable point of showing the SOS as an "in progress" entry. So I managed to get the crab ready for gilding.... A few secrets to the finishing details.... My home made detail etching tools are created from sharply honed needles mounted in round pencil grips.... Getting really fine finish is mostly fine sanding and steel wool after wiping the figure with soap oil.... Rustyj, qwerty2008, avsjerome2003 and 11 others 14 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted April 30, 2015 Share #127 Posted April 30, 2015 Fine looking crab you've carved there Dave, along with some good tips. Thanks! Cheers CaptainSteve, mtaylor and SawdustDave 3 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share #128 Posted April 30, 2015 Crab and Scale ready to go.... The scale turned out to be the least difficult figure yet attempted. Scorpion next.... And that will complete the panels between the gun ports. Canute, mtaylor, Piet and 8 others 11 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted April 30, 2015 Share #129 Posted April 30, 2015 Wow Dave! You're going right to town with the ornamentation mass production. CaptainSteve, Omega1234, SawdustDave and 1 other 4 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share #130 Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) Finished with the portside gun port panel figures.... The Scorpion.... The Scales and Scorpion installed.... The port side figures.... Edited May 1, 2015 by SawdustDave JesseLee, CaptainSteve, firdajan and 10 others 13 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share #131 Posted May 1, 2015 Next step should be a real challenge.... The stern galleries and portico's is a major undertaking. Dry fitting the module.... Much of this very complex unit will be completed off ship.... JesseLee, firdajan, pete48 and 8 others 11 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted May 1, 2015 Share #132 Posted May 1, 2015 What you've done already looks great Dave! Can't wait to see the stern! Cheers Piet, SawdustDave, CaptainSteve and 2 others 5 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted May 2, 2015 Share #133 Posted May 2, 2015 Very nice work on the carvings Dave, your moulding technique really paid off in time saved. Cheers, Omega1234, SawdustDave and GLakie 3 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share #134 Posted May 5, 2015 Still experimenting with molds and fine detail of the carvings.... Finding that I'm able to improve the finer detail with the plastic casting after building up 3 or 4 coats of epoxy spray and then pressing on the surface just before it completely hardens. Next figures.... The "Man Horse" ready for molding.... Omega1234, GLakie, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted May 5, 2015 Share #135 Posted May 5, 2015 Hi Dave One word.... "Wow". Says it all, as far as I'm concerned! Cheers Patrick GLakie, Piet and SawdustDave 3 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted May 5, 2015 Share #136 Posted May 5, 2015 You're going right to town on those carvings Dave. Nice work! Cheers Piet and SawdustDave 2 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted May 5, 2015 Share #137 Posted May 5, 2015 A member of one of the clubs I belong to gave a demonstration on resin casting a couple of years ago. He said the first attempts will leave something to be desired but as one gets into it they learn how to make it so everything goes right. And you are going in the right direction well done. David B GLakie, Piet, Omega1234 and 1 other 4 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share #138 Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Thanks as always mates. Remembering to spray the mold with "Release" before pouring the resin is perhaps the toughest part of the task. Here are the little dolphin figures I'm working on now. I'll need about a dozen of these left side / right side figures.... Edited May 5, 2015 by SawdustDave CaptainSteve, mtaylor, GLakie and 4 others 7 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted May 5, 2015 Share #139 Posted May 5, 2015 You are going further than I would have. My carving skills leave much to be desired. To me it is an arcane art worthy of awe. David B SawdustDave, CaptainSteve, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share #140 Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Thanks again David. Here's those cute little dolphins now ready for mold casting. They went pretty quickly since there's not much more than getting the shape right. Wish they were all this easy. Edited May 6, 2015 by SawdustDave Piet, dgbot, JesseLee and 7 others 10 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share #141 Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) All port side panels finally complete.... The inner windows to the stern quarters have been cut out and fitted. The wire mesh was created with black window screen glued over a manila envelope. The window arches are created from gilded nylon twine, stiffened with white wood glue before painting. I didn't get too fussy about getting the shapes "perfect" because they will hardly be seen once the portico unit is fitted. Been really looking forward to beginning the extremely complex ornamentation of the portico module. I'll be using photo's from Doris's incredible build log as my reference. Edited May 7, 2015 by SawdustDave GLakie, Omega1234, CaptainSteve and 8 others 11 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted May 7, 2015 Share #142 Posted May 7, 2015 That's some mighty fine carving there, Dave. SawdustDave, GLakie, Omega1234 and 2 others 5 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted May 7, 2015 Share #143 Posted May 7, 2015 I agree. That's some nice use of the nylon twine around the windows. Clever! SawdustDave, Piet, JesseLee and 1 other 4 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted May 8, 2015 Share #144 Posted May 8, 2015 Hi Dave Apart from agreeing with everyone's comments above, I still can't get over how quickly you're moving! Keep it up! Cheers Patrick GLakie and SawdustDave 2 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share #145 Posted May 8, 2015 Appreciate the comments and "likes" from all. I hate to admit, the little tiles for the three arched roofs on top of the portico modules are trying to kick Dave's butt big time.......after four hours, trying several different techniques, and not liking the results of any of them so far. Not to worry mates. I am mostly just talking to myself here. Old people do that sometimes. CaptainSteve, Omega1234, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete48 Posted May 8, 2015 Share #146 Posted May 8, 2015 Very nice work Dave, I just stumbled on to this build , looks like you are making quik work of this one. Nicely done Best Regards, Pete GLakie, Omega1234 and SawdustDave 3 Quote "may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back" Current Builds : Future Builds : N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale Completed Builds : Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design Herreshoff Alerion Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 Volvo Open 70 Member : The Herreshoff Registry Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group Peter Kunst Sailboat Models http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/ http://www.msog.org/ http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share #147 Posted May 8, 2015 Welcome aboard Pete. Pull up a chair and join the fun any time. Omega1234, GLakie and pete48 3 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenadM Posted May 8, 2015 Share #148 Posted May 8, 2015 Very nice work Dave, it turms me to the "hell's road" of microsurgery and hiperdetailing. Bad influence ... or good inspiration ... I like your work dgbot, Piet, SawdustDave and 1 other 4 Quote In progress: CUTTY SARK - Tehnodidakta => scratch => Campbell plans http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-1#entry64653 Content of log : http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-62#entry217381 Past build: Stella, Heller kit, plastic, Santa Maria, Tehnodidakta kit, wood, Jolly Roger Heller kit, plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseLee Posted May 8, 2015 Share #149 Posted May 8, 2015 Very creative Dave! I like how you made the window arches with twine stiffened with glue. Piet, SawdustDave and GLakie 3 Quote Current build: Syren : Kit- Model Shipways Side project: HMS Bounty - Revel -(plastic) On hold: Pre-owned, unfinished Mayflower (wood) Past builds: Scottish Maid - AL- 1:50, USS North Carolina Battleship -1/350 (plastic), Andromede - Dikar (wood), Yatch Atlantic - 14" (wood), Pirate Ship - 1:72 (plastic), Custom built wood Brig from scratch - ?(3/4" =1'), 4 small scratch builds (wood), Vietnamese fishing boat (wood) & a Ship in a bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share #150 Posted May 11, 2015 A couple of minor developments.... Two new carvings - (Crown and Fleur 'de Lis).... will create moldings from these masters as the plans call for quite a few of these figures throughout the ornamentation. Then there are these two little lanterns I just finished that will sit atop the two side roofs of the portico. Once again, using stiffened nylon string to create some of the fine detail. The mesh came from my boneyard.... not remembering what it was originally used for. GLakie, tadheus, qwerty2008 and 7 others 10 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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