Le Saint Philippe 1693 after Jean-Claude Lemineur (Ancre) in scale 1:48

[Jack Sparrow]

Both Saint Philippe (1693) and Soleil Royal (1699) are from the era of King Louis XIV (often referred to as the Sun King). This was a time of excess in terms of ship decoration which is why I selected this particular subject. I would have attempted Soleil Royal but there are some stunning examples out there and I did not feel like I should enter those waters as a relative newcomer to the hobby. Plus, there is a monograph for SP that I could rely on for guidance.

Anyway, I am only aware of several completed Saint Philippe models. Here is the stern section from Michel Margerotte's attempt:

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I don't think I will be painting my model so it will have a completely different feel. While not as ornate as Soleil Royal (she was the flagship of the Admiral) I face an uphill battle in creating the decorations and carvings...

Very ornate stern, for sure. I see what you mean by it was a time of excess. Here is what I have to build for my SR once I get to it. I would like to laser print the bigger ornamentations and paint them brass colored. Not sure how I am going to do that yet. If I was a carver I would definitely make them out of wood, but I don't have that skill, unfortunately. The triple balcony is probably going to kick my butt as well.

 

[dockattner]

Hi Paul,
Clean work is a huge understatement. Amazing work. An absolute pleasure to watch.

Bill

Thanks, Bill!

 

[kuba91nt]

Very ornate stern, for sure. I see what you mean by it was a time of excess. Here is what I have to build for my SR once I get to it. I would like to laser print the bigger ornamentations and paint them brass colored. Not sure how I am going to do that yet. If I was a carver I would definitely make them out of wood, but I don't have that skill, unfortunately. The triple balcony is probably going to kick my butt as well.

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I've seen this set. San Felipe from ZHL is also great. Good choice.

 

[dockattner]

Hello Friends,

Before turning my attention to the wales and hull planking it was necessary to clean up the stern facade:





The lower portion remains unfinished. I'm waiting for some square copper wire to arrive and then I'll need to conduct some nailing trials.

In the meantime, I profiled an additional rail(s) - the larger of these is technically the uppermost wale:





All that scraping was tough on my aging hands .

Thanks for stopping by!

 

[RussF]

All that scraping was tough on my aging hands .

Beautiful work Paul! Why not use a blade holder for scraping?

 

[shota70]

Hello Friends,

Before turning my attention to the wales and hull planking it was necessary to clean up the stern facade:

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The lower portion remains unfinished. I'm waiting for some square copper wire to arrive and then I'll need to conduct some nailing trials.

In the meantime, I profiled an additional rail(s) - the larger of these is technically the uppermost wale:

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All that scraping was tough on my aging hands .

Thanks for stopping by!

you're doing wonderful work , so clean and accurate, you can be proud of yourself

 

[Jimsky]

Beautiful work Paul! Why not use a blade holder for scraping?

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I think it would be difficult to maintain even pressure using just one hand. A scraper is designed to be held with both hands so you can control the angle and pressure as you draw it along the wood. That said, Paul may have a different view — this is just my perspective.

 

[Steef66]

All that scraping was tough on my aging hands .

I know, but you did a great job. Just take time to rest your hands between the scraping.

 

[dockattner]

Beautiful work Paul! Why not use a blade holder for scraping?

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I think it would be difficult to maintain even pressure using just one hand. A scraper is designed to be held with both hands so you can control the angle and pressure as you draw it along the wood. That said, Paul may have a different view — this is just my perspective.

Thanks Russ, I guess it never occurred to me! I suppose it could pull just a readily as it pushes...

Though I do use both hands to pull the blade along the length of the wood as Jim has noted.

I know, but you did a great job. Just take time to rest your hands between the scraping.

That's right, Stephan. I know you have had issues with your hands recently as well. After 35 years of orthodontics I think I just have worn out parts.

 

[dockattner]

you're doing wonderful work , so clean and accurate, you can be proud of yourself

Thanks, Shota. I'm trying my best to keep up with you!

 

[Peter Gutterman]

I can relate to arthritic, aching, worn out hands!

 

[dockattner]

I can relate to arthritic, aching, worn out hands!

You're older than me, Peter. I was hoping you were going to say it gets better with time...along with my eyesight...and my knees...

 

[Peter Gutterman]

Like polishing turds. They don't get better. Just smaller.

 

[GIG1810]

Hey Paul,

What can I say? I'm still in model-making school and you're a professor at the model-making academy. When I grow up, I hope to be as good as you. Your building style is magical. I would be delighted if you would reveal your magic trick to me! Your building is amazing! You have my respect, Paul. Oh yes, we have one thing in common: our broken knees...

 

[dockattner]

Hey Paul,

What can I say? I'm still in model-making school and you're a professor at the model-making academy. When I grow up, I hope to be as good as you. Your building style is magical. I would be delighted if you would reveal your magic trick to me! Your building is amazing! You have my respect, Paul. Oh yes, we have one thing in common: our broken knees...

No magic! I just take my time...

 

[GrantTyler]

All that scraping was tough on my aging hands

Dr Dockattner. You and I are among the youngsters on this forum we should never admit to aging/aching hands….… As my son says - suck it up.

As with Peter’s work (@Peter Voogt ) I am “gobsmacked” with your modeling. . My new favourite word- Thanks Paul.
Cheers Grant

 

[Steef66]

I am “gobsmacked” with your modeling. . My new favourite word

And everytime you use that word, we get this face in mind with your new word.

 

[dockattner]

As my son says - suck it up

My son tells me: suck it up, buttercup . This is typically after three hours of baitcasting, and I want to go in, but he just caught a fish... (it is one of the great joys of my life that I taught this guy how to fish and now he fishes circles around me).

 

[dockattner]

And everytime you use that word, we get this face in mind with your new word.

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Yes. You have captured the sentiment perfectly, Stephan !

Or:

 

[RichardG]

Hello Friends,

Before turning my attention to the wales and hull planking it was necessary to clean up the stern facade:

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The lower portion remains unfinished. I'm waiting for some square copper wire to arrive and then I'll need to conduct some nailing trials.

In the meantime, I profiled an additional rail(s) - the larger of these is technically the uppermost wale:

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All that scraping was tough on my aging hands .

Thanks for stopping by!

Lovely precision and care.