Thanks Stephan.
I knew I had read it in one of the build logs. Michele's work is an exceptionally good example of what can be achieved with bitumen.
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I knew I had read it in one of the build logs. Michele's work is an exceptionally good example of what can be achieved with bitumen.
Thank you dear Shota for your nice words.
Herman - your work remains a visual feast, and I will never be sated. So good!
Thank you Marc for your very kind words
I'm doing some prep work to put all the bow parts together and then mount everything to the hull.
I first of all pleased the lion figurehead with a tongue.
I first of all pleased the lion figurehead with a tongue.
Furthermore something I wanted to add were the depth marks.
I learned those marks were applied on the bow on the starboard side (on the stern on the port side) in the form of Roman numerals that were tilted to form a clear line from which the draft could be read.
This turned the x into a +, the L into more of a tilted V, and the I's were replaced by a dot.
I used a sharpened mini screwdriver.
I learned those marks were applied on the bow on the starboard side (on the stern on the port side) in the form of Roman numerals that were tilted to form a clear line from which the draft could be read.
This turned the x into a +, the L into more of a tilted V, and the I's were replaced by a dot.
I used a sharpened mini screwdriver.
Awesome detailing, Herman!
That is very nice executed in detailed work, Herman.
Regards, Peter
And now for something completely different, but somewhat related. One of the houses, the only house in Flushing (Vlissingen) where admiral Michiel de Ruyter, who commanded "De 7 Provinciën" has certainly lived, is for sale. That would be a good place to build and display my model.
I sent the link to my own admiral .. "you are not serious, are you?"
Well...
www.funda.nl
I sent the link to my own admiral .. "you are not serious, are you?"
Well...Je bent bijna op de pagina die je zoekt [funda]
www.funda.nl
All the loose parts of the bow are assembled and mounted on the ship. Now it was also possible to make and assemble the false keel.
And a picture including the foremast and bowsprit.
And a picture including the foremast and bowsprit.
A perfect balance of beauty and joy!! Bravo, mon ami!
Very, very convincing. Admittedly, I'm still looking for something to pick on and criticize, so you don't have it too easy with me 
, but it's proving too difficult, even impossible. You're not going to paint it, are you...?
, but it's proving too difficult, even impossible. You're not going to paint it, are you...?
That is looking great, Herman. Well done!
Regards, Peter
Brilliant Herman. Well played!
Thank you Jim.
The many enjoyable hours invested in all parts of the bow are certainly paying off now they are merged.
Looks great Herman, nice carvings!
Thank you for your very generous comments Waldemar. Believe me, there is some to criticize, but we ourselves are our own worst critics and I seem to succeed well in correcting/disguising earlier made mistakes.Very, very convincing. Admittedly, I'm still looking for something to pick on and criticize, so you don't have it too easy with me
Sorry, you make me doubt again, but I intend to only paint the 2 lower wales (Van Dyck Brown) and the clinker planking + base of the stern (both phtalo green - I think a good base for peer carvings).
