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

[dockattner]

The quality of work is excellent, though I can't imagine how you figure out the order in which to construct this. There will be so many dependent edges and surfaces.

Thanks for this, Richard. You are correct - there are days I do little but imagineer how to build something.

 

[dockattner]

That is ‘3D Curved Puzzling’ (3DCP) in ‘optima forma’, Paul. A nicely shaped outcome (so far ) ……. Oh yes, the bar is set high..... hold on to it.
Regards, Peter

Thanks, Peter. The two models completed in conjunction with the development of the monograph kept these panels generally flat. I anticipate regretting my hubris in thinking I should do otherwise. As Maarten has noted - the future decorative carvings have now become exponentially more difficult. But that is another day's problem.

 

[dockattner]

It’s impressive how you keep mastering this complex model and continuing to develop your skills. It’s a joy to watch

Thanks for this nice post, Dirk. Even with the mistakes I still strive to do my best with each challenge encountered in turn.

 

[dockattner]

I just have to stop and stare at your beautiful work!

There are voyeurism laws, Daniel ...

 

[dockattner]

Awesome work! You really made the planking on those complex curves look incredible.

The photos are great too. Thanks for continuing to share this wonderful build!

Thanks, Brad. Of course, I have no idea what I am doing .

 

[dockattner]

Thanks for all the likes, my friends! The fact that you visit encourages me to press on.

 

[dockattner]

As I mentioned in my previous post I've decided to now go down toward the keel. This will allow me to rehearse some carving skills on easier parts before attempting the more difficult ones. But first I needed to add a molding as a 'base' to the faux balcony. Mr. Lemineur shows this molding several different ways so I just picked the one I thought I could make.











I'm embarrassed to tell you how long that took .

I've got a busy couple of weeks ahead so I'm not sure when my next update will be...

 

[Der Alte Rentner]

When I got the Hunt Practicum, I thought I'd be done with this Constitution project in a year. Here I am beginning year four, and I'm sure I have another full year ahead of me. You sir, are not alone. Quality work takes time.

 

[GrantTyler]

Only Stephan

Good morning Paul. We need more superlatives when viewing your work as we could just "copy and paste" continually. I asked Claude and "he/she/it (sounds like a pronoun debate ) came up with Magnum opus which I thought appropriate. Cheers Grant

 

[serikoff]

Once again I am convinced how difficult this part is - the feed. Excellent results!

 

[Maarten]

Hi Paul, looks sharp again, guess you made a scraper for it.

 

[Namabiiru]

I'm embarrassed to tell you how long that took .

Not sure why you would be embarrassed by something so nearly approaching perfection…

 

[dockattner]

Once again I am convinced how difficult this part is - the feed. Excellent results!

Not sure why you would be embarrassed by something so nearly approaching perfection…

Thank you, gentlemen.

 

[dockattner]

Hi Paul, looks sharp again, guess you made a scraper for it.

Hi Maarten, I tried to do this with a scraper, but it wasn't turning out because of the areas with cross-grain. I ended up building it up in three layers. That's why it took me forever (to produce a piece that will be unnoticed in the future ).

FYI: my first practice run at carving a simple (non-anthropomorphic) decoration was a tragic failure. Need to get back into the swing of it...

 

[Maarten]

Hi Maarten, I tried to do this with a scraper, but it wasn't turning out because of the areas with cross-grain. I ended up building it up in three layers. That's why it took me forever (to produce a piece that will be unnoticed in the future ).

FYI: my first practice run at carving a simple (non-anthropomorphic) decoration was a tragic failure. Need to get back into the swing of it...

You will persevere.

 

[Hubac’s Historian]

Those are some sexy curves in your lower gallery tier, Paul! Really nice work all-around.

 

[Hubac’s Historian]

I look at a lot of models, but very few are THIS attentive to the small complexities of good craft. You are setting an outstanding foundation for all of the carved work.

The lower finishing is, likewise, a complex form that echos the serpentine form above it, but in a receding fashion, towards the hull, if that makes sense.

 

[g8rfan99]

Paul, your work is spectacular!

 

[dockattner]

Paul, your work is spectacular!

Thank you kindly, Frank!

 

[dockattner]

Those are some sexy curves in your lower gallery tier, Paul! Really nice work all-around.

I look at a lot of models, but very few are THIS attentive to the small complexities of good craft. You are setting an outstanding foundation for all of the carved work.

The lower finishing is, likewise, a complex form that echos the serpentine form above it, but in a receding fashion, towards the hull, if that makes sense.

Rarely does someone notice how sexy my lower tier is... Oh, you mean the ship model . My bad.

Thanks for encouraging me, Marc. I'm certain you are embellishing out of friendship, but it is true that I am doing the best I can to remain loyal to the plans and build what I see even if my approach is unorthodox and clumsy.

Regarding the lower finishing... yes, I understand what you are saying though we also have to add in the fact that the entire side structure honors the stern profile - or nearly so. This important detail has me drawing lines all over the side of my ship hoping that I've got it right...