Carving update: today I buried a micro chisel down to the bone in my left index finger - swelled up like a 17-year-old when he saw his prom date in her dress...
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Le Saint Philippe 1693 after Jean-Claude Lemineur (Ancre) in scale 1:48
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I don’t say anything that I don’t believe, on ship-modeling forums. The work really is that good, IMO. It always has been. You’re a quick study.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...
Sometimes I say things I don’t believe, in regular life, but that’s life. Comme-ci, comme-ca.
I’m sorry for the finger update, btw, but at least it made you think of something more pleasurable; palliative care - I’m all about it!
Carving update: today I buried a micro chisel down to the bone in my left index finger - swelled up like a 17-year-old when he saw his prom date in her dress...
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Not for your mishap...but recalling a similar reaction to the dress my prom date showed up in!!
For woodcarving, you need skill, building up experience and perseverance... and a firm grip and persistence to go on …….Carving update: today I buried a micro chisel down to the bone in my left index finger - swelled up like a 17-year-old when he saw his prom date in her dress...
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Don’t give up, Paul!
We can shake hands…..
Yesterday, almost finished trimming a long hedge, that hedge trimmer couldn't resist biting the skin near my left knee ...... luckily the doctor is right around the corner. Her welcome: "Hello, what this time ......."
Regards, Peter
Hi Paul,Carving update: today I buried a micro chisel down to the bone in my left index finger - swelled up like a 17-year-old when he saw his prom date in her dress...
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Lesson learned, allways carve away from you fingers.
Hopefully no major damage to your finger.
Eish!Carving update: today I buried a micro chisel down to the bone in my left index finger - swelled up like a 17-year-old when he saw his prom date in her dress...
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Ouch. Sorry to hear about that Paul. Don't let it dent your confidence though.Carving update: today I buried a micro chisel down to the bone in my left index finger - swelled up like a 17-year-old when he saw his prom date in her dress...
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Paul!! You need to practice on something other than your finger bone!
Btw bone is perfect for carving, but don't use your ownPaul!! You need to practice on something other than your finger bone!
At least not while you're still using it...
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I was going to be sympathetic, but after your prom dress analogy, you should have known what will follow. Man up, Paul, ... put a plaster over it (not out of sympathy mind you - simply so that the lovely wood does not get blood-stained) and carry on!Carving update: today I buried a micro chisel down to the bone in my left index finger - swelled up like a 17-year-old when he saw his prom date in her dress...
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I would like to relive just a part of that commentCarving update: today I buried a micro chisel down to the bone in my left index finger - swelled up like a 17-year-old when he saw his prom date in her dress...
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Hope that the first part is healing
Cheers,
ClassicI was going to be sympathetic, but after your prom dress analogy, you should have known what will follow. Man up, Paul, ... put a plaster over it (not out of sympathy mind you - simply so that the lovely wood does not get blood-stained) and carry on!
Hello friends!
As I mentioned in passing earlier, I have had very little modeling time the past few weeks. Of course that slows things down, but speed is of little consequence since it is the joy found in the work that matters.
When last we visited I had created a blank for the decoration to be fitted below the base of the quarter gallery. Here is the part I am talking about on the Magerotte model:
If I were to make this part again, I would make it differently - the end-grain facing the stern of the ship was very difficult to work.
Pattern drawn:
Work begins:
Prior to final finishing - but just to give you an idea:
Sorry for the multiple images - but the carving is hard to see/appreciate in situ.
The result is good, but not great. Perhaps the second side will turn out better (or maybe this is as good as I can do).
I'll add that this part is made from pearwood and pearwood (IMHO) doesn't carve up nearly as nicely as boxwood does. Lesson learned.
Thanks for visiting!
As I mentioned in passing earlier, I have had very little modeling time the past few weeks. Of course that slows things down, but speed is of little consequence since it is the joy found in the work that matters.
When last we visited I had created a blank for the decoration to be fitted below the base of the quarter gallery. Here is the part I am talking about on the Magerotte model:
If I were to make this part again, I would make it differently - the end-grain facing the stern of the ship was very difficult to work.
Pattern drawn:
Work begins:
Prior to final finishing - but just to give you an idea:
Sorry for the multiple images - but the carving is hard to see/appreciate in situ.
The result is good, but not great. Perhaps the second side will turn out better (or maybe this is as good as I can do).
I'll add that this part is made from pearwood and pearwood (IMHO) doesn't carve up nearly as nicely as boxwood does. Lesson learned.
Thanks for visiting!
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It's done, it looks fine, it is changeable for a while. Better doing something and having progress then just stopping. You do great!
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Wonderfully executed—and after all, you learn best by simply doing it. 
The starboard side will turn out just as clean.
Regards
Andreas
The starboard side will turn out just as clean. Regards
Andreas
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Hi Paolo, time is a gentleman—great. Frank
I really like it Paul.