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

[serikoff]

For me, the stern has always been considered the most difficult part of the ship. Its geometry and the complexity of the design. I take my hat off to your skill. With all my skills, I would probably hesitate to take on such a project. Maybe someday in the future, but for now, this is a aerobatics.

 

[dockattner]

Witaj
Pięknie to rozwiązałeś efekt doskonały i oto właśnie chodzi Pawle. Pozdrawiam Mirek

Thanks, Mirek. The outcome is certainly what matters most.

Making the floor out of 3 layers is a cleaver solution. Scratch building is all about thinking in possibilities. And to get that molded edges with those layers all around took ‘some measuring’, Paul. But the outcome is really nice.
Regards, Peter

Thank you, Peter. Perhaps clever, but certainly not time-efficient. But I am happy with the result.

Absolutely wonderful work, Paul. You are an inspiration to me to keep trying to do better.

I am happy to share my progress - and if it encourages my friends in their own modelling then that's even better. Thanks much, Ian.

Gets better with every addition. The mouldings look very authentic and well-balanced. They remind me a little of a breakfront pipe organ case from the Baroque/Rococo era.

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Interesting. When I was building the Vasa there were also comparisons made to organs from that time period...

Look for those curly things on the brackets that support the stern balcony (of course, that's a month or so off - my plate is full this fall with all sorts of non-modeling activities).

 

[dockattner]

For me, the stern has always been considered the most difficult part of the ship. Its geometry and the complexity of the design. I take my hat off to your skill. With all my skills, I would probably hesitate to take on such a project. Maybe someday in the future, but for now, this is a aerobatics.

I should have hesitated too. In fact, several forum friends warned me...

I'm confident you would solve the challenge in ways that I'll not be attempting. As I have said many times - doing this by hand is the part of the hobby I enjoy.

 

[GrantTyler]

Good morning Paul. I must attempt the layered technique, the outcome is fabulous.......well, when you make it, however I will attempt this non the less. .

In fact, several forum friends warned me...

There is no doubt you chose a daunting project, we would expect nothing less from you. I think warnings from friends = a challenge to Paul.....accepted.

Cheers Grant

 

[Namabiiru]

There is no doubt you chose a daunting project, we would expect nothing less from you. I think warnings from friends = a challenge to Paul.....accepted.

Cheers Grant

True story

 

[Cpt.Barbossa]

The work on the rear end is very challenging to master, yet you are making excellent progress and your workmanship is very clean. One can certainly pick up some valuable pointers for one's own work from the techniques you use to approach the individual steps. Many thanks!

Regards
Andreas

 

[dockattner]

The work on the rear end is very challenging to master, yet you are making excellent progress and your workmanship is very clean. One can certainly pick up some valuable pointers for one's own work from the techniques you use to approach the individual steps. Many thanks!

Regards
Andreas

Thanks for this nice post, Andreas. You are very kind.

 

[dockattner]

Good morning Paul. I must attempt the layered technique, the outcome is fabulous.......well, when you make it, however I will attempt this non the less. .


There is no doubt you chose a daunting project, we would expect nothing less from you. I think warnings from friends = a challenge to Paul.....accepted.

Cheers Grant

True story

Thanks much, gents.

 

[dockattner]

Hello Friends!

Nearly two weeks has passed since I posted a construction report. In such a span of time you might expect some pretty impressive progress.

Well, I have managed to only fabricate four brackets. Of course, how long things take is a secondary matter, but it does speak to the unique challenge inherent in scratch building (and my somewhat limited modeling time).

I elected to fabricate these brackets from pear wood. I'm trying to limit my use of boxwood to the distinctly decorative elements. In hindsight, it might have been better to use box for the brackets as I ended up working at the limits of the pearwood.

Patterns were used to create the bracket blanks:







The brackets then required detailing (recessed panels were carved in using chisels; the geometric base, swirly thing on the bottom, and the scrolly thing at the top were made with chisels and files).









And now loosely fit on the model:











On the stern face of these brackets I still need to carve some boxwood decorations - but that will need to wait as my wife and I are headed off to the state of Maine for some touring. One of the crown jewels of the American Park system is a place called Acadia National Park - we'll be there for an extended stay later this week and then make our way down the coast. The over/under for weight gained eating lobster rolls is 10 lbs if you want in on the action.



As always, I feel blessed that you would take the time to visit.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Hello Friends!

Nearly two weeks has passed since I posted a construction report. In such a span of time you might expect some pretty impressive progress.

Well, I have managed to only fabricate four brackets. Of course, how long things take is a secondary matter, but it does speak to the unique challenge inherent in scratch building (and my somewhat limited modeling time).

I elected to fabricate these brackets from pear wood. I'm trying to limit my use of boxwood to the distinctly decorative elements. In hindsight, it might have been better to use box for the brackets as I ended up working at the limits of the pearwood.

Patterns were used to create the bracket blanks:

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The brackets then required detailing (recessed panels were carved in using chisels; the geometric base, swirly thing on the bottom, and the scrolly thing at the top were made with chisels and files).

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And now loosely fit on the model:

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On the stern face of these brackets I still need to carve some boxwood decorations - but that will need to wait as my wife and I are headed off to the state of Maine for some touring. One of the crown jewels of the American Park system is a place called Acadia National Park - we'll be there for an extended stay later this week and then make our way down the coast. The over/under for weight gained eating lobster rolls is 10 lbs if you want in on the action.

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As always, I feel blessed that you would take the time to visit.

‘Just 4 brackets’ ……. But with so many details! Also from Tsjechië they look great, Paul.
Regards, Peter

 

[Daniel20]

Very nice brackets, they fit right in.

 

[Steef66]

From Colombia they look great too. And they look like a lot of work

 

[shota70]

beautiful brackets, excellent work!!!

 

[BradNSW]

Exquisite detailing on the brackets and the fit looks incredibly precise too!

Based on our week-long visit last summer, I'm going on the over for weight gain. Everywhere one turns, they find a new and scrumptious lobster-based dish!!! Enjoy!

We stayed on the Schoodic Peninsula and only ventured to the Bar Harbor Peninsula for a day of biking. We found the Schoodic area to be more relaxing and much less crowded. The Schoodic Institute is beautiful place, giving a second life to an old Navy communication and cryptology base. Worth the drive, if time permits.

 

[archjofo]

Fantastic work!

 

[Jimsky]

Great bracket execution, mon ami! It is a really challenging and multidimensional task! Bravo!

 

[Hubac’s Historian]

I am not the least bit surprised by the amount of time you invested in those brackets. It was time well spent!

Let me know whether you are planning to swing through NYC.

 

[ConsNZ]

Superb work, as time goes by your skills mature into Excellence. 'sadly Im still on Glue part A to part B and dont cut fingers'. Cheers Paul, awesome work

 

[dockattner]

‘Just 4 brackets’ ……. But with so many details! Also from Tsjechië they look great, Paul.
Regards, Peter

Enjoy your travels, Peter. We passed through the Czech Republic two years ago but didn't get to see much.

 

[dockattner]

From Colombia they look great too. And they look like a lot of work

And safe, enjoyable travels to you as well, Stephan. You are certainly a long way from home!