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[modelshipbuilder65]

WIP----
Some more construction pictures. I cleaned up the Brass Sheaves to look more accurate. I will Clear Coat all the Black at a Later time........

 

[modelshipbuilder65]

Plugging away on the forecastle...........

 

[shota70]

Plugging away on the forecasle...........

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amazing work

 

[modelshipbuilder65]

amazing work

Thank You Sir

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

Beautiful work. Very intricate!

 

[modelshipbuilder65]

Beautiful work. Very intricate!

Thank you. I appreciate the kind words!!!

 

[modelshipbuilder65]

So truthfully, here's why I'm not posting my work as fast as I would like. Our new family addition.
His name is Bruno and he's a 10 week old long haired German Shepherd.

 

[modelshipbuilder65]

WIP----
Commencing with work on the Forecastle Swivel Falconettes and will have to do a little reconstruction for the post to sit in their proper location......

 

[Uwek]

I love both - your work and also this little Bruno (btw: a great name for a dog)

 

[modelshipbuilder65]

Plugging away.........
Swivel gun just a test fit....

 

[modelshipbuilder65]

WIP----
Hello everyone, everywhere. I am still working on assorted items on the Forecastle. I went ahead and completed the 4 Aft Swivel Gun Mounts since I was already shaping/making the octagon post. I decided to install a horizontal plank on the Forecastle aft edge for the Ships Bell Rails and the rail stanchions as shown in the AOS drawings (nothing glued down as of these pictures). Another change I made was on the Upper Chimney Stack---- A lot of folks don't realize the Upper Chimney Stack is/was designed to be removed for weather/maintenance reasons & was usually secured to the deck via tie-downs. I installed 2 copper eyelets on each side of the Funnel & 2 tie-down deck eyelets and will install the tie-down ropes at a later time. More to come.....................

 

[Tobias]

Hello Modellschiffbauer65 a really excellent work

 

[modelshipbuilder65]

Hello Modellschiffbauer65 a really excellent work

Thank you Tobias for the kind words.
You do awesome work as well my man!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Uwek]

Very accurate and precise work - Bravo!
One question about the coppered chimney - how did you make this one? It is great looking

 

[dockattner]

Very nice detailing. I enjoy following your work.

 

[modelshipbuilder65]

Very accurate and precise work - Bravo!
One question about the coppered chimney - how did you make this one? It is great looking

Thank you for the kind words. The kit provides a solid pre-shaped chimney that I cut down and altered in order to achieve a more close approximation to the one shown in AOS and on the original draught copies I have. After the alteration and carefully drilling out the core, I covered the chimney with self adhesive copper tape.

 

[Hoss6262]

I love Bruno as much as I do your work!! I'm sure the future of both are in very good hands!

 

[Maarten]

Very clean work Rick, looks great.
I am suprized to see the timbers for the swivel guns to be separate timbers inside the hull, normally you would expect these on elongated part of the top frame timbers.

 

[modelshipbuilder65]

WIP----
Some more progress...............

 

[GregW]

Beautiful work , looks amazing