...A tiny detail, perhaps makes the model looks live....Very good, Doc!! You are master adding small details, and you make them perfect! Now I know, where this expression come from: This is what the Doc prescribes!
Armed Virginia Sloop - Lauck Street Shipyards, POF 1:32 Scale, Admiralty Style by DocBlake [COMPLETED BUILD]
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You act as in the well-known phrase:
"God is present in the details."
It is indeed important in our field to implement the important value of maintaining the small details in the construction process, and it is not a simple challenge at all.
Well done, your attention to detail is reflected in the beautiful photos
By the way, some attribute the phrase to the writer Gustav Flaubert, a 19th century, but there is no definite evidence for this. Others attribute the phrase to architect Ludwig van de Rohe Who lived in the 20th century, and used it frequently.
It's the little details that add so much to a model
Ted
Thanks guys!
I've completed bulkhead #2 which separates the hold from the magazine. Before gluing it in place I'll add some clear plastic to simulate the glass in the light sash. There are two gunpowder kegs that will be glued in the magazine.
I've completed bulkhead #2 which separates the hold from the magazine. Before gluing it in place I'll add some clear plastic to simulate the glass in the light sash. There are two gunpowder kegs that will be glued in the magazine.
Thanks!
The shot locker/well took longer than I thought. Here is the completed structure and the final appearance of the magazine. You can see the work table and the powder kegs. I was going to leave one of the lids on the shot locker open to show the shot inside but took the easy way out! The well/shot locker design is from the Swan class of British sloops based on David Antscherl's drawings in his book.
(Photo 86-87)
The shot locker/well took longer than I thought. Here is the completed structure and the final appearance of the magazine. You can see the work table and the powder kegs. I was going to leave one of the lids on the shot locker open to show the shot inside but took the easy way out! The well/shot locker design is from the Swan class of British sloops based on David Antscherl's drawings in his book.
(Photo 86-87)
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It's really beautiful,
I even showed it to my wife, and she agreed with me that is high quality of work
Thanks Shota. And thank you everyone for the "likes".
I completed the last bulkhead below deck and finished framing the main deck...a milestone! Next is framing the quarterdeck. The deck furniture is just set in place for the photos. I'm also considering a companionway with open doors for the main hatch so the ladder leading below remains visible.
I completed the last bulkhead below deck and finished framing the main deck...a milestone! Next is framing the quarterdeck. The deck furniture is just set in place for the photos. I'm also considering a companionway with open doors for the main hatch so the ladder leading below remains visible.
Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
Master craftsmen ship for sure!
Thanks, guys!
Another milestone! The main deck and quarterdeck are framed in. I'll need to give the deck framing a good sanding and then begin planking the inboard bulwarks. I milled my own redheart for the planking. I think the color contrast will look good.
Another milestone! The main deck and quarterdeck are framed in. I'll need to give the deck framing a good sanding and then begin planking the inboard bulwarks. I milled my own redheart for the planking. I think the color contrast will look good.
I'm trying to decide what to do about the main hatch. The plans call for a plain coaming and there are stairs leading below. Lots of water in the bilge if it rains with the hatch open and very inconvenient to access below deck if the hatch is battened down. I made up a second coaming for the hatch and started construction of a companionway. The top will be planked with a hinged portion shown folded back as is typical for this style of deck furniture. It is a close fit, though because the hatch is right behind the main mast and I have to ensure clearance so that the hinged top can fold back without hitting the mast or the boom support. Photos show stages of construction
Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
Is this a drawing or actual build, looks good either way!
That's the actual build, Kurt!
Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
Reminds me about the access hatch on back of small sailboat to go down into cabin, with opening top and back doors.
Very functional design for deck hatch opening.
Very functional design for deck hatch opening.
I finished the treenails on the inboard bulwark planking. There were about 350 of them. I used bamboo toothpicks and I think they turned out OK - visible but not overpowering. Next comes the deck planking, I was able to find some acrylic paint that exactly matches the color of the red heart bulwark planking once it's finished with poly. Once the scuppers are cut on the inboard side, I'll paint the scuppers, sweep ports and inside of the gun ports and then seal them with some poly.
I completed the quarterdeck and cabin planking. I've yet to place the treenails, though. I completed bulkhead 5 and the picture shows me in the process of fitting it in place. Lots of contour sanding to get the side edges of the bulkhead flush against the bulwark planking as well as in the right place on the deck. No poly on the bulkhead yet, and the doorknobs have to be added. Next I'll install the margin plank on the main deck and begin main deck planking.
The kit provides a .pdf template of the nibbing strake. the four pieces are cut out, rubber cemented to some holly stock and then cut out with a scroll saw. I then glued them in place.
I finished the decking and treenailing. I also fitted the bowsprit bit and the sprit itself. No poly on the sprit, inboard bulwarks or deck. The sprit needs some stop chocks for the forestay and the footrope stirrups. I still need to frame the great cabin roof, install the rails and build the binnacle, great cabin lights, elmtree pumps, and windlass. Still a lot to do!
I finished the decking and treenailing. I also fitted the bowsprit bit and the sprit itself. No poly on the sprit, inboard bulwarks or deck. The sprit needs some stop chocks for the forestay and the footrope stirrups. I still need to frame the great cabin roof, install the rails and build the binnacle, great cabin lights, elmtree pumps, and windlass. Still a lot to do!
I decided to build the elm tree pumps out of boxwood. A milled the wood to an octagon shape and cut the pumps to length. The supports and spouts were glued on and the handles were installed. Last came the metal work. I drilled out the tops of the pump body and painted the insides black to simulate hollowed out logs. Same with the spigots. I added reinforcing bands.
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Dear Doc
First of all the result looks great
Thanks for the detailed explanation, do you also have pictures we can view and thus incorporate them into your detailed explanation.Thanks