Your Ship is just real eye candy Dean!
Hi Dean. I like macros.
Especially if the work looks nice, symmetrical and sleek. Compliments!Regards, Peter
Thank you Daniel, much appreciated!
Thank you Peter! I see the same things in your work!Hi Dean. I like macros.
Regards, Peter
Your son is going to receive a magnificent and memorable present with this. RichThank you Peter! I see the same things in your work!
Thank you Rich, I send him update pictures occasionally. He has seen it in person many times too!
On a side note… I wanted to illustrate how small changes can have a big impact on the overall final result. This can be as simple as a color change, or adding something extra.
Some may know I collect race cars (1/32 scale slot cars)…and recently I found a nice 56 Corvette to add to my collection.
It is already a decent version, however I felt it needed embellishments…lol
So I painted the convertible top flat black and added some wire wheels with wider tires! Changed the look of the car and IMO is considerably better!
This is a case of a few small changes that have a big impact. I look for these opportunities all the time on ship models!!! You should too, it is rewarding to embellish your ship and put your own personal touch on it!
Some may know I collect race cars (1/32 scale slot cars)…and recently I found a nice 56 Corvette to add to my collection.
It is already a decent version, however I felt it needed embellishments…lol
So I painted the convertible top flat black and added some wire wheels with wider tires! Changed the look of the car and IMO is considerably better!
This is a case of a few small changes that have a big impact. I look for these opportunities all the time on ship models!!! You should too, it is rewarding to embellish your ship and put your own personal touch on it!
I agree that the flat black top is much better and works well with the black body color. Having wire rims was a fortunate addition. What is the black rod from underneath the front bumper, oh man of many talents? RichOn a side note… I wanted to illustrate how small changes can have a big impact on the overall final result. This can be as simple as a color change, or adding something extra.
Some may know I collect race cars (1/32 scale slot cars)…and recently I found a nice 56 Corvette to add to my collection.
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It is already a decent version, however I felt it needed embellishments…lol
So I painted the convertible top flat black and added some wire wheels with wider tires! Changed the look of the car and IMO is considerably better!
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This is a case of a few small changes that have a big impact. I look for these opportunities all the time on ship models!!! You should too, it is rewarding to embellish your ship and put your own personal touch on it!
That is a slot in the base it is sitting on…
Starting the foremast…thinking this ship is a vampire…it wants my blood!
You are safe I think as I don't see two puncture wounds. The problem is when you share your blood offering with the wood it wants to keep it.
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Crossing fingers (like a cross) and adding a little garlic helps (seen in a movie)Starting the foremast…thinking this ship is a vampire…it wants my blood!
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Are you changing the bowsprit?
No…building the foremast
Agreed! Less sanding, the better, as I do everything by hand usually! I added a piece of dowel at the top of the top mast for turning the ball.
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More progress on the foremast, test fitted in mast base.
I mark lines down the length of the mast at 90 degrees apart, to establish all four sides during construction. That keeps everything square and the angular orientation correct. Especially since I do everything by hand.
I mark lines down the length of the mast at 90 degrees apart, to establish all four sides during construction. That keeps everything square and the angular orientation correct. Especially since I do everything by hand.
well, you can continue with your mission and shape it by hand, but why? You can use the simple cordless\corded drill to insert one end and shape using the sandpaper of various grits, IMHO.Just working on the Haarlem's bowsprit and thinning that by hand is a mission!