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HMS Thorn. Scratch build Swan class following the books written by David Antscherl and Greg Herbert
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I had installed the jeer bitt cross piece facing forward instead of facing backwards so the Pump Cistern could not fit.thank goodness for PVA again as it was relatively easy to remove it and correct the error.
My first YouTube short
trying to understand the pumps before making them up.
Made the most difficult part of the pump
Struggling to line up these winches axletree and winches, but i am slowly getting there. I will have to remake the cistern box slightly smaller to make everything work.
Quarter badge construction. First try
Looks like a lot of work, but it has paid off.
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I'm so curious... where in this world did you source those tiny dowels for the treenails?
Excellent video! I’ve used bamboo for small details on my ship models, but this is a great technique for making treenails. Thanks for sharing!
Its going to be a while till my next video as the carving challenges continue and the learning curve is extreme. I have finally address the carved motifs which will include references to Thorn. Not sure David and Greg will agree with my approach but because there are no images of the ship anything goes. Its fascinating to see the skill level improve. Thats what our wonderful hobby gives us in return. There is no question that practice is the only way forward. So bear with me as i will only post when i surrender the my level of competence.
The journey has started. It has taken me a long time to decide on the figure head but i have finally decided on one. I will also see if Chuck and who ever else wants to print one for me. My choice for HMS Thorn is the rose and the thorns that adorn the plant.
I will be following Davids instructions, and make a few of these. This is my first attempt and its going ok. Got some clay and tools and these too will follow. I figure there will be quite a few of these before i my finial attempt. .
I will be following Davids instructions, and make a few of these. This is my first attempt and its going ok. Got some clay and tools and these too will follow. I figure there will be quite a few of these before i my finial attempt. .
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Carving a decent figurehead, the ultimate medeller task, for good. I sincerely admire your commitment, Kevin! The figure you chose is exquisite, bytheway.