Beautiful work Paul!
Kingfisher 1770 1:48 POF
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Wow, wow, so beautiful. Respect for this wonderful work. Also the description in individual steps. Thank you
Paul .... the latest updates are super. I wonder if you consider your next project, and whether you can ever do a better job than you have on the King. Vasa was outstanding this is stratospheric.
Can you please give some more information on how you crafted the thimbles in the stanchion railing rope and its dimensions.
Thank you for sharing Paul.
Can you please give some more information on how you crafted the thimbles in the stanchion railing rope and its dimensions.
Thank you for sharing Paul.
Good to have you back in the shipyard! Those exquisite details are what make a model truly special!!
Those hammock holders are superb, as well as all the small eyelets in the iron work.
The pictures really like candy to those of us addicted to your exacting build. Thanks for "fixing" us!!!
Those hammock holders are superb, as well as all the small eyelets in the iron work.
The pictures really like candy to those of us addicted to your exacting build. Thanks for "fixing" us!!!
Thanks, Chuck. There are words
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Much appreciated, Phil!
Thank you, Charlie. I like your work as well!
Well, I do have another project I am considering but first I need to try my hand at carving to determine if that is a viable option.
Thimbles: I didn't make these. I bought them but they are from Russia so they are no longer available. I suspect there are other purchase options but I'm not sure how to even do a google search for something so esoteric (when I purchased these I wasn't really looking for them - I just saw them on a website and thought I might want something like that in the future). Perhaps someone else can help us out. These thimbles are actually far smaller than they appear in the photos. The inside diameter is 0.5 mm.
Thanks, Brad. The ironwork eyelets turned out better than I could have hoped for. Sometimes what looks intimidating is actually quite doable if you are willing to spend a silly amount of time making things...
I was expecting you to object to the free-hanging ropes for the entry steps
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Hello Paul,
just catching up on your build log. I must say, the photography and workmanship is indeed first class.
just catching up on your build log. I must say, the photography and workmanship is indeed first class.
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Fantastic details. It‘s really a pleasure to look at your work.
Good morning Paul. Sounds like you guys had a “jol” (Sa slang) in the Caribbean. Wow stunning details are being added to your Kingfisher. I’m generally no longer blown away with your work as it has become an expectation from you (see what happens when you continually over achieve
) however this metal work and defined details are a “wow”on all levels. I would definitely give some netting a go (you will do it perfectly…) along the “closed” side of the ship. Beautiful pics of the whole ship. Cheers Grant
Absolutely superb, wonderful work, very clean and accurately done, simply admirable.
Very nice railing work, Paul. The iron parts are nicely shaped and blackened.
And ‘overall pictures’ are always nice to show the current state.
Regards, Peter
Wow, exquisite, all so pleasing to the eye.
Beautiful work Paul. The detail, intricacies and accuracy of your work are just stunning.
Really Really well-done Paul!
Thanks, Bryian.Hello Paul,
just catching up on your build log. I must say, the photography and workmanship is indeed first class.
Thank you, Christian.
No need to be blown away - just a guy making a tiny ship out of wood, metal, and stringGood morning Paul. Sounds like you guys had a “jol” (Sa slang) in the Caribbean. Wow stunning details are being added to your Kingfisher. I’m generally no longer blown away with your work as it has become an expectation from you (see what happens when you continually over achieve
. In my more lucid moments of reflection I've decided that we are all collectively nuts.Thanks, Adi. I'm having a blast.
Thank you, Peter.
Much appreciated, Herman!
Thanks, Roger. As I've mentioned before the 1:48 scale does open up some possibilities.
I am happy you are enjoying this build, Mirek!
Thank you my friend!
True storyjust a guy making a tiny ship out of wood, metal, and string
Absolutely stunning work, as always !
"I was expecting you to object to the free-hanging ropes for the entry steps."
Nope...all that's needed to get from the water to the rail is "something" for the hands to grab.
It's the steps that are optional...Caving ladder, nylon rope, manila ropes, all work.
Our training tank in Coronado.
Nope...all that's needed to get from the water to the rail is "something" for the hands to grab.
It's the steps that are optional
...Caving ladder, nylon rope, manila ropes, all work.Our training tank in Coronado.
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I don't have words neither ..... O o ....