Le Fleuron 1729 scale 1/75 - Boudriot & Delacroix

[Zarthabal]

So many things to be impressed by… the inside-outside planking, the perfectly reproduced “polish” effect on the outer parts of the cannons. The 52,000 dowels… thank you for sharing

 

[KMSvideo]

Continuing with the equipment on the first gun deck.

 

[KMSvideo]

To complete the first deck, I only need to add 12x 8lb cannons and anchor ropes.




I'm a little disappointed that I underestimated the lighting and all the work on this deck will never be seen again.

To fix my taste, I made the bowsprit


I wonder how long it will last. I already managed to break the flag holder.

Fortunately, it was easy to fix.

 

[KMSvideo]

I started with the bow decoration. It is one of the easiest decorations on this boat.After the seventh attempt I finally made the first double arch that I was happy with. After that it was easy.

 

[KMSvideo]

Thank you for your feedback, it was very encouraging.

Preparation for the second deck with cannons - 12lb cannon 26 pieces + 1 piece.



One piece from each set of cannons will be displayed in front of the model.So far 24 pounds, 12 pounds and 8 pounds. Still missing 6 pounds.

 

[KMSvideo]

Yesterday was another Christmas. I received a package from a friend for the second time. I felt like a five-year-old boy whose dream had come true. A beautiful dream.
I eagerly opened the large box and there were many carefully wrapped parts inside that needed to be put together.



I immediately started assembling it according to the perfect manual he sent me by email.
And here is the result.

Ropewalk



The second is a rope wrapping machine with various attachments, interchangeable motors, and a knitting device on the Stays Mouse.



The icing on the cake is the logo on both devices that he made for me.


And as a bonus, a printed figure. That was a big surprise.


I'm starting to give up on the original idea of making it out of boxwood. I can't do it in that much detail.


Thank you, friend.

 

[BradNSW]

Beautiful figurehead!! Tough to carve to that detail but wood would look nice.

Looking forward to see if you paint/stain that in any way??

 

[KMSvideo]

Beautiful figurehead!! Tough to carve to that detail but wood would look nice.

Looking forward to see if you paint/stain that in any way??

Thanks @BradNSW.

I'll try painting it, but of course I'll also try carving it. I just need to work up some courage.

I tried Ropewalk yesterday. I was a little scared, but I didn't need to be. It works fantastic.

 

[RussF]

What a great friend you have!!!

Does your friend offer, for sale, drawings (CAD) and/or STL files for the rope walk and serving machine?

 

[KMSvideo]

What a great friend you have!!!

Does your friend offer, for sale, drawings (CAD) and/or STL files for the rope walk and serving machine?

I also suggested that he sell it. But he said no. If he starts selling it, work will stop being fun.

 

[RussF]

I also suggested that he sell it. But he said no. If he starts selling it, work will stop being fun.

That's too bad.

Um, I could be his friend also.

 

[BradNSW]

Thanks @BradNSW.

I'll try painting it, but of course I'll also try carving it. I just need to work up some courage.

I tried Ropewalk yesterday. I was a little scared, but I didn't need to be. It works fantastic.

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That turned out beautiful...gotta love new toys!!!!

 

[KMSvideo]

Hello everyone.
Can anyone advise me on how to knit a rope for an anchor. I need to knit a 2mm rope. I have Gütermann E151 threads for knitting.
How many strands should I stretch with if I want to use three strands. Or should I start with small strands, for example 0.5mm, and then knit them together?