Le Saint Philippe 1693 after Jean-Claude Lemineur (Ancre) in scale 1:48

[dockattner]

The quality of work is excellent, though I can't imagine how you figure out the order in which to construct this. There will be so many dependent edges and surfaces.

Thanks for this, Richard. You are correct - there are days I do little but imagineer how to build something.

 

[dockattner]

That is ‘3D Curved Puzzling’ (3DCP) in ‘optima forma’, Paul. A nicely shaped outcome (so far ) ……. Oh yes, the bar is set high..... hold on to it.
Regards, Peter

Thanks, Peter. The two models completed in conjunction with the development of the monograph kept these panels generally flat. I anticipate regretting my hubris in thinking I should do otherwise. As Maarten has noted - the future decorative carvings have now become exponentially more difficult. But that is another day's problem.

 

[dockattner]

It’s impressive how you keep mastering this complex model and continuing to develop your skills. It’s a joy to watch

Thanks for this nice post, Dirk. Even with the mistakes I still strive to do my best with each challenge encountered in turn.

 

[dockattner]

I just have to stop and stare at your beautiful work!

There are voyeurism laws, Daniel ...

 

[dockattner]

Awesome work! You really made the planking on those complex curves look incredible.

The photos are great too. Thanks for continuing to share this wonderful build!

Thanks, Brad. Of course, I have no idea what I am doing .

 

[dockattner]

Thanks for all the likes, my friends! The fact that you visit encourages me to press on.

 

[dockattner]

As I mentioned in my previous post I've decided to now go down toward the keel. This will allow me to rehearse some carving skills on easier parts before attempting the more difficult ones. But first I needed to add a molding as a 'base' to the faux balcony. Mr. Lemineur shows this molding several different ways so I just picked the one I thought I could make.











I'm embarrassed to tell you how long that took .

I've got a busy couple of weeks ahead so I'm not sure when my next update will be...

 

[Der Alte Rentner]

When I got the Hunt Practicum, I thought I'd be done with this Constitution project in a year. Here I am beginning year four, and I'm sure I have another full year ahead of me. You sir, are not alone. Quality work takes time.

 

[GrantTyler]

Only Stephan

Good morning Paul. We need more superlatives when viewing your work as we could just "copy and paste" continually. I asked Claude and "he/she/it (sounds like a pronoun debate ) came up with Magnum opus which I thought appropriate. Cheers Grant