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

[CLB]

Looks great Paul - easily as good as the model you're referencing.

 

[AnobiumPunctatum]

It‘s looking great, Paul.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Hello friends!

As I mentioned in passing earlier, I have had very little modeling time the past few weeks. Of course that slows things down, but speed is of little consequence since it is the joy found in the work that matters.

When last we visited I had created a blank for the decoration to be fitted below the base of the quarter gallery. Here is the part I am talking about on the Magerotte model:

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If I were to make this part again, I would make it differently - the end-grain facing the stern of the ship was very difficult to work.

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Pattern drawn:

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Work begins:

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Prior to final finishing - but just to give you an idea:

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Sorry for the multiple images - but the carving is hard to see/appreciate in situ.

The result is good, but not great. Perhaps the second side will turn out better (or maybe this is as good as I can do).

I'll add that this part is made from pearwood and pearwood (IMHO) doesn't carve up nearly as nicely as boxwood does. Lesson learned.

Thanks for visiting!

Also here a progress in carving skills! It’s looks very promising, Paul And different light angles gives different outcomes.
Regards, Peter

 

[dockattner]

It's done, it looks fine, it is changeable for a while. Better doing something and having progress then just stopping. You do great!

Wonderfully executed—and after all, you learn best by simply doing it. The starboard side will turn out just as clean.

Regards
Andreas

Hi Paolo, time is a gentleman—great. Frank

I really like it Paul.

Hey guys, thanks for encouraging me. I know this isn't the finest carving you have ever seen - but this is where I am on the learning curve so onward we go. Perhaps I will improve over time!

 

[dockattner]

Looks great Paul - easily as good as the model you're referencing.

It‘s looking great, Paul.

Also here a progress in carving skills! It’s looks very promising, Paul And different light angles gives different outcomes.
Regards, Peter

Thank you very much for the nice posts, guys. Just about everyone who has encouraged me is a better modeler than I am, so it is a welcome thing to be on the receiving end of your kind words.

I suppose I could learn computer design and use a CNC but that's not really my thing - so this will go on the ship knowing it was the best I could do at this stage. Maybe not perfect - but not an embarrassment either!

 

[Herman]

Quite an accomplishment. First making that block of wood tightly fitting the hull and then fine hand carvings. I agree with @CLB, the execution surpasses the model you gave as an example.
I fully share your emotion; what you have made to the best of your ability is worth using.

 

[Maarten]

Hello friends!

As I mentioned in passing earlier, I have had very little modeling time the past few weeks. Of course that slows things down, but speed is of little consequence since it is the joy found in the work that matters.

When last we visited I had created a blank for the decoration to be fitted below the base of the quarter gallery. Here is the part I am talking about on the Magerotte model:

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If I were to make this part again, I would make it differently - the end-grain facing the stern of the ship was very difficult to work.

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Pattern drawn:

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Work begins:

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Prior to final finishing - but just to give you an idea:

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Sorry for the multiple images - but the carving is hard to see/appreciate in situ.

The result is good, but not great. Perhaps the second side will turn out better (or maybe this is as good as I can do).

I'll add that this part is made from pearwood and pearwood (IMHO) doesn't carve up nearly as nicely as boxwood does. Lesson learned.

Thanks for visiting!

Hi Paul,
Very nice work by hand, hope you didn't hit your vinger bone and this is healed again.
One remark, is it correct that the shapes are all in the same vertical axis? I would expect the vertical axis of these shapes is tilting a bit for every shape from fwd to aft to get a nice natural flow and a much better look of the final side gallery. The position of the vertical axis should be in flow with the above positioned panels. The flow of the lines in these galleries can make or brake the look of your model. I would double check it in the drawings.
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Just a remark

 

[g8rfan99]

Hey Paul,
Just took a look in and although its been a week, sorry about the finger. On Memorial day, while running, I reached under my mini chop saw like an idiot and tried to cut the end of my middle finger. Only five stitches. It seems you've healed up well. The carving looks great. You definitely sell yourself short. Keep up the great work, and watch out for sharp pointy things that are moving really fast

 

[dockattner]

Thanks, Herman. Your work is my motivation.

 

[dockattner]

Hi Paul,
Very nice work by hand, hope you didn't hit your vinger bone and this is healed again.
One remark, is it correct that the shapes are all in the same vertical axis? I would expect the vertical axis of these shapes is tilting a bit for every shape from fwd to aft to get a nice natural flow and a much better look of the final side gallery. The position of the vertical axis should be in flow with the above positioned panels. The flow of the lines in these galleries can make or brake the look of your model. I would double check it in the drawings.
See below what I mean.
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Just a remark

Thanks, Maarten. A helpful observation. I had that in mind, but that important detail might have gotten lost in the execution. I’m away from my workbench right now so I’ll take a look later to see if I need to make these parts over.

 

[dockattner]

Hey Paul,
Just took a look in and although its been a week, sorry about the finger. On Memorial day, while running, I reached under my mini chop saw like an idiot and tried to cut the end of my middle finger. Only five stitches. It seems you've healed up well. The carving looks great. You definitely sell yourself short. Keep up the great work, and watch out for sharp pointy things that are moving really fast

Hi Frank. I have an unreasonably well developed fear of power tools so I’ll take your cautious suggestion and add it to my long list of reasons to not cut my fingers off.