NORSKE LOVE - Billing Boats 1:75 scale

Just checking in…after getting a new supply of xacto blades, I have begun to finish the windows on the port side lower galley. Once done, I can add the floral carvings between them.
I am deciding what to do next. I can start the walls on the upper galley and plank the deck, or I can make the rudder and hinges and add the two cannon doors to the stern. It all has to be done, so what order is not that important at this point. And I am not completely happy with the window sills on the windows across the back of the stern. So I will probably modify those because they look too plain imo. ;)
 
Heinrich said:
Dear Dean. You have made excellent progress on the NL - I am so happy to see that you are back at the bench with the beautiful lady. Remember, you and I still have a project pending. :)
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Thank you Heinrich! The carvings on the stern and galleries have been a challenge, but so far I am happy with the outcome and look forward to the upper galleries and railings.
I have not forgotten our project! ;)
So glad to hear from you.
 
I live out in deep woods in country, 2 miles of dirt and gravel roads, so some lights on fences and gates is about all we see.

I do miss living in town every now and then, but then I don't feel need to put up lights to keep up with the Smiths and Jones in town.
 
Kurt Konrath said:
I live out in deep woods in country, 2 miles of dirt and gravel roads, so some lights on fences and gates is about all we see.

I do miss living in town every now and then, but then I don't feel need to put up lights to keep up with the Smiths and Jones in town.
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I will move to the country once I retire. But I don’t try to keep up with anyone regardless.
 
Dean62 said:
The family and I took a drive tonight in our neighborhood to see lights. There were some really nice lights this year. Thought I would share a few…View attachment 491666View attachment 491667View attachment 491668View attachment 491669View attachment 491670View attachment 491671

Merry Christmas to all of you!
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Good morning Dean. I hope you guys had a wonderful Christmas. Wow those are some serious Christmas lights. I always enjoy those who put up the lights. In Cape Town we have a area called Bothasig (not a wealthy suburb) and these families put up lights every year (nothing as elaborate as those in your photos) however many people visit and the community give tea, coffee and cookies to the visitors- it is embraces the Christmas spirit. Cheers Grant
 
Happy New Year to all! May this new year bring you health, joy, success, and wonderful surprises. May your projects come to fruition, and may you be surrounded by those you hold dear.
 
Hello Dean,

I haven't had any updates on your work for a month, I hope you're doing well. ;)
 
Oxor31 said:
Hello Dean,

I haven't had any updates on your work for a month, I hope you're doing well. ;)
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Hey, I got side tracked on a few 1/72 scale airplane models (in P-38 Lightning build log) and a 1:8 scale Porsche 917K car model (build log in detailed section), and I am just now getting back to the Norske Love. It's been so long I had to search for my build log...ROTF!
 
I got a new ELECGO Saturn 4 Ultra Series resin printer and a ELEGCO Mercury XS Bundle wash and cure machine for my birthday! My wife and kids are great, and they know me well...ROTF!
So I am modeling a 3D cannon carriage in CAD to print and test out. I feel like I can do some nice painting on them to make them look realistic. In addition, I will drill holes for any eyes and add them later, there is no need to model them. But the first step is to test print one and see how the detail comes out and make any necessary adjustments. Here is the CAD file...
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Next will be exporting a STL file of this model file, so I can download it into the slicer software and set it up to print. I used the supplied metal cannons to ensure this is a exact fit for those.
I will check back in when I have something to look at. :)
 
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Dean62 said:
I got a new ELECGO Saturn 4 Ultra Series resin printer and a ELEGCO Mercury XS Bundle wash and cure machine for my birthday! My wife and kids are great, and they know me well...ROTF!
So I am modeling a 3D cannon carriage in CAD to print and test out. I feel like I can do some nice painting on them to make them look realistic. In addition, I will drill holes for any eyes and add them later, there is no need to model them. But the first step is to test print one and see how the detail comes out and make any necessary adjustments. Here is the CAD file...
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Next will be exporting a STL file of this model file, so I can download it into the slicer software and set it up to print. I used the supplied metal cannons to ensure this is a exact fit for those.
I will check back in when I have something to look at. :)
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Good morning Dean. Fantastic! What a cool present. Enjoy the messy experience of resin printing- it is fun. Cheers Grant.
PS not really messy if you are careful.
 
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