Some of my model ships

I am certain I could write an expository tome on the models you have displayed. There are so many scale-effective techniques in evidence, that they deserve a book unto themselves. What is particularly interesting to me is the use of copper wire for rigging; this medium is fundamental for producing catenary curves in slack lines (a recent forum subject), however, these scales free you from the necessity of representing a broad range of line diameters. Maybe 1-3 gauge diameters are sufficient in these small scales.
 
Your models fair take my breath away. Never seen such perfection. Thye must be worth a fortune. Your legacy to the world, indeed!
 
Yesterday I realized that in 2020 several of your models were already published in the Gallery of this same forum. Thanks for showing them again.
 
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Hubac’s Historian said:
I am certain I could write an expository tome on the models you have displayed. There are so many scale-effective techniques in evidence, that they deserve a book unto themselves. What is particularly interesting to me is the use of copper wire for rigging; this medium is fundamental for producing catenary curves in slack lines (a recent forum subject), however, these scales free you from the necessity of representing a broad range of line diameters. Maybe 1-3 gauge diameters are sufficient in these small scales.
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Thank you - I have written several books (all sold out now) and many thousands of words in over 60 digital downloads, that trickle out, despite mostly costing less than the price of a cup of coffee. Model shipbuildersgenerally do not like building merchant ships, although I have always found them more interesting than warships. I paid for the books to be printed myself, as conventional publishers were not interested.
 
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Stunning work!! Congratulations, sir, you are a master craftsman!.....& ship-builder!
After building 26 sailing ship models myself, I, too, can no longer build them....eyesight issues & battling multiple myeloma have done me in. But I still appreciate beautiful work when I see it, & all the people on this site are amazing craftsmen! Thank you for sharing the pictures!
Rick1011
 
Senorbob said:
how would i identify one of your models on ebay?
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Over the years, I developed my own style, and they are generally easily recognised, and when they do appear on Ebay or anywhere else, they generally say who built them. The display cases tend to identify them as well, because I made them myself, and they are quite distinctive.
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Exquisite! To get such detail in small models is amazing, I am deeply impressed. A really nice variety of very interesting vessels to boot. Many thanks for sharing the images.
 

Monday,20th January, 2025
A few more models. I believe that my models never achieved the recognition of the main miniaturists because I chose for my sujects, merchant ships that were either obscure, or semi obscure, and although I did build a Titanic on one occasion, I have never built Cutty Sark, Bounty or Victory. Isle of Jersey (Large).JPGLochnevis (Medium).JPG



Tuscan Star.JPG But that was my choice, and overall, I was happy with the way things went.Lochearn 1930.JPG
 
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Lunes 20 de enero de 2025
Unos cuantos modelos más. Creo que mis modelos nunca alcanzaron el reconocimiento de los principales miniaturistas porque elegí como temas barcos mercantes poco conocidos o semi-conocidos, y aunque construí un Titanic en una ocasión, nunca he construido un Cutty Sark, un Bounty o un Victory. View attachment 496445View attachment 496447



View attachment 496448 Pero esa fue mi elección y, en general, estoy contento con cómo resultaron las cosas.View attachment 496449
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Well, the fact that they are little or not known at all should adds value to them. They are unique pieces.
 
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