Staghound...Extreme clipper 1850 by rwiederrich 1/96

rwiederrich said:
I know....and I just piddle in the tiny modeling world.....like it was second hand. I've been building clippers for so long in this scale that it comes so naturally for me. I don't have to worry about wood grain, or dove tailing cabinet work, creating Pro typical functioning blocks....etc......etc....
The *Hint* of what it's suppose to be, and the idea, that *paint covers a multitude of sins*. relieves me of the stresses of being a purist.

If I can fake it and make it believable, then the art of illusion works on my behalf.

Thanks for your continual support and encouragement.

Rob
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Rob,
Having so many years of experience shows in the amazing consistency of your beautiful work.
Recently I've had an opportunity to review Vlad's miniature creativity as I'm rushing to put finishing touches on the 2nd NRJ article. I didn't realize he hand brushed his model with lampblack dye to replicate the 19th century McKay clipper appearance. It's also amazing to see his metallurgical abilities. His Howe's rigs for example, are all constructed so that they're fully functional miniatures of the real thing. In fact all of his yards are fully articulating. Something I doubt I've ever seen on any clipper ship model before. To think his Glory of the Seas project was his first attempt at rigging a three masted clipper ship is remarkable.
 
rwiederrich said:
Started building the helm steering box.

Rob

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Rob,
This definitely has the feel of a 19th Century wheel box. What would be really cool is if you could create a gold on black Stag Hound sign in the computer, print it out and attach to both sides. I also sketched outlines for grates for crew to stand on when working the ship's wheel or entering the stern companion. They were on the Chappelle deck layout.
 
You know...I thought about adding a name plate too....but do you think she had one on her wheel box? Or just on her bow and aft bulwark(when in port)?

Rob
 
My last ones I made from light cured composite plastic……but I wanted to make one from copper n brass Now I have a process, so I can mass produce them. I’ll probably need 15 or more. All the double blocks for each top yard and the lifts for the top gallant and royals.
They end up being about an eighth of an inch.
Tiny stuff in your fingers. Not all will have chain running through them either.

Soldered my next one. I’ll finish trimming it up.

Rob

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This is really helpful. There were a variety of industrial age Iron blocks
, the latest technology in use on clipper rigs. I had to conjure up a few for a very large-scale clipper model I restored for a client.
 
Peter Gutterman said:
This is really helpful. There were a variety of industrial age Iron blocks
, the latest technology in use on clipper rigs. I had to conjure up a few for a very large-scale clipper model I restored for a client.
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I’m continually making slight adjustments.
The sheeves ,I originally made need to be reduced a bit. I have another idea, to improve it.
I will also grind down the head of the pin to make it more aesthetic, and not so large.

Thanks for the encouragement.

Rob
 
I made 5 more gin blocks and painted them. I first blackened them, but that rubs off…..
That’s 6……10 or so more to go. They take about 35 minutes a piece. Make an eyelet, then One solder joint, three cuts and some filing and micro grinding on the inside. TaDa…..
These still need cleanup and more attention till they are finished. 1/8” long, 1/16” wide

Rob

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