Yes, because I enjoy doing these things, I spent a lot of time on them. My family members began to complain about it, and the people around me didn't quite understand either
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The newcomer "BowerBird" showcases the completed model
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You have been a busy "bird"! welcome! your work is wonderful. a treat to see, all the process as well as the finished models. All very impressive and well done! 
Really lovely and impressively detailed work, Bowerbird. Welcome to the forum!
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Doing pointless things is a man's romance. You are just being true to yourself.
Ahoy and welcome aboard Bowerbird
Your models are nicely done and I am very pleased that a member from the young generation has joined the SoS community.
Because you finished so many attractive models in a very short time (2020 - 2025) i can only say chapeau (well done)
A new sector neccessary for guinnes world record perhaps
So enjoy your modelling and my best wishes
This is the production process of some HMS Enterprize. The original nesting material doesn't have many details. I added a lot of details. Although this boat has a bit too large a hole in the rib and got off the platform too early, resulting in a little deformation at the rear (this is what I regret the most) After pasting the outer board of the ship's side, it wouldn't be like this if I took it down. For the inner deck, I used 0.1mm brass wire to drive nails and drilled holes with a needle instead of a drill bit. The captain's cabin was covered with small square pieces of boxwood and ebony that had been bleached with wood bleach (I heard that this ship really doesn't have such a floor, but I referred to HMS victory). I also cleaned the carbon in the holes of the grille with wood bleach, otherwise it would look very ugly. The ebony on the hull is very hard to bend. I used the nozzle of a hot air gun to press the bent part and combined it with quick-drying glue. It was very easy. I also made the anchor out of ebony because welding brass is very difficult for me and I don't have good tools for cutting and polishing brass. The nails on the outer side of the ship are a bit large and dense, which is also an unattractive aspect. I used a glass knife to cut slides to make all the glass for the Windows. The nails on the grating are pricked with needles, filled with ebony powder, smoothed out, then glued and polished. In conclusion, this is my first rib boat. Although I have tried my best, there are still many shortcomings.
The shaking water pump of the set itself was a solid design, but I abandoned it and made a hollow structure myself with boxwood boards. The inner part was drawn by someone and the brass sheet was etched by the manufacturer.
Some details at the bow of the ship, if I had a milling machine, I could have done better. But I don't have that thing, so I had to bend and bond wooden strips, which made it look not very clean. Due to my lack of skills, it's still a bit difficult for me to make it clean. Because of excessive polishing, many sharp edges of the ship's side planks have become blunt. Someone later said this was wrong, but there was nothing I could do.
For the net on the ship's side and the net at the bow, I used a 40-mesh brass grounding net. This is very good. After blackening it, I applied a fabric hardener and then cut it for use. It's very convenient. But it's too difficult to weave it myself
Some details at the bow of the ship, if I had a milling machine, I could have done better. But I don't have that thing, so I had to bend and bond wooden strips, which made it look not very clean. Due to my lack of skills, it's still a bit difficult for me to make it clean. Because of excessive polishing, many sharp edges of the ship's side planks have become blunt. Someone later said this was wrong, but there was nothing I could do.
For the net on the ship's side and the net at the bow, I used a 40-mesh brass grounding net. This is very good. After blackening it, I applied a fabric hardener and then cut it for use. It's very convenient. But it's too difficult to weave it myself
Fantastic results ! 
Thank you for your love.Fantastic results !
These are different angles of some other ships, most of which are shears from domestic shears suppliers
Thank you for your support
Thank you for posting your work. I enjoy seeing the pictures and reading your comments. Your attention to detail is great and is supported by your talent. I enjoy your use of lights on your vessels and your self-made sails. 愿你有更多的才华。
Thank you for your support and love. I will create even better masterpieces
How many hours a week do you work on your models?
I haven't made a detailed calculation