Pictures from the showcase of Peter Gutterman's aforementioned John W. Cannon and Young America from Showcase #12. The same showcase where my first build is located. (But not as well done as his.)
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Alex, How did you do the hull planking above the water line? they look scribed. If so, what a demanding and unforgiving task! Really nice job. Flying Cloud has been a favorite of mine since I read about it and saw pictures of it as a kid. Made me fall in love with Clipper ships and ship models. I saw one when I was maybe four years old in the study of a family friend near the shore in Ellisville MA. I can see it in my mind like a photograph. I was hooked right then and there!
Victor, I just saw the pictures you added. Thanks ! I'm still learning to navigate this digital universe. I'm an old analog guy in a digital world.
Don't sell your work short! I'm duly impressed.
I hope I got everybody sorted. If not, you all deserve accolades!
Victor, I just saw the pictures you added. Thanks ! I'm still learning to navigate this digital universe. I'm an old analog guy in a digital world.
Don't sell your work short! I'm duly impressed.
I hope I got everybody sorted. If not, you all deserve accolades!
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Peter, I just went to the showcase and copied the pictures. Then I came back here and pasted them. I’m sure there are better ways.
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The hull of Young America always looks lovely. I'm sorry I never got around to trying her.
The hull planking is simulated by giving the hull a number of coats of acrylic gesso, allowing them plenty of time to dry and sanding them well. The plank seams are scribed into the gesso with the point of a common pin held in a pin vise. It takes patience, but if you make mistake, you can simply gesso over the faulty area and try again. This is another idea I got from Erik Ronnberg.
Finding a picture where the planking effect shows wasn't easy. This may be the best I have. I also happened to find a picture of the box it came in.
Sadly. all I used from the kit was the hull, pedestals and base. At first I thought I could make something of the other materials and fittings, but when time came to use them, I'd think, "Maybe I can do better than this".
The hull planking is simulated by giving the hull a number of coats of acrylic gesso, allowing them plenty of time to dry and sanding them well. The plank seams are scribed into the gesso with the point of a common pin held in a pin vise. It takes patience, but if you make mistake, you can simply gesso over the faulty area and try again. This is another idea I got from Erik Ronnberg.
Finding a picture where the planking effect shows wasn't easy. This may be the best I have. I also happened to find a picture of the box it came in.
Sadly. all I used from the kit was the hull, pedestals and base. At first I thought I could make something of the other materials and fittings, but when time came to use them, I'd think, "Maybe I can do better than this".
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Kits are just a place to start. Your Flying Cloud is a testament to your creativity in starting with a box o' parts and making something really special out of it.Thanks for the Erik Ronnberg tips.
Pete
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Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
Ok got some photos of wood parts and plans for the Dumas 21’ Criss Craft Express boat
Several sheets of wood with printed parts to be hand cut. Another patch of thin sheets for skin and some square stock for stringers in frames.
two pages of text instructions and a large plan sheet with assembly info and how to mount motor for RC model if desired
I had plan sheet copied which is why there are several sections as I moved big sheet to get it all copies
Should make a good build when time comes.
I have been thinking of getting a CNC cutter so I can program it to cut out the parts maybe.
Kurt K
The other Kurt!
Several sheets of wood with printed parts to be hand cut. Another patch of thin sheets for skin and some square stock for stringers in frames.
two pages of text instructions and a large plan sheet with assembly info and how to mount motor for RC model if desired
I had plan sheet copied which is why there are several sections as I moved big sheet to get it all copies
Should make a good build when time comes.
I have been thinking of getting a CNC cutter so I can program it to cut out the parts maybe.
Kurt K
The other Kurt!
Seems like a fun build.
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Kurt, you could possibly make some interesting substitutions with Mahogany veneer strips and sheet of the same thickness as supplied in the kit.
I believe Model Expo is one resource. I will look in my old catalog stash for others and let you know.
Bob Morgan Woodworking Supplies, Inc. Box35 Westport KY 40077 (502)265-0954
http://www.morganwood.com
If you call you get Bob himself on the phone (provided he's still alive). Good for everything veneer.
I believe Model Expo is one resource. I will look in my old catalog stash for others and let you know.
Bob Morgan Woodworking Supplies, Inc. Box35 Westport KY 40077 (502)265-0954
http://www.morganwood.com
If you call you get Bob himself on the phone (provided he's still alive). Good for everything veneer.
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The other Kurt? You don't have to be so kurt about it!
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If you hadn't told me how you made the plates... I wouldn't have guessed it wasn't metal. Excellent quality and look.
Really beatifull! It is so good finished that it looks like a mcuh larger sclale. Excellent craftman
Excellent result, outstanding cargfmanship! It is so good finished that it looks like a much larger scale model!
Your work with Scientific Models is impressive! As a multitude of people have said, "Better is the enemy of good enough." You should justifiably feel proud to display these impressive results!
Bill
I'm 3/4 of the way through a 40 year old Mamoli kit of HMS Victory that is all 'do it yourself' - no laser/cnc cut parts.
Selling this on eBay at the moment.
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Wow! That IS challenging. If you've got any process or progress pics, could you post them?
The only thing I'd recommend is that, without sails, the spars are not positioned correctly. They should be lowered. There are many references to guide you.
Bill
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I turned 70 this year. I used to tell my students that I was in my 60s going on younger than they are. There is no way that I will ever admit to being "vintage"!
Bill
I have the Scientific kits of the Thermopylae (2 of them), the Sea Witch, the USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, and Cutty Sark. I also have the Bluejacket solid hull kits of the Half Moon, and Constitution, and the Model Shipways solid hull kits of the Rattlesnake, Fair American, and
boy. Finally, I have an old Sterling solid hull USS Kearsarge.Bill
That’s a bunch of them. Any pictures?I turned 70 this year. I used to tell my students that I was in my 60s going on younger than they are. There is no way that I will ever admit to being "vintage"!
Bill
I have the Scientific kits of the Thermopylae (2 of them), the Sea Witch, the USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, and Cutty Sark. I also have the Bluejacket solid hull kits of the Half Moon, and Constitution, and the Model Shipways solid hull kits of the Rattlesnake, Fair American, and
Bill
I was just recently inspired to break them out. I was in rehab after getting a new hip and there was one of the Scientific models of the Thermopylae in a display case in the patient lounge. Nobody there could identify the ship of the kit except for me. It was well-built and the Nursing Staff enjoyed my accounts of the ship's history.
I have no photos yet because I am still recovering at home from surgery. However, I am starting to get around painfully but steadily. I will get some photos soon. That begs the question; how does one post photos and build logs here?
Bill