I keep thinking about this building effort and I continue to be amazed and impressed with your effort. In my humble opinion your work is museum quality! You definitely are talented/skilled and dare I say an artisan. I've only been on the SOS web site for about 2 years so my perspective is limited but for me your work is one of the finest pieces I've seen. I can only imagine creating something as good as your's! Doing this by hand with wood and tools is more impressive than creating something via a 3D printer. And provide a greater sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
Yuri's USS Bonhomme Richard - POF - Cross Section in Pear - 1:48
Hello,
I was hesitant and procrastinated about cutting two gunports. Finally, I completed the task, keeping in mind how I would approach cutting 40 or more ports on the full model. Working with this cross-section kit has given me a better understanding of how ships were built and what to expect when constructing the full-size model. I want to express my gratitude to the amazing logs on this forum, which have provided me with so many answers and helpful tips. Thank you, everyone!
Thank you,
Yuri
I was hesitant and procrastinated about cutting two gunports. Finally, I completed the task, keeping in mind how I would approach cutting 40 or more ports on the full model. Working with this cross-section kit has given me a better understanding of how ships were built and what to expect when constructing the full-size model. I want to express my gratitude to the amazing logs on this forum, which have provided me with so many answers and helpful tips. Thank you, everyone!
Thank you,
Yuri
Yuri,
As expected, these cuts you made into the hull for the cannon ports were superbly executed!! The thought you put into the technique and the jigs you made, ensured ever cut and angle were perfect. Thanks for sharing, with such detailed photos, it will help future builders immensely!!
As expected, these cuts you made into the hull for the cannon ports were superbly executed!! The thought you put into the technique and the jigs you made, ensured ever cut and angle were perfect. Thanks for sharing, with such detailed photos, it will help future builders immensely!!
Hi Yuri
Yours is a truly a beautiful build, thanks for sharing.
This has nothing to do with the model or your extremely neat work, but seeing it called USS got me curious and I found that the use of USS before the name was not used until the 20th century. US Navy ships were given the designation USS in 1907 when President Roosevelt issued Excectuve Order 549. Prior to this there was no standard but for the 18th century they were often call Continental Ship plus the name.
This is of no real consequence to the build itself, but maybe interesting to some folks.
Allan
Yours is a truly a beautiful build, thanks for sharing.
This has nothing to do with the model or your extremely neat work, but seeing it called USS got me curious and I found that the use of USS before the name was not used until the 20th century. US Navy ships were given the designation USS in 1907 when President Roosevelt issued Excectuve Order 549. Prior to this there was no standard but for the 18th century they were often call Continental Ship plus the name.
This is of no real consequence to the build itself, but maybe interesting to some folks.
Allan
Hello,
Sorry, missed the final view of those two ports
Here are my "cutting" boards with mini planes and sending block (true to 90 degrees)
And, making those...
Oh, and the bread oven
Thank you,
Yuri
Sorry, missed the final view of those two ports
Here are my "cutting" boards with mini planes and sending block (true to 90 degrees)
And, making those...
Oh, and the bread oven
Thank you,
Yuri
Love your miniature work, Yuri
Beautiful! I love the trim over the bread oven! Your joinery skills are incredible and so accurate, the doors and window trim look life-size.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery Yuri! I copied your idea of making a hollow barrel. I will be filling it with resin (to simulate drinking water for the crew) and place it by my ship's oven.
Thanks for sharing this superb work...it is inspiring!!
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery Yuri! I copied your idea of making a hollow barrel. I will be filling it with resin (to simulate drinking water for the crew) and place it by my ship's oven.
Thanks for sharing this superb work...it is inspiring!!
Hi Brad, I'd like to see water imitation, indeed. I will ask you to share the recipe, too, please
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Yuri, I used the below amazon product. Very reasonably priced.Hi Brad, I'd like to see water imitation, indeed. I will ask you to share the recipe, too, please
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Resin on Amazon link
Here is my post on how it worked. Fairly simple 50/50 mix. Stir gently for 3-4 minutes. Pour. It takes 6-10 hours to completely harden.
Water Resin experiment link
Not really; it sticks a bit better than masking tape or double-sided tape, enough to prevent sliding. This makes it easy to pry off and "glue" new guides.
Y
Here’s my method for gluing planks together using "Gorilla Wood PVA glue." I use clear plastic collected from various packaging materials to cover the cutting board (PVA will not bond to it), along with a temperature-controlled soldering iron fitted with a small brass tip. I've taken some photos to share my techniques in case anyone finds them useful.
If I encounter a gluing mistake, I apply a drop of water and then fix it with heat. The final result shows three sections: the first section is untouched, the second is sanded with 200-grit sandpaper and finished with 400-grit, and the third section has been scraped.
I've used the same soldering iron to band the planks; here's how I did it:
And back to make it straight:
Some planer shavings, when straightened with moisture, can be used as a thin veneer to correct wood imperfections or mistakes.
Thank you,
Yuri