ShipbuilderMN Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 (edited) Completed this monring. Completely hand-built. Took 84 hours (timed on a stopwatch) Spread over 53 days. Note: The "gunports" were just decoration, painted on, they did not open, they did not conceal guns - she was a merchant ship - cargo only! Bob Edited March 15, 2019 by ShipbuilderMN 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Another absolutely beautiful model Bob, wonderful craftsmanship! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitzer Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Just fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Absolutely fantastic again Bob! Can you please give me an idea on how you do the sails? I am stuck on a build I have been trying to do! All the best, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Perfection in miniature! Stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Beautiful model of a beautiful ship presented on a beautiful sea. A joy to behold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipbuilderMN Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 The sails are just white airmail paper (obtained from Ebay), molded round an ostrich egg when wet. Dried with a small hobby heat gun. Nothing worse than a flat sail or flag - Bob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 34 minutes ago, ShipbuilderMN said: The sails are just white airmail paper (obtained from Ebay), molded round an ostrich egg when wet. Dried with a small hobby heat gun. Nothing worse than a flat sail or flag - Bob Brilliant, thanks for that Bob, it gives me a bit of a clue now! Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipbuilderMN Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 Ostrich eggs can be found on Ebay, but if too expensive, a shiny plastic ball will work, but less choice of curves. Pat damp sail to egg or ball, place handkerchief over it and hold it tight at back to dry out with heat gun or other heat source. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 29 minutes ago, ShipbuilderMN said: Ostrich eggs can be found on Ebay, but if too expensive, a shiny plastic ball will work, but less choice of curves. Pat damp sail to egg or ball, place handkerchief over it and hold it tight at back to dry out with heat gun or other heat source. Bob Thanks again Bob. Kev (@longshanks) has just also helped me out, and guided me to your website where you do a download for sailing ships- I should have thought about that before, as I already had your download of Glenmoor and Kenya I humbly apologise! I have now downloaded it. Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Seriously impressive bit of modelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Not only seriously good bit of modelling but amazing that it took only 84 hours. The rigging alone would have taken me that long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipbuilderMN Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 The rigging is the easiset part, as it is wire, and there are no knots anywhere - it is just glued on in short lengths! Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian T Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Wonderful, I love the plinth as well, it completes the work. Also including the pen to give the size is a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipbuilderMN Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 Thanks, It is safely inside a display case now. Sadly, most model shipbuilders convince themselves they can't build anything like this on account of the rigging when, as I have said many times, that is the easiest part of it. I am the other way round now, I know I could never build a kit, too big, too expensive, and too many about. When I changed over from 8 feet to 1 inch to 32 feet to 1 inch years ago, I was surprised at how easy and convenient it was, and could never face taking on a large one these days - they take too long! Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Bob, your models never cease to amaze me. Your attention to detail is astounding and your finishing is certainly a hallmark of your work May I enquire about the attractive edging to the "water"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipbuilderMN Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 Thanks, It is nothing more than twisted 24swg enamelled copper wire. I take twice the length required, and double it over. Place the doubled ends in a vice and the other ends in a hand drill, winding away until the twist is tight enough. It is glued on with contact adhesive, and covers the sea/wood edging nicely. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Another absolutely cracking job Bob, i just love to see your models. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoscar Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Hello, This work belongs to the goldsmith 's art. That's wonderful. It's 3D poetry. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 4 hours ago, ShipbuilderMN said: Thanks, It is nothing more than twisted 24swg enamelled copper wire. I take twice the length required, and double it over. Place the doubled ends in a vice and the other ends in a hand drill, winding away until the twist is tight enough. It is glued on with contact adhesive, and covers the sea/wood edging nicely. Bob Thanks for that Bob. I really like that idea, it's such a simple but very effective finishing detail to add to an already beautiful model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Another stunning build Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theskits62 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 That's absolutely gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipbuilderMN Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 Thanks - Sold today, and will shortly be setting off for its European destination - Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike W Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Very impressive. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 More stunning work Bob,always a pleasure to see these beauties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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