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A wider view of the ship coming along.........Just a few more small items to add, like the aft 2 bumkins.
I wasn't aware until today you'd started yet another ship. I'm always amazed at how fast you can construct such fantastic models!
"Whaddya mean 'Who's flying the plane?!' Nobody's flying the plane!"
Yeah....Jim..I began this conversion on May 2.....
And it's just the 28th now. Take some time to scroll through the thread.
And thanks for commenting.
Rob
Rob,
She's coming along beautifully. What did you use to simulate the munz metal plating on the lower hull?
Steve
Hi Steve..I used Rust-oleum Metallic. It was the perfect color for Munz metal......
It dries glossy...but you can over spray with dullcoat if you wish. I think it is a perfect color instead of plain copper.
Almost a perfect match of the old Cutty Sark bottom.
Finished the bumkins and aft chocks
Wider view...now I will tackle the stern name plate..it is curved...Oh boy! :( Hope I can pull this off.
Hand painting tiny letters has NEVER been my thing. I could use dry erase or order decals..but I prefer the total hand made look. Just like grandpa used to make........:)
I did the best I can with these old hands.
Now onto the standing rigging......stays.
Bobstays and bowsprit shrouds...rigged
Closer view of the double bobstays and braces
And the port side
She's ready for rigging..........Less then a month to build her...now lets see how long it takes to rig her..shall we...?
Thanks for watching....
Thanks Rob, I'll give it a try on my next copper bottom. I like that it doesn't look like a bright new penny, but that is just my taste. I'll try corroding it and see what happens, but it is deffentely a great color!
I love the aft decking and cabin...and furniture of this american clipper.....all items were scratch built.
Painting of the Glory of the Seas
Bonjour,
Bravo pour ce merveilleux travail.
Un travail d’orfèvre et en plus une parfaite connaissance du sujet.
Je vais suivre ce sujet avec un très grand intérêt.
Marc
Marc...I interpret that to say...you think I'm doing a fare job on the Glory......
Thanks for your fine comments.......I appreciate it.....maybe a bit more if it were in English. Thanx.
RobW
I added some stays today.....
Another
A bit of a closeup of how the main mast stays are afixed to the forward bit posts at the fife rail.
Forward. I am adding these first stays before I begin the shrouds...so they are out of the way. I will add the forward backstays before I finish off the top stays. It is my method of keeping the mast as stright as possible and to avoid bending. However...these masts are made from sturdy wood..not flexible plastic....so bending isn't a real problem.
She's a beautiful ship..and the shrouds will make her look even more so........
I have to do a lot of prep and rigging of the deadeyes...prior to install...so in a few more days...I'll be up and running full bore.
Thanks for peaking in.
Rob, I'm astounded at your ability to work so fast, and produce such top-grade results! Inspiring!
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Current Project: Imai/ERTL Spanish Galleon #2
Recently Finished: Revell 1/96 Cutty Sark
Next Up: ???
What a bow.......the mow mods and figurehead are looking good........she'd cut through the water nicely
Another wider view showing her lines..sweet. She was painted black and her masts as well. Can't wait to mount her black yards.
Well...one more from above..........
Hello RobW
I am sorry for my very bad english, and it's for that I speak french. ( and the google traduction is very strange....)
I just want to say that it's a wonderful job do by a master in modelisme with à fantastic historic interrest.
I am fan.
I wish you a good day
David........I have limited time so I do as much as possible in it.......so I have learned to work fast and purposeful. I do all my planning and thinking about the days labors in advance.......lots while I'm laying in bed before I fall asleep(If I can say that). I appreciate your fine comments...and I encourage you as you develope your skill and technique. Thing will get slower now...cuz rigging just takes time.
But in my way...I'll move along as fast as I can.
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