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  1. Coog's Avatar
    I have to admit that I was a little skeptical when you started the project, intending to scratch build a 1:1000 scale ship. It is really coming along nicely. Keep up the great work! Can't wait to see the finished product.
  2. Wear Ship Dave's Avatar
    That would be great if it turns out well!

    That said, the time investment is pretty brutal. Even if you factor out the time spent taking demo photos, this is really just a project for folks who love "the build" part of modeling... Definitely not a good avenue for someone who simply doesn't want to buy any minis.

    It's funny... I'm pretty sure I could do a pretty nice 1/300th scale version, from scratch, in half the time. Going small really complicates things. Heck, I spent a good hour wandering around a Hobby Lobby store, on Saturday, looking for a good material to use for masts that didn't look totally out of scale.

    I think it paid off though, we'll find out before too much longer (should start building masts soon)! I found some mast material that I think will look good, and I've got an idea for cannons and ratlines (hope they work out), as well!
    Updated 09-16-2013 at 21:51 by Wear Ship Dave
  3. 7eat51's Avatar
    Oh, David. This is incredible. When you are finished, this must be translated into a How To article.
  4. Wear Ship Dave's Avatar
    First two parts are already up. Just click the "Prev" above your comment to back up to number two, then again to get to the first entry.

    Or Part 1 here: http://www.sailsofglory.org/entry.ph...ng-HMS-Leopard

    And Part 2 here: http://www.sailsofglory.org/entry.ph...Leopard-Part-2

    Cheers!
    Updated 09-16-2013 at 11:21 by Wear Ship Dave
  5. Gunner's Avatar
    Part 3 ?
    I can't wait to see part 2 and then Part 1.
  6. Wear Ship Dave's Avatar
    On a side note...

    If anyone is interested in following along and attempting this with me, I would be more than happy to e-mail some of the reference material and the scaled down deck shapes. It would save you the trouble of the fiddling in PhotoShop. Just send me a PM with your e-mail address.
  7. Wear Ship Dave's Avatar
    Clipper is amazing! I have no idea how he gets those elves of his to pump out so much good stuff!
  8. 7eat51's Avatar
    Why do I get the feeling we have found Clipper's long-lost cousin?

    This is great stuff. Looking forward to your next blog entry.
  9. Wear Ship Dave's Avatar
    It should be interesting. I can already tell you that from an effort cost perspective, it would certainly be far more efficient just to lay out the $13 dollars and buy another mini from Keith...

    But who wants to wait!

    Besides, I'm curious to see if I can create something that doesn't look too terrible.

    Biggest trick is going to be figuring out this Blog feature on the site... I haven't yet found a way to start a new, but connected entry... Hmmm....
  10. Volunteer's Avatar
    Looks like quite a project. Please keep us all posted on your progress Dave.
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