Scratch Building HMS Leopard

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09-18-2013, 09:38
Wear Ship Dave

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Scratch Building HMS Leopard

So, I've been attempting to scratch build HMS Leopard in 1:1000 scale. Something to do while we await the release of the SoG.

I have been recording the project progress in the Blogs section of the site.

Here's a link to the first Blog Entry: http://www.sailsofglory.org/entry.ph...ng-HMS-Leopard

For those of you not familiar with the Blog feature, as you finish reading an entry, there will be a "Prev" and "Next" at the bottom which you may use to advance to the next entry or return to a previous entry. Then, of course, below that is an area to comment.

Here's just a small sample of some of what you will find in the Blog.

Cheers!

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09-18-2013, 09:54
7eat51

Dave, your blog entries and work are very impressive and informative. Well done, Sir. :hatsoff:
09-18-2013, 09:56
Rabbit

If you can achieve this level of skill, why wait for the "Sails" models

nice work!

rabbit
09-18-2013, 12:18
Wear Ship Dave

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Originally Posted by Rabbit

If you can achieve this level of skill, why wait for the "Sails" models

nice work!

rabbit

Well... The thing is... I have several hours invested in this one ship already. While I do think I would be able to build future ships more quickly, having flattened the learning curve a bit, it's still going to be quite the time investment.

As for skill, once you know a few tricks, shaping balsa is really pretty simple to do. I would encourage everyone to give it a try. It opens up a lot of possibilities.
09-18-2013, 18:19
Wear Ship Dave

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Not a lot of hobby time today, so a small update this evening.

I've just posted up Blog entry #6. You can find it here, if you're so inclined: http://www.sailsofglory.org/entry.ph...Leopard-Part-6

Here's a little taste...

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09-19-2013, 11:52
The Barrelman

You got skill. I would end up cutting my thumb off. :erk:
09-19-2013, 19:22
QfunK!

Stunning!
09-19-2013, 22:23
Volunteer

Dave, have you thought about useing your Leopard as a master to make a mold? You could pour several ships for a fleet of sister ships that wouldn't take you near as much time on. Just paint and rig.

Vol
09-19-2013, 23:09
Wear Ship Dave

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Originally Posted by Volunteer

Dave, have you thought about useing your Leopard as a master to make a mold? You could pour several ships for a fleet of sister ships that wouldn't take you near as much time on. Just paint and rig.

Vol

The thought had occurred to me. Although, I think I should have done a few things a little differently to simplify the mold making process. Perhaps I'll do another when this one is complete with an eye toward making it into a mold.
09-20-2013, 04:24
Moideeb

Hi Dave,

Thats really impressive! I can't even fathom the idea of scratch building a ship. I take my hat off to you sir, its looking great! I Can't wait to see the finished article :hatsoff:
09-20-2013, 13:45
Gunner

WOW, the skill members of this site have, never ceases to amaze me:envy:.
Well done Dave.
09-20-2013, 20:36
Wear Ship Dave

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Another busy day of real world stuff... So, not a lot of time for HMS Leopard... But I did get a little bit done.

You can see the full blog of part 7 here: http://www.sailsofglory.org/entry.ph...Leopard-Part-7

Here's a couple sample photos

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Enjoy! Cheers!
09-22-2013, 10:32
Naharaht

You are a very skillful modeller, Dave. :thumbsup:
09-28-2013, 01:49
Comte de Brueys

Great project, David!

Amazing what you're doing in this tiny scale. :shock:
09-28-2013, 09:55
Wear Ship Dave

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Originally Posted by Comte de Brueys

Great project, David!

Amazing what you're doing in this tiny scale. :shock:

Thanks Sven! I've been away from it for a few days now... Busy with work stuff... Hopefully, I'll be back at it soon!
10-01-2013, 08:31
DeRuyter

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Originally Posted by Wear Ship Dave

Thanks Sven! I've been away from it for a few days now... Busy with work stuff... Hopefully, I'll be back at it soon!

After the HMS Leopard you'll be needing the USS Chesapeake!
10-03-2013, 11:38
Wear Ship Dave

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Originally Posted by DeRuyter

After the HMS Leopard you'll be needing the USS Chesapeake!

I was actually considering that!

But first, I think I may take a shot at maybe a sloop, or brig. I like the idea of having several small ships attacking something much larger.
10-03-2013, 14:27
Moideeb

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Originally Posted by Wear Ship Dave

I was actually considering that!

But first, I think I may take a shot at maybe a sloop, or brig. I like the idea of having several small ships attacking something much larger.

Now that just makes me want to go and make HMS Leopard.

Your not hiding any deserters are you? :question::happy:
10-17-2013, 05:06
Volunteer

So Dave, we haven't seen anymore updates for a while now...........................................................:question::hmmm:
10-18-2013, 09:35
Wear Ship Dave

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Originally Posted by Volunteer

So Dave, we haven't seen anymore updates for a while now...........................................................:question::hmmm:

Ya... I've been slacking a little bit. Work has been keeping me pretty busy, which is a good thing. My limited modeling time has been directed at some 28mm Samurai miniatures. What it really amounts to is that I am waiting for a little inspiration on what to do about the windows... I'm just not satisfied with what I have now.

Maybe I should skip ahead for now. I think I may have a unique solution for sails that involves some sculpey, card stock, and liquid latex!
10-18-2013, 11:11
GrouperKicker

Just wondering, what is leaving you not satisfied about the windows?
10-19-2013, 16:39
Clipper1701

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Originally Posted by Wear Ship Dave

Ya... I've been slacking a little bit. Work has been keeping me pretty busy, which is a good thing. My limited modeling time has been directed at some 28mm Samurai miniatures. What it really amounts to is that I am waiting for a little inspiration on what to do about the windows... I'm just not satisfied with what I have now.

Maybe I should skip ahead for now. I think I may have a unique solution for sails that involves some sculpey, card stock, and liquid latex!

Now you have my attention! The sails need to be flexible and rigid at the same time, I am intrigued! I did a lot of paper making/molding in art school a long time ago-just after we moved from papyrus as I recall . . . I tried Japanese tissue paper and different fillers on my Mary Rose, too fragile but they look the part . . .

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10-19-2013, 17:00
Gunner

Now that's what I call a 16th century pirate ship. I see at least three sheets to the wind.:g&t::rum::beer:
10-19-2013, 17:55
csadn

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Originally Posted by Clipper1701

Now you have my attention! The sails need to be flexible and rigid at the same time, I am intrigued! I did a lot of paper making/molding in art school a long time ago-just after we moved from papyrus as I recall . . . I tried Japanese tissue paper and different fillers on my Mary Rose, too fragile but they look the part . . .

Oh, god -- someone has Given Clipper Ideas.... :)